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Palmy Drag Fest is more than simply a celebration of drag, It’s an ode to the city’s creative community, who all get behind it and create the village it takes to raise a drag baby!

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Beginning with a joyous Drag Bingo on Wednesday 2 October, followed by the NZ debut of Spankie Jackzon’s hilarious ‘Just The Tip’ on Thursday, Friday’s Drag Queen Storytime Sassy Adults Edition was a fantastic showcase of local drag artists, Molly Mustard and Whisk-He, who proved to have fantastic quick-whitted chemistry.

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Saturday’s big extravaganza show highlighted Palmy Drag Fest’s constantly improving and increasingly impressive production values, before the fabulous official after-party at Brew Union. On Sunday, Drag Race Down Under winner Kita Mean presented her signature Drag Brunch, flanked by Australian cabaret queen Pinky Promise and Hamilton’s dancing sensation Rita Menu. The three were a hit with the audience, while Kita’s ever-evolving style and vampy performances highlighted what a star she is!

Next year’s Palmy Drag Fest has been announced for Saturday 4 October 2025 – so start planning your trip now!

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Photos | Tux Hika.

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