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Bristol's Drag Scene

With a strong LGBTQ+ scene and love of theatre/the arts, Bristol is a hotbed for drag events and all kinda of gender fluid action. Most nights of the week you can see someone lipsync til they drop at the Queenshilling, Old Market Assembly or Zed Alley's own Punka drag show.

Expect and inclusive environment at most drag events, Bristol tends to be a very LGBTQ+ friendly environment with due care built up around its drag nights. Some of our favourite drag queens and drag kinds include: Ursula Major, Brizzle Boiz's Isaac Dix - veritable Ru Paul's of the West.

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Our recent drag recommendations

Queer punx to the front for this Trans Safety Network and Trans Liberation Front fundraiser headed up by Evan Greer who brings her vital and incendiary acoustic-indie-pop-punk alongside folk-punks POG. FFO: Crywank, G.L.O.S.S, Worriers, The Beths. Trans Liberation Front and our friends Bristol AFed bring you a night of rebelious folk, drag, and acoustic punk!

The first of many (hopefully) open stage free-for-alls from trans/nb art collective, the House of Boussé. Expect 100% genderfuckery and spotaneous T4T performance happenings, 0% acoustic cis heartache. ROLL UP ROLL UP! It’s Bristol's newest T4T performance collective House of Boussé bringing you a drag open mic

Scottish underground hero Lewis Lowe (Redstone Press) heads up the next No Strings, bringing UK bass and percussive club selections for a night of hedonistic, sex-positive partying. Dress code applies so don’t forget to dust off your finest latex, lace, PVC etc…whatever your vibe is. HEDONISM : PLEASURE : EXPRESSION

Queer as F*ck acrobatic burlesque action packed with sass and sizzle. Grounded Circus call in the hots from Drag Race UK (Season 4 sensation Hey, Baby) plus Cardi B-approved cabaret legend Cleopantha for contortion, gags, hoops, poles, DJs and much much more. Bristol's hottest new cabaret club-night. Bringing you another serving of queer joy, with an electric mix of circus, drag, & burlesque.

What our editors say

“Hosted by the nightmare of drag DIS!! Our resident drag artist will be taking you all under his vulturine wing and guiding you through the evening with incredible vocals and the most welcoming wit you will ever experience. DIS is an international drag headliner and we are very proud to have them as the face of our gigs.”
From: Split Dogs / Pink Suits / GorZ / DIS

“Join us for a dazzling drag night extravaganza! Get ready to be entertained by our fabulous drag queen performing a spectacular cabaret, while our dynamic drag king keeps the beats pumping as the DJ. And if you're feeling brave, step up to the mic for some karaoke and unleash your inner diva. It's a night filled with glamour, music, and unforgettable performances!”
From: Clubhaus drag show

“From Mykonos to Milan, London to New York and so on, Alyssa Van Delle Is an international drag star with fabulous vocals that'll have you up dancing, quick and hilarious wit and of course her dazzling costumes! Alyssa is a queen you won't want to miss!”
From: DRAG QUEEN & Bottomless Prosecco

“Eat Up Present: New York's gayest cowperson Paisley Fields and Margate country punk icons Pink Suits conquer Bristol with drag king assistance from Small Willy Nelson and a hoedown til late, all presented by Eat Up! Collective.”
From: Queer Country Showcase

“Our talented drag queens will be hosting a night of bingo like you've never experienced before. Expect lots of laughs, outrageous outfits, plenty of surprises, plenty of surprises and spot prizes! such as £40 bar tab (bingo cards included) plus, a free drink for those joining in drag.”
From: Moxy Bristol Drag Bingo

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— The Crafty Egg Fishponds
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Bristol's Trending Live Music Venues

Exchange The Louisiana Jam Jar The Trinity Centre The Marble Factory Rough Trade Bristol
Sober Queers Open Mic at Cloak
— Cloak
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House of Boussé presents: What a Drag at Cloak
— Cloak
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Clubhaus drag show at Clubhaus Harbourside
— Clubhaus Harbourside
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Dare to drag at Dare to Club
— Dare to Club
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Drag Queen Bingo: April Fools at The Orchard Coffee & Co
— The Orchard Coffee & Co
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STRAPPED at The Island
— The Island
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House of Boussé presents: MILD MILD WEST at The Loco Klub
— The Loco Klub
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Slaughterhaus: Surprise Party feat. Banksie at Strange Brew
— Strange Brew
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Brizzle Boyz x QUAVERZ - Drag King Cabaret & Club at Strange Brew
— Strange Brew
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Grounded Circus: QUEER AS F*CK / May Edition at The Old Market Assembly
— The Old Market Assembly
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MYCELIUM: Photography Exhibition at Centrespace Gallery
— Centrespace Gallery
lgbtq+ drag exhibition
MYCELIUM: Photography Exhibition at Centrespace Gallery
— Centrespace Gallery
lgbtq+ drag exhibition
MYCELIUM: Photography Exhibition at Centrespace Gallery
— Centrespace Gallery
lgbtq+ drag exhibition
MYCELIUM: Photography Exhibition at Centrespace Gallery
— Centrespace Gallery
lgbtq+ drag exhibition