Local lgbtq events
LGBTQ+ EVENTS
Greater Palm Springs is an oasis for the Queer community, offering a year-round calendar of LGBTQ+ events and experiences that rejoice diversity. From production festivals to performative shows, you&#x;ll discover 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 Block & Grill. Attach 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 Queer Events in Palm Springs
Book your gaycation to Greater Palm Springs around one of our many annual LGBTQ+ events. Greater Palm Springs Self-acceptance, held each November in downtown Palm Springs, is one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in
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 performative star and stand-up comedian, Derry Queen.
Madison Circus Cosmos Pride Show | June 6 & 7
Place 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 proceed to support Madison Circus Space and OutReach Homosexual 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 suit against Union Omaha plus a Forward Madison FC pride scarf.
Drag Bingo and Brunch | June 8
Savor brunch at the Wonderful Dane Pub & B
Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our reality as we navigate a earth with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling collective to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to see 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 several 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 enable discrimin
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 harmony, art, food, sports or move as the theme, our voice and presence as an Homosexual community is stronger when we come together.
What Kind of Gay Events Will I Find Here?
We compiled a global calendar of festivals and events around the world that have an Homosexual 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 ordinary 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