MOTHER OF PEARL 2026 PAGEANT — FINALE✨

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The Mother of Pearl Pageant 2026 reaches its final round. After beginning with ten Bay Area drag artists, the competition has been narrowed to six finalists, each competing for the crown and cash prizes.

In the finale, contestants compete across three categories:

✨ Talent / Performance
✨ Live Q + A
✨ Six-Person Lip-Sync Battle

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 (4 performers): $100 each

plus The People's Pearl congeniality award ($200)

Churro Nomi

ANNOUNCED AFTER ROUND 1 ON APRIL 5

JUDGES ANNOUNCED SOON!

With
DJ La Femme Papi
Riley on lights
Bobby, our stage manager
and Theo, our stage kitten

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.

• Make-Out Room is ADA accessible and has gender-neutral restrooms.
• KN95 masks are encouraged.
• Bar with non-alcoholic options.

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