The Ultimate Guide To NYC’s Pride Month — Drag Brunches, Street Fairs, And More

Searching for Pride events? NYC has plenty on the calendar, from marches and talks to drag brunches and silent discos. This **June**is all about celebrating love, rejecting intolerance, and promoting acceptance. If you want to join the LGBTQ+ community, here are events to explore throughout the city over the next 30 days. 1. Attend the NYC Pride March --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Considered one of the largest LGBTQIA+ civil rights demonstrations in the world, the NYC Pride March is celebrating its 55th year with the theme, “Rise Up: Pride in Protest .“ “We must support one another, because when the most marginalized among us are granted their rights, all of us benefit,” said Kazz Alexander , NYC Pride Co-Chair. “Pride is not merely a celebration of identity — it is a powerful statement of resistance, affirming that justice and equity will ultimately prevail for those who live and love on the margins.” In addition to the March on June 29th, attendees can enjoy PrideFest on the same day, which includes family-friendly activities, queer writers at BookFest, performances, and much more. Visit the **NYC Pride website** for a full roster of activities. 🗓️ Sunday, June 29th, 2025 ⏰ 11am 📍 Starting at 26th St & 5th Ave, dispersing at 15th St & 7th Ave 2. Celebrate Queer stories at Books Are Magic --------------------------------------------- Emma Straub’s beloved **Brooklyn**bookstore is kicking off Pride Month with panels of LGBTQ+ storytellers. Here are the free talks to expect throughout June: * Pride Panel: Queer YA Stories with Carlyn Greenwald, Christina Li, Page Powars, and Joelle Wellington on Friday, June 6th at 7pm * The Gayest Love Story Ever Told: Writing Queer Romance & Tragedy with Emma Copley Eisenberg, Dylin Hardcastle, Denne Michele Norris, Olivia Wolfgang-Smith, Jiaming Tang, and TJ Alexander on Monday, June 16th at 7pm * Queer Debut Releases You Should Know About with Sarah Aziza, Rob Franklin, Erica Peplin, Harron Walker, and CJ Hauser on Thursday, June 26th at 7pm Learn more about each event on the **Books Are Magic website**and reserve your spot. 📍 122 Montague St, Brooklyn 3. [The Queens take over Queens Botanical Garden on Juneteenth](https://feverup.com/m/259112) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On June 19th, get your Pride on for a fun evening of drag performances! Performers include Nani Tsunami, Janae SaisQuoi, and host Marti Cummings. Pride-themed crafts will be available for all ages. Food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available for purchase. Tickets are still available here! 🗓️ Thuraday, June 19th ⏰ 7pm 4. Participate in St. John the Divine’s celebrations ---------------------------------------------------- Every Pride Month, the world’s largest Gothic cathedral, St. John the Divine, welcomes New Yorkers and visitors to a wide range of Pride programming throughout June. Here are a few new and returning events to look forward to this year: * Pride Family Picnic on Saturday, June 14th from 11am-2pm in the Cathedral Gardens * Pride Evensong on Sunday, June 29th at 4pm featuring LGBTQIA+ composers and a performance by the Cathedral Community Choir “The Cathedral proudly supports and uplifts the LGBTQIA+ community year-round and is thrilled to celebrate Pride month once again with our fellow New Yorkers and visitors from around the world,” said Executive Director, Cathedral Programming, Laura Bosley. “We invite everyone to join us for a variety of fun and meaningful events that are open to all.” See the full roster of events on the **Church’s website**. 📍 1047 Amsterdam Ave 5. Join the Queer Liberation March ---------------------------------- The annual Queer Liberation March is a community “fighting to reclaim the legacy of Stonewall in NYC.” Those interested in joining are invited to meet at the AIDS Memorial at 7th Ave and 12th St. Following the role of early Pride marches, this event intends to eschew police involvement and corporate sponsorship. Learn more on the **Reclaim Pride Coalition NYC website**. 🗓️ Sunday, June 29th ⏰ 11am 📍 7th Ave and 12th St 6. Attend the New York City LGBTQ History and Pride Tour ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of NYC’s most impactful **walking tours**, the LGBTQ History and Pride Tour dives deep into the city’s LGBTQ+ movements and the places that shaped it, including Marie’s Crisis, The Stonewall Inn, and Greenwich Letterpress, among other notable destinations. 🗓️ Various dates and times 7. Attend Pride performances at Lincoln Center ---------------------------------------------- Concerts, silent discos, drag, opera, podcasts, comedy — the city’s performing arts mecca supports LGBTQ+ artists with an extensive lineup of events. This year’s roster includes: * Saturday, June 21st at 7pm: Machine Dazzle: JOYWRIDE, followed by Silent Disco * Thursday, June 26th at 6:30pm: Country Line Dancing and Two-Stepping * Saturday, June 28th at 8pm: Stamptown, a glorious mix of vaudeville, stand-up, cabaret, circus, drag, dance, improv, performance art, and magic. See this year’s full lineup on the **Lincoln Center website**. 