Best Drag Shows In London 2026

• Location: varies
• Price: from £8.30
• Type of event: cabaret, brunches, bingo
• Why we recommend: these affordable shows are packed full of entertainment, with a hilarious resident host and a rotating selection of fabulous performers. Everyone feels welcome here, and the venues are open for drinks afterwards too

Spice up your nights out with a trip to one of Ginger's legendary parties. Whether it's a boozy brunch, drag cabaret shows or an energetic game of bingo, your event will be hosted by the one and only Ms Ginger Phlappage.

Expect a performance full of lip syncing, live vocals, dazzling dance routines and comedy, all complete with incredible outfits - and there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved, no matter the occasion. Afterwards, the bar is open until late to keep the party going.

• Location: 114 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UJ
• Price: varies
• Type of event: cabaret, quiz nights, karaoke and more
• Why we recommend: with something new going on every single night, it's impossible to get bored at this legendary LGBTQIA+ bar

Nowhere does live entertainment in Clapham quite like The Two Brewers. This is a beloved LGBTQIA+ venue that has been around since 1981, open until the early hours of the morning every day.

The iconic bar and event space holds performances every night of the week, with some of the capital's most famous queens hosting lip-sync battles, quiz nights, karaoke and cabaret spectaculars.

• Location: varies
• Price: from £16.50
• Type of event: brunch
• Why we recommend: the queens really get everyone involved at this brunch, and their delicious two-course menu shows that food isn't just an afterthought 

The Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch is an iconic mix of talented queens, DJ sets and unlimited prosecco or cocktails, at a vibrant four-hour party. These events take place all over the city, complete with a premium two-course menu.

Expect lip syncing battles, dance-offs, interactive games and catwalk contests galore, with appearances from some of RuPaul's Drag Race UK's most iconic queens to boot. Plus, the DJ will be keeping the tunes coming all day long.

• Location: 1 Phoenix Street, Soho, WC2H 8BU
• Price: from £16.50 (entry only, brunch tickets cost extra)
• Type of event: bingo, brunch
• Why we recommend: this fun weekend event is full outing, complete with food, drink and entertainment - and you've never seen bingo campier than this

Fancy some fabulous fun? Then head to Phoenix Arts Club for a stunning show with tickets to The Big Drag Bingo Brunch Soho. Enjoy a 90-minute boozy bottomless brunch complete with prosecco, as well as a delicious two-course meal.

Chow down on scrumptious dishes like buttermilk chicken burgers and vanilla cheesecake as drag queens and a DJ keep the good times rolling. Think lip-sync battles, ridiculous games and high-energy rounds of bingo.

• Location: 359 Bethnal Green Road, E2 6LG
• Price: from free
• Type of event: bingo, brunch, karaoke
• Why we recommend: from bingo to brunches, this place has got it all, and you can even nab free tickets to many of their raucous events

Enjoy a night of laughs and glamour by going to Drag Bingo with Dame Jame, at The Star of Bethnal Green, a cosy boozer nestled in the heart of East London. A free ticket will bag you four games with plenty of prizes to be won, from bubbles to shots, as your glitzy host shows you the ropes.

They also host drag karaoke bottomless brunches on Saturdays, with a rotating lineup of kings and queens entertaining you as you sip 90 minutes of free-flowing drinks an enjoy a tasty meal.

• Location: Unit C, 155 Bishopsgate, EC2M 3YD
• Price: from £38.50
• Type of event: brunch
• Why we recommend: a proper country brunch that truly commits to the theme, this event is sure to kick off your weekend with a bang

Mosey on over to Nest Bishopsgate for the Texas Hold 'Em Country Brunch on Saturdays. Entry starts at £38.50, covering a main from the mouthwatering menu, or up the ante for £55 with bottomless booze for 90 minutes (and even more martinis for a tenner extra).

With line dancing, drag performances, and country hits galore, this brunch is a wild ride you won't want to miss.

