Just GO! 13 Upcoming Queer Events We Love (And You Will Too)
The best parties, festivals, and events to keep your eye on this Pride and beyond.
Let’s Start with NYC
Snapshot Presents: Proud As F*ck 20 Year Anniversary Pride Party—New York, NY June 29
Get ready to party in the basement of Webster Hall, Deluxx Fluxx, where Snapshot, the longstanding queer production movement, will be celebrating its 20 year anniversary.
Hosted by Sabrina Haley, Nicco Beretta, and Shana Fried, Snapshot will benefit the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, the city’s only primary care center specifically created to serve LGBTQ+ communities—regardless of their ability to pay.
Snapshot’s iconic party, PROUD AS F*CK, is back to celebrate this impressive anniversary and it’s the perfect time for Pride! It will go all night long, from 5 pm to 3 am. Tickets start at $45.
Snapshot has prided itself on inclusivity from the start. When queer parties were segregated by race, gender, and party preference in the early 2000s, there lacked a place of unity. The burning desire to have a space where everyone, no matter what “box” they fit into, can come together. Snapshot filled that void in 2004, creating an environment that encouraged reclaiming the label of being “others,” and became home to those who are non-binary, gender fluid, trans, and part of the larger LGBTQ+ spectrum.
At this year’s party, you won’t want to miss sounds from MikeQ, Lauren Flax, Rimarkable, LadyRyan, Roze Royze, StephMB, Noa D, Storm, and Daryl Raymond. House, Ballroom, Techno, Hip-Hop, and Really Gay Music will have you dancing like no one’s watching—but the camera might be! Keep up with all the updates @snapshot_is_queer on Instagram.
Tribeca Film Festival—New York, NY June 4-15
The 2025 Tribeca Film Festival is back this June. This year’s festival is once again packed with some powerful queer films that you won’t want to miss.
From the history of house music to zombies, here’s a guide to all the queer films we can’t wait to see on the big screen.
Tina Romero, daughter of the horror movie icon George Romero, brings zombies to Brooklyn in her debut feature, Queens of the Dead. When a Brooklyn warehouse full of drag queens is faced with flesh-eating zombies—the night is about to get wilder than ever. Queens of the Dead is showing June 7, 8, 13, and 15.
Follow Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, in an infuriating, yet, inspiring documentary, State of Firsts. Director Chase Joynt captures McBride’s first year in Congress, where she was targeted by MAGA Republicans who intentionally misgendered her and banned her from using restrooms in the Capitol. Showing on June 7, 8, and 11.
Ride or Die, starring Briana Middleton and Stella Everett and directed by Josalynn Smith, follows two high school classmates who reunite for a spontaneous road trip. What begins as a journey of reconnection quickly turns romantic, then takes a dark turn. This genre-blending film starts as a love story and evolves into a tense thriller. Catch it on June 8, 10, 11, and 12.
If you think you don’t know house music, think again. The genre’s influence runs deep, from underground clubs to Beyoncé’s chart-topping hits. Move Ya Body: The Birth of House traces the origins of this vibrant, historically Black and queer genre. This documentary dives into its cultural roots and explosive legacy. Screenings are June 13, 14, and 15.
SNL fans may remember the androgynous character Pat from It’s Pat. In We Are Pat, trans filmmaker Ro Haber examines their complex relationship with the character (played by Julia Sweeney) and reflects on the implications of Pat’s gender ambiguity through a contemporary trans lens. See it on June 8, 9, and 10.
In Come See Me In the Good Light, produced by Tig Notaro, poet and activist Andrea Gibson and their partner Megan Falley navigate life and love after Gibson’s diagnosis with ovarian cancer. This poignant documentary explores vulnerability, artistry, and queer partnership. Showing June 7, 8, 10, 14, and 15.
The Inquisitor explores the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan, the first Black and queer woman elected to Congress. A civil rights icon elected in 1972, Jordan championed the rights of people of color, LGBTQ+ communities, and people with disabilities. Director Angela Lynn Tucker uses archival footage, interviews, and narration by Alfre Woodard to illuminate the life of a groundbreaking leader. Showing on June 8, 13, and 14.
