Atlanta Pride transforms the city into a massive celebration of visibility and joy — the kind of event where entire neighborhoods fill with music, art, and thousands of people just being exactly who they are. It's both a festival and a statement, with stages, vendors, performances, and a parade that's become one of the Southeast's biggest annual gatherings. Whether you're here to dance, connect, or just soak in the energy of a community at full throttle, there's room for everyone.
Events
7 events during Atlanta Pride 2026
Saturday, October 10
Start your Pride weekend grounded and present — an all-levels yoga class on the dock at Piedmont Park, led by the Well(Being) Collective Atlanta. Bring your mat and join a community moment before the festivities kick off. Saturday, October 10th at 9:00 AM at Dockside (behind the visitor center by the 12th Street gate).
A safe, intentional space during Atlanta Pride Festival for people in recovery to gather and find mutual support. Open to all paths of recovery—whether you're early in your journey or well established. Happening on the Greystone Patio from noon to 2pm, offered in partnership with Danielle Bonanno Consulting.
The Trans community takes the streets during Atlanta Pride's most powerful march. Meet at Charles Allen & 10th Street inside Piedmont Park at 1:15 PM to march alongside trans and nonbinary people, allies, and community organizations. Bring signs, banners, and your presence—this is about visibility, equity, and celebrating the beauty and resilience of trans folks. Atlanta Pride keeps these spaces safe and inclusive for everyone.
The bi+ and pan community's moment to march with pride at Atlanta Pride. Meet at Charles Allen & 10th Street inside Piedmont Park's gate to celebrate bisexual and pansexual identities and affirm their place within the LGBTQ+ family. Bring signs and banners—all gender identities, expressions, and allies welcome.
The Dyke March brings women, femmes, trans-inclusive women-loving women, and allies together for an afternoon of visibility, solidarity, and celebration. Led by Atlanta Dykes on Bikes, this community-driven march moves through Piedmont Park with the kind of energy that reminds you why Pride matters — a space built by and for the women who make this community strong. Walk or ride; you're welcome either way.
More Events in Atlanta During Atlanta Pride 2026
X After Dark Pride Kickoff
Pride weekend kicks off Thursday night at X Midtown with MIA STARR from RuPaul's Drag Race headlining a lineup of Atlanta's top performers. Global DJs, drag royalty, and the city's most fabulous crowd dancing on a packed floor till late. VIP Weekend Pass holders get expedited entry—no waiting around. Doors at 8pm, showtime at 12:30am.
Dyke Night
The second Thursday belongs to leatherdykes, trans folks, queers, and womxn — a bar night built for the people who make this community what it is. 8pm to midnight at the Eagle, every other month, no pretense, just good people and good drinks.
Pat Scott Atlanta Pride 2026: Louder & Prouder
Pat Scott brings the heat to the Eagle for an Atlanta Pride celebration that's all about turning up the volume and turning out the crowd. Expect high-energy entertainment, a packed room, and the kind of night that reminds you why Pride season matters. 8 PM start.
Rock Haus Karaoke
Thursday nights at the Atlanta Eagle belong to the singers. Grab the mic, belt out your favorite power ballad or pop hit, and cheer on your friends in a packed room that's here for a good time, not a perfect performance. It's low-pressure, high-energy karaoke fun that keeps this crowd coming back week after week — show up, grab a drink, and find your song.
Candyland Divas
A weekly late-night drag extravaganza at Felix's Atlanta, where rotating drag performers bring theatrical, high-energy performances to the stage. Expect candy-colored glamour, bold looks, a packed dance floor, and a crowd that knows how to celebrate. This Thursday night fixture has become a Midtown favorite, with the show kicking off at 10 PM and the energy running late into the night.
Mayhem
Atlanta Eagle's signature late-night Thursday party. Expect a packed dance floor, live DJs, gogo dancers, and high-octane entertainment fueling an unapologetic, sweaty crowd that dances until close. Mayhem is the city's most unfiltered Thursday night, delivering exactly what the name promises.
Pride 2026 Friday Evening Show
Felix's Happy Hour kicks off at 6 PM, then the main event takes over at 8 PM with Myah Ross Monroe, Dana St. James, Gunner Down Mills, Chavon Scott, and a lineup of local performers. This is the Eagle's Pride celebration — reserve your table and come ready to celebrate with the community.
Queer Bait Video
A Friday night video party at Mary's — a low-key neighborhood hangout where music videos spin all night for a room full of people who actually want to be there. Grab a drink, catch up with friends, and let the videos (camp classics, iconic moments, and more) do the talking. It's the kind of night that reminds you why this bar is the neighborhood's favorite.
The Other Show Friday Drag Cabaret
Lore's Friday night drag institution — a rotating lineup of Atlanta's sharpest performers bringing comedy, glamour, and pure entertainment to a packed room that knows how to celebrate. It's the show that sets the tone for the weekend, with sharp performances, good drinks, and a crowd that keeps coming back week after week.
