Sasha Velour is bringing the legacy, and the lashes, back to where it all started. The acclaimed drag icon, author, and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 9 winner has announced a glittering 10th anniversary residency for her trailblazing drag revue, NightGowns.
Set to take over New York City’s La MaMa theatre from August 27 through September 1, the “NightGowns 10 Year Anniversary” series will feature seven shows spotlighting some of the most exciting performers in the drag world. Tickets go on sale July 28 at 2 p.m. EST via SashaVelour.com.
A Decade of Drag Disruption
What began as a scrappy but ambitious monthly night at the now-closed Bizarre Bushwick in 2015 has evolved into one of the most respected and artistically rich drag showcases in the world. NightGowns was created by Velour to uplift queer artistry with no compromise, fierce, theatrical, and radically inclusive from the jump.
“I am deeply honored to celebrate the audiences and artists who have made NightGowns into the platform and space that it’s become over the last decade,” Velour said in a statement. “When our art form and our people are being criminalized, erased, displaced… just knowing it’s possible to survive is a source of POWER.”
Velour adds: “Ten years, this is history! And if we made it, anyone can.”
Who’s Performing?
Velour, of course, will be front and center at each performance, joined by a fierce mix of NightGowns alumni and new icons. The lineup is split across the run as follows:
Aug 27 & 28 at 9 p.m.
- Daphne Always
- Neon Calypso
- Glace Chase
- K. James
- Miss Malice
- Elle McQueen
- Vigor Mortis
- Untitled Queen
- Sasha Velour
Aug 29 at 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. | Aug 30 at 9 p.m.
- Kevin Aviance
- Sasha Colby
- The Illustrious Pearl
- King Molasses
- Sasha Velour
Aug 31 & Sept 1 at 9 p.m.
- Sweaty Eddie
- Julie J
- Miz Jade
- Tenderoni
- Sasha Velour
Expect iconic looks, unapologetic artistry, and the kind of performances that linger long after the curtain falls.
More Than Just a Show
NightGowns has never been content with just dazzling the crowd, it’s always had a mission. The revue has raised over $80,000 in recent years for organizations supporting LGBTQ+ communities, immigrants, and mutual aid initiatives in Gaza. Velour’s blend of activism and art is part of what’s made NightGowns so vital in the drag landscape.
What’s Next for Velour?
Even with this milestone celebration underway, Velour is showing no signs of slowing down. Her latest one-queen theatrical spectacle, The Big Reveal Live Show, has toured internationally to critical acclaim and sold-out venues, including a recent residency at Berkeley Repertory Theatre in June.
Up next? Velour’s brand-new solo piece, TRAVESTY, will debut in March 2026 at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, D.C., followed by a European tour.
From Brooklyn bars to global stages, Velour continues to expand what’s possible in drag, and NightGowns is living proof. This 10th anniversary isn’t just a celebration. It’s a call to action, a love letter to drag, and a vision for what’s still to come.
For tickets and full details, visit SashaVelour.com.
