GO’s 2026 Pre-Pride Spring Issue Is Here

Featured Image: GO’s 2026 Pre-Pride Spring cover. Photo by Delmaine Dodson

GO’s 2026 Pre-Pride Spring Issue has officially hit the shelves. Before they disappear, snag a free copy of your own at one of these gloriously queer and queer-friendly venues. Snuggle up with a warm blanket, a nice cup of tea, and dig into this jam-packed copy!

We’re proud to present the full issue online in all its glory. Please scroll/click through and enjoy!

You can also scroll down to check out some of the many standout stories from the issue that are live online. From interviews with some of the New York Sirens following their record-breaking season to the fake festival lineup of our dreams and so, so much more, this issue is your essential queer read to kick off the season.

Editors’ Correspondence—Find out what’s coming next in our 2026 Pre-Pride Spring editor’s letter.

Just GO! 16 of Our Absolute Faves— The Womxn of Color Weekend in Provincetown returns, new exhibits to see at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, the final year of the Queer Wine Fest in Oregon, and more! Enjoy our top picks for events, parties, and new openings in NYC and beyond.

GOchella: The Ten Queer Artists Shaping The Future Of Music— The impact of LGBTQ+ artists on music and festival culture is undeniable—Queen at Live Aid, Gaga at Coachella, Tracy Chapman at Lilith Fair. Now, we’ve assembled our own fantasy festival lineup, so you can say you knew them when. Welcome to GOchella.

The Dinah: Act II—Since 1991, The Dinah has brought the heat to the Palm Springs area, as the world’s largest and longest-running party for queer women, nonbinary people, and allies. When legendary founder Mariah Hanson announced her departure last year, longtime attendees wondered what came next. Enter new owners Rose Garcia and Bella Barkow.

A New Era On The Ice—The rise of the New York Sirens, the PWHL, and a booming women’s hockey scene. Three of the team’s out queer players talk record-breaking attendance, “Pizza Rats,” and the inclusivity shaping the culture of a young league.

Sun’s Out, We’re Out—After a long, cold winter trapped inside, the sun’s out and our readers have a lot to say. GO scoured The Village on a mission to find the hottest takes, queerest confessions, and sincerest thoughts.

Previous Pooch of the Month: Franklin Frijoles—Meet this most adorable French Bulldog and his two mamas.

Ask Dirty Lola: Advice From An Award-Winning Sexpert—How do I flirt with femmes as a femme myself?

Review of DEAD BOYS IN SPACE by Sara Youngblood Gregory—Youngblood Gregory’s debut novel hits the shelves on May 19.

Review of Long Count: Aged Wine & Vegan Bites—You can find Executive Chef Haley Duren’s restaurant at 155 Avenue B.

Ode To The Night: A Cocktail Concocted For GO Magazine—This drink is sexy, sweet, and sure to impress any gin connoisseur.

Spring Astrology—What does the season have in store for you?