The 5th annual Austin International Drag Festival will take place November 14-17, 2019.

The WORLD’S FIERCEST DRAG FESTIVAL celebrates its FIFTH YEAR!

For the second year in a row we have TWO Festivals in one!!! On Thursday, November 14 we will have a mini festival celebrating Drag Kings called KingFest!!! Then the full festival takes over for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (November 15-17) where you will celebrate everything Drag (and yes, the Kings will be there too!)

Once again, Austin, Texas becomes the center of the Drag Universe as hundreds of Drag Artists from all over the world decend upon our fair city to entertain thousands of Drag fans and each other. This is the crème de la crème of the Drag world. Each artist will be displaying their greatest talents for your education and entertainment.

CLOSE TO 400 PERFORMANCES ALL WEEKEND!

Including the following Ambassadors and Headliners..

Ambassadors: Erika Klash (Dragula S2, San Francisco, California), Miss Taint (San Antonio, Texas), Shawn Benét (San Antonio, Texas), Spikey Van Dykey, Maximum Capacity (Toronto, Canada)

HEADLINERS: Soju (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11), Ariel Versace (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11), Genie (Drag Race Thailand Season 2), Jazell Barbie Royale (Miss International Queen 2019), Ursula Major (Dragula Season One), Miss Kitty Litter ATX (Camp Wannakiki Season 2), Diana Fire (Camp Wannakiki Season 2),Art Simone (Melbourne, Australia), Rowdy Rory (Austin, Texas), Merrie Cherry (Brooklyn, New York), Freddy Prinze Charming (Phoenix, Arizona), Mary Jane Styles (Austin, Texas), Lucy Stoole (Chicago, Illinois), Alexander The Great (Austin, Texas), Geneva Convention (Knoxville, Tennessee),Hugo Grrrl (Wellington, New Zealand) Vegas Van Cartier (Austin, Texas), Tucker Noir (Las Vegas, Nevada), Rosalind Hussell (Austin, Texas), Rasta Boi Punany (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Papi Churro (Austin, Texas), Nadine Hughes (Austin, Texas), May May Graves (Dallas, Texas), Max Ryder (London, England), Matryx (Orlando, Florida), Kitty Buick (San Antonio, Texas), Kat Sass (Chicago, Illinois), Jack Rabid (Austin, Texas), GhÖst (Berlin, Germany), Flarington King (Toronto, Canada), EmmaSis (Austin, Texas), Dr. Lady J (Cleveland, Ohio), Discord Addams (Chicago, Illinois), Damien D’Luxe (Minneapolis, Minnesota), Complete Destruction (Boston, Massachusetts)

Featured Artists: Alexandria Van Cariter, Avant Garbage, Bijou Bentley, Cash Monet, Chasity St. Cartier, Cheeki Khant, Cister Wife, Coco Bardot, Earl Grey, Gidget Von Addams, Gilda Wabbit, Kara Foxx Paris, Mandy Quinn, May Dai, Mini Kween Kiki, Ms. Anne Thrope, Rhonda Jewels, Robin From Human Resources, Rockem Sakura, Strawberry Fields, Tension

(AND your festival pass allows you to MEET ALL HEADLINERS FOR FREE!)

Plus hundreds more Selected Artists (Listed below)!

Would you like to see the festival for free?

Volunteer! Reach out to our volunteer coordinator directly at Volunteer@internationaldrag.org

Don’t forget to Book Your Room in the Drag Village ($99/night)

https://austindragfest.org/book-your-room/

There will be some very special events happening throughout the weekend including KingFest (Thursday), Soju’s Seoul Train Kpop Party (Thursday Night), Book Signings (All Weekend), Shot With Soju (Live Recording), Welcome To Camp (Camp Wannakiki Showcase), LatinX Showcase, International Showcase, Trish TV, Drag Coven, Werrrk.com, Special Celebrity Guests (soon to be announced), Festival Finale Party “Nocturnal Emissions: The Ballroom”, and a Special Celebrity Brunch (additional purchase required).
Many Thanks to Tito’s Handmade Vodka, The Austin Chronicle, Camp Wannakiki, Werrrk.com, Crema Bakery, and most of all The Cultural Arts division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

Also there will be open Auditions for Season 3 of the hit Drag Reality Competition series, “Camp Wannakiki”.

What’s up at the festival? In the daytime, visit the Drag Village located in our host hotel where you will be treated to Drag showcases, a Drag Market, Meet & Greets, Panels, Workshops, Podcasts, Game Shows, a Photography Studio, a Glamour Lounge, a Special Welcome Show, after hours events and much more.

In the evenings catch our Drag Shuttle to the Red River Cultural District in downtown Austin to witness even more of the best Drag artists from around the world in multiple venues just feet from each other!

This is an ALL AGES festival. The nightly Drag showcases are limited to ages 18+ (some stages 21+).

Children ages 16 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. Some festival content and language (including artist performances) may not be suitable for all ages. Parental discretion is advised.

This is a 100% volunteer run nonprofit event produced by Austin International Drag Foundation Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to the education, support and advancement of Drag Artists everywhere.

