Whether the term “Drag” deriving from “dressed as a girl” or from the train of a dress (to drag) is essentially the same. It should be much more important to regard doing drag as an art form of entertainment in its own right. Dragqueens (and – kings!) are performance artists who consciously play with stereotypical gender roles.
The sometimes exaggerated depiction of female and male characteristics is often meant to be satirical. At the same time, drag is an open declaration of love for fashion, glamor & glitz. And although far from every performance has a political content, the art form per se tries to promote the visibility of the queer community.
Do you already have all the seasons of the most famous Drag show, “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, looked through? Then it’s time to attend a live performance in Vienna! Fortunately, the selection is so varied that the audience is spoiled for choice.
We have selected regular and one-off drag shows in Vienna for you.
Speaking of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” – well-known queens from the TV show are touring around the world again this year. Fans can already look forward to the show in Vienna on November 7th. Advance sales for the other European tour stops have already begun, only for Vienna you have to be patient.
If you really want a ticket, you should Sign up for the presale here.
The performances of the troupe around Tamara Mascara prove that drag can target anyone and everyone. So she does in the royal setting of Schönbrunn (regularly in the Stöckl restaurant & dinner theater) don’t even stop in front of Empress Sisi! In keeping with the new year, the well-known drag queen mascara is now pulling another ace out of her sleeve: “Drag Reception” is the name of the new brunch program at the Jaz in the City Hotel. While the audience enjoys the sumptuous buffet, hotel director Mascara has her hands full…
International drag queens gather in the Villa Vida café on Saturdays. Not only a concentrated load of entertainment awaits the audience, but also a delicious breakfast.
Extra tip for Sunday 12th February: At Drag Storytime 4 Kids the whole family can socialize together in the art form of drag – a mixture of entertainment and education, so to speak.
The Salon Kitty Revue shows are extravagant and fiery. Different performers meet live on the Schikanender stage. From burlesque to drag to dance acrobatics, everything is included. In addition, the program has a different motto each time. For example, on February 11th it is “Earth, Wind & Fire”.
Whether dinner shows, revues or solo performances: The Vindobona is the home of the queens! So if you just want to get a taste of the world of drag, you will find enough selection of events here.
Shows at a glance:
Never been to Vindobona? Here is our guide for your first visit: