CRYPTID QUEERS FEST '26: THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR DRAG MONSTER FANS THIS SUMMER
HEADLINER: HOSO TERRA TOMA
2x Finalist of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula S4 & Titans!
Hoso Terra Toma is a Korean-American drag performer and Finalist of the fourth season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula. She later appeared on the first season of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula: Titans, again placing as a Top 3 Finalist.
"Hoso" is the shortened version of the word for "little f*ggot" in Korean (Homo So-Nyeon; KO: 호모 소년). "Terra Toma" is a play on the word teratoma, a type of tumor that may contain several different types of bodily tissue (i.e. teeth, hair, eyes, fingernails, etc.), which she used as a reclamation of her chemotherapy experience to treat her lymphoma.
HEADLINER: black Peppa
Black Peppa is a finalist of Rupaul's Drag Race UK Season 4. This Birmingham drag queen was the lipsync assassin of the season, known for her dancing ability and fashionable runways on the show. Since then she has lit up the drag scene not just in the UK but globally touring Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States. She dominates high energy spaces including brunches and special occasions with her charisma and charm and leaves no head unturned.
Their creative flair can be seen in their conceptual drag photography and performances which can range from energetic drag performances, gore and emotional ballads.
They are truly a chameleon ranging from high punk clubkid attire at big raves to sleek avant garde glamour on a red carpet for fashion week. A drag aesthetic that encapsulates a sophisticated twist of fetish meets glamour; with a hint of Futurism and a lot of Caribbean.
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
WORKSHOPS
40 MINUTE LIVE SET: cadaverous black
Cadaverous Black is a U.K. based Horror Drag artist and Drag Monster. His shows combine live vocals, magic, storytelling, great costuming, thematic backing visuals, custom immersive and atmospheric effects and fire performance that all culminates in his signature one of a kind brand of immersive horror drag theatre.
We are thrilled to announce a 40 minute set from the master of horror himself at Cryptid Queers Fest ‘26 this August!
We have worked really hard for the last few months to try and get their visa issued in time but unfortunately it’s been the case that we have ran out of time to get the supporting documents needed in English alongside factoring in time for their passport to be surrendered to biometrics before Orkgotik leaves for their EU tour.
Orkgotik has been an absolute pleasure to work with throughout this process, and we’re so grateful for their kindness and understanding, and their ongoing support of the festival. We wish them the very best for the rest of their tour and hope we’ll have the opportunity to welcome them to Cryptid Queers in the future.
Any Meet & Greet ticket add-ons purchased for Orkgotik have already been refunded. Any other ticket types purchased in the same transaction are still valid.
Poster designed by members of the Cryptid Community!
Cryptid Queers Fest '26 'Confuza Bat' design SpaceWaste Illustrations
Cryptid Queers Fest '26 logo design Ash Elio
CRYPTID QUEERS FEST '26
A love letter to the drag monster community, this is our chance to bring together alternative drag artists at every level, from emerging creatures to established Supermonsters, for a full day of thrilling entertainment, mind-bending performances, and unapologetically strange celebration.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Cryptid Queers Fest ’26 is a full day dedicated to drag monsters and alt drag and features:
Monster All Stars Cabaret Shows
Crowned Cryptid Competition
Live Set from Cadaverous Black
Live Music from G4YB0Y
Roaming Performers
Stagecraft & Storytellingling Workshop with Mordecai (fee applies)
Clowning Workshop with Bella B Damned (fee applies)
Meet & Greets (fee applies)
Huge Alt Market with over 30 traders
Audience Best Dressed Competition
Guest DJ Elwood
After Party Dj's Gilly Woo, Kohl, L8N
GET INVOLVED
Ticket for General Admission and Meet & Greets with Hoso Terra Toma and Black Peppa are on sale now! Meet & Creep tickets for Cadaverous Black are also on sale now!
Keep an eye on the socials and this page for more updates including how you can apply to volunteer to be one of our Deadcoats! You can also donate to help us make the festival more accessible using the button below!