8. Grab a drink at Pieces Bar ----------------------------- For the past 31 years, Pieces Bar has served as a beacon of “inclusivity, joy, and resilience” to the LGBTQ+ community. While, yes, it’s one of the city’s best nightlife spots — just ask visitors like Chapell Roan — it goes beyond entertainment by providing a safe haven where people can express themselves, gives back to the LGBTQ+ charities, and supports New Yorkers during significant milestones in their lives. “Customers feel a real attachment to our space,” says owner Eric Einstein. “We’ve hosted engagements, weddings, wakes, and birthdays. Pieces is often the first gay bar someone ever visits—and for many, it’s the one they keep coming back to.” When will you make a visit? 📍 8 Christopher Street ⏰ 2pm-4am daily 9. Enjoy a literary series at Brookfield Place -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brookfield Place is launching its first-ever reading series, and it’s kicking off with a Pride theme: Love & Literature: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Stories on June 17th at 6pm. The story of choice is *The Three Lives of Cate Kay* by Kate Fagan. Entry is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn more about the literature series — and what’s next — online. 10. Participate in month-long Pride events at The Whitney --------------------------------------------------------- From Queer Teen Night (Friday, June 13th from 4 to 6pm) to an evening-long celebration with New York City Gay Men’s Chorus (Friday, June 27th from 5:30 to 10pm), The Whitney has plenty of activities on its calendar this Pride Month. See them all on the **Museum’s website**. 📍 99 Gansevoort Street ⏰ Daily from 10:30am-6pm except Tuesdays 11. See what’s happening at Brooklyn Art Haus ------------------------------------------------- There are no shortage of ways to celebrate Pride at Brooklyn Art Haus: the Brooklyn Gay Bar Crawl on June 1st, Gay Prom on June 6th, and that’s only two. For the month-long lineup, which includes comedy shows, burlesque shows, and much more, visit the **Brooklyn Art Haus website**. 📍24 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 12. Grab a bite to eat at a drag brunch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kickstart your morning with good food, good company, and some fabulous acts courtesy of the best drag brunches in NYC. 13. See “My Son’s A Queer: But What Can You Do? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actor Rob Madge brings their hit solo UK show, *My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?),* to NYC for its U.S. debut, from June 12th–15th, just in time for Pride Month. The coming-of-age story is a heartwarming tale of finding yourself and connecting with your family. **Get tickets**! 📍 131 W 55th St ⏰ Various times and dates 14. Watch Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells star in a new side-splitting dark comedy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A must-see queer comedy is coming to theaters this June, starring the beloved Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells. *I Don’t Understand You * begins as an idyllic European vacation, before taking a seriously dark twist. Filled with wit, turmoil, and laugh-out-loud misunderstandings, the dark yet hilarious film is undoubtedly one to watch with a crowd. Grab tickets to *I Don’t Understand You* here! 15. Check out Flatiron/Nomad’s “Start with Love” programming ------------------------------------------------------------ Flatiron and Nomad are celebrating June in a big way with a full calendar of activities. From now until June 30th, you can catch local LGBTQIA+ artist Nick Silvestri , who transformed the facade of 224 Fifth Avenue into a colorful, rainbow celebration. Meanwhile, artist Ponnapa Prakkamakul has added a rainbow path to Broadway and 28th Street. One June 21st, Then, in collaboration with Make Music New York, Flatiron Nomad will host live music pop-ups at local LGBTQIA+ owned businesses in the area, including: SOUK Yoga Studio , MAISON 10 , and , MALIN+GOETZ — as well as Flatiron Public Plazas — for live music. 📍Nomad and Flatiron 16. Enjoy NYPL’s Pride programming ---------------------------------- New York Public Library branches across the city are honoring LGBTQ+ voices in literature and offering over 60 different activities at various locations. We’re particularly looking forward to the following events at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building: * Library After Hours on June 13th beginning at 7:30pm and featuring guests from the LGBTQ+ Archives, live performances, and special displays across the building. * Anti-Prom on Friday, June 20th beginning at 6:30pm featuring music, art activities, snacks, a fashion show, and more — all for teens. To learn more about the various events across the city and to reserve a spot, visit the **NYPL website**. 