Event Dates
From: Saturday, September 7, 2024
To: Sunday, September 8, 2024
Bushwig New York 2024
Bushwig is one of the biggest gay drag festivals to take place on the East Coast of the US and is held each year.
Bushwig New York 2024
Bushwig is one of the biggest gay drag festivals to take place on the East Coast of the US and is held each year in early September and attracts over 4,000 visitors.
- Are you visiting Brooklyn? Stay at the Boutique Wythe Hotel, designed to the last detail and run to anticipate your every need and host to some of the biggest gay pop-up and circuit parties.
The Festival
- September 7th and 8th, 2024 – The original Brooklyn Festival of Drag, Music Love, and Unity, otherwise know as “Bushwig” is back at The Knockdown Center in NYC.
- The event brings together a gathering of hundreds of drag stars for a full day and night to remember.
- Dance, be free, get high, make love and rejoice in togetherness with our big beautiful queer family. Everyone is welcome. Visitors to Brooklyn or Queens can expect drag queens everywhere, in glittering beards and sidewalk-engulfing hyper-couture dresses, stomping through the city on stilts and in 10″ platform shoes and all manner of chunky heels!
- Bushwig showcases drag on the fringes, with performers who push the boundaries of what a queen can look like or do on stage. It serves as a messier, more avant-garde, and frequently more thrilling antidote to RuPaul’s polished world.
- Brooklyn artists Trust and Horrorchata founded their drag festival in 2012 as a smaller scale Wigstock celebrating local talent. Since its debut, the festival has expanded internationally, becoming an annual staple for the drag community.
The Program
The festival features daylong drag performances and DJ sets. It’s been known to highlight rising city queens. Bushwig is serving up two full days of:
- Non-Stop Drag!Live Music, DJs and Dancing, spread across 3 different stages and a dance zone.
- More than 150 performers – 2024 lineup to be confirmed.
- Enjoy Shopping, food and drinks, Icons, legends, looks, stunts and shows.
- Check out the top 10 hotels to stay during Bushwig.
- Brooklyn is large, and the gay bars are spread across multiple neighbourhoods. Start your night in Park Slope and then hit the busier bars in Crown Heights and Bed-Stuy later in the evening. The gay clubs are concentrated in Williamsburg.
The Venue
- The event takes place at The Knockdown Center, at 52-19 Flushing Ave., in Maspeth, Saturday (1 p.m. to 3 a.m.) and Sunday (1 p.m. to midnight).
- The Knockdown Center is an art and performance space dedicated to cross-disciplinary projects and collaborations. This century-old building is famous for innovative and experimental programming in visual arts, performance, music and more.
- Stay at the Henry Normal Hotel, just 2 miles from the venue and with a superb rating.
Recommended New York Hotels
The following Midtown hotels are close to the city’s top attractions. The easiest way to get from Brooklyn to Manhattan is to line 5 subway and takes 39 minutes.
The New York EDITION Arlo NoMad Hotel Cassa Hotel citizenM Hotel
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The New York EDITION
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star – Iconic Metropolitan Life Clock Tower
- Close to the gay district
- Oversized windows, city views
- Located in iconic clock tower, offers Michelin star restaurant, free WiFi, rooms with city views and photography.
CitizenM 4 Star
Times Square
- 4 Star – Heart of Manhattan, Near Times Square
- Close to the gay district
- Flat-screen TV, free water
- Right in Manhattan’s heart, minutes from Times Square, Central Park, and major attractions, modern amenities in rooms.
Arlo NoMad
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star – Close to Madison Square Park
- Close to the gay district
- Refrigerator, flat-screen cable TV
- Near Madison Square Park and Empire State Building, offers compact, efficiently designed rooms with essential amenities.
InterContinental
4 Star, Location
- 4 Star – Views of Manhattan Skyline
- Close to the gay district
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, spa-inspired bathroom
- Across 36 stories, offers rooms with Manhattan skyline views, Broadway Theater District proximity, and spa-inspired bathrooms.
Video Of previous Bushwig events
Serving the HOTTEST Lewks at Bushwig 2019
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in New York
New York City is incredibly diverse, and LGBTQ+ communities can be found throughout the city. These neighborhoods, however, are particularly renowned for their vibrant gay scenes and welcoming atmospheres. Enjoy exploring the Big Apple
Hells Kitchen | Midtown Manhattan
Photo: Hell’s Kitchen is home to some of New York’s most popular gay bars.
- Situated in Midtown Manhattan, Hell’s Kitchen is a thriving gay neighborhood. It offers a mix of trendy restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.
- Many Broadway theaters are located in this area, making it convenient for theater enthusiasts.
- The neighborhood also hosts the annual Drag March and boasts a diverse range of bars and clubs.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Hells Kitchen
Chelsea
Located on the west side of Manhattan home to the popular Chelsea Market, Hudson Yards and host of the annual NYC Pride March.
East Village
With a bohemian atmosphere, offering a mix of trendy bars, clubs, and performance spaces and a younger edgier scene.
Greenwich Village
Birthplace of the modern gay rights movement, offering a unique mix of charming streets, quirky shops, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
Williamsburg
Happening hotspot in Brooklyn and home to some of our top gay parties and events, easily accessible via the subway.
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