Slay, Queens: 6 Must-Visit Places for Live Drag Shows in Bangkok

Thailand is known for its vibrant LGBTQIA+ community as well as its progressive stance on the community’s rights compared to other countries in Asia. Bangkok, its bustling capital city, boasts a lively LGBTQIA+ scene with bars, clubs, and venues catering to the community.
Drag shows, with their jaw-dropping performances and stunning costumes, are popular in Bangkok, with many places hosting regular performances. These shows have become so popular that they attract both locals and tourists alike. Aside from being a form of entertainment, drag shows also serve as a platform for advocacy and visibility, showcasing Thailand’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community.
If you want to step into the world of Bangkok’s must-watch drag shows, we’ve listed six places you can visit in the city. Immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour, and enjoy the shows in these venues that will leave you in awe:
DJ Station
Considered the most famous gay nightclub in Bangkok, DJ Station is also renowned as an iconic LGBTQ+ venue not only for its spaciousness but also for the entertainment it offers. Drag queens kick off the fun every night, lip-syncing to famous hits while donning fabulous costumes. As the night progresses, you'll also see dancers firing up the stage, much to the delight of patrons.
DJ Station often hosts themed nights and special events that add variety to their offerings while also promising different kinds of experiences to guests.
Location: DJ Station, 11 Soi Si Lom 2/1, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Circus Soi 4
As its name suggests, you’ll feel like stepping inside a circus tent the moment you enter Circus Soi 4, a gay theatre restaurant known for its amazing menu and lively atmosphere. Owned and managed by Pride Management, Circus Soi 4 has a colorful dining area, a dance floor, and an outdoor seating area that can accommodate guests. Drag shows are performed every night so don’t miss out on the magic of seeing drag all-stars light up the stage at 9:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.
Location: Circus Soi 4, 15 Silom 4 Alley, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Bipolar SILOM
One of the newest gay bars along the lively Silom Soi 4 street in Bangkok, Bipolar SILOM is one of the places to be for unforgettable and fun drag shows. The bar is only open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and on each day, there are three drag performances you can’t miss at 10:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., and 12:00 midnight.
The drag shows feature the bar’s queens such as Angele, Jessica Hush, Peppae, Foiegras, Leo Pattra, and Lotte de Vil. Bipolar also regularly holds themed events featuring the drag queens so make sure you follow them on Instagram for updates.
Location: Bipolar SILOM, 70-72 Soi Silom, 2/1 Building Silom 4 Alley, Suriyawong, Bang Rak, Bangkok
Banana Room Club
Head to the Banana Room Club for an experience punctuated by nightly shows featuring mesmerizing and talented drag queens who sing, dance, and sashay on the stage. From electrifying dance numbers to captivating song numbers, each form of entertainment guarantees you a good time you’d love to keep coming back to.
Location: Banana Room Club, 114/17 Silom Road., Soi 4, Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok
House of HEALS
Looking for the “best drag performances” from Thailand’s drag superstars? Make a beeline for House of HEALS, one of Bangkok’s most popular drag bars housed in the equally famous Renaissance Bangkok Hotel. The name of the bar clues you in on what to expect when you visit. Drag celebrity Pangina Heals, one of the hosts of Drag Race Thailand and a contestant during the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World, oversees the bar.
The drag shows promise a night of fun and pure entertainment so make sure you reserve a table in advance. Regular patrons suggest visiting on Friday or Saturday for a drag show extravaganza. Follow them on Instagram to stay updated on themed nights like Bingo Night, Burlesque, and Chain and Whip, among others.
Location: House of HEALS, 33/F, Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, 518/8 Phloen Chit Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok
The Stranger Bar (House of Drag Queens)
Taking pride as the 'House of Drag Queens,' The Stranger Bar is considered the first drag venue in Thailand owned by a drag queen. LGBTQ+ and straight-friendly, the bar hosts drag shows from Monday to Sunday, with showtime scheduled from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Stranger Bar’s owner, drag queen M Stranger Fox, joins some of these shows, so keep an eye out on their social media pages for announcements.
Some of the queens you can expect to see at the bar’s shows are Gisele, Vanda Miss Joaquim, Srirasha Hotsauce, Gigi Ferocious, and Spicy Sunshine, among others. Don’t forget to reserve a table in advance before you visit.
Location: The Stranger Bar (House of Drag Queens), 98 Silom 4 Alley, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok
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