Love Is Lore! Pride Dance Party w/ Atlanta Dance Cult
Atlanta Dance Cult takes over Lore for a Pride celebration that's all about the dance floor. Expect high energy, inclusive vibes, and a crowd ready to move. This is the kind of night that reminds you why Pride matters year-round.
Atlanta Pride Glow Party
MSR's Pride weekend kicks off with a glow party that's part celebration, part dance floor takeover. The Sirens and JKILLEM are headlining, the lights are going to be incredible, and there's an open bar option that runs until 10 PM. This is the kind of night that reminds you why Pride matters — pure joy, great music, and a room full of people ready to dance.
Glitz & Glam
Friday nights at Lips mean big hair, high heels, and pure theatrical excess. Hosted by Brigitte Bidet, this Vegas-style drag cabaret pairs dinner with a two-hour show full of Georgia's top drag talent. Seating typically runs 7:30–8pm, with a $49.95 minimum per guest — reservations are strongly recommended since these nights sell out regularly.
Gorp Atlanta Pride 2026: Louder & Prouder
Gorp Atlanta Pride 2026 brings the community together for a night of celebration, performance, and visibility. Expect live entertainment, dancing, and the kind of energy that reminds you why Pride matters year-round. This is the moment to show up loud, proud, and unapologetically yourself.
House of Love
A Friday night celebration at Atlanta Eagle that brings the community together for an evening of connection, music, and good vibes. House of Love blends the Eagle's signature leather bar energy with a warm, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is welcomed and seen. Expect a packed room, a killer sound system, and the kind of authentic gathering that reminds you why this scene matters — every Friday night at Atlanta's premier leather bar.
Femme Friday
MSR's weekly celebration of queer women and femme energy takes over every Friday night in Midtown Atlanta. Expect rotating drag performers, DJ sets, burlesque, and a packed dance floor full of community connection. With nearly three decades as the heart of Atlanta's lesbian scene, MSR keeps the vibe high — big energy, $9 well drinks, and a room full of people ready to celebrate. 21+. Text MSR to (678)383-7810 for bottle service.
Fafo Fridays
DVJ Mr. Richard takes over Friday nights with an all-music-video experience that runs till midnight. It's the kind of vibe where the videos are the show — expect everything from pop classics to current hits, a packed bar, and people who actually want to be there. A reliable Friday night reset at Woofs.
Clubpop: Atl Pride
Friday night of Atlanta's Pride weekend belongs to DJ ADAMUSIC and a packed dance floor at X Midtown. Global talent in the booth, the city's most fabulous crowd, and a huge outdoor patio that's already legendary for being seen. VIP Weekend Pass holders skip the line—because waiting is so last Pride. Doors at 8pm, DJ set at 10pm.
The Other Show Xxxl with Latrice Royale
Latrice Royale takes over The Other Show for a special XXXL edition at Lore. The legendary RuPaul's Drag Race queen brings her signature charisma, humor, and star power to Edgewood's favorite Friday night drag showcase. Expect high-energy performances, a packed dance floor, and the kind of night that reminds you why Lore is the heart of Atlanta's queer scene.
Daneon B2B Fer Juz Atlanta Pride 2026: Louder & Prouder
Two of Atlanta's most electric DJs take the decks for a back-to-back set that'll define Pride weekend. Daneon and Fer Juz know how to build a night that keeps the dance floor moving from midnight onward — expect high-energy house, infectious beats, and the kind of crowd that shows up ready to celebrate.
College Football Saturdays at Felix's
Saturdays belong to the college football crowd at Felix's—major games on the TVs, cold drinks, complimentary snacks, and a room full of people who actually know how to have fun whether they're cheering for the Dawgs, their alma mater, or just here for the vibe. Noon to 9 PM every Saturday this fall, everyone's welcome.
Dragalicious Brunch
Saturday afternoon drag brunch at Lips Atlanta! The Ladies of Lips serve up Vegas-style performances with all the sing-along hits and over-the-top theatrics, while you dig into a full brunch menu with bottomless mimosas or bloody marys included. Two hours of pure theatrical chaos, the way brunch should be — reservations recommended, as this one sells out.
Pride Day Play Atlanta Pride 2026: Louder & Prouder
Atlanta Pride's daytime celebration returns with live entertainment, community connection, and the kind of energy that reminds you why this weekend matters. Whether you're catching performances, connecting with friends, or just soaking in the visibility and joy, this is where the neighborhood comes together to celebrate loud and proud.
Pride Saturday Afternoon Show
The Eagle's Pride celebration continues with an afternoon of drag performances that'll keep the festivities going strong. Chris Fierce kicks things off at 3 PM, then the main show at 4 PM brings Kit Katt, Briana Simone Monroe, Kellie Divine, Aspen York, and more to the stage. Reserve your table and settle in for an afternoon that knows how to celebrate.
Rotating DJs
Saturday nights at Mary's belong to a rotating lineup of the city's best DJs, spinning music and videos that keep the dance floor packed and the energy high. It's the kind of reliable, unpretentious night that makes Mary's a neighborhood institution — good music, good people, and a dance floor that actually gets used, week after week.
