Where Can I Find Drag Shows in Key West?

Key West is a drag paradise — you can see a show every night of the week without repeating a venue. The island has been a drag performance hub since the 1970s.

Nightly Drag Venues

• Aqua Bar and Nightclub (711 Duval St) — The Aquanettes perform two shows nightly (approximately 9 PM and 11 PM). Also hosts the "Aqua Idol" drag competition. Free or low cover most nights
• 801 Bourbon Bar (801 Duval St) — The 801 Cabaret upstairs hosts nightly drag shows starting at 9 PM, featuring both local queens and touring performers. A long-running Key West drag institution
• La Te Da — Crystal Room (1125 Duval St) — The most upscale drag and cabaret venue in Key West. Intimate theater setting with nightly performances at 9 PM. Reservations recommended

Drag Brunch

• La Te Da — Hosts a popular Sunday drag brunch in the restaurant/patio area. This is the gold-standard Key West drag brunch
• Mangoes Restaurant (700 Duval St) — Sunday drag brunch with bottomless mimosas and rotating queens in an open-air Duval Street setting

Key Facts

• Drag shows happen every single night across multiple venues — no need to plan around a specific day
• Most shows are free or low cover ($5-10); drink minimums sometimes apply at cabaret venues
• The biggest drag events of the year happen during Fantasy Fest (late October) and Pridefest (early June)
• Sushi, Kylie Jean Lucille, and Inga are among the island's best-known resident queens

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