About this Event
BREAKOUT ATL: SEMIFINALS
20 SEMIFINALISTS. 10 FINALISTS. $5,000 + A CRUISE FOR TWO.
Atlanta's next breakout queer performer is one step closer to taking home the grand prize! Presented by OUT Local, BreakOUT ATL is a citywide LGBTQIA+ performance competition bringing together drag artists, singers, dancers, comedians, burlesque performers, and more - all competing for a $5,000 grand prize and a cruise for two!
After three audition nights featuring 60 performers, only 20 remain. Now, they're heading to Lips Atlanta to compete for one of just 10 spots in the GRAND FINALE!
WHAT TO EXPECT
The semifinals feature 20 performers, each getting three minutes to show our panel of judges why they deserve a spot in the finale.
At the end of the night:
- 9 performers advance based on judges' scores
- 1 additional performer advances through live audience voting
YOUR PHONE IS YOUR BALLOT!
Audience voting takes place exclusively through the OUT Local app. A few things to do before you arrive:
- Download OUT Local for FREE on iOS or Android
- Make sure you have the latest version of the app installed
- Create an account or sign in before the show
After the judges announce their selections, eligible audience members who have checked in at the event can vote for two different remaining contestants. The highest-voted eligible performer earns the audience wildcard spot and advances to the GRAND FINALE!
EVENT DETAILS
Location: Lips Atlanta
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Doors: 5:30 PM
Performances: To be announced
Admission: $15–$20
Ages: 18+
ATLANTA, WHO'S GOING TO THE GRAND FINALE?
Come discover incredible queer talent, cheer on your favorites, and help decide who earns one of the final 10 spots in BreakOUT ATL. The remaining performers will compete in the GRAND FINALE on December 13 at Out Front Theatre Company for $5,000 CASH + A CRUISE FOR TWO!
Follow @outlocal.app for competition updates, and download OUT Local before arriving!
This event is the semifinal round of BreakOUT ATL. Performers and guest judges will be announced ahead of the event. You must be physically present and checked in to participate in voting. Voting will take place through the OUT Local app only - no paper ballots. Each eligible attendee may submit one ballot selecting two different eligible performers.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 06:00 PM
Performances Start
🕑: 10:00 PM
Audience Voting
Event venue & nearby stays
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, 3011 Buford Highway Northeast, Atlanta, United States
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