Distrito Drag

Distrito Drag is a cultural organization based in Brasília, Brazil, dedicated to promoting LGBTQIA+ culture, artistic expression, and the rights and visibility of drag, trans, and travesti communities. Its work brings together public events, creative projects, training, and cultural advocacy, with a focus on people and communities facing discrimination or social vulnerability. The organization produces the Fest Drag, featuring performances and activities such as a competitive showcase, talk shows, queer cinema, and musical shows, and participates in celebrations including Carnaval Monumental and Brasília’s LGBTQIA+ Pride Parade.

Its projects also include Calendrag, Bloco das Montadas, cultural training, and initiatives recognizing artists, such as the Prêmio Jorge Lafond. Distrito Drag supports a broad creative community of performers, DJs, poets, actors, and other artists, and provides information through its talent bank, publications, news, and cultural listings. Its initiatives include cultural-rights work such as Colorides: Arte Transformista e Cultura LGBTI+, as well as projects promoting the rights and visibility of trans and travesti people