Sashay away to these 12 Charlotte drag shows happening in June
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Scorpio Nightclub's Drag Me to Fiesta Night. Photo: Edison Peterson/Scorpio
We've made a list of a dozen drag performances happening in Charlotte through the end of June.
The big picture: If you've never been to a drag show, you're in for a treat. They're a mix of comedy, burlesque, lip-syncing and dancing.
- Pro tip: Bring dollar bills to tip and a hand-held fan to hype up the queens.
🏳️🌈 Diva Royale Drag Queen Show at Scorpio. | Shows are held Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 1:30pm. | $35+ | Details
🌈 Ultimate Divas Drag Brunch at 1900 Mexican Grill in Elizabeth. | June 14 at 11am | $15 | Details
🏳️🌈 Buff Faye's Beefcake & Bikinis Drag Brunch at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. | June 14 at 11am | $17+ | Details
🌈 Ride with Pride: Buff Faye's Drag Queen Funny Bus Tour. | June 14 at 3pm and June 29 at 5pm. Meet at 225 East Sixth St Parking. | $50 | Details
🏳️🌈 Pride Paw-rade and Drag show at Skiptown. | June 14 at 1-9pm | $15 for non-members. | Details
🌈 No Capes! A Cosplay Drag Show at Starlight on 22nd. | June 19 at 8:30pm | $10 | Details
💖 "Pretty in Pink" charity drag brunch at The Artisan's Palate. A portion of the proceeds from this event goes towards Twirl to the World's Twirl Assistance Program, which supports the local LGBTQ+ community. | June 21 at 11:30am | $26 | Details
🏳️🌈 Buff Faye's "Be Proud" Drag Brunch at The Kounter in Rock Hill. | June 22 at 11am and 2pm | $46+ | Details
🌈 King Of Drag Watch Party & Drag Show at Chasers. | Every Sunday June 22-July 27 at 8pm. | Free | Details
🏳️🌈 "Rainbow Realness" Pride Month Drag Brunch by The Vanity House at Catalu. | June 28 at 11am | $24+ | Details
🌈 Buff Faye's Once Upon a Crime Murder Mystery Drag Dinner at Dilworth Neighborhood Grill. | June 28 at 6:30pm | $32+ | Details
🏳️🌈 Legendary Divas Drag Brunch at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. | June 29 at 11am | $17+ | Details
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Editor's note: This story was originally published in June 2022 and last updated on June 10, 2025.