BERTHA: Grateful Drag

BERTHA: Grateful Drag are the world’s first and only drag-infused Grateful Dead tribute band, born in Tennessee in 2023 as a joyful, defiant response to anti-drag legislation. What began as a one-night experiment quickly sold out, caught the attention of Rolling Stone and the San Francisco Chronicle, and grew into an all-star, Nashville-based roots collective. Blending high-octane late 70's / early 80's Dead sound Dead energy with powerhouse female vocals, BERTHA delivers the classic two-set, three-hour Grateful Dead experience complete with fresh setlists every night. Each show also features local drag or burlesque performers and raises funds for LGBTQ+ organizations, turning every performance into both a celebration and a cause. Equal parts jam-band devotion and queer joy, BERTHA has first-timers and Deadheads alike waving that flag wide and bi.
BERTHA: Grateful Drag has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold goes to The Center on Halsted to support their work in advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the LGBTQ people of Chicagoland and throughout the Midwest. All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals.
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 23 Oct 2026 at 10:00 AM
Garcia's Chicago Presale : Thu, 22 Oct 2026 at 10:00 AM
Artist Presale : Wed, 21 Oct 2026 at 10:00 AM