Pride is upon us! Celebrations of the LGBTQIA+ community will be taking place across the country all month long, with many major cities organizing star-studded inclusive music festivals headlined by superstars like Jennifer Lopez, Troye Sivan, Lizzo, and Kim Petras.
This year's docket of Pride events also includes the likes of Paris Hilton, Doechii, Cynthia Erivo, Reneé Rapp, and Remi Wolf alongside "RuPaul's Drag Race" stars like Alyssa Edwards, Onya Nurve and Sasha Colby.
With the hard-won rights of queer and trans people being scrutinized more than ever in the current political climate, the importance of Pride feels especially pressing this year — particularly as Washington D.C. prepares to host WorldPride for the first time.
Below, check out a roundup of the major music festivals happening around the country during Pride Month, from West Hollywood to New York City.
OUTLOUD Music Festival At WeHo Pride (Los Angeles)
West Hollywood Park — May 31 & June 1
The gay mecca of West Hollywood kicks off Pride Month on May 31 and June 1 with one of the biggest, most colorful celebrations in the country. This year, OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride is expanding to include two days of headliners, DJ sets and all kinds of fun from 1 p.m. to midnight PT at West Hollywood Park.
Lizzo and Kim Petras are set to headline Saturday night, while Remi Wolf and Paris Hilton will take over Sunday's festivities. Other major moments to expect at the festival will include performances by Alyssa Edwards, newly crowned "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner Onya Nurve, Violet Chachki B2B Gottmik, DJ sets by Honey Dijon and "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Meredith Marks, and more on top of Horse Meat Disco descending on WeHo Pride
For attendees who want to get the party started even earlier, the City of West Hollywood is also hosting WeHo Pride Friday Night on May 30 with Maren Morris, Qveen Herby, Jamie Fine and a "Lip Sync Battle Royale" officiated by Drag Race pit crew favorite Bruno. (The Friday event is free, but is currently at capacity; join the waitlist here.)
World Pride Music Festival (Washington, D.C.)
RFK Festival Grounds — June 6 & 7
For the landmark 50th anniversary of Pride in Washington D.C., WorldPride is headed to the nation's capital for a multi-day music festival headlined by Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan. The jam-packed roster will also include the likes of Galantis, MARINA, Paris Hilton, Rita Ora, Tinashe, Kim Petras, Purple Disco Machine, RAYE and a RuPaul DJ set, plus appearances by Betty Who, Trisha Paytas, Sasha Colby, Slayyyter and more.
The first night of the festival — Friday, June 6 — will be finished off with a special set from Zedd following J.Lo's headlining slot, while Reneé Rapp will also be making a special appearance to close out the second and final night on Saturday, June 7.
One week before the World Pride Music Festival begins, Shakira will officially kick off the festivities by bringing her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour to Nationals Park for the official WorldPride 2025 Welcome Concert on May 31.
Other marquee events happening during WorldPride 2025 include the International Choral Festival presented by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington D.C. (May 24-June 8), the Capital Pride Honors gala (June 5), the WorldPride Human Rights Conference (June 4-6), and post-parade and closing concerts by Doechii (June 7) and Cynthia Erivo (June 8).
The Stage at Suffolk Downs — June 21
Three weeks after taking over West Hollywood, OUTLOUD launches a second iteration of its music festival across the country in Boston.
The East Coast version of the fest is taking place Saturday, June 21 at The Stage at Suffolk Downs. The one-night-only event will be once again headlined by Kim Petras along with a DJ set by Trixie Mattell and performances by Flo Milli, Rebecca Black, G Flip and Frankie Grande.
Halsted St. from Addison to Grace St. — June 21 & 22
A week before the Chicago Pride Parade, the city's LGBTQIA+-friendly neighborhood of Northalsted will be the site of Chicago Pride Fest.
Featuring headliners like Jesse McCartney, Deborah Cox, The Aces, Aluna, Confidence Man, and Drag Race alum The Vixen, the two-day music festival's lineup will also includes unique additions like Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Miss Foozie's Proud Pet Parade, Servin' Fysh Dance Company and the Gay Men's Chorus.
Planet Pride (New York City)
Brooklyn Mirage — June 27
Enter the cosmic portal for Planet Pride! Billed as New York City's biggest Pride event, the immersive festival combines six parties for the price of one ticket inside Avant Gardner and the all-new, completely redesigned Brooklyn Mirage.
While Planet Pride's 2025 surprise headliner has yet to be revealed as of press time, the mystery artist will join a roster filled with dance and electronic impresarios like Oliver Heldens, Cheat Codes, Frank Walker, ALTÉGO, Kartsen Sollars, and NYC nightlife king Ty Sunderland.
The otherworldly party will also include the new 360 Stage hosted by Good Boy as well as the Big Apple debut of Circuit Festival Barcelona, with even more special guests expected to be announced soon.
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park — June 27
To kick off its 2025 festival, Nashville Pride is throwing a Friday Night Concert on June 27 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.
Hosted by The Princess, the special event will be headlined by Kim Petras and also feature performances over the course of the evening by Estelle, Empress Of and "RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars" season 6 winner Kylie Sonique Love.
Over the course of the weekend, Nashville Pride's festival will also include a kids and family area, a youth area, community art installations, and over 225 vendors ranging from local nonprofits and resources to Nashville-based artists and other businesses.
Civic Center Plaza — June 28 & 29
Marking its 55th annual Pride Celebration, San Francisco Pride will take over the city's Civic Center Plaza on June 28 and 29 for a weekend of resistance, education and live entertainment.
Across the weekend, the event's main stage will include appearances by Michaela Jaé, Saucy Santana, Raquel Willis, Snow Wife, Holland, Canada's Drag Race superstar Priyanka, Ultra Naté, Ts Madison and more.