Drag Roast 2026
July 16 - July 28
A global all-star cast and Australia’s fiercest drag performers are sharpening their tongues and stepping into the spotlight for Drag Roast, a high energy live spectacle blending drag, stand up comedy, lip sync performances and outrageous celebrity roast culture into one gloriously unfiltered night out.
Tour Dates
Brisbane, City Hall | Thu 16 July
Sydney, Town Hall | Sat 18 July
Newcastle, Civic Theatre | Sun 19 July
Hobart, Odeon Theatre | Wed 22 July
Melbourne, Town Hall | Fri 24 July
Adelaide, Norwood Concert Hall | Sat 25 July
Perth, Astor Theatre | Tue 28 July
Produced by ITDEvents, your host at Drag Roast will be the award-winning queer cabaret icon Reuben Kaye, known for his razor-sharp wit and powerhouse vocals. Undoubtedly, the drama will all lie in the unapologetically bold, high-glamour performances by this all-star international Drag Race touring lineup.
Drag Roast brings together drag icons and fan favourites from the global Emmy Award Winning Rupaul’s Drag Race phenomenon for a night packed with comedy, chaos and camp spectacle. Combining razor sharp roasts, dazzling performances and unpredictable audience interaction, the tour celebrates drag as both an artform and a fearless form of entertainment.
Drag Roast will tour across major venues around Australia, bringing together an all star cast of international drag performers for a limited run of exclusive live shows. Each stop on the tour promises a unique night of outrageous comedy, unforgettable performances and chaotic drag excellence, with audiences invited to experience the glamour, mayhem and unfiltered energy of one of the country’s boldest live entertainment events.
“Drag Roast is exactly what Australia needs right now, completely unhinged drag artists, absolutely no filters, and a room full of people ready to laugh at things we probably shouldn’t be laughing at. It’s chaotic, outrageous and honestly unlike anything else touring the country right now, “said Reuben Kaye.
Art Simone adds, “Aussie audiences absolutely love drag, but Drag Roast takes things to a whole new level. It’s comedy, chaos and complete stupidity in the best possible way. Getting to roast each other across the country with this bonza cast is going to be wild.”
Reuben Kaye is one of Australia’s most celebrated cabaret and comedy performers, internationally recognised for his razor-sharp wit, powerhouse vocals and unapologetically outrageous stage presence. A regular at major festivals including Edinburgh Fringe, Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Reuben has built a huge following through sold out tours, television appearances and viral online performances. He will host Drag Roast 2026, bringing his signature chaos and crowd work to the production.
Art Simone is Aussie drag royalty and Drag Race Down Under superstar serving glamour, chaos, and pure camp excellence. Art Simone rose to international prominence as a finalist on RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under and has since become one of Australia’s most recognisable drag entertainers. Known for high-concept fashion, quick comedy and polished live performance, Art has toured extensively across Australia and internationally.
Raja is a fashion icon and Drag Race legend known for her fierce runway looks and effortless cool. Raja is an Emmy-winning makeup artist, fashion icon and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3. Widely regarded as one of the most influential drag artists in the franchise’s history, Raja is known for avant-garde fashion, sharp humour and global cult status within drag and queer culture. Raja later returned to compete on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Winners, cementing her status as one of the show’s most iconic champions.
Darlene Mitchell was a breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18, serving powerhouse performances, sharp wit, and unapologetic main character energy. Appearing as part of the Drag Roast 2026 lineup, Darlene Mitchell is bringing sharp comedy, high-energy performance and fresh international drag talent to the Australian tour. Darlene has quickly built a growing international audience and reputation as one of the franchise’s exciting new generation performers.
Jane Don’t, the vintage-glamour comedy queen, serving razor-sharp wit, quirky camp, and one of the strongest track records of Drag Race Season 18. Jane Don’t is an internationally touring drag performer who has rapidly built a growing global audience and reputation as one of drag’s exciting new generation performers. She brings a fresh modern drag sensibility to Drag Roast 2026 and rounds out one of the wildest touring drag casts Australia has seen.
Nicole Paige Brooks, heralds the comeback queen of All Stars 10, proving old-school drag never dies, it just gets louder. A cult favourite from RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Nicole Paige Brooks is known for classic Southern drag charm, comedy and legendary live performances. Nicole first appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 before returning to the franchise on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10, introducing a whole new generation of fans to her iconic old-school drag style.
Thorgy Thor, the violin-wielding drag clown from Drag Race who turns orchestras into full-blown circus acts. Professionally trained as a violinist she is best known from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Blending live music, comedy and absurdist humour, Thorgy has become a fan favourite internationally thanks to her chaotic energy and unmistakable performance style.
Willam, is known as Drag Race’s most infamous rule breaker, co-host of the hit Race Chaser podcast, and a pop culture hurricane in heels. Famous for her unfiltered humour and viral commentary, Willam became one of the most talked-about contestants in Drag Race history following her appearance on Season 4. Since then, she has built one of the largest online audiences and podcast followings of any queen from the franchise.
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