Adelaide’s fiercest drag competition is BACK — bigger, bolder & brighter than ever, get ready for DRAG STAR 2026!
It’s a new year, with new queens–and they’re ready to SHINE! The competition lands at Marys, Friday January 2nd, kicking off four weeks of high-glamour, high-pressure drag where only ONE queen will take the crown!
9 of Adelaide’s fiercest local drag artists will compete across 3 explosive Heats, battling it out on stage for a spot in the Grand Finale! Each Friday–January 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd, come and see jaw-dropping performances, iconic runway moments, shock eliminations and plenty of drama as Mary’s next Drag Star is crowned!
This is drag at its most competitive, most camp and most electric — live on our stage, in front of a screaming crowd, with a $3000 Grand Prize on the line!
👑 9 Queens
✨ 4 Weeks
⭐ 1 Winner
💰 $3000 Grand Prize
Whether you’re backing your favourite queen or just here for the love of drag, DRAG STAR 2026 is the ultimate summer showdown you don’t want to miss…may the best queen WIN. 👑✨
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