High Voltage: Queenfest

A pageant-style variety show benefitting CHIRLA.

The Electric Lodge presents High Voltage: Queenfest 2026.

Talent abounds in our fair city, but only one can be crowned monarch of the Queenfest Pageant. The contestants may be the most skilled comedians, musicians, and farm animal impressionists around– but is it enough to impress the tech tycoon judge and become a star?

The producers behind Queenfest: RIP to Our Rights, a Funeral Variety Show are back at the Electric Lodge with a brand new theatrical event featuring a lineup of brilliant female and nonbinary artists. Find out who will be crowned on March 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM PST at the Electric Lodge.

Proceeds benefit (Coalition of Humane Immigration Rights). Reception to follow.

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Doors: 7:30 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $20

Parking: Due to other concurring events, there will be no on-site parking available at Electric Lodge. Please plan on an extra few minutes to find street parking in the neighborhood, which is free and typically available within a couple block radius.

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High Voltage is a monthly, curated performance series (except January and July) produced by the Electric Lodge, featuring cutting edge performers who are committed to pushing the boundaries and creating innovative work. High Voltage coincides with Venice Beach's First Fridays Food Truck event on Abbot Kinney Blvd.

This month's show is guest-curated by the Queenfest team - Mara De La Rosa, Gabrielle Geiger, Heather Ann Gottlieb, and Rachel Rios, with the help of longtime collaborator/ Electric Lodge’s Associate Artistic Director, Kent Jenkins. Queenfest’s mission is to encourage EVERYONE to utilize their art form in the continuing battle for equality and equity.

Special thanks to the LA County Dept of Arts & Culture.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Avenue, Los Angeles, United States

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