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Where to See Drag Tonight NYC
Where to See Drag Tonight NYC
By Vivienne St. James
Luxury Event Curator • NYC Nightlife Specialist
Published: July 27, 2025
Updated: April 3, 2026
If you’re asking “where should I go tonight,” you’re already behind.
New York drag doesn’t live in one place—it moves.
Different bars, different nights, different crowds.
And unless you already know the rotation, it’s frustrating to figure out.
So here’s the answer:
These are the places to be each night of the week for drag in NYC.
Not random listings—these are reliable, recurring anchors of nightlife.
You go to these, you will not be disappointed.
Monday Drag Shows NYC
Monday Drag Shows NYC
Pieces Bar — Queen 4 Queen + Drag Wars
Pieces Bar — Queen 4 Queen + Drag Wars
📍 8 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
🕘 9:00 PM → 10:00 PM
Queen 4 Queen (9PM): Janelle No. 5, Beaujangless, Mo’Riah
Drag Wars (10PM): Hosted by Shequida Hall
Start your week with a stacked lineup, then roll straight into one of NYC’s most important amateur competitions.
Why go:
You’ll see both established queens and rising talent in one night.
Balcon Salon — Apocalypse Noir
Balcon Salon — Apocalypse Noir
📍 674 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
🕘 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Andrew Barrett Cox • Jan Sport
Dark, theatrical, and a little unhinged—in a controlled way.
Expect:
live vocals
experimental drag
a noir, cabaret-adjacent tone
Why go:
This is not typical drag. It’s mood-driven and performance-heavy.
Tuesday Drag Shows NYC
Tuesday Drag Shows NYC
Balcon Salon — Unhinged (Amateur Night)
Balcon Salon — Unhinged (Amateur Night)
📍 674 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
🕖 7:00 PM
Hosted by: Svetlana Stoli
Weekly themed competition featuring:
drag
singing
performance art
Why go:
Raw talent, unpredictable energy, and rotating themes.
Playhouse — Ruby Tuesdays
Playhouse — Ruby Tuesdays
📍 100-102 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
🕙 10:00 PM
Hosted by: Ruby Roo
Camp-forward, traditional drag with structure and personality.
Why go:
A reliable, classic show with humor and hosting at the center.
Wednesday Drag Shows NYC
Wednesday Drag Shows NYC
Boxers Hell’s Kitchen — Karaoke Night
Boxers Hell’s Kitchen — Karaoke Night
📍 742 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019
🕘 9:00 PM
Hosted by: Furina Dior
Karaoke meets drag—low pressure, interactive, and social.
Why go:
You want to participate, not just watch.
Balcon Salon — The Assassins
Balcon Salon — The Assassins
📍 674 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
🕙 10:00 PM
Cast: Nick Gaga • Kimmi Moore • Brie Bourdeaux • Kamilla Kockman • Beaudoir LeFleur
A polished, high-level cast delivering strong weekly performances.
Why go:
Consistent talent, strong visuals, and experienced performers.
Thursday Drag Shows NYC
Thursday Drag Shows NYC
Hush NYC — CXNT
Hush NYC — CXNT
📍 348 W 52nd St, New York, NY 10019
🕙 10:00 PM
Cast: Stasi • Dev Doee • Beaujangless • Essence
High-octane, dance-heavy performances with strong crowd energy.
Why go:
This is one of the most physically intense nights of drag in Manhattan.
Playhouse — BBL (Beauty Body Legs)
Playhouse — BBL (Beauty Body Legs)
📍 100-102 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
🕥 10:30 PM
Cast: Venus Mystique • Essa Noche • Mo’Riah
A well-balanced show combining:
beauty
performance
hosting
Why go:
Three distinct performers, one cohesive show.
Friday Drag Shows NYC
Friday Drag Shows NYC
Balcon Salon — Open Call + No Restrictions
Balcon Salon — Open Call + No Restrictions
📍 674 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036
🕗 8:00 PM → 10:00 PM
Open Call (8PM): Amateur competition hosted by Essence
No Restrictions (10PM): Stasi • Nick Gaga • Furina Dior
The night builds from competition into full nightlife mode.
By 10PM, the space shifts into:
gogo dancers
packed dance floor
rotating drag performances throughout the night
Why go:
You get both discovery and high-energy nightlife in one place.
Hardware — Fantasy Fridays
Hardware — Fantasy Fridays
📍 697 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036
🕗 8:00 PM
Cast: Izzy Uncut • Venus Mystique
A structured show with strong pacing and clear performance moments.
Why go:
Reliable, performance-forward drag without the chaos of a club night.
Saturday Drag Shows NYC
Saturday Drag Shows NYC
The Ritz — Squirt
The Ritz — Squirt
📍 369 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
🕚 11:00 PM
Cast: Stasi • Queenlee Stars • Jam Eden • Boy Gorge
Late-night Hell’s Kitchen at full volume:
gogo dancers
packed crowd
drag moving through the space
Why go:
This is peak Saturday night energy.
Hardware — Surge
Hardware — Surge
📍 697 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036
🕙 10:00 PM
Cast: Lexington Banks + rotating gogos
Dance party format with intermittent drag performances.
Why go:
Less structured, more fluid—built for movement.
Sunday Drag Shows NYC
Sunday Drag Shows NYC
The Ritz — Sip n Slide
The Ritz — Sip n Slide
📍 369 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
🕗 ~8:00 PM
Hosted by: Furina Dior + rotating guests
A structured show to close out the weekend.
Why go:
Consistent hosting and rotating talent.
Pieces Bar — Caramel Kissed
Pieces Bar — Caramel Kissed
📍 8 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
🕗 8:00 PM
Cast: Lexington Banks • Essence
Classic NYC drag show format—tight, fun, and reliable.
Why go:
Straightforward, well-executed drag.
Playhouse — Showtunes in the City (Bonus Pick)
Playhouse — Showtunes in the City (Bonus Pick)
📍 100-102 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014
🕖 7:00 PM
Hosted by: Bootsie LeFaris
Broadway, musical theatre, and audience participation.
Why go:
Camp, nerdy, interactive—built for musical theatre fans.
Final Take
Final Take
If you stick to these nights, you’re not guessing anymore.
You’re going where:
the queens are working
the crowds are showing up
the energy is consistent
Everything else in NYC drag rotates.
These don’t.
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