The nominees are in, and the competition is fierce. This year, RuPaul’s Drag Race WERQ THE WORLD is pulling back the velvet ropes and giving fans VIP access to the most exclusive awards show in herstory. Get ready to walk the red carpet and celebrate the biggest night of the year for the art of drag.
Presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV, the official WERQ THE WORLD 2025 Tour is returning to North America with a dazzling new production inspired by the glamour and spectacle of iconic award ceremonies. Playing 48 cities across the United States and Canada, the tour promises to bring fans face-to-face with their favorite queens like never before.
This year’s show will be hosted by two of Drag Race’s most beloved and imaginative icons: Jimbo, channeling the irreverent wit of Joan Rivers, and Sasha Velour, embodying the transformative personas of Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Marlene Dietrich. Together, they will guide audiences through an unforgettable evening of award-worthy performances, glitz, and jaw-dropping drag artistry.
Making her WERQ THE WORLD debut from September 9 through 25 is Onya Nurve, the newly crowned winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 17. She will join the cast in full superstar mode, adding fresh heat to an already fire lineup.
The tour will also feature a glittering array of queens performing as red-carpet royalty. Daya Betty will take on Lady Gaga, while Derrick Barry brings Britney Spears to life. Jaida Essence Hall and Naomi Smalls serve up Beyoncé realness, and Jorgeous transforms into Ariana Grande. Kim Chi channels the elegance of Celine Dion, Morphine heats things up as Shakira, Roxxxy Andrews delivers diva power as Mariah Carey, and Vanessa Vanjie stuns as Rihanna.
Following wildly successful runs in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America, the North American leg of the tour kicks off August 15 in Connecticut. The tour will hit major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Seattle, before concluding in Monterrey, Mexico on October 25.
Information (including talent lineups) and tickets are available now at WerqTheWorld.com, with a limited number of VIP packages also available, including exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with the queens.