Where Can I Find Drag Shows in Minneapolis?
The Twin Cities have one of the deepest drag ecosystems in the Midwest, with a dedicated theater venue, a premier show room, a historic institution dating to 1964, and an active talent pipeline that produced RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 winner BeBe Zahara Benet.
Top Drag Venues
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Gay 90's (408 Hennepin Ave) — Home to the Ladies of LaFemme show, one of the longest continuously running female impersonation shows in the United States, dating back to 1964. Full-stage performances Friday & Saturday (preshow 8 PM, main show 10 PM–2 AM). Wednesday night's "So You Think You Can Drag" with host Alotta Shots is the city's premier open-stage competition where many top local performers got their start.
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Roxy's Cabaret (1333 Nicollet Mall) — Named after the late Twin Cities drag legend Roxy Marquis (1960s–2020), who performed as Madonna for over two decades. Drag shows 7 nights a week, including a popular Sunday Drag Brunch at noon and Drag Queen Bingo on Tuesdays.
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LUSH Lounge & Theater (990 Central Ave NE) — An intimate drag and cabaret theater in Northeast Minneapolis. "A Brunch of Drag" every Saturday (doors 11 AM) is a highlight. Thursday Drag Bingo (doors 4 PM, bingo 6:30 PM) with cash prizes. A portrait of Roxy Marquis hangs near the stage.
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The Saloon (830 Hennepin Ave) — Drag shows on Tuesday (10 PM) and Saturday (8 PM), plus Wednesday BANGO with Mother Pearl (6 PM). Also home to "Go Tuck Yourself," an amateur drag competition that has launched multiple local careers.
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Camp Bar and Cabaret (St. Paul) — An intimate cabaret space with burlesque, comedy, and monthly drag events including Bippy's Burlesque-O-Rama.
Weekly Schedule
| Day | Venue | Show |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | The Saloon | Drag show (10 PM) |
| Tuesday | Roxy's Cabaret | Drag Queen Bingo |
| Wednesday | Gay 90's | "So You Think You Can Drag" |
| Wednesday | The Saloon | BANGO with Mother Pearl (6 PM) |
| Thursday | LUSH | Drag Bingo (6:30 PM) |
| Friday | Gay 90's | LaFemme show (10 PM–2 AM) |
| Friday | Roxy's Cabaret | Drag show (7 PM) |
| Saturday | LUSH | "A Brunch of Drag" (11 AM) |
| Saturday | Gay 90's | LaFemme show (10 PM–2 AM) |
| Saturday | The Saloon | Drag show (8 PM) |
| Saturday | Roxy's Cabaret | Drag show (7 PM) |
| Sunday | Roxy's Cabaret | Drag Brunch (noon) |
| Sunday | Gay 90's | LaFemme shows |
Notable Twin Cities Drag Performers
- BeBe Zahara Benet — Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 and All Stars 3 contestant. Born in Cameroon, she moved to Minneapolis in 2000 and performed her first drag show at the Gay 90's
- Mercedes Iman Diamond — RuPaul's Drag Race alum with deep ties to the Gay 90's stage
- Nina DiAngelo — One of the most active performers and MCs in the current scene
- Roxy Marquis (1960s–2020) — A foundational Twin Cities drag figure, honored through Roxy's Cabaret and a portrait at LUSH
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