Event Dates
From: Thursday, April 6, 2023
To: Sunday, April 9, 2023
Austin International Drag Festival 2023
Austin becomes the centre of the Drag Universe every November as hundreds of drag artist from all over the world descend upon the city
Austin International Drag Festival 2023
Austin becomes the centre of the Drag Universe as hundreds of drag artists from all over the world descend upon the city to entertain drag fans and each other.
- Visiting Austin for the event? Stay close to the gay bars and clubs in the downtown district. Guests love the Fairmont Austin giving the hotel a “Superb” rating. It is also host to the official pride pool party and features spacious rooms and central location.
The Performances
- Austin Drag Festival host the creme de la creme of the Drag world with more than 400 performances taking place over the weekend event.
- This year they have TWO Festivals in one. There will be a mini festival celebrating Drag Kings called KingFest.
- Then the full festival takes over for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday where you will celebrate everything Drag (and yes, the Kings will be there too!)
The Drag Village
- Awaiting venue details and schedule confirmation for 2023.
- The Drag Village is hosted at a different hotel each year and is where all the daytime festival activities will take place including KingFest!
- (All Day Drag King celebration from 3pm to 10pm on the Thursday of the festival), Drag Village Showcases, Drag Market, Meet & Greet area, Panels, Workshops, Glamour Lounge, Photography Studio, Hospitality Suite, Welcome Dinner & Show, After Hours events, and so much more!
- In the evenings a fleet of Drag Shuttle buses run a route between the host hotel and the Red River Cultural District where the nightly Drag Showcases will be taking place.
Gay Austin
Most of the gay bars are located in the downtown district, all within easy walking distance. Stay at the East Austin Hotel for a unique Austin welcome, amazing pool and spacious rooms.
Recommended Hotels in Austin
The following Austin Hotels are all close to the gay bars
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Hotel ZaZa is the perfect place
to stay, close to the gay scene, great pool
Official Website
For further information and advice on
The International Drag Festival Facebook
Gay Map of Austin
The gay clubs in Austin are largely centered around the 4th street gay district and don’t get going until around midnight. Most of the city’s gay bars are within walking distance not only of each other but of dozens of other cool mainstream bars and clubs downtown, mostly in the hip Warehouse District that’s between the Texas Capitol building and the Colorado River. The gay scene in Austin is well integrated with the town so people mix and you’ll often spot gay folks hanging out at the music clubs, trendy lounges, coffeehouses, and restaurant bars that everyone else in town likes.
Also, Austin is home to a very popular and scenic gay sunbathing area, Hippie Hollow Park, a county-operated, clothing-optional park that’s about a 30-minute drive northwest of downtown, on the rocky but scenic shore of Lake Travis.
Recommended Hotels in Austin By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in the old town of Austin that keep you close to all the shops and restaurants
Fairmont Austin Gold
5 Star, Great Pool
The Fairmont Austin Gold Experience offers 5-star accommodation in Austin, TX. Ideally situated in the Downtown Austin district, this 37-story luxury hotel offers extravagant dining options, a relaxing spa and state-of-the art meeting facilities.
Hyatt Place
4 Star – Central
Hyatt Place Austin Downtown offers air-conditioned accommodation & features a bar called Coffee to Cocktails that serves light appetizers. The property has a swimming pool and a fitness centre. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and hiking.
The LINE Austin
4 Star, Nice Pool
The LINE Austin features free bikes and outdoor swimming pool in the heart of Austin. Featuring a bar, In-room amenities include complimentary WiFi, floor-to-ceiling windows with lake and city views, and a fully stacked minibar. A private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
Austin Marriott
4 Star, Location
Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Austin Marriott Downtown each room has bed linen & towels
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We have chosen hotels in the old town of Austin that keep you close to all the shops and restaurants
JW Marriott Austin
4 Star, Modern Classic
Located in the heart of downtown Austin, JW Marriott features a luxurious, modern design throughout the property, an edge roof-top pool, a great Spa and epic views.
W Austin Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice
The W Austin is the most famous gay-popular hotel in Austin, located just half a block from 4th street – Austin’s gay district with a great swimming pool and roof-top bar.
Austin Motel
3 Star, Great Pool
With its hyper-instagrammable bright neon sign. The chic Austin Motel has an on-site restaurant, general store and main-road location. Rooms are stylish and fun.
Firehouse Hostel
1 Star, Great Value
Gay Friendly hostel within the oldest standing firehouse in downtown Austin offers a budget accommodation option for those who want to be close to all the bars and events.
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