MOTHER OF PEARL 2026 PAGEANT — FINALE✨
A live drag competition produced by Clutch The Pearls and Detour Productions, hosted by Churro Nomi.
Make-Out Room — 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Doors 7:00pm | Show 7:30pm
🎟️$20 Presales | $25 at the Door
(Presales now open — secure your spot!)
About the Show
The Mother of Pearl Pageant 2026 reaches its final round. After beginning with ten Bay Area drag artists, the competition has been narrowed to seven finalists, each competing for the crown and cash prizes.
In the finale, contestants compete across three categories:
✨ Talent / Performance
✨ Live Q + A
✨ Lip-Sync Battles
By the end of the night, one performer will be crowned the winner of the Mother of Pearl Pageant 2026.
👑💰 Prizes 💰👑
1st Place: $1,500 + Crown
2nd Place: $600
3rd Place: $300
4th Place: $100 each (4 performers)
plus The People's Pearl congeniality award ($200)
Hosted by
Churro Nomi
Featuring
AN AUTHENTIC SKID MARK…
TRANSLUCENT
HANDS
MISS BEA HAVEN
SALLY LIMÓN
ALABASTER
BETTYIE JAYNE
FINALE Judges
Fuchsia
Cheetah Biscotti
Mira
Mudd the Two Spirit
Deuce Lee
Barracuda
Mr. David Glamamore
With
DJ Stanley Frank Sensation
Ka'lonji and Dan on Sound
Riley on lights
Bobby, our stage manager
Hadassah and Kira on Decor
and Theo, our stage kitten
About Clutch The Pearls
Clutch The Pearls is Detour Productions’ monthly queer cabaret — a mash-up of drag, dance, and performance art that’s become a Mission District staple. Each show features mentorship, experimental new work, and a lineup of Bay Area’s fiercest artists.
Accessibility
Make-Out Room is ADA accessible and has gender-neutral restrooms.
KN95 masks are encouraged.
Bar with non-alcoholic options.