Sasha Velour
Photograph: Tawni Bannister

The NYC drag queen guide

The best drag queens in the world call NYC home. See legendary divas at drag shows and LGBTQ nightlife events in NYC.

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It's no surprise to us that the current golden age of drag starts right in NYC. RuPaul's Drag Race icons like Sasha Velour and Bob the Drag Queen hang their hats in the city, and the influential Bushwig festival has gone from Bushwick to cities like Berlin, London and Mexico City. We've got everything for you here, from DIY backroom gay bar drag to VIP stage shows. Come through! 

NYC drag queen guide