Passes and single tickets are on sale now. Single tickets start at $15; passes start at $60. Visit tribecafilm.com for full details and to reserve your seat.
Re-United: NYC Pride’s Official 2025 Womxn’s Event—New York, NY June 29
Re-United is the sexiest Pride event of the year, welcoming all lesbian, nonbinary, queer, and trans folks to join the party. This high-energy experience emerged after COVID when a group of NYC’s top female entertainment producers—Cynthia Russo, LoverGirlNYC, LasReinasNYC, and Stonewall’s Stacy Lentz—had a goal to reunite the community. This year, Re-United is NYC Pride’s official womxn event, and this rager will be one for the books.
DJ Mary Mac, DJ Lena, Zoobania, and DJ Ladystar are going to be spinning tracks all night long, with special live performances and sexy dancers taking over the two-floor HK Hall from 3 pm to 12 am. Get there early to indulge in drink specials and hookah or grab a quick bite (the kitchen will be open all night!) before dancing the night away.
General admission tickets start at $32.50. You can secure guaranteed table seating, food, and bottle service with VIP tickets, starting at $64. This experience sells out every year, so make sure to grab your tickets while you still can at reunitedpride2025.ticketleap.com.
Harlem Pride—New York, NY June 28
Harlem Pride is celebrating its 16th anniversary this year with the return of its signature event, Celebration Day. On June 28, Harlem’s 12th Avenue between 135th Street and 138th Street will be packed with local vendors, artists, delicious food, and incredible community.
“As Harlem Pride celebrates its 16th anniversary, we are doing so in precarious times,” says Carmen Neely, Co-Founder and President of Harlem Pride. “Under our current federal administration, our trans community’s very existence is under attack, and our overall LGBTQ rights are being reversed. However, we must remain resilient and rely on each other to create and be the resources we need. We’re in this together, and together we will survive.”
This year’s theme, Sweet 16, will live up to its anniversary with an extravagant, joyful celebration you won’t forget. Harlem’s west side waterfront will be packed with local vendors, artisans, special guests, LGBTQ+ musical artists, celebrity hosts, and Harlem Pride’s iconic ballroom segment. With diverse food offerings and family-fun entertainment, you don’t want to miss this year’s Harlem Pride. More information at harlempride.org.
Raw Honey Queerpalooza—Brooklyn, NY June 26-29
Brooklyn’s queer and trans BIPOC event collective, Raw Honey, is back with the third annual Queerpalooza Weekend Extravaganza, a multi-day celebration centering Black and brown queer joy. Founded in 2022 by Gabrielle Hitchens, Raw Honey has quickly become one of New York City’s most vital queer nightlife curators, gaining over 16,000 Instagram followers and serving as the official host of NYC PrideFest in its founding year. From the beginning, Raw Honey organizers have emphasized that their events are created as intentional, affirming spaces for queer People of Color—by and for the community.
This year’s Queerpalooza kicks off on Thursday, June 26, with a rooftop social at the Bushwick Triangle on Flushing Avenue. Running from 8 pm to 1 am, the event is presented in partnership with Queer Meetups in Brooklyn and Queer Queens Travel, and sets the tone for a weekend built on connection. Tickets are $15.
On Friday, June 27, Raw Honey turns up the heat with Seduction – Project X: Warehouse Edition at The Chocolate Factory in East Williamsburg. The three-floor venue will feature multiple dance spaces and a private kink lounge curated by EroticaNYC. The party runs from 10:30 pm to 4 am, and tickets start at $20.
If late nights aren’t your thing, Saturday’s daytime offering brings a more relaxed—but no less joyful—vibe. From 4 to 9 pm, Café Balearica will host a karaoke and dance day party, with tickets starting at $15. For those 28 and over looking for something more elevated, Saturday night’s Haus of Honey Creative Cocktail Club—held at 29 Locust Street in partnership with Haul & Vibe—offers a stylish evening of cocktails, music, and community from 8 pm to 1 am. Tickets start at $30.
