Drag & Entertainment·Philadelphia Gay Guide

Where Can I Find Drag Shows in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia's drag scene is one of the most vibrant on the East Coast, with shows happening every night of the week across the Gayborhood, South Philly, and Fishtown.

Weekly Drag Shows

  • Tuesday — Drag Bingo at Level Up Bar (1330 Walnut St)
  • Wednesday — Drag Karaoke at Knock hosted by Iris Spectre; Gaybill Broadway Cabaret at Tavern on Camac hosted by Cleo Phatra
  • Thursday — Drag show at Bob and Barbara's Lounge with Miss Lisa Lisa ($8 cover) — the longest-running weekly drag show in the city; Burlesque at Fabrika (1108 Frankford Ave)
  • Saturday — Drag brunch at 254 Philadelphia with rotating cast; Big Wig Brunch at Punch Line Philly (33 E. Laurel St) hosted by Bev
  • Sunday — Supreme Sundays drag show at Level Up Bar; Eric Jaffe's Drag Brunch at Fabrika (doors noon, show 1-4pm)

Monthly & Special Events

  • GayBINGO! — Monthly charity drag bingo at Congregation Rodeph Shalom (615 N. Broad St) benefiting HIV support
  • R&Divas at R&D Cocktail Bar (1206 Frankford Ave) — Monthly drag and burlesque show hosted by Iris Spectre
  • Bok Bar (800 Mifflin St) — Seasonal rooftop drag brunch and Sunset Drag evenings with the Philly Drag Mafia (April-October)
  • Evil Genius Beer Co. (1727 N. Front St) — Themed drag brunches (Spice Girls, Star Wars, and more) with advance tickets

Local Drag Collectives

The Philly Drag Mafia and Bearded Ladies Cabaret are two of the city's most prominent drag collectives, performing at rotating venues across Philadelphia.

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