Mother! Atl Pride with Brooke Lynn Hytes
Mother! brings the heat to Atlanta Pride with Canadian drag superstar Brooke Lynn Hytes headlining at Lore. Expect high-energy performances, a packed dance floor, and the kind of celebration that makes Pride weekend unforgettable. This is the event that sets the tone for the whole festival.
Electric Circus Atl Pride
MSR's Pride weekend takeover brings circus energy and electric performances to Midtown. Doors open at 7:30 PM with general admission at $20 or an open bar option at $70. This is the kind of night that reminds you why Atlanta Pride weekend matters—a room full of people ready to celebrate, dance, and lose themselves in the chaos. One of the city's most welcoming lesbian bars hosting one of the weekend's most talked-about parties.
Pride 2026 Saturday Night Show
DJ J-Dare spins at 6 PM to get things started, then the main Pride Saturday Evening Show takes over at 8 PM with a lineup of local drag performers including Shawnna Brooks, Bubba Dee, Lena Lust, Dana St. James, Misti Shores, LaLa Ri, Kylie C Augusto, and special guests. Reserve your table now and come ready to celebrate.
Kyle House Atlanta Pride 2026: Louder & Prouder
Kyle House takes over the Eagle for a Pride celebration that's all about turning up the volume on queer joy and community. Expect a night of performances, dancing, and the kind of energy that reminds you why Pride matters — surrounded by people who get it.
2ND Venue; Pride party for the ladies hosted by Msr and Dj M at Seven
MSR and Seven Midtown are taking over for Atlanta Pride with a high-energy night built for the ladies. Watch pole dancers battle it out, catch gogo performances from the Sirens, and dance to DJ PKCLASIK while hosted by DJ M, Jen Chase, Daniels, and Kia Comedy. General admission $20, or grab a bounce pass for $40 to move between both venues all night.
Cabaret Saturdays
Saturday nights at the Atlanta Eagle mean live cabaret — rotating local drag performers and entertainers bring theatrical flair to an intimate stage, drawing a packed, appreciative room. It's become a cornerstone of the venue's weekly lineup and a reliable spot for quality drag and performance. Doors open at 9pm; arrive early for a good seat.
The Starz Party
Tracy Young—Grammy Award-winning DJ, composer, and producer—takes over X Midtown's Pride Saturday with a dance floor that's ready to go all night. This is the kind of headliner that makes a night feel like an event: serious talent, serious energy, and a room full of people who showed up to celebrate. Doors at 5pm, main set at 10pm.
Dirty Pop Dance Party
Saturdays at X Midtown belong to Dirty Pop—a high-energy dance night where the music is current, the crowd is hot, and the floor never stops moving. Dance to pop hits old and new, from iconic throwbacks to today's obsessions, on a packed dance floor with the kind of late-night energy that keeps going until you can't anymore. Sweat, flirt, repeat. Doors open at 10pm.
Party 4 U: Main Pop Girls Pride Party
Pop royalty takes over Lore's downstairs for an all-night Pride afterparty celebrating iconic divas and the anthems that built the community. DJ @ganym3d3 is bringing the heat with a night of pure pop worship — the kind of dance floor energy that makes you remember why Pride matters. $5 early bird, $10 after. 21+.
Brady Prince Atlanta Pride 2026: Louder & Prouder
Brady Prince takes the stage at Atlanta Eagle for a Pride celebration that's all about turning up the volume on queer joy and visibility. Expect high-energy performance and a room ready to match that intensity.
X Midtown's Annual Block Party
Pride Sunday at X Midtown means Midtown's best parade view, a Grammy-winning DJ (Dave Audé) spinning from 5pm, and opening sets from Blankito at 2pm. The outdoor patio becomes the neighborhood's prime spot to dance, drink, and be seen—plus VIP Weekend Pass holders skip the line. It's the anchor event of X Midtown's four-day Pride takeover, but Sunday's the one where the whole neighborhood shows up.
Neon the Glowgobear Atlanta Pride 2026: Louder & Prouder
Neon the Glowgobear brings the heat to Atlanta Pride with a high-energy performance that's equal parts spectacle and celebration. This is the kind of show that reminds you why Pride matters — fierce, fabulous, and unapologetically queer. Expect glow, expect attitude, expect a room full of people ready to have the time of their lives.
Serve Sunday
Sunday nights at Lips belong to Showstopper Sunday — a full dinner-and-show experience featuring Georgia's top drag queens serving high-energy performances, signature cocktails, and theatrical entertainment that keeps the room electric. Seating typically at 7:00 PM with a $34.95 minimum per guest for about two hours of drag magic. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome at the bar.
King of Drag Watch Party
Gather at Lore for a King of Drag watch party with fellow fans. It's the kind of Sunday night that brings the community together around a show everyone's invested in — good energy, good company, and all the drama unfolding on screen.
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