THIS PROJECT IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY THE CULTURAL ARTS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Some of our headliners… (not all pictured here yet)

Erika Klash (San Francisco, California) – 2019 Ambassador

Art Simone (Melbourne, Australia)

Ursula Major (Dragula Season One / Salt Lake City, Utah)

Rowdy Rory (Austin, Texas)

Merrie Cherry (Brooklyn, New York)

Freddy Prinze Charming (Phoenix, Arizona)

Mary Jane Styles (Austin, Texas)

Lucy Stoole (Chicago, Illinois)

Genie (Drag Race Thailand S2, Hong Kong)

Alexander The Great (Austin, Texas)

Geneva Convention (Knoxville, Tennessee)

Soju (Rupaul’s Drag Race Season 11)

These are the other Drag Artists selected to perform at the 2019 Austin International Drag Festival…

Lana Dahmer, Milani Kristal, Rahjai Le’crae, Bussy Queen, Shawn Benét, Vanta Blvck, Diablo Banx, Nova Darkstar, Fou Fou Ha Austin, Twiggy Belladonna, Althea Trix, Bunni Savage, Monica Monae, Mitchwell Hung, Boiz of Austin, Los MENtirosos, May Magdalene, SirGio, Gacho Marx, Pam Dulce,
The Lady Mone’, Luke Skywanker, Kelsey Hammer, Banshee Rose, Johnny Boy, Alice Cooter,

Mx Feelings, Justice, Vylette Ward, Alysha Pretty, Lady Monroe, Polly Nomial, Paradox Rei,

Kim Trails, Emerald Van Cartier, Robin Rose Quartz, Karuchi Cassadine, Klingon Vanna White,
Jezebel, Oxana Piranha, Chique Fil-Atio, Veronica Valentine, Tammi Gachi, Love Jones, Miss Taint, Hunsen Abequeer, Impulse Purchase, Jenna Von Scrum, Haus of Coven, Tanya Lasagna,

Debbie Penetration, Casady Milan, Cheri Lake, The Lady Mystere Lopez, Taryn Tino, Aida Schiton,
Pancho Panza, Rosalind Hussell, Luiz Fatale, Aries Fatale, Miami, Jodie Fosterchild, Dandy Velour, Creamosa, Apple DGAF, Reina Rey, Sha’Nyia Narcisse, Jakarta Rimes, Sonova Bytch, Squirtboxx,
Jessica Manscream, Shante Whitney, Diamond Dior, Targét, Hugh Licase, Coco Jem Holiday, Porter Bella, Static, C’est Kevvie, Shelly von Miller, Devery Bess, Ray Decorazón,
Normandie Manchester, Corvin Rose, Carly Üninemclite, Brock Harder, Princezz Monochokeme, Ricky Rosé, Crimson Kitty, Viola DeGradable Dion Debris, Party Favors, Aurora Risay,

Maxxx Pleasure, Rita Lynn, Mister Underwood, ZacKey Lime, Tipsy Rose Lee, eRiS, Peach Fuzz, Deb Au’chérie, Chunky Bruwster, Helen of Boy, Jack Hardness, Phaedra Phaded, Dean D’Monic,
Anastasia Love, The Artist Formerly Known as Anton, The Bearded Queer, Mary Magnum,

Derek Von Zipper, Dean Disaster, Fluid Snow, The Marvelous Mo B Dick, Dusty Bucket,

Grandma Steven, Matt Cockrin, Mile High KINGdom, Sasha Mann, Lilly Storm, Noah Phence, Oxymoron, Glitterhawk, Veronica Valentine, Spencer Money, Friday le 8th, Veranda L’Ni,

Nine Inch Males, Möna Massakre, Aurora Thunder, Gloria Devine, Felicia “Fefe” Minor,
Enchanté LeFay, Boris Tudeth, One Million Moths, Honey Baby, Nitrix Oxide, Symone N. O’Bishop,
Gaylord Rothschild, Diamond Giovanni, Misty Mountains Davenport, Holden Cox, Ivanna,

Crystal Guysir, Amber Güetty, Sassy Charming Diazz,

Trey Charming Stratton Michaels, ViLette Stratton, Opulent DeKay, Kilo Kikii, Phallus Johnson,
Ben Flicker, Kandy krush, Weird Alice Yankadic, Rumor, Keri d’Tune, Anhedonia Delight,

Jackie O’Nasty, Danny Fox-Trot, Johnny Deep, MysterySA, Atlas, Max Manchester, Mercury Divine, Dreama Belle, Rick Havoc, Lana Del Gay / Ike Onyk, Lil’ Haus of Little, Moana Lotte

Featuring…
STRAWBERRY FIELDS, CHASTITY ST. CARTIER, ROCKEM SAKURA, CASH MONET,

GIDGET VON ADDAMS, ROBIN FROM HR, COCO BARDOT, CHEEKI KAHNT, MINI KWEEN KIKI,
AVANT GARBAGE, BIJOUX BENTLEY, TENSION, MS ANNE THROPE, KARA FOXX PARIS,
CISTER WIFE, MANDY QUINN, MAY DAI, RHONDA JEWELS, EARL GREY, GILDA WABBIT