New year energy in Las Vegas always comes with a little extra sparkle—and a little extra nerve. We’re stepping into 2026 the way this city does best: loud, proud, and ready to reinvent. This issue (Dec. 31–Jan. 13) is our love letter to that momentum, with three features that all say the same thing in different fonts: show up, go bigger, and don’t apologize for taking up space.
First, it’s time to Meet the Season 18 Queens. RuPaul’s Drag Race returns January 2 with 90-minute episodes, a fresh cast of 14, and a $200,000 prize that’s basically a down payment on world domination. The premiere theme—“Reclaim! Renew! Rejoice!”—could not be more QVegas if it tried, and we’re breaking down the new lineup and why this season feels built for reinvention. And because we’re Vegas, we’re not watching alone: catch the weekly viewing party every Friday at Gipsy, hosted by Mirage. Come for the runway opinions, stay for the community, and leave with at least one new friend.
Next: Showgirls. Not the polite, museum-glass version—the messy, iconic, “turn the volume up” version. Showgirls: An Unauthorized Musical Parody opens January 15 at Majestic Repertory Theater, and our cast sit-down makes it clear this production isn’t just winking at camp. It’s embracing it, body-checking it down the stairs, then singing about it with a full-throated grin. Expect big laughs, bigger choices, and a surprising amount of heart under all that rhinestone chaos. Front row is for the brave, the bold, and anyone okay with “mysterious liquids.”
And finally, we’re giving you something you can actually keep: QVegas 26 Resolutions for 2026. No guilt. No “new you” panic. Just small, iconic choices that add up—pick a third place, protect your peace like it’s VIP, book the appointment, hydrate like you live in a desert (because you do), and choose one word to live inside all year. The point isn’t perfection. It’s consistency—with a little glitter and a lot more kindness.
Wherever you’re reading us—print, app, inbox, or between sips at your favorite bar—thank you for keeping QVegas part of your weekly routine. You keep us honest, loud, and fiercely local. Here’s to a 2026 that’s tender, brave, and just unhinged enough to be unforgettable.