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“Drag Me Downtown” SF Pride Pop-Up Drag Show Series (2026)

Every Friday Through June 26th.
Friday, June 26, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP

Merchants Exchange Club | 75 Leidesdorff Street San Francisco, CA 94104

Free / RSVP

“Drag Me Downtown” SF Pride Pop-Up Drag Show Series (2026)

Buckle up, buttercup! Drag Me Downtown, San Francisco’s signature pop-up drag show series, returns every Friday for Pride 2026!

4 Shows. 13 Performers. 100% San Francisco.

Produced by the Downtown SF Partnership in collaboration with Bobby Friday—the creative force behind Haus of Friday—we’re celebrating year four with our most iconic venues yet. Expect fierce lip-syncs by your favorite Bay Area performers, flirty cocktail specials, and a whole lotta glam.

Drag Me Downtown 2026
Weekly pop-up drag shows
Fridays in June 2026 | 5-7p (Doors open at 4:30)
Downtown San Francisco (Different location every week)

Drag Me Downtown is FREE WITH RSVP. Pre-registration secures your exclusive Drag Swag at the door to spice up your lewk (while supplies last). As always, we party with purpose. For the third year running, we’re proud to partner with The Transgender District —the first legally recognized district of its kind in the world, right here in SF. Upon registration, we invite you to contribute a $10 donation to help sustain their essential community programs. ️

Please note: An RSVP does not guarantee entry. If a venue reaches capacity, admission will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. We highly recommend arriving when doors open at 4:30pm to claim your spot. If RSVPs for a show date have been capped, walk-ups are still welcome on the day of, space permitting.

Schedule / FRIDAY NIGHTS

JUNE 5 – 101 California Plaza

Performances by Bobby Friday, Todd Hotty, Nick Jizz, and Hera Wynn
Outdoor bar and grille featuring food and drink specials by Pabu Izakaya

JUNE 12 – The Ferry Building Back Plaza

Performances by Bobby Friday, King Slayher, Lisa Frankenstein, and Miss Shugana
Outdoor pop-up bar featuring food and drink specials by Fort Point Beer Co. and El Porteño Empanadas

JUNE 19 – The Conservatory at One Sansome

Performances by Bobby Friday, Madd Dogg 20/20, Mercedez Munro, and Saiyohni Gray
Featuring food and drink specials by Holbrook House

JUNE 26 – The Merchant’s Exchange

Performances by Bobby Friday, Curveball, Hennessy Williams, and special guest Jax from Season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Featuring food and drink specials by the Merchants Exchange

For full event details, including featured performers, food and beverage specials, and more, please click here.

As always, we party with purpose. For the third year running, we’re proud to partner with The Transgender District—the first legally recognized district of its kind in the world, right here in SF. Upon registration, we invite you to contribute a $10 donation to help sustain their essential community programs. ️

For updates on future events and all things Downtown San Francisco, follow us on Instagram or subscribe to our mailing list for monthly updates.

Drag Me Downtown is produced by the Downtown SF Partnership in collaboration with Bobby Friday, with support from the Office of Mayor Daniel Lurie, the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and SKYY Vodka, the Official Vodka Partner of Drag Me Downtown.

 

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Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
Categories: *Top Pick*, Downtown San Francisco, In Person, LGBTQ+, Pride, Sponsored
Address: 75 Leidesdorff Street San Francisco, CA 94104

Friday, June 26, 2026

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9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 am   SF’s Newest Mural Honoring Birthright Citizenship: Community Celebration (Chinatown)  FREE
11:00 am   San Francisco’s Annual Trans March + Festival 2026  FREE
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
11:00 am   Protospiel 2026 Redwood City: New Board Game Testing (June 26-28)  FREE*
*Registration on Luma still required.
12:00 pm   “Circus Bella’s AH HA!” World Premiere at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (June 26-27)  
3:00 pm   San Jose’s 2026 FoodieLand Night Market (June 26-28)  $12*
*$12; Kids 5 & under are free
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*Free with RSVP
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*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
6:00 pm   San Francisco Critical Mass (Last Friday of the Month)  FREE
6:00 pm   20th Annual “Music on the Square” Free Concerts Every Friday (Redwood City)  FREE*
*FREE! ALL AGES!
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*RSVP Required
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*All ages require a ticket; no children under 2 years. General Admission, first come, first served. No outside food or drink allowed. No cameras or recording allowed.
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*Free with RSVP. 21+
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*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
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*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
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*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
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