MISS GAY AMERICA 2026

Performance Dates/Times:

• Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  Miss Gay America Preliminary Night 1 | 6:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  Miss Gay America Preliminary Night 2 | 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 15, 2026
  Miss Gay America Femme Preliminary Night | 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, January 16, 2026
  Miss Gay America Finals | 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, January 17, 2026
  Miss Gay America Femme Finals | 6:30 p.m.

Miss Gay America began in 1972 at The Watch Your Hat and Coat Saloon in Nashville, TN, where Norman Jones (a.k.a. Norma Kristie) became the first-ever titleholder. Founded by Jerry Peak, the pageant aimed to celebrate the art of female illusion. After winning the title, Norman Jones purchased the pageant in 1975, dedicating 30 years to growing it into the most prestigious and respected competition for female impersonators. Today, Miss Gay America is the longest-running and most esteemed pageant of its kind, now owned by Mad Angel Entertainment.