Everything from award-winning cabaret stand-up to outrageous bottomless brunch is going down in our fab city and we're here for it. You can be too, but only after checking out this list of Canal Street queens, amazing tribute acts in the city centre and so much more. Read on for all the drag shows in Manchester serving extreme heat right now.
For a bottomless and boozy affair, check out The Frockatoo Drag Brunch, hosted by The Cockatoo Club in Manchester's gay village. There's 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco or cocktails on the cards, as well as fun games and high-energy performances.
When it comes to drag bingo in Manchester, we advise letting FunnyBoyz take care of business. The hilarious crew from RuPaul's Swedish show offer the chance to win loads of wild prizes during Benidorm Bingo and also with their divine Antonina Nutshell cabaret.
Complete with beats from DJ Smiley Vyrus and hosted by iconic Northern duo Imani Versace and Barb, Bougie Drag Events are putting on some fantastic classic or Beyonce-themed bottomless brunches. Expect tasty dishes alongside 90 minutes of unlimited booze, as well as lip syncing, dance-offs and catwalk contests throughout.
Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events showcase a top-tier range of immersive performances and we love them. Want some bad romance in your life? Craving a drag brunch in Manchester? Grab a ticket for Buff Bingo or Go Gaga! and get ready for your little socks to be knocked off.
@ Area Manchester on Sat, 9th May 2026 @ 13:00 - 17:00
Area Manchester in the city centre for Hot Mess Club's Big Bastard Bingo brunch. This hilarious event promises live drag performances and high-energy rounds of bingo, hosted by the iconic Bailey J Mills and Pam Sandwich.
Expect non-stop chaos, lively sing-alongs and fun games, led by the talented drag queens on stage. Your ticket includes 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, alongside a tasty burger or wrap and a four-hour show.
At the heart of the city's LGBTQ+ scene, Manchester's revellers have long flocked to The Goose to get their drag fix. Whatever night you get down here, there's sure to be a fabulous queen throwing a sensational soiree.
Misty hosts her quiz on a Wednesday and her loud and proud karaoke on a Friday, while Portia Parker steps in on Thursdays with Midnight Cabaret. At the weekends, a who's who of the city's most dreamy and devilish drag acts mean the stage is never empty.
