THE STRANGER GENIUS AWARDS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2026
THE MOORE THEATRE
Seattle’s Best Art Party Is Back!
Join The Stranger as we award $10,000 to six visionaries representing the best Seattle has to offer in Film, Food, Literature, Music, Performance, and Visual Art. That's right — $10,000 to six outstanding members of Seattle's cultural community, no strings attached. Because we believe that art fucking matters.
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Limited VIP tickets available. VIP ticket gets you early access for the Genius Awards Pre-Party, 2 drink tickets, priorty seating and exclusive swag!
Join us for a night of celebration, drag, trophies, giant checks, and live music! The Stranger’s 2026 Genius Awards will be hosted by the lovely Miss Texas 1988 & Lady GuGu. Shabazz Palaces are headlining, with DJs Erik Blood and La Mala Noche.
2026 GENIUSES ANNOUCED AUGUST 13TH
VENUE
The Moore Theatre 1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
MUSIC BY
Shabazz Palaces + DJs Erik Blood & La Mala Noche
YOUR HOSTS
Miss Texas 1988 & Lady GuGu
ATTIRE
Campy Cocktail
THE NIGHT
Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors
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