[PHOTOS] Bushwig 2025 brought drag, love, and light to New York City

Bushwig has quickly grown into New York's can't-miss, end-of-summer party.

Mark Mark
Sep 5, 2025 - 20:00
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[PHOTOS] Bushwig 2025 brought drag, love, and light to New York City
Roxxxy Andrew smiles in drag while a fan takes a selfie of them both at Bushwig.
Image Credit: Danny Bristoll

There’s a no-fail rule to having fun in LGBTQ+ nightlife: If a drag queen is there, it’s going to be a good time.

Perhaps that’s why Bushwig, an annual two-day-long drag festival in Brooklyn, has quickly grown into New York City‘s can’t-miss, end-of-summer party.

This year’s event, which ran from August 23 to 24, was a testament to how the community has grown. During a year when queer artists (and the community at large) need support more than ever, the energy was electric.

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Bushwig took over both Knockdown Center and 3 Dollar Bill with non-stop DJs, dance parties, vendors like Trojan, and stunning drag from artists like Roxxxy Andrews, Lana Ja’Rae, Miss Ma’amShe, Megami, and Sasha Velour.

Plus, it was a moment of celebration for rising drag artists —including Mariyea and Sweaty Eddie, who were crowned Miss and Mister Bushwig 2025, respectively — and DJs like Robyn Sin Love, Luis Fernando, Boyish Charm, and Rayne, who held down the Champagne Room with beats and unbridled queer joy.

It might have been the weekend before Labor Day, but let us assure you, every attendee — from the stage to the crowds — was putting in WERK.

Check out pics from Bushwig 2025 below.

Roxxxy Andrews performs at Bushwig in a doctor coat.
Image Credit: Danny Bristoll
A drag queen in a rainbow wig performs in front of a yellow screen at Bushwig.
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Roxxxy Andrews performs in a golden leotard and black heels at Bushwig.
Image Credit: Danny Bristoll
A close-up of Roxxxy Andrews' behind with the word
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A drag queen and drag king pose on stage smiling after winning titles at Bushwig.
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Lushious Massacr performs in a shining red dress at Bushwig.
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Lushious Massacr performs in a shining red dress at Bushwig.
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Roxxxy Andrews poses with a Trojan background at Bushwig.
Image Credit: Danny Bristoll
A group of attendees smile and cheer while watching drag performers at Bushwig.
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Two shirtless men in lingerie pose with Trojan condoms at Bushwig on a comfy pink bed.
Image Credit: Danny Bristoll
Lana Ja'Rae performs at Bushwig in a yellow dress.
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A man poses on a pink comfy bed in front of a Trojan sign at Bushwig.
Image Credit: Danny Bristoll
Megami dances in a white angelic dress with wings at Bushwig.
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Three men in underwear pose on a pink bed at Bushwig.
Image Credit: Danny Bristoll
Miss Ma'amShe dances in front of a blue screen at Bushwig.
Image Credit: @koo.rah
A mime puts a condom on a baguette at Bushwig.
Image Credit: Danny Bristoll
A drag queen smiles wearing a crown after winning a title at Bushwig.
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A clown drag queen holds a bucket that says "Gay Tears" at Bushwig.
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A drag queen performs with a giant CVS receipts prop at Bushwig.
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A drag queen dances in a black top hat at Bushwig.
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