Pride Weekend in Denver — A Guide to All the Musical Events

Photo courtesy Denver Pride
Photo courtesy Denver Pride

Already a vibrant city, Denver comes alive in June, hosting numerous events that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. With the whirlwind of a month quickly coming to a close, the month has one last weekend of back-to-back musical events, all highlighting Denver’s inclusivity and a celebration of all the love that lives in this city.

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Pride at Larimer Square

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Where? Larimer Square

When? June 27th, 4pm to 9 pm & June 28th, 12 pm to 6 pm

The Event: Join the vibrant celebration of Pride Weekend at Larimer Square on June 27th and 28th, 2025! The festivities kick off on Friday, June 27th, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a lively block party featuring electrifying live music performances by DOGTAGS, Alysia Kraft, and May Be Fern. The celebration continues on Saturday, June 28th, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., featuring DJ sets and pop-up sidewalk bars, ensuring a fun-filled atmosphere for all attendees.

This is a free event.

Queer Fest

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Where? Town Hall Collaborative

When? June 27th, 7 pm to 2 am & June 28th, 10 am to 2am

The Event: Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Queer Fest, happening on June 27th and 28th at the Town Hall Collaborative in Denver! This vibrant pride festival, hosted by the Sapphic Collective, promises a jam-packed schedule filled with live bands, DJs, and exciting contests. Dive into the fun with food trucks, games, and even a water balloon fight! Whether you’re into yoga or oil wrestling, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Join the celebration of love, empowerment, and community from 7:00 pm to 2:00 am on Friday and from 10:00 am to 2:00 am on Saturday. Don’t miss out on the chance to make unforgettable memories with friends and allies!

Tickets for this event can be found here.

Pride Weekend Friday Kickoff

Where? Denver Sweet

When? June 27th, 4 pm

The Event: Pride Weekend Friday Kickoff at Denver Sweet on June 27th, starts at 4 PM. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with no cover charge, featuring both indoor spaces and our delightful Rooftop patio, complete with misters to keep you comfortable. At 5 PM, immerse yourself in the sounds of DJ Gary Givant while taking in the stunning views. Be sure to catch the Drag Race All Stars viewing party, hosted by the talented Star Kirkland and her special guests, also at 5 PM. Following this, the expanded Pride edition of the Star Lite Variety Show will take place at 8 PM. As the evening progresses, DJ Tru will take over the turntables at 9 PM, ensuring the energy remains high throughout the night. With an outdoor party lot opening later, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

This is a free event.

MHQC Summit Pride

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Where? Summit Music Hall

When? June 27th, 8 pm

The Event: Get ready to turn up the fun at Summit Pride on June 27th, 2025, from 8:00 pm to 1:30 am in Denver! This electrifying event, hosted by the Mile High Queer Club, promises to be even bigger than last year, with over 1,200 fabulous attendees expected! Enjoy live performances that will get you dancing all night long, savor delicious drinks, and immerse yourself in the vibrant community vibes. Gather your crew and prepare for an unforgettable night filled with joy, laughter, and Pride. Don’t miss out on making this celebration one for the history books! 

Tickets for this event can be found here.

Tracks Pride 2025

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Where? Tracks

When? June 27th, 8 pm

The Event: Get ready to dance the night away at Denver’s biggest Women’s Pride Party on June 27th, 2025, at Reel Works! Featuring the legendary DJ Minx, known as the First Lady of Wax, and the fabulous DJ Baby Weight, this event promises an electrifying atmosphere filled with amazing beats and vibrant energy. Doors open at 8 pm, and you won’t want to miss the incredible performances, go-go dancers, and pop-up surprises throughout the night! Gather your friends and celebrate love, empowerment, and community in style at this unforgettable pride celebration!

Tickets for this event can be found here.

Wash Park Pride 2025

Photo courtesy Visit Denver
Photo courtesy of Visit Denver

Where? Washington Park

When? June 27th, 4 pm to 8 pm

The Event: ​​Join the celebration at Wash Park Pride on June 27th, 2025, from 4 pm to 8 pm, where love, diversity, and community spirit come alive! This vibrant event, hosted by the West Washington Park Neighborhood Association and Kramerica Gives, is the perfect kickoff to Denver Pride Weekend! Bring the whole family (and your furry friends!) for a day packed with fun activities, including a kids’ craft zone, local vendors, a health and wellness area, and a fabulous Doggie Drag Show hosted by Kameron! With live DJs, lawn games, and a VIP Beach Party Area, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Keep the party going at the after-party at Fire on the Mountain from 8 pm to 11 pm! Don’t miss out on this colorful celebration!

