The Royal Revue

The Royal Revue is the flagship event of the Waikato Queer Arts Festival. It’s a one-night spectacular showcasing queer performance at its most polished, powerful, and unapologetic.

The Royal Revue brings together some of the most celebrated queens and queer performers from across Aotearoa alongside standout local talent. You can expect high-glam drag, comedy, storytelling, and a night out to remember!

This is not an open-mic night or a casual cabaret. The Royal Revue is a tightly curated, professionally produced event designed to honour queer artistry at its highest level while creating a space where community, celebration, and excellence meet.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter of queer arts or stepping into the community for the first time, The Royal Revue invites you to be an important part of the Waikato region’s LGBTQIA+ performance culture.

By placing queer performers front and centre in a professional, high-visibility setting, this event affirms that queer stories, bodies, humour, politics, and joy deserve space, respect, and celebration. It’s about being seen. It’s about taking up space. And it’s about doing it together.