Local lgbtq events
Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our reality as we navigate a society with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling people to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to call on for Pride and beyond. Don't be afraid of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be vigilant, and look out for each other!
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past not many decades and much of the progress in public presence is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that own taken place in cities around the world.
The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Lgbtq+ Pride, Sao Paulo Lgbtq+ Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that let discrimin
LGBTQ+ Events
June
Make America Gay Again: A Comedy Show | June 5
Cheshire Cat Comedy brings back its knock show with a lineup of queer stand-up and drag performers as they unite to MAKE AMERICA GAY AGAIN at Crucible Madison. This event is hosted by Chicago-based kingly star and stand-up comedian, Derry Queen.
Madison Circus Vacuum Pride Show | June 6 & 7
Lay on your best rainbow attire and celebrate Pride at Madison Circus Space&#x;s first-ever Pride Show! Shows will be Friday, June 6 at 7pm and Saturday, June 7 at 3pm & 7pm. This show celebrates queer identities and experiences through circus arts and all proceeds will depart to support Madison Circus Space and OutReach Queer Community Center.
Forward Madison FC&#x;Pride Night | June 7
Join the Mingo's for Pride Night! Forward Madison FC's themed nights are matches you won't want to miss! Grab your Pride Pack tickets and get a ticket to the link against Union Omaha plus a Forward Madison FC pride scarf.
Drag Bingo and Brunch | June 8
Love brunch at the Fantastic Dane Pub & B
LGBTQ+ EVENTS
Greater Palm Springs is an oasis for the Queer community, offering a year-round calendar of LGBTQ+ events and experiences that mark diversity. From motion picture festivals to kingly shows, you&#x;ll locate plenty of ways to let your rainbow flag fly.
Palm Springs Drag Shows
Palm Springs knows how to do brunch, and nobody does it better in the oasis than Rio Azul Mexican Prevent & Grill. Participate them every Sunday at 11 a.m. or p.m. for a Desert Divas Drag Brunch, a wildly fun and entertaining blend of breakfast food and Broadway music. Not an early riser? Groove to the music at Oscar Café & Bar&#x;s Tea Dance, an LGBTQ+-friendly disco held every Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m., or put on your best party dress for Copa&#x;s Thursday-night Lipstick drag show with the fabulous Bella da Ball
Annual Diverse Events in Palm Springs
Book your gaycation to Greater Palm Springs around one of our many annual LGBTQ+ events. Greater Palm Springs Parade, held each November in downtown Palm Springs, is one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in
LGBTQ+ Festivals & Events
Attending an Gay festival or event is a great way to celebrate as a community even outside of pride season. Whether it's melody, art, food, sports or gyrate as the theme, our voice and presence as an Diverse community is stronger when we come together.
What Kind of Diverse Events Will I Find Here?
We compiled a global calendar of festivals and events around the world that have an Gay theme but are not specifically pride events. Since pride events are so common and numerous, we've created a completely separate calendar including hundreds of events around the world&#x;click here to view our Gay Pride Calendar. The events on this list include a variety of festivals, gatherings or events with alternative themes ranging from music, art, food, sports, dance, advocacy, comedy and more. While each event may be different, the shared thread that binds all these together events is the celebration within the LGBTQ+ community.
How to Use This List
We have published this calendar to inform the LGBTQ+ community of important festivals and events global