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

Fans of drag shows and performances certainly know the classics of these events: singing, dancing, lip-sync, stand-up–style jokes, or a bingo game, and Parisian venues are brimming with festive engagements like this.

This summer, drag Queens and drag Kings take over Paris's most monumental stage... Meet under the glass roof of the Grand Palais, this Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for a wild night. Rediscover the world of modern cabaret with the event Sous la jupe du Grand Palais, and enjoy unexpected and memorable performances.

For this wild evening at the Grand Palais, more than a dozen artists gather to celebrate live performance and the art of drag, in a show full of surprises. At the helm are a mix of queens from yesterday and today, familiar faces from the stage and TV stars... During the show, audiences will get to enjoy the talents of Androkill, Brenda Mour, Corrine, Juda La Vidange, Le Filip (winner of Drag Race France season 3), Mami Watta (Drag Race France All Stars winner), Minima Gesté, Morphine Blaze, Sheinara Tanjabi, as well as the presence of several mystery guests...

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But what can we expect for tonight at the Grand Palais? Loto, bingo, games, musical performances, choreographies, comedy and jokes... And of course exceptional costumes and colorful makeup: all the art of drag is in the spotlight here. On the dancefloor, it’s the audience who’ll get to shine and have a blast, as this one-of-a-kind evening carries on well into the night.

A night defined by kindness, open-mindedness, respect, and celebration! Book your tickets without delay and dust off your most dazzling, fiery outfit for an event that promises to be the stage for every extravagance.

This event is part of the Grand Palais d'été à Paris lineup; discover the shows, exhibitions and concerts waiting for you in the sunny days.

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