See you at FemmeFest. Get Tickets Today!
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FemmeFest is the annual drag, drag king and burlesque festival dedicated to elevating queer artists and entertainers. We’re located in Denton, Texas.
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We’re creating spaces and places for queer artists and entertainers to learn grow and thrive.
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We serve the greater queer artist and entertainment community, with a hyper focus on the DFW area as it is our home base.
FemmeFest ‘26 is September 10-13 in Downtown Denton, Texas.
Get Tickets Today - See You In September!
What to Expect
Meet queer artists and entertainers from across the nation, learn from master educators in their creative craft, and witness performances from incredible cast members as we showcase queer art and see who will be on this year’s Festival Court.
Ages
Best for ages 18 and up, though our free, non-performance, community events are all ages!
Date(s)
September 10-13,2026
Time
Time varies depending on day and featured events. Expect programming between 10:00am - 11:00pm CST
Location
Enjoy FemmeFest activities across downtown Denton, Texas.
Official After Parties
Join us on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night of FemmeFest for one of our signature FemmeFest after parties. We can’t wait to keep the party going with you once the curtain goes down and the disco ball goes up!
Thursday, September 10
10:00 pm - 1:00 am
Hang out and relax after night one of the festival with our friends at the Bearded Monk, Denton’s Newest* Lesbian Bar.
Meet Us At The Monk
122 E McKinney Street
21 and up venue
Limited parking on-site, free street and lot parking available nearby.
Friday, September 11
11:00 pm - 1:00 am
Stick around at Harvest House as we keep the party going with our friends at Butch Femme Social Club.
Hang at Harvest House
331 E. Hickory Street
21 and up venue
Limited parking on-site, free street and lot parking available nearby.
Saturday, September 12
10:00 pm - 1:00 am
Celebrate our FemmeFest 2026 Court of King and Sizzle with a dance party! Hosted by our friends Barnharts and DJ YeahDef’s Decades Dance Party.
Dance at Dan’s
102 Industrial Street
21 and up venue
Free street and lot parking available nearby.
Join Us for a weekend of community, queerness, and performance art.
Social Meetups
Connect and Thrive
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Matcha Meet Up at The Brown Thumb
Friday, September 11 | 10:00 am to 11:15 am
Head over to The Brown Thumb for a delicious matcha before classes and tech rehearsal begin for the day. This matcha and plant shop is Keith Lee approved, y’all!Address: 215 N Cedar Street
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Hike with Queers in the Woods
Saturday, September 12 | 8:45 am - 10:30 am, 11:45am - 1:00 pm
Join Bird Dennison and the Queers in the Woods team for an early morning hike with fellow queers from around DFW. Pack a water bottle and get ready to enjoy some beautiful nature with beautiful folks.
Location provided with RSVP.
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Coffee n' Matcha Meetup at Triptych Coffee
Saturday, September 12 | 10:00 am - 11:15 am
See you at Denton’s only Lesbian Coffee Bar for an energizing sip, a pastry from our friends at Bonnie Bluebonnet Bakery, and a savory breakfast sandwich from Insurgent.Address: 301 S Locust Street
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BIPOC Performer Brunch
Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Introducing our first closed BIPOC Performer Brunch. Hosted by xxx, folks will gather at xxxx to eat, connect, and share space with one another. This event is for BIPOC individuals only.
Address: xxxxxx
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Instant Photo Walk with Denton Queer Film Club
Saturday, September 12 | 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Join Denton Queer Film Club for an instant film photo walk at Arts and Autos around the downtown Denton square. Take photos of or with vintage autos and each other and enjoy an early afternoon of arts, autos, and the Denton community.
Sample Schedule: FemmeFest ‘26
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Grab a matcha from The Brown Thumb and start your day. offright.
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Enjoy a movement-based class with a master educator who will showcase how to fine tune your performance skills using their knowledge and expertise.
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Grab a snack from a local business or restaurant in the heart of Downtown Denton.
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Learn by listening to the knowledge, experience and guidance of members from the performer community.
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Head over to the official FemmeFest venue of the night for an evening of dazzling showcases and moving queer ade artwork from the FemmeFest ‘26 cast.
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Calling all late night lovers: Keep the party going with us at one of. our official after party venues across downtown Denton.
Where to Find Us
Enjoy FemmeFest activities at one of the following downtown Denton locations:
Anderson Distillery
Bearded Monk
The Brown Thumb
Dan’s Silverleaf
East Side
Harvest House
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
Tried and True Salon
Triptych Coffee and True Leaf Studio
Yellow Dog Art Bar
Get Ready To Make Memories
Stay inthe Loop
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Check out the full list of our events happening now and at FemmeFest. We can’t wait to see you out and about!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime via email.
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All purchases with the WTFemme Arts Foundation are tax-deductible because we are a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
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Our EIN IS 33-3696798
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Badge pickup is daily:
9am to 4pm at Tried and True Salon
4pm to 8pm at East Side
8pm onward at each showcase location
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