Drag queens say Salt Lake City’s scene is thriving, and Latter-day Saint culture is a big influence

Performers cite the camaraderie of being “all just kind of stuck in the desert together” for the growth of SLC’s diverse drag community.

(McKinna Baird | The Signpost) Barbin, a drag queen who performs in Salt Lake City, finishes a set at Milk+ on March 21, 2026.

(McKinna Baird | The Signpost) Barbin, a drag queen who performs in Salt Lake City, finishes a set at Milk+ on March 21, 2026.

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