Where Can I Find Drag Shows in St. Paul?
St. Paul and the Twin Cities have one of the most active drag scenes in the Midwest, with performances happening nearly every night of the week.
Drag in St. Paul
- Black Hart of Saint Paul — Regular drag shows, burlesque nights, and first-timer-friendly performance events in a welcoming pub atmosphere. Also hosts Drag Race watch parties during season airings
- Camp Bar and Cabaret — Rotating cabaret and drag performances with campy themed events
Drag Across the River in Minneapolis
- The Saloon — Home of the Hot Pink Drag Show: Tuesdays 10pm-midnight and Saturdays 8pm-10pm. One of the longest-running drag shows in the Twin Cities
- LUSH Lounge & Theater — Nonprofit LGBTQ+ venue with a packed drag calendar: Sunday drag brunch at 11:30am with bottomless mimosas, Wednesday Drag Bingo at 6:30pm, and Saturday Queen Bingo at 2:30pm
- Roxy's Cabaret — Downtown drag destination with Friday and Saturday drag shows at 7pm and Sunday drag brunch at noon
- Gay 90's — Legendary multi-floor complex with regular drag programming, historically known as a welcoming space for trans performers
Drag Brunches
- Flip Phone Drag Brunches at Union Rooftop and CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar — Themed Saturday/Sunday brunches at 10am and 12:30pm, scheduled 3-4 months in advance
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