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Inside Danny DeVito’s ‘Drag’ party – featuring a surprise performance by John Stamos

It’s party time!

Danny DeVito and John Stamos hosted a secret party ahead of the SXSW 2026 world premiere of their dark comedy, “Drag” — and Page Six was there to get the lowdown on everything that happened.

The invitation-only festivities went down on Friday at The Driskell, a luxury hotel located in historic Downtown Austin, Texas.

Danny DeVito and John Stamos (seen together above) hosted a secret party ahead of the SXSW 2026 world premiere of their dark comedy, “Drag.” Page Six
The invitation-only festivities went down Friday at Driskell in Austin, Texas. (Art from the party seen above). Page Six
Guests are treated to an open bar and food (as seen above). Page Six

Guests were treated to an open bar — stocked with wine, beer and spirits — and plenty of light bites, including burger and chicken sliders, giant pretzels, french fries, garlic sticks and a large veggie tray with hummus.

DeVito was one of the first “Drag” stars to arrive at the bash. After chatting with fans and taking a few photos, “Matilda, the star, 81, headed to a bar to grab a glass of wine.

Shortly after, Stamos, 61, arrived at the event with his wife, Caitlin McHugh. The “Full House” alum and “Invisible Raptor” actor, 39, talked to their friends and fans, and Stamos took a few selfies.

DeVito and Stamos were seen chatting during the party. Page Six
Partygoers were treated to a surprise by “ER” alum, Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump and directors Raviv Ullman and Greg Yagolnitzer (as seen above). Jersey Films 2nd Avenue / Ben Porter Photography
Stamos (seen above playing guitar) and the men played songs by the legendary Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band. Jersey Films 2nd Avenue / Ben Porter Photography

He also went over to chat with DeVito, who spent most of the night comfortably sitting on the couch.

Danny, who produced “Drag” along with children Lucy and Jake DeVito, and Stamos also spoke with the film’s actress Lizzy Caplan.

Around 20:00, partygoers were surprised by the “ER” alum, joined by Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump and directors Raviv Ullman and Greg Yagolnitzer.

The “Fuller House” actor also played the drums (as seen above). Page Six
After the party, the “Drag” cast and crew (seen above on the red carpet at SXSW 2026) walked to the State Theater in Austin for the film’s world premiere. WireImage
“Drag” follows two sisters who choose the wrong house to break into and get trapped in it. (Pictured above: DeVito and Stamos pose for a photo at SXSW.) Getty Images North America

Stamos, who sang on both guitar and drums, and the men who played songs from the legendary Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, whose music is featured on “Drag.”

After the party, the “Drag” cast and crew headed to the State Theater in Austin for the film’s world premiere.

“Drag” follows two sisters whose plan to rob a country house in upstate New York unravels when one backslides and gets stuck upstairs. The couple then engages in a painful and comical struggle to escape before the host returns.

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