📍 Various locations 17. Stop by the “Queer in Nature” exhibit ----------------------------------------- From June 12th to August 22nd, NYC Parks will display “Queer in Nature” at The Arsenal Gallery (Fifth Avenue & 64th Street). The exhibit consists of work from 15 artists — including Brian J. Soliwoda, Brien Mosley, Diane Matyas, Ella Mahoney — and spotlights “the abundance of queerness in everyday urban and natural environments.” You can learn more about the exhibit on the **NYC Parks website**. 📍 Fifth Avenue & 64th Street 18. Sing pop tunes with Broadway stars all month long --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All June long belt it out at Broadway Sings! Broadway stars are unleashing their renditions of top music hits backed by a full orchestra at the Cutting Room. Swifties get ready *Broadway Sings Taylor Swift*is happening on June 27th! Celebrate Pride with Queen hits on July 22nd and 26th. Pop diva hits from Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga is happening on June 29th only! 📍 The Cutting Room: 44 E 32nd St. 19. Head to Gitano NYC for drag brunch -------------------------------------- On Sundays from 11am-3pm, the Tulum transplant, Gitano NYC , will host a fabulous drag brunch in its tropical oasis. Jamie CD will assume hosting duties, resident DJ Boyyyish will be spinning tracks, and a rotating list of guests will appear to dazzle brunch goers with performances. Reserve your spot online. 📍 89 South Street ⏰ 11am-3pm 🗓️ Sundays in June 20. Have a glass of whiskey for a good cause -------------------------------------------- Great Jones Distilling Co., a.k.a. the first legal whiskey distillery in Manhattan since Prohibition, will celebrate Pride Month by giving back. All proceeds from the Great Jones’ Home Grown Tour — which provides a look at the space, a history of Great Jones, and tastings — will benefit the Hetrick-Martin Institute , which helps LGBTQ+ youth in New York. **Book a slot online**. 📍 686 Broadway 21. Watch *Kinky Boots* at Paramount+ Movie Nights at Bryant Park ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bryant Park’s free movie nights kick off this June. Mark your calendars for June 23rd for a screening of *Kinky Boots*. Although the film typically begins around 8pm, the lawn will open at 5pm — and we’d highly recommend getting there early to secure a spot. 22. Show off your moves at a free Salsa community dance ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ready to salsa? Head to Battery Park on Saturday, June 7th at 6:30pm for Las Mariquitas, New York’s dynamic Queer and Trans Salsa band. We can’t wait to see your moves! What’s on your calendar for Pride 2025? We’re going to check out a bit of everything. 📍 Battery Park City, Esplanade Plaza ⏰ 6:30pm 🗓️ Saturday, June 7th 23. Attend Miss Hell’s Kitchen ------------------------------ Miss Hell’s Kitchen is making quick switch ahead of Pride month: its monthly drag show series will now take place at So & So’s Neighborhood Piano Bar. Sabel Scities, crowned queen of Miss Hell’s Kitchen 2024, will join forces with performers Jackie Cox and Bootsie LeFaris for its June festivities. Miss Hell’s Kitchen is fundraising initiative that supports those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS. The 2025 schedule is as follows: * Friday, June 27th at 8pm * Thursday, July 24th at 8pm * Thursday, August 21st at 8pm * Thursday, September 25th at 8pm * Thursday, October 9th at 8pm 📍 302 W. 52nd St 24. Enjoy Pride High Tea ------------------------ Nubeluz by José Andrés is making weekend outings extra sweet this June with Pride high tea on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 3pm, featuring “beautiful rainbow culinary and beverage highlights.” The menu will look as celebratory as the bites are delicious. Learn more online. 📍 25 W 28th St ⏰ 11am-3pm 🗓️ Saturdays and Sundays in June 25. Head to Joanne’s Trattoria ------------------------------ This Pride, it’s only fitting to head to Joanne’s, a.k.a. Lady Gaga’s family’s restaurant. Wednesday night Drag Me to Joanne’s Dinner Drag Show on June 18th will get a Pride remix with host and producer Jupiter Genesis, Atomic Annie, and DJ P A T, all while guests feast on Italian cuisine. Entry is $5 with a $35 food & beverage minimum. For more on this event and a complete lineup of happenings, visit **Joanne’s website**. 📍 70 W 68th Street ⏰ 7pm 🗓️ June 18th 26. Grab free books from best-selling LGBTQ+ authors, just in time for Pride ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From now until June 29th, Aesop has collabed with the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and Penguin Random House to promote diverse voices this Pride Month and promote “LGBTQIA+ communities, and showcase the power of language as both a shelter and a declaration of defiance.” You can snag complimentary reads from your favorite authors. Grab your new read at 610 5th Ave Channel Gardens in Rockefeller Center. What events are on your Pride calendar this year? Source: https://secretnyc.co/pride-events-nyc-2025/