One thing about Toronto, we love a good drag show, and on almost any given night in the city, it’s fairly easy to find a queen or king performing. However, when it comes to Pride, there are so many drag events that it can be hard to narrow down which ones you want to attend — so Queer & Now has your back.
Including everything from an event honouring Asian talent, to a large-scale expo featuring Queens from Rupaul’s and Canada’s Drag Race and a show featuring Queer music trivia, here are seven different drag events happening in Toronto this Pride Month.
Fierce & Fabulous Expo
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W.
When: Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Self-proclaimed as Canada’s largest drag event, Fierce & Fabulous is taking over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for a day-long celebration of all things drag. Packed with interactive fan experiences, photo ops, glam zones, exclusive meet-and-greets, non-stop entertainment, music, and fierce fashion, the event also promises a welcoming space celebrating diversity, creativity, and community pride.
Queens slated to perform include but are certainly not limited to Jada Shada Hudson, Venus, Van Goth, Aurora Matrix, Makayla Couture, and Dahlia Doll. Plus, VIP ticketholders can look forward to meeting Drag Race stars like Jewels Sparkles, Lexi Love, Discord Addams, and Kenya Pleaser.
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Those looking to support newer talent can look forward to numbers from artists like Lady Nova, Rina MorningStar, Grim Pierce, Noah Jemm, Brayo Bryans, and Oliver Klozoff.
An exhibit floor featuring 150+ 2SLGBTQ+ small businesses, brands, and creators will be available to browse and shop throughout the day.
Ticket prices are set at about $37.
Drag Brunch & Trivia – Pride Edition
Where: Teddy Beer, 928 Bloor Street West
When: Sunday, June 7 @ 12:30 p.m.
If you love drag, music, and trivia, have we got an event for you! Organized by Persian Rebel Productions, Drag Brunch and Trivia – Pride Edition! is a fabulous event filled with entertainment and joy.
Brunch-goers will take in drag performances from host LadyLike, and special guest Daniella Dior. The brunch will see people put their Queer music knowledge to the test with two rounds of “Name that Tune” in between performances.
There are two ticket options, with show-only tickets set at $20, while the $45 ticket tier secures you both a seat at the show and a burger lunch with a side of fries or salad. Food and drink are available for purchase onsite for those who buy the show-only tickets.
What’s Fruit-Tea?
Where: The Alpine, 2872 Dundas St. W.
When: Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m.
Celebrate Pride with a “berry bananas” Drag brunch at What’s the Frui-Tea?
This satirical show sees Anoush Ellah and Vajayjay Abrams of Crave TV’s Drag Brunch Saved My Life take over The Alpine for a burst of flavourful fun. This is drag meets fruit salad in a way you’ve never seen before.
Tickets are priced at around $17, with food and drinks sold separately.
Queens of Dim Sum
Where: Sky Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 280 Spadina Ave.
When: Sunday, June 14 at 12:30 p.m.
A special showcase, Queens of Dim Sum is a celebration of Asian drag talent in the GTA. The event features performances from Lou Lou, Jeanette Dupree, Lucinda Mynes, Zi, Baby Boy Koi, and Claim Supreme, with music from DJ Sumation
Created by Queer Asians, organizers say they strive to create a safer space for Queer and Trans people of colour, plus their allies. Tickets are about $50 per person and include a dim sum dish and fried noodles for the whole table.
Messy’s Drag Bingo
Where: Super Bargain, 441 Parliament St.
When: Tuesday, June 16th & Tuesday, June 23rd @ 7 p.m.
Head to Cabbagetown for a drag bingo event that you won’t want to miss, happening on the second and third Tuesday of the month. These events are sure to be filled with signature drinks and campy Queer joy.
Entertaining audiences at Super Bargain since 2022, these special Pride editions promise high-energy all night long
Tickets are set for around $17.
Pride Family Drag Brunch
Where: The Lodge, 518 Church St.
When: Saturday, June 27, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Looking for a family-friendly drag brunch? This event in The Village set for Pride Festival Weekend Saturday is the ticket.
O’Grady’s and The Lodge are well-known for their regular drag shows and brunch events, but this Pride edition of their programming is designed for the whole family.
Set on the venue patio, attendees can look forward to a fabulous show filled with laughs, great vibes, and amazing performances under the sun, complete with a scrumptious brunch. Tickets are just under $23 per person.
Miss Moço at The Drake
Where: The Drake Hotel
When: Every Saturday
Meanwhile, The Drake Hotel has a series of drag brunches running every Saturday through June and beyond, with Canada’s Drag Race season three star, Miss Moço. With organizers calling her Toronto’s longest-running drag brunch host, Moço’s brunch has two seatings every Saturday, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
The brunches boast a delicious, prix fixe menu set at $38 per person, featuring options like bacon, eggs, waffles, and other breakfast classics.
Plus, it’s a brunch you can feel good about. Moço has partnered with Egale Canada, an organization supporting 2SLGBTQ+ communities across Canada, with $1 of every cocktail purchased to the charity.
Admission to the brunch is $15.
