Whakarākei 2024: Celebrating International Drag Day

Whakarākei 2024: Celebrating International Drag Day in Aotearoa. ⭐️

Prepare to celebrate the art of drag in all its glittering glory! Expect an evening of dazzling performances, stunning costumes, and jaw-dropping talent that will leave you gagging for more. Sixteen talented artists from across the motu are gathering to celebrate International Drag Day right here in Tāmaki Makaurau and YOU can be in on the action.

Our Aotearoa drag royality will be serving up looks, lewks, and even more looks, all while slaying the stage down boots, Mama! Whether you're a seasoned drag connoisseur or a curious newcomer, this night promises to be a fierce and unforgettable celebration of all things DRAG!

Hosted by HUGO GRRRL!

Featuring:
Arya High
Clitney Spears
Ducky
Fizzy Pop
Miss Geena
Miss Gendered
Margarita Blades
Misty Frequency
Prada Jae
Quinn Somnia
Tea Gurl
Twinkubus
Toastie Sandwich
Zephena

With DJ Sharon From Payroll playing stellar beats

Doors open 7:30pm, show at 8.00pm sharp
Tuesday 16th July
Cassette Nine

The name Whakarākei 2024 - refers to drag artists (kuīni/kīngi whakarākei), and to embellish, adorn, decorate, remix.

International Drag Day is an annual event held on July 16. It was created by Adam Stuart who says:
"International Drag Day is a day where all around the world on every gay scene we take this opportunity to celebrate and thank the drag artists that add so much to gay life and culture. This is the reason I launched this concept. I saw that there was no such day or event on an international platform in which we celebrated drag artists."

International Drag Day in Aotearoa—Whakarākei 2024—is brought to you by drag fans Sketchy QueeNZ, Drag Pops, and Rochelle Ivanson with invaluable support from Margarita Blades. Thank you Margarita!