The Parisian queer scene is making a date at the gates of the capital! The Paris Queer Festival, formerly known as the Drag & Queer Market, takes place at the Kilowatt in Vitry-sur-Seine, on the edge of Paris, for a weekend dedicated to queer cultures, drag, music, partying and connections, on May 30 and 31, 2026. Conceived as an LGBTQIA+-friendly gathering open to diverse audiences, the event over two days brings together drag artists from across France, queer clubbing collectives, DJs, concerts, a creator market, workshops, panel discussions and family-friendly activities.
For this new edition, the festival is putting a particular spotlight on the drag scene with a "Tour de France of drag." The idea is simple: invite artists representing multiple cities or regions to give visibility to different local scenes. Among the announced names are Sami Landri, seen on Canada’s Drag Race, Kitty Space, who appeared on Drag Race France and Drag Race Philippines, Chiquita Mère from Montréal, as well as Esther, Alizée Shane, Ariana Smalls, Britany Hart, Carmen Santa Cruz, Coco Ricard, Enby Stial, Judas Morningstar, La Quetzal, Levo Evolove, Mika Rambar, Miss Victoire, Mlle Kiss, Rico Loscopia or Rose Tental.
Music also plays a key role in the lineup. Audiences will get to see Hélène in Paris, the social-media breakout artist who held a spot at the Eurovision in 2022 with Paris mon amour, and later teamed up in 2025 with Marc Lavoine on J’te dirais ouais. La Queerale, the LGBTQI+ choir welcoming trans people and the broader queer community, will also perform live with its musicians. For her part, SAB, a writer, composer and performer, will bring her world to the stage with piano, slam and French chanson. This live segment lets the festival broaden its program beyond the traditional drag shows, embracing accessible and diverse musical formats.
The weekend will also give the floor to several queer collectives from the Paris club scene. Kluster, a multidisciplinary collective at the crossroads of live performance and club culture, will host an after-party featuring DJ sets by EGOH, Gabbor and Phiae, alongside a live performance by Giselle KA. La Turbulence, which will celebrate its 4th anniversary at the festival on May 30, will present on the pink stage a pop, participatory program with Ancee, Daisy Draté and its dancers, drawing on references like Britney Spears, Beyoncé, a blind test, a drag show, a giant battle and a wig fight. La Discoquette, founded in 2017, will likewise return on May 31 with a lineup weaving together DJs, live sets and drag shows, led by artists such as La Cathy-None, Charleeps, Ok Pal or Ixpé.
During the day, the Paris Queer Festival also rolls out a more family-friendly, participatory program. A big queer market will bring together 60 exhibitors, offering creations, objects, accessories or artistic works tied to LGBTQIA+ cultures. Free workshops will be open to both children and adults, while drag readings, fantasy makeup for kids, and round tables on contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues, plus two open stages per day, will showcase other voices and emerging talents. A comedy club will round out the program, featuring Tahnee, Noam Sinseau and Jefferson.
With close to 10,000 attendees expected, 165 exhibitors announced in total, and more than 50 drag artists confirmed, the Paris Queer Festival is expanding its footprint at the Kilowatt. For anyone looking to discover queer cultures, track the evolution of the French drag scene, or simply enjoy an event that blends performances, music, a market, and talks, this late-May gathering offers a clear, accessible entry point to several facets of LGBTQIA+ creativity in the Île-de-France region. Ready to party?
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Dates and Opening Time
From May 30, 2026 to May 31, 2026
Location
The Kilowatt
18 Rue des Fusillés
94400 Vitry sur Seine
Access
RER C - les Ardoines (10 min. walk) RER D - Maisons-Alfort Alfortville (20 min. walk)
Prices
€6 - €20
Official website
www.parisqueerfestival.fr
