Drag Shows in Philadelphia
By Robbie S.·Updated October 22, 2026
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Bob & Barbara's Lounge on South Street runs a weekly drag show every Thursday, where Miss Lisa Lisa hosts two shows, at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM. Around it, venues across the city book dated drag shows, from Franky Bradley's to the Bok Bar rooftop.
This guide covers each one, with nights, showtimes, cover and age rules as the venues publish them. We have only listed shows the venues themselves post. For daytime drag, see our companion guide to drag brunch in Philadelphia.
What to know before you go
- Thursday at Bob & Barbara's. Bob & Barbara's runs its drag show every Thursday, with two shows.
- Cover is low at Bob & Barbara's. It is $8 at the door, and the venue says "You DO NOT need to reserve a table to see the show."
- Bring ID. Bob & Barbara's is 21+ with valid ID.
- Buy ahead for dated shows. Franky Bradley's and Bok Bar sell their dated shows online.
Pro Tip
If you only have one night, make it a Thursday: Miss Lisa Lisa's shows at Bob & Barbara's start at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM.
Where to see drag shows in Philadelphia
Bob & Barbara's Lounge — South Street
1509 South St, Philadelphia · Miss Lisa Lisa's Drag Show, Thursdays
Bob & Barbara's lists Miss Lisa Lisa's Drag Show "Every THURSDAY night. Two shows, 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm." Its Eventbrite ticket page calls it "PHILADELPHIA'S LONGEST RUNNING DRAG SHOW!" Cover is $8 at the door; tables can be bought ahead, but you do not need a reservation to see the show. The bar is 21+ with valid ID.
- Thursday, 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM — Miss Lisa Lisa's Drag Show, $8 cover, 21+
Schedule last updated October 22, 2026. Details at bobandbarbaras.com.
Philadelphia's drag show venues at a glance:
Bob and Barbara's Lounge, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
More drag around Philadelphia
These are dated shows; check each venue's page before you go.
- Franky Bradley's — 1320 Chancellor St. Lists "captivating drag & burlesque performances" and sells dated shows on Eventbrite, such as Freaky Fabulous: A Monster High Drag Show on Thursday, October 22, at 9 PM ($17.80). See frankybradleys.com.
- Bok Bar — Join Philly's Brittany Lynn and her Drag Mafia for a "MONTHLY show at Bok Bar!" Sunset Drag runs on the last Thursday of each month, May through October; October 29, 7 PM to 9 PM, is the season's final show, 21+. Tickets.
See What's On Tonight in Philadelphia
Live drag show dates and the rest of Philadelphia's gay calendar, updated as the venues publish them, on Out x Out.
What to expect at a Philadelphia drag show
At Bob & Barbara's, you pay the $8 cover at the door and pick the 7:30 PM or 9:30 PM show; tables can be bought ahead.
Big weekends
Plan ahead around Philadelphia Pride; see our Philadelphia Pride 2026 guide for how this year's Pride ran.
Where to stay
Bob & Barbara's is on South Street. A few bookable picks below; for more, see our guide to Gay Friendly hotels in Philadelphia.
Where to Stay in Philadelphia
The Bellevue Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
For the rest of the trip, see our LGBTQ+ guide to Philadelphia, the best gay bars in Philadelphia, and the daytime side in drag brunch in Philadelphia.
Where can I see a drag show in Philadelphia?
Bob & Barbara's Lounge on South Street runs Miss Lisa Lisa's Drag Show every Thursday at 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM ($8 cover, 21+). Franky Bradley's and Bok Bar book dated drag shows.
How much is the drag show at Bob & Barbara's?
The cover is $8 at the door. Tables can be bought ahead, but you do not need a reservation to see the show.
Are drag shows in Philadelphia 21+?
Bob & Barbara's is 21+ with valid ID.
What night is drag in Philadelphia?
Thursday, at Bob & Barbara's.