If you’re already dreading the onslaught of heteronormative carolers, dry turkey dinners, and joyless office parties, worry not—salvation is coming in stilettos. The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show is back for another year, and this time, it’s bigger, queerer, and packed with more glitter than a drag queen’s purse after Pride. Hitting 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada from mid-November through the end of December, this brand-new edition promises fresh comedy, all-new musical numbers, and just enough chaos to shake up your seasonal slump.

Since first teaming up for their annual theatrical hijinks, BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon have transformed holiday drag into a full-blown movement. What started as a clever alternative to the cookie-cutter Christmas shows has grown into an internationally celebrated tradition. Their productions are known for their clever writing, outrageous costumes, razor-sharp satire, and, most importantly, community-driven storytelling that connects with LGBTQ audiences who are often left out of the festive narrative.

With both queens at the top of their game—Jinkx ruling Broadway and television while DeLa continues to break ground as a director and producer—their 2025 tour marks yet another ambitious chapter in their shared mission to make the holidays gay, joyful, and subversively heartfelt. And yes, you should get your tickets early—this will sell out.

A Comedy Queen Dream Team

The brilliance of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show lies in the duo’s perfect contrast. BenDeLaCreme is the ultra-optimist with a flair for camp, choreography, and existential reflections wrapped in glitter and garland. Jinkx Monsoon is the slightly jaded iconoclast with unmatched vocal power and the comedic timing of a vaudeville legend brought back to life. Together, they strike a balance that keeps their audiences howling with laughter one moment and genuinely moved the next.

BenDeLaCreme wears more hats than a Broadway wardrobe department: she writes, produces, directs, designs, and stars in the show. DeLa’s brainchild has grown into one of the most successful drag-theater projects touring today, with each year featuring an entirely new script and musical score. And she doesn’t just phone it in—DeLa crafts every moment with purpose, ensuring the show serves not just laughs but healing, especially at a time when queer folks are constantly under political and social siege.

Jinkx, who has been busy breaking box office records on Broadway and stealing scenes on Disney+’s Doctor Who, brings unmatched star power. Her wit is blistering, her voice is electrifying, and her stage presence is pure magnetism. While most artists might take the holiday season to rest, Jinkx uses the time to reconnect with her community through this wildly successful collaboration.

An 8-Year Tradition of Camp, Chaos, and Connection

This isn’t just a rerun of a past production with a few new gags thrown in. The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show reinvents itself from scratch every single year. Previous shows have included time-traveling ghosts, sentient gingerbread cookies, rogue nutcrackers, and fourth-wall-breaking existential monologues. If that sounds unhinged, that’s because it is—and that’s the charm.

Audiences never know what they’re walking into. But what’s guaranteed is a fast-paced spectacle of original songs, over-the-top costumes, and fiercely funny dialogue. It’s a whirlwind of queer joy, complete with enough insider jokes to make the gays cackle and just enough warm fuzzies to make your chosen family group hug during intermission.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or a holiday show virgin, this year’s production is poised to be one of the most ambitious yet. Expect magic, mayhem, and a good ol’ fashioned drag sermon on love, resilience, and community.

Tour Stops from Charlotte to Vancouver

The queens are packing their trunks (and probably a dozen wigs each) for a massive 30-city tour stretching from the Southeast US all the way to the Pacific Northwest. North American fans in cities like Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Vancouver will get a chance to experience the madness live.

Highlights on the tour include stops at iconic venues like Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, The Chicago Theatre, and the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Canadian cities are also getting the glam treatment with shows in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and a grand finale in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Full tour dates and ticket links are at jinkxanddela.com.

Key Dates You’ll Want to Snatch:

• Artist Presale: Starts July 9 at 10 a.m. PST (use code: HOHOHO)
• General On-Sale: Opens July 11 at 10 a.m. PST
• VIP Experiences: Add-on packages with photo ops and a Q&A available with ticket proof

This show is known to sell out quickly, especially in major cities. If you’re thinking about it, stop thinking and start clicking.

Holiday Drag as Activism

Beyond the rhinestones and ridiculous puns, The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show delivers something far more valuable: space. Space for queer joy. Space for laughter. Space for togetherness, especially during a time of year that can feel isolating or triggering for LGBTQ folks.

DeLa has been vocal about the emotional weight of these performances. She sees the show not just as entertainment, but as a form of care—for herself and for the audience. As the world continues to lurch through waves of division and anti-queer rhetoric, DeLa says gathering in laughter has become more powerful than ever.

Jinkx echoes this commitment to community, noting the deliberate work it takes to create something meaningful from the ground up. In an era when generative AI can spit out soulless scripts, their annual tradition stands out as handcrafted, personal, and deeply human. These queens aren’t just putting on a show—they’re offering a reminder that queer artistry still has something real to say.

Behind the Sequins: Powerhouse Creators

BenDeLaCreme isn’t just a performer—she’s a creative juggernaut. Under her production company BenDeLaCreme Presents, she’s responsible for writing, directing, designing, and managing this enormous touring production. Her other works—like Ready to Be Committed and Inferno A Go-Go—have drawn critical praise for blending theater, comedy, and political insight.

Outside of her holiday work, DeLa recently directed Monét X Change’s one-woman show Life Be Lifin’ and co-wrote and directed Jinkx’s sold-out Valentine’s Day concert at Carnegie Hall.

Meanwhile, Jinkx Monsoon has become a household name in entertainment. After her historic double win on RuPaul’s Drag Race, she catapulted into mainstream success with standout performances in Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors, and the Tony-nominated Pirates!. Add in her screen work, voice acting gigs, and a global concert tour, and it’s clear Jinkx is one of the most versatile talents working today.

Their shared commitment to live performance, especially in drag, continues to push the boundaries of what queer theater can be.

Why This Show Still Matters

We’re living through a cultural climate where drag is being villainized by lawmakers and right-wing pundits. What better response than showing up in glitter heels and rewriting the script—literally?

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show does more than entertain. It reminds us why queer voices need stages. It brings LGBTQ people and allies together at a time when joy can feel hard to find. It offers an unapologetic, hilarious, and heartwarming space for celebration, connection, and resilience.

Even if you’ve seen them before, this year’s show will be completely new—crafted with care, performed with precision, and fueled by the kind of fierce friendship and creative synergy that’s become rare in any form of entertainment.

Get Your Tickets, Spread the Cheer

If there’s one gift you give yourself this holiday season, make it tickets to The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll probably leave wondering how you’ll ever top it next December. Whether you’re going solo, bringing your partner, or making it a full-on chosen family field trip, it’s the kind of tradition you’ll want to keep repeating.

Visit jinkxanddela.com for tickets, VIP upgrades, and the full list of tour dates.

What Are You Most Excited to See?

Have you been to The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show before? Got a favorite moment from past performances? Or planning to see the queens live this year for the first time? Share your thoughts, excitement, and holiday drag traditions in the comments below—we want to hear from you.