The weekend closes on a high note Sunday, June 29, at The Sultan Room, with a multidisciplinary experience and dance party from 7 pm to 2 am. Expect a high-energy lineup including a dance takeover by the legendary House of Juicy Couture, a Queer Caribbean bashment by Out N Bad, the Can’t See Straight Dating Show hosted by Bri Giger, a live performance by A$anni Armon, and DJ sets by Freedem. Tickets start at $25, and the code ZESTYWORLD unlocks a discount.
A limited number of $15 community tickets are available for every event, so early booking is highly recommended. For full details and updates, follow @queerpalooza on Instagram.
North Fork Pride—Greenport, NY June 22
Back in the heart of Greenport this June is North Fork Pride, proudly presented by the LGBT Network. Get ready to march, dance, and meet a variety of Pride-themed exhibitors and vendors.
Thousands of LGBTQ+ people and allies will take to Main Street at 12 pm. Registration to march in the parade is $25. The parade ends at Mitchell Park for an all-day street festival filled with music and family-friendly fun. Over 50 community and craft vendors, live musical performances, food trucks, and giveaways are just a part of this incredible celebration.
“North Fork Pride is about visibility and celebration—not just for the LGBT community, but for everyone who believes in equality, dignity, and inclusion,” said Robert Vitelli, CEO of the LGBT Network, the non-profit organization that produces North Fork Pride. “We are excited to bring Pride to Greenport again and to create a welcoming space for people from all walks of life to stand together – bringing people together during these turbulent and uncertain times is vital and essential to our existence.” For more information: northforkpride.org.
LezVolley—Fire Island, New York August 9
LezVolley is revamped, reimagined, and ready to serve. Coming to Cherry Grove, Fire Island on August 9, the 14th Annual LezVolley tournament will host 25 to 30 teams competing on five courts spread out on the beach.
While originally created in 2011 as an annual women/lesbian volleyball tournament, this year there is an emphasis on inclusivity of the wider LGBTQ+ community, including nonbinary folks and trans men. Evolving with the community, LezVolley now welcomes all LGBTQ+ identifying players (with the exception of cis men) to join the tournament.
Danielle Stanziale, founder of LezVolley, is committed to allowing the full community to embrace the tournament. “In a year that’s been especially difficult for our transgender community, I’m proud to stand with them and ensure everyone has a place to play, connect, and feel celebrated. As new generations bring fresh energy and the world continues to shift, LezVolley will be making some exciting changes,” Stanziale tells GO. “While we continue to grow and evolve, I want to express deep gratitude to the amazing women and community members who have supported LezVolley since day one—this wouldn’t be possible without you.”
Registration for this summer’s redefined tournament is still open! The event is free for spectators, and the beach is kid and pet friendly. Find more information at lezvolley.com.
LadyLand Festival—Brooklyn, NY June 27-28
This outdoor music festival is bringing the Pride party to Brooklyn. Spotlighting queer talent from around the world, LadyLand returns this year to ‘Under The K Bridge.’ It may look like a parking lot by day, but on June 27 and 28, this music venue under the Kosciuszko Bridge will light up with three stages and lots of talent.
LadyLand, which calls itself an “intentionally queer space,” promises this year will be bigger and better than ever before—with more artists, more dancing, and more Pride weekend magic. Presented by Brooklyn-based promoter Ladyfag, the festival will be headlined by Cardi B and FKA Twigs. Over 30 performers will take the stage, including Swedish techno singer Cobrah, rapper Sukihana, Brazilian drag queen and singer Pabllo Vittar, and Japanese band Boris. Discover new artists or rock out to your international favorites!
GA tickets start at $79 and VIP tickets start at $149. Payment plans are available through Klarna. Visit ladylandfestival.com.
Get Outta Town…
Fierté Montréal—Montreal, Quebec August 1-10
Montreal Pride’s festival, also known as Fierté Montréal, returns this summer with ten days of celebration, performance, and nonstop fun from August 1-10. As one of Canada’s largest LGBTQ+ festivals, founded in 2007, it brings together locals and international visitors alike for a citywide takeover filled with color and community.
The epicenter of the festivities is the Gay Village, where Sainte-Catherine Street transforms into a pedestrian-only playground. Here you’ll find outdoor art, live shows, pop-up parties, and some of the best queer nightlife in North America.
