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. We've got you covered for your next hen or stag do, group outing, and date night with a side of heel kicks and drops.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Absolutely — Manchester's drag scene is one of the best in the UK for hen parties, and several events are specifically designed with groups in mind.
Canal Street and the Gay Village are the heartland of Manchester's drag scene, with several venues running regular shows. Via Manchester is the Gay Village's most established drag venue — a Canal Street icon with weekly drag shows, DJ sets, dancing and an outdoor terrace by the water.
Themed bottomless brunches, drag bingo and comedy, RuPaul's Drag Race cast shows and weekly venue residencies.
For ticketed drag events — yes, and often well in advance, and you can do so on DesignMyNight.
