Worcester Draglesque Festival’s Drag & Burlesque Showcase
Event Snapshot
September 19, 2026
8:00 PM
$19, $38, and $64
App. 2 hr 30 min
Worcester Draglesque Festival is back to engage and inspire the community by celebrating expressive performance at this historic venue!
Apply your glitter and don your most sensational outfit for the Worcester Draglesque Festival’s Drag & Burlesque Showcase at the historic Mechanics Hall on Saturday, September 19, 2026! This year, WDF returns bigger and bolder, taking over downtown Worcester to celebrate queer joy and community pride as part of the Big Queer Worcester Weekend along with Queer AF presented by Love Your Labels. Following a day of enriching technique classes at Creative Hub Worcester, join us in the intimate Washburn Hall for an incredible lineup of drag and burlesque talent from Worcester County to New York. This high-energy celebration of expressive art and regional superstars is leveling up, and we want you there to witness the talent for yourself!
Miss this, and you’ll be hearing about it all year. Secure your seats now!
18+
Doors 7PM | Show 8PM
“This festival is not just an event – it is a movement of visibility, empowerment, and love that strengthens our entire community.” -Mickey Lee, Mickey Lee Creative
| VIP | $64.01 |
| General Admission | $37.72 |
| Standing Room | $18.86 |
*Prices above include ALL fees. Fees apply to all ticket sales – phone, online, and in person. Ticketing fees not only cover processing costs but also help support the maintenance and preservation of Mechanics Hall as a community treasure.*
Featuring:
PRINCE ALBERT
CHATEAUX BORDEAUX
BRAE THE FALLEN
CHRISSY BUNZ
LUV BYTES
LOPEZ LA LOPEZ
MIKE LIT
BOOTZ K MORALES
GHULA MORTISSE
BABY PHART
TEASY ROOSEVELT
ROCCO ROSÉ & co.
RYCONIC & co.
BRIE SAUVIGNON
DOLORES SWEET
VESPER
DARREN TASHINE & FRIENDS
HOSTED BY: SYBILL DISOBEDIENCE & LADY LAROUGE
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Experience Mechanics Hall
Mechanics Hall is not just where the event takes place. It is part of the experience. For many guests, the draw is not only the performer or program but also the opportunity to enjoy live music in a space with architectural character, strong acoustics, and a long cultural history in Worcester. What's more, Mechanics Hall is conveniently located within walking distance from many downtown locations including restaurants and bars.
Accessibility
Accessible Entrance
The barrier-free entrance to the building is located on Waldo Street. Elevators are located in the ground-floor lobby and provide access to the second and third floors. There is no elevator access to the Great Hall balcony.
Accessible Halls
All of our halls are wheelchair-accessible, where patrons can remain in their wheelchairs or transfer to theater seats. Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to a theater seat should request wheelchair-seat locations when ordering tickets. The Great Hall balcony is not wheel-chair accessible.
Reviews of Mechanics Hall
Went to Ukrainian National Symphony. The space magnifies the experience.
Hard to think of this amazing architecture in the heart of Worcester - it could be in any city around the world. The staff was so friendly and professional. I felt like I was stepping back into another year, very charming and elegant.
Fabulous! Beautifully appointed! Amazing artwork! Great event - The Dead Of Winter!
Completed in 1857, with a unique organ installed ca.1864, this concert and assembly venue continues to serve as a vital resource for the City of Worcester and its cultural communities. An accessible venue for physically handicapped persons.
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Mechanics Hall, built in 1857, is owned and operated by the Worcester County Mechanics Association (est. 1842) and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.