Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Austin International Drag Festival/Foundation?
The Austin International Drag Festival (AIDF) is a yearly drag festival and conference that takes place in Austin, Texas that began in 2015 with the goal of providing platforms for all forms of drag, making our festival one of the most inclusive drag events that currently exist. AIDF purposely makes room for not just for drag queens, but also drag kings, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming performers, and all artists who do not fit the standard “drag queen” category. The Foundation that puts on this festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is 100% volunteer-run. We have also had virtual iterations of the festival at the beginning of the pandemic with virtual Zoom-based drag festival programming.
When is AIDF 2025?
Thursday, September 18 - Sunday, September 21, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
Where is AIDF 2025?
AIDF will take place at its home base of the Holiday Inn Midtown located at 6000 Middle Fiskville Road. The daytime showcases typically run from 12pm - 6/7pm and nighttime showcases usually occur at Red River venues Elysium and Valhalla, which run from around 9pm - 2am.
I want to stay at the host hotel, how do I get the special AIDF Rate?
You can CLICK RIGHT HERE for all the host hotel information.
I’m a drag performer and I want to audition for this year’s festival. Where do I sign up?
The performer application window is now closed. Thank you to all who applied!
I’m a vendor and I would like to apply to be an official vendor for this year’s festival. Where do I sign up?
I want to purchase tickets to this year’s festival. Where can I buy them?
coming soon!
I want to donate money and/or be a sponsor for this year’s festival. Where can I get more information?
For personal donations to AIDF, please see our Donate page on this website!
I want to volunteer with this year’s festival. Where do I sign up?
VOLUNTEER SIGNUPS COMING SOON!
What perks do I get with volunteering with AIDF?
Volunteers get a badge for the specific days that they will be working. Volunteers are divided by categories and there are only limited spots for volunteering due to high volumes of interest. More information to come as we get closer to the festival :~)