54th Annual Miss Gay Rochester Pageant

The Legacy Continues: The 54th Annual Miss Gay Rochester New York Pageant

Get ready for an unforgettable night of glamour, talent, comedy, artistry, and fierce competition as the Miss Gay Rochester New York Pageant celebrates its 54th year!

For more than five decades, Miss Gay Rochester has celebrated the art of drag while bringing together performers, titleholders, and the Rochester community for one spectacular night. This year, talented contestants will take the stage and compete for the crown and the honor of becoming the next Miss Gay Rochester New York.

The evening will celebrate our current reigning queen, Carmen Adore, as she completes her reign and prepares to crown her successor.

A Very Special Guest

We are thrilled to welcome Brooke Lynn Hytes, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Canada’s Drag Race, as our special guest for this year’s pageant!

From jaw-dropping performances to incredible pageantry, expect an evening filled with glamour, entertainment, and the kind of unforgettable moments that have made Miss Gay Rochester a tradition for generations.

The celebration will also feature appearances and performances from past winners and titleholders as we honor the history of Miss Gay Rochester while welcoming the next chapter of its legacy.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Harro East Ballroom

155 North Chestnut Street,

Rochester, NY

Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM

Tickets & Tables

• Individual Tickets: $35 each

• VIP Tables: $400 (includes 10 tickets for you and your guests)

54 years. One legendary crown. Who will be next?

IMPORTANT:

No outside food or drink will be allowed in the building.