The Black Cap

The Black Cap Camden's legendary cabaret is back🙌🏼
171 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7JY.

15/09/2026

ME THE DRAG QUEEN is back at The Black Cap this Thursday.

Camden's wildest drag night returns with two guests joining the stage: Demi Noire (also making her return) and Curly Curly Curly. You won't want to miss this as anything could happen on the night 😃

Shows from 8pm. Free entry. Get here early, grab a beverage from the bar, and find a spot with the best view This show fills the room fast!

02/09/2026

Why You Need to Visit The Black Cap 🖤🏳️‍🌈
Some places serve drinks. Some places become your place.
The Black Cap is where the LGBTQ+ community comes to let its hair down, meet people, make memories, and feel completely at home. Whether you’re looking for a wild night out, a welcoming crowd, or simply somewhere you can be unapologetically yourself, this is the kind of place you’ll want to experience for yourself.

Because you deserve nights that feel effortless.
You deserve a room where you can be seen, celebrated, and completely yourself.
And you deserve memories worth talking about the next morning.

So don’t just hear about The Black Cap.

Come see why people keep coming back. 🖤

Your next favourite night out might be waiting for you.

02/09/2026

Step upstairs at the legendary Black Cap with the fabulous Anita Fag as she takes us on a tour of the Shufflewick Bar — a space named in honour of one of the true pioneers of British drag, Douglas Byng, better known as the legendary drag performer Danny La Rue?
Discover the history, characters and stories behind this iconic upstairs space, as Anita brings the Shufflewick Bar to life and gives us a glimpse of the heritage, glamour and outrageous spirit that has made the Black Cap such an important part of London’s LGBTQ+ history.

Come upstairs, darlings… the Shufflewick Bar is waiting! 💋✨🏳️‍🌈

01/09/2026

The best shows in town! The best performers in London if not in the UK! Come and enjoy a fabulous night with absolutely stunning artists!

The Black Cap in Camden is here for you! Come and have a night to remember!

30/08/2026

LIVE. LOUD. UNMISSABLE.

Danny Beard is returning to The Black Cap — and if you know, you know this is not a night to sit at the back.

Live vocals. Filthy-funny audience interaction. One of the UK's most celebrated drag stars, up close and personal in one of London's most iconic LGBTQ+ venues.

Whether you've been a fan since day one or you're about to find out what all the fuss is about - this show delivers chart-topping anthems, crowd favourites, and the kind of star power that doesn't come around often.

Perfect for birthdays, date nights, group nights out, or just treating yourself to a proper night of drag excellence.

🎟️ Tickets are moving — grab yours here: https://fb.me/e/6oetw2JQb

📍 The Black Cap, Camden

See you there!

26/08/2026

Grab the mic and own the stage every Wednesday at The Black Cap in Camden! Join us from 7:30 PM for a camp and fabulous night of free-entry karaoke. Whether you are a diva or a shower singer, come belt out your favourite bangers.

25/08/2026

🌈 Dolly Parton wasn'tjust a country music legend - when people talk about legends, this is what a LEGEND is. A lifelong LGBTQ+ icon and ally.

From defending and speaking out for marriage equality and trans rights, Dolly has always chosen love over division. Her message has always been simple: everyone deserves kindness, respect, and the freedom to be exactly who they are 💖.

Thank you, Dolly, for always shining your light and standing with the community! 👑🎤

Introducing our next guest judge for Week 1…. 👑 Fabio brings years of theatrical and drag experience to the week one ju...
22/07/2026

Introducing our next guest judge for Week 1…. 👑

Fabio brings years of theatrical and drag experience to the week one judging panel, and is also a successful Cabaret producer with an eye of for entertainment value. Will our acts have what it takes to impress the King? 📚

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Drag Academy is a brand new competition created to celebrate the vibrant diversity of London’s drag scene.

Hosted and curated by , star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, the competition will champion the next generation of drag artists while honouring the rich legacy of British drag performance.

Taking place at The Black Cap, one of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ venues, Drag Academy offers emerging performers the opportunity to showcase their talent on one of the UK’s most historic drag stages.

Contestants will be challenged to push the boundaries of their drag through a series of challenges in front of a live audience and a rotating panel of judges from across the UK’s drag and entertainment industries.

Five weeks, five challenges, one winner… Who will be crowned the Drag Academy Valedictorian and earn their Black Cap?

Join us every Sunday from the 26th of July to find out, with the Final taking place on the 23rd of August!

📣 SHES BACK WITH A NEW LOOK, AND THE SAME CHAOS 🥳 Join us this Thursday as and her crazy pals take to the stage at the ...
31/05/2026

📣 SHES BACK WITH A NEW LOOK, AND THE SAME CHAOS

🥳 Join us this Thursday as and her crazy pals take to the stage at the Black Cap with NOT ANOTHER DRAG SHOW!

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