The grand finale is the Pride Parade on Sunday, August 10. It begins at 1 pm at the corner of St. Mathieu and René-Lévesque and makes its way east through downtown, ending near Place Émilie-Gamelin. Find more information at fiertemontreal.com.
Nautickle: Naughty Lesbian Boat Party—Volente, TX June 23- October 6
Get ready for what Faye Fearless Events describes as, “An EPIC summer lezzy party you’ll be talking about ‘til Labor Day!” Nautickle, a naughty lesbian boat party, is bringing an unforgettable party to Lake Travis, Texas. Get ready for some swimming, cruising, dancing, water slide, epic summer playlist, flirting, and making new friends aboard the Lez Boat.
Nautickle is open to ALL queer identifying women, non-binary, and trans friends. Organizers only ask that boaters refrain from bringing their cis male partners or friends aboard. Nautickle was created as a safe space, where queer folks can go topless (if they choose!) without worrying about harassment.
The 2025 season dates are June 23rd – July 14th – August 4th – August 25th – September 15th – October 6th. This event is strictly 21+, BYOB, and $10 per vehicle marina entrance fee, along with a $3 person drop off/walk in fee. The party barge departs at 11 am for four hours of fun that you don’t want to miss! Find more information at fayefearless.com.
21st Annual Back Lot Bash—Chicago, IL June 28-29
Since 2004, Back Lot Bash has been a staple of Chicago Pride week, drawing in over 6,000 attendees with its remarkable talent lineup. Back Lot began as a one-day event to support and showcase local female artists and has since blossomed into a multi-day festival with overwhelming support from the community.
Back Lot Bash has done it again this year, with an incredible lineup to close out Pride. Saturday’s Flagship Festival lineup includes The Fly Honeys, DJ Kid Riot, and MiMi Zuko. On Chicago Pride Sunday, JoJo Siwa will headline the festival, alongside Rose Garcia, DJ Sandra Suave, and more.
Every year, Back Lot Bash gives back by partnering with local organizations to spread the word about their mission and donates portions of the festival’s proceeds to charitable community organizations.
This annual outdoor bash takes place in the heart of Chicago’s historic Andersonville neighborhood, right behind the Cheetah Gym. Tickets start at $34. Don’t miss out on the Official After Party at Whiskey Girl Tavern because this Pride party is going all night long. Get your ticket at backlotbashchicago.com.
Frameline 49 Film Festival—San Francisco, CA June 18-28
Frameline, the longest-running nonprofit for LGBTQ+ film, will host the 49th San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline49) from June 18-28.
Kicking off the festival during Pride Month, the first Friday film will be the premiere of Heightened Scrutiny, directed by Sam Feder, which follows Chase Strangio, the first transgender lawyer to argue before the Supreme Court, highlighting the fight for trans rights.
When purchasing a ticket for Heightened Scrutiny, you can participate in Frameline’s Pay-It-Forward Initiative, which allows members of the queer community and allies to cover the ticket cost for trans and nonbinary attendees.
Stay updated on the nonprofit’s website for the full festival lineup and schedule. In the meantime, get excited for a roster of the latest groundbreaking LGBTQ+ films and media. Tickets start at $35 at frameline.org.
Provincetown Women’s Week—Provincetown, MA October 13-19
The longest-running lesbian cultural event returns to the Northeast. Women’s Week in Provincetown has a massive lineup of events. From plays to literary meet-and-greets, writing workshops, concerts, whale watching and more—there’s so much to choose from! Women’s Week 2025 will be held October 13 through October 19.
With 300 individual events to choose from in the 2025 line-up, there’s no shortage of fun. Even better, Provincetown for Women goes beyond their own happenings and extends their organization to the larger community. The organization promotes multiple events to contribute to Provincetown’s economy, and aims to cultivate safe spaces for queer women to be themselves.
Over the years, Women’s Week continuously reaches new heights. Performers of all kinds—opera singers, comedians, rock ‘n roll stars, and jazz and blues singers find their way to Provincetown for the event of the year. Learn more at womensweekprovincetown.com.
