Where Can I Find Drag Shows in Tampa?
Drag is one of Tampa's strongest cards, concentrated in the GaYbor District in Ybor City.
Where to See Drag
- Bradley's on 7th (1510 E 7th Ave) — Weekend drag shows with a rotating cast of local queens, plus go-go dancers.
- Disco Pony (1901 N 15th St) — Friday and Saturday drag shows, midweek drag competitions, and frequent touring RuPaul's Drag Race headliners.
- Diva Royale (1817 E 7th Ave) — A drag brunch and dinner show experience in the heart of Ybor.
Tampa's Drag Royalty
Tampa punches above its weight as a drag hometown. RuPaul's Drag Race alumni Vanessa "Miss Vanjie" Vanjie Mateo, 2025 runner-up Jewels Sparkles, and Alisa Summers all came up in the Tampa scene.
For showtimes and upcoming drag events, see https://outxout.com/events/tampa-fl
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