Drag show guide

Cabaret Extravaganza: two wild nights of drag and acrobatics in Paris

Le Consulat Voltaire gives way to Cabaret Extravaganza on 20 and 21 November 2026. Two evenings of live entertainment featuring drag artists, acrobats, and musicians.

La Felicità: a free drag bingo with Minima Gesté every Sunday in Paris

At La Felicità, in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, Minima Gesté hosts a free drag bingo every Sunday from 5 p.m. Games, performances and a new Mystery Ball are all part of this second season.

Dungeon·e & Dragon·e brings drag and role-playing to Hasard Ludique

What if you became the hero of a drag show? On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Hasard Ludique, in Paris’s 18th arrondissement, hosts Donjon·e & Dragon·e, a show blending drag, cabaret and role-playing games. On the bill: wild performances, colorful characters and an adventure whose course the audience can change with the roll of a dice!

Le Filip: Tapage nocturne extended at La Nouvelle Ève

Le Filip presents Tapage nocturne at La Nouvelle Ève in Paris. Wednesday performances in autumn 2026 are sold out, and new dates have been announced from March 5 to 27, 2027. Ages 15 and up.

Les Meneuses: a cabaret revue and the Chimera Ball at the Stars

Les Meneuses return to Les Étoiles on October 23, 2026, followed by shows on November 4, 5 and 6 with Le Bal des Chimères, a new creation from Maud’Amour.

La Bouche Cabaret: Musical Theatre and Christmas at the Apollo

La Bouche Cabaret brings With Love Baubo to the Apollo on October 13 and 14, and again on November 3 and 4, 2026. The troupe returns December 23–27 with Let’s Celebrate, a Christmas-themed musical show.

Madame Arthur: cabaret shows to catch this autumn

In Pigalle, Madame Arthur is offering three cabaret shows from October to December 2026: The Groupie of the Future, On the Road to Catchana, and Operation Masked Ball. Cabaret tickets also grant access to the club.

Drag Race France Live: Season 4 at the Casino de Paris

Drag Race France Live brings together Nicky Doll and the season 4 queens at the Casino de Paris through October 17, 2026. Thomas Jolly signs on as director for this new show ahead of its tour.

Bianca Del Rio at the Folies Bergère: It Gets Bitter in April 2027

Bianca Del Rio is announced for the Folies Bergère in Paris on 20 April 2027, with It Gets Bitter. Her seventh solo show accompanies a tour celebrating thirty years in drag.

Marlène Schaff revives A Queen Is Born at the Petit Gymnase

Marlène Schaff returns with A Queen Is Born at the Petit Gymnase in Paris from October 9 to November 19, 2026. This musical one-woman show blends songs and anecdotes around her alter ego Petra.

Panic at the Queer Show in Paris: the grand finale of the interactive drag show at La Nouvelle Seine

The stage is set, the heels are ready… but the script, it still has to be written. On July 22, 2026, Panic at the Queer Show pitched its tent at La Nouvelle Seine, at the foot of Notre-Dame, for a grand finale where the audience took the reins of a drag-improv cabaret as unpredictable as it was jubilant. We went to take a look, here’s what we found!

The Labo, the LGBT bar and club for partying near Châtelet

The Labo is the place to grab a drink with friends, but there’s more to it! With its themed nights, games and DJ sets, this LGBT bar is a true party hotspot in the heart of Paris.

Paris Queer Festival 2026: drag, music and LGBTQIA+ market at Kilowatt

The Paris Queer Festival is taking over Kilowatt in Vitry-sur-Seine, delivering drag shows, concerts, a queer market, workshops and panel discussions on May 30–31, 2026. Formerly known as the Drag & Queer Market, the event brings together artists, LGBTQIA+ collectives, and DJs for a cultural, festive weekend just outside Paris.

Family Pride Festival 2026: a massive party, a drag show, and a host of family-friendly and inclusive activities.

May 23 and 24, 2026, the Family Pride Festival will once again bring together thousands of people for round-table discussions, performances, and workshops, to inform and raise awareness about the issues facing LGBTQIA+ families. It takes place at Ground Control, and it’s entirely free!

Under the Grand Palais's skirt: drag queens reinvent cabaret for a one-night-only evening

Lotto, dance and a high-heeled show: rediscover cabaret with a drag twist in the Sous la jupe du Grand Palais evening, organized for June 23, 2026.

Love Bazar: We attended the drag dinner-show featuring Misty Phœnix at Lou Diprey in Paris — here’s our take

Attention all drag show enthusiasts! Love Bazar is taking over Lou Diprey in Paris for a series of nights blending drag performances, live music, and gourmet bistro dining. Led by Misty Phœnix, Azémylia, and Jenny From The Blocnote, the shows will run on January 22, 23, 28, and 29, then February 20, 21, 25, and 26 — and they’ll be happening every Thursday and Friday evening starting March 2026. This is a first-of-its-kind immersive experience with no traditional stage, designed to foster an intimate connection between performers and the audience. We attended, and here’s what it’s all about!

Patsy’s Tonight Show: The Drag and Queer Talk Show by Patsy Magret at TITI Paris 18

The Patsy’s Tonight Show returns to TITI Paris 18 starting December 19, 2025, and will be held on the last Friday of every month. This drag and queer talk show, hosted by Patsy Magret, combines humor, activism, and LGBTQIA+ news in a fresh, bold, and no-holds-barred format.

Rocky Horror Picture Show at Studio Galande in Paris: an unusual film screening!

In Paris, Studio Galande invites you to (re)discover the Rocky Horror Picture Show through unusual, interactive screenings. Hosted by wacky troupes, these sessions are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud!

TurboCancan: a crazy cabaret at Cancan Pigalle

Humor, music and surprising performances: Marie-Jo Dassin welcomes you every Wednesday for a festive, immersive evening in Pigalle.

July 14: Bisous la France, Hasard Ludique's free open-air queer pop ball

Le Hasard Ludique celebrates France's national holiday with an open-air queer pop ball on July 13, 2025. From 12pm to 10pm, the super venue on the Petite Ceinture in northern Paris will be offering DJ sets, a drag show and a ball for the occasion.