• Location: 240 Great Portland Street, W1W 5QU
• Price: from £13.20
• Type of event: cabaret, comedy
• Why we recommend: a varied show that flaunts a talented lineup, Glitter & Titter Cabaret will have you both amazed and in stitches at the same time

Prepare for a dazzling night out at Glitter & Titter Cabaret, where London's finest burlesque stars, drag queens, and comedians light up the stage. Held at The Albany, this evening promises a riot of laughter, glamour, and jaw-dropping talent - all for as little as £13.20 a ticket.

Bring your best friend or your partner, and let the fabulous Ms Larissa Thorne guide you to your seat for an unforgettable show.

• Location: 72 St John Street, Farringdon, EC1M 4DT
• Price: from £22
• Type of event: cabaret, interactive
• Why we recommend: the cocktails here are next-level, and there are so many opportunities to get involved at this fun brunch

Head to The Chocolate Cocktail Club in Farringdon for The Most Indulgent Drag Night, taking place on select dates throughout the summer. The fantastic Solero Summers will be hosting a night of glamorous drag entertainment, complete with hilarious routines and plenty of sass.

There'll be lots of fun and games throughout, with plenty of chances to get involved yourself. Your £20 ticket includes a drink on arrival, with a choice of signature cocktails, prosecco or beer.

• Location: 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 9HD
• Price: from £16.50
• Type of event: cabaret, comedy
• Why we recommend: this show always has us laughing uncontrollably, and what could be better than enjoying a hearty roast with entertainment?

Looking for a raucous event that promises glamorous looks and lively entertainment? Then check out CAMPFRUIT, the fantastic monthly drag event that takes place at The Bedford in Balham.

Hosted by resident drag queen Matron, these shows promise singing, comedy, cabaret and so much more. Tickets start from only £16.50, or you can enjoy a roast dinner too for just £33.

• Location: 42 William IV Street, Covent Garden, WC2N 4DD
• Price: from £52.92
• Type of event: brunch
• Why we recommend: we love their commitment to a theme here - all the entertainment promises non-stop country fun, from the music to the outfits

Get ready to yeehaw your way through the the Saturday Hoedown brunch at Tequila Mockingbird, with venues in Covent Garden. Your ticket includes 90 minutes of bottomless frozen margaritas, prosecco, beer, mocktails and pizza, plus dazzling drag and burlesque performances, games, line dancing and a country singalong.

With limited tickets, a lively crowd and a prime Central London location, this is one brunch bash you won't want to miss.

• Location: 126 York Way, Kings Cross, N1 0AX
• Price: from £1.10
• Type of event: bingo
• Why we recommend: the rotating lineup of hosts means that you'll see something new every time, and entry is extremely affordable as well

Head to friendly King's Cross pub The Star of Kings for their fantastic drag bingo event, taking place once a month. There's a new drag queen host each time, each bringing their own unique brand of entertainment to the venue.

Get ready for dazzling performances and hilarious jokes at one of the best drag events London has to offer, in between rounds of bingo. Plus, tickets cost just £1.10 per person.

• Location: 97 - 113 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3BS
• Price: from £36.40
• Type of event: brunch
• Why we recommend: this is one of London's most legendary party spots, and we all love a good dive into the ball pit after a fantastic drag show

Head to Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch for Sisterhood - the ultimate Saturday drag dinner with bottomless drinks. Your ticket includes 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco, pornstar martinis, beer and soft drinks, plus entry to the iconic ball pit.

Expect fierce anthems, a drag queen running the show, photobooths, karaoke and the option to add pizza for an extra treat. Check out London's most Instagram-worthy playground at its best.

Once a month Effra Social lets drag star Ula Lah take the reins for the most fabulous bingo event to grace Brixton's nightlife scene. This Friday night blowout takes the wholesome game we all know and love and gives it a serious makeover, with the addition of unexpected prizes, special guests and a show giveaway or two.

Keep things even more interesting with cocktails and beers for the table, and you can even extend the festivities past the final number call by hitting the dancefloor to either celebrate your win or shake off the loss.