The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show: A Hilarious Holiday Treat at Capital One Hall

The holidays in the DC area just got a lot funnier: “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show” is bringing its over-the-top camp and sparkling chaos to Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA for one night only on Monday, December 1, 2025, with a 7pm show in the Main Theater. Tickets are already on sale, making this one of the must-see comedy holiday shows of the season for fans of smart, irreverent, and joyfully queer entertainment.

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at Capital One Hall

Now in its eighth year, this wildly popular holiday tour has grown from a cult favorite into an internationally acclaimed tradition, playing major theatres across North America and Europe. Over the years, BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon have thrown themselves into increasingly unhinged holiday escapades: befriending sentient Christmas confections, warping time with ghostly guides straight out of Dickens, and staging high-stakes rescues in a Nutcracker-inspired Land of Sweets. Each edition is a brand-new story, so audiences at Capital One Hall can expect a completely fresh sleigh ride of jokes, musical numbers, and narrative twists that lean into both the absurdity and the magic of the season.

What makes this such a great holiday comedy show to see is the way it balances outrageous humor with real heart. The evening is packed with elaborate costumes, high-energy choreography, and gleefully camp production numbers, but underneath all the glitter is a story about chosen family, resilience, and finding light in dark times. Fans can look forward to new original songs, quick-fire banter, razor-sharp satire, and the kind of visual gags and physical comedy that have become a hallmark of the tour. Entertainment outlets have highlighted how the show delivers big laughs while also creating a rare sense of community and comfort during the most hectic months of the year, turning a night at the theater into a shared holiday celebration.

Part of the draw is the star power onstage. BenDeLaCreme is not only a beloved RuPaul’s Drag Race alum but also the creative engine behind the production, writing, directing, and producing the 2025 tour through her company BenDeLaCreme Presents. Her work has been praised for blending big laughs with thoughtful commentary, using comedy, pop culture, and cabaret-style storytelling to make politics and philosophy feel accessible and entertaining. Jinkx Monsoon, meanwhile, brings the presence of a full-fledged theatre star: the first and only drag queen to win RuPaul’s Drag Race twice and a recent breakout on Broadway in roles such as Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago, as well as a scene-stealing turn as a villain in Doctor Who. Together, they play off each other like a classic comedy duo, shifting in an instant from slapstick to sharp wordplay to surprisingly tender moments.

This year’s tour is also designed very consciously as a “traveling safe space” for queer audiences and allies at a time when LGBTQ+ communities are navigating heightened political tensions and scrutiny. DeLa and Jinkx have spoken about wanting the show to be a place where people can laugh, let their guard down, and feel seen amid the swirl of holiday stress and headlines. For DC-area audiences, that means the Capital One Hall performance isn’t just another seasonal outing; it’s a chance to gather with friends, partners, and chosen family in a room full of sequins, satire, and shared joy.

With only one DC-area date on the 2025 itinerary, “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show” at Capital One Hall is poised to be a hot ticket. Past tours have played to packed houses around the country, and with this year’s run once again hitting major cities from Boston to Chicago to Los Angeles, demand is expected to be high. If you’re looking for a holiday night out that swaps saccharine sentiment for smart, subversive fun—this is the comedy holiday show to put at the top of your list.

To see a full list of all holiday shows coming to DC, visit our Holiday Shows In DC page.