Cat City
Drag Race
8 Drag Contestants vie for the 2026 Crown
Cat City Drag Race – A Fierce and Fabulous Showdown!
Cathedral City Community Amphitheater
Join us on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for the highly anticipated Cat City Drag Race, where talented drag contestants will battle for the crown in an unforgettable competition!
The excitement kicks off at 5:30PM during Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City with the Lip Sync Challenge, Runway Look, the notorious “Wheel of Shade” spin, and the crowd-applause segment where the loudest cheers can make all the difference!
Don’t miss out on this thrilling evening of glam, fun, and fierce competition!
The winner of Cat City Drag Race 2026, will receive: Sash & Crown • $500 Prize • A spot on the main stage during LGBT+ Days (Saturday, March 7, 2026) alongside some of the biggest names in drag • Recognition on Hwy 111 Electronic Billboard • Bragging Rights
Open Call
Cat City Drag Race is open to any person who seeks to become Royal Highness of Cathedral City in a drag competition during Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City's Kickoff to LGBT+ Days on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 between the hours of 5pm and 8pm, and who shares the values of the CCLGBT+ DAYS’s mission of equality for all people.
Each of the selected drag contestants (maximum 8) in the competition will receive a guaranteed $200 performance fee. The performance fee requires each drag queen to perform one lip sync, one runway look with the category of “Bring It Like Royalty,” and participation in the Wheel of Shade.
We’ve officially reached the maximum number of contestants for the Cat City Drag Race. Thank you to everyone who signed up!
But don’t worry—there’s still a chance to join the fun! Sign-up for the waitlist today in case of an unexpected opening. We will choose in order of the waitlist.
Download the Official Rules and Application: DOWNLOAD
