Best In Drag Show

03/30/2026

We laugh a lot at this show, but the reason we gather is real. Proceeds benefit APLA Health’s Alliance for Housing & Healing, supporting housing services for people with HIV and helping people stay housed. 💖

03/10/2026

Hey Lovelies! Let's get back to the camp and "glamour" 💄 💋

Best In Drag Show returns Sunday, October 4, 2026 at The Orpheum Theatre in DTLA.

All the glitz, glam, and ham - all for an amazing cause. Proceeds benefit APLA Health’s Alliance for Housing & Healing, supporting housing services for people with HIV.

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10/31/2025

It’s so enjoy this little recap of the swimsuit competition. 😁 Who slayed? They’re all pretty scary, so tell us in the comments. 🎃👙

Big love to our Silver Sequin Sponsors, Thirteen Universe and Kaiser Permanente, for helping make the magic come alive. 💖

10/16/2025

Heartfelt thanks to our judges this year - Dan Bucatinsky, Judy Greer, Kathy Kinney, Katherine LaNasa, Marc Malkin, Camryn Manheim, Cheri Oteri, and Grant Show - for volunteering your time and hearts. We loved having you with us! 💖

10/15/2025

10/08/2025

Huge love to our Diamond Diva Sponsors: The Orpheum Theatre, Craig Fisse, and Michael Patrick King. You helped us pack the house and keep the joy going for APLA Health’s Alliance for Housing & Healing.

We couldn’t have done it without you. 💖

10/06/2025

So grateful to have Katherine LaNasa and Grant Show on our judges panel this year! Thank you both!

"The Pitt" star Katherine LaNasa tells Variety where she keeps her Emmy and why she wanted to be a judge at the Best in Drag pageant in Los Angeles.

10/06/2025

The freaks have won! Here she is, folks - your Best In Drag Show 2025 winner, Miss Wisconsin, BAILEY BARNUM! Congratulations, 🎪
 
In usual fashion, last night was BONKERS. Thank you to everyone in attendance, our sponsors, volunteers, staff, our contestants for their time and dedication, and of course, the legendary orpheumtheatre. 
 
Alongside the camp and chaos was community love. Thank you, Los Angeles!

10/03/2025

Your playbook for Sunday. Swipe, save, and we’ll see you at the Orpheum!

Tickets: bestindragshow.com
💖 Supports APLA Health’s Alliance for Housing & Healing

10/03/2025

Showgirl (Lyle’s Version)

Our reigning queen Lyle takes her final walk - sweet, sassy, all heart. She can’t be with us this year, so drop her some love below. We crown the next queen this Sunday, October 5 at the Orpheum Theater in DTLA, see you then!

Tickets: bestindragshow.com

Every ticket supports APLA Health’s Alliance for Housing & Healing, providing housing for people with HIV.