Tickets for this event can be found here

Denver Pride Center Stage, ABSOLUT. Dance World, & US Bank Latin Stage

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Where? Civic Center Park

When? June 27th – June 29th

The Event: The center of attention, the life of the party, this stage is home to Denver Pride’s impressive lineup of artists, celebrating this year’s festivities. The Center stage will showcase a plethora of talent, including drag artists Pattie Gonia and Detox. This stage will also feature musical performances from bands like Starlux and Sarah Adams Band. With performances every day, it is promised that there will be no shortage of tunes and fun to be had on the Center Stage at Denver Pride.

Moving on over to Denver Pride’s ABSOLUT. At Dance World Stage, eight separate DJs are slotted to take the stage on Saturday for Pride goers looking to boogie. Names like Stone Cox, Ava Sparks, and Lea Luna will be spinning tracks this Saturday with Sean O’Grady headlining the evening with the 6 pm slot. 

Rounding out the celebrations in Civic Center Park, the US Bank Latin Stage will present a variety of Latin DJs and musical artists throughout the weekend. The shorter set times on this stage mean more artists can be seen, so it’s imperative for Pridegoers to shimmy over to this stage to experience an abundance of dancing tunes. 

Open to all ages, Denver Pride is a celebration for everyone, and the music accompanying the day is sure to be joyful, making it an experience for all to enjoy.

This is a free event.

Yes Plz Pride 2025

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Where? Club Vinyl Rooftop

When? June 28th, 2 pm to 8 pm

The Event: All about celebrating queerness and the joys the community has to offer, the Club Vinyl Rooftop will be hosting its second annual Yes Plz Pride event featuring DJ performances from Acid Cowboy and Little/Giant, with Anabel Englund headlining the evening. Yes Plz Pride boasts itself on being an afternoon packed full of inclusivity and self expression. The event is set to have incredible visuals alongside the performances and even claims to have surprise performances. 

This event is sold out.

QueerGxrl: Denver Pride Party

Where? The Marigold 

When? June 28th, 8 pm

The Event: Keeping celebrations going all evening on Saturday, The Marigold is planning their own party with DJ sets from Sugar Auntie, Jen G, and CYN keeping the dance floor full and vibrant with their tracks. Bringing more to the table than just music all night, The Marigold is set to have raffles, a queer market, and a tattoo artist all at the event sharing in the merrymaking and cheer.


Tickets for this event are going fast and can be found here.

PlayHaus Pride: The Dare (DJ Set) + Shea Couleé (DJ Set) + More!

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Where? Fillmore Auditorium

When? June 28th, 7 pm

The Event: Known for boisterous DJ sets and his production work with artists like Charli XCX, The Dare is sure to bring an intensely high-spirited DJ set that blends indie and dance music into a perfect melodic fusion. DJ sets from Shea Couleé and Kaleena Zanders can also be heard before The Dare takes the stage at the Fillmore Auditorium. A night of color, endless dancing, and community is promised from PlayHaus at their Pride event. 


Tickets for this event can be found here.

look at fiona. w/ Datamen, Soneffs, BabyBaby

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Where? Lost Lake

When? June 28th, 8 pm

The Event: The venues that line West Colfax are no strangers to nights full of music that celebrate queer artists. Lost Lake is hosting its own celebration with local Denver talents and members of the LGBTQ+ community, look at fiona. The dream pop four-piece shares their stories through wavy and entrancing melodies, hoping that their audience can bond with them over a sonic connection. Other local performers Datamen, Soneffs, and BabyBaby are opening up the show with music ranging from buzzing synth tones and fuzzed out guitars. This night is bound to bring bystanders wandering Colfax into the venue with its sonic variety and trove of local talent. 


Tickets for this event can be found here.

Bearracuda

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Where? Summit Music Hall

When? June 28th, 9 pm

The Event: Known for it impressive light display and sound system, the Summit is sure to be high-spirited and festive this Saturday evening. With DJ Tony Moran and DJ Matt Stands slotted to take the stage that evening alongside Matt Bearracuda,​​ there is sure to be no shortage of good music, good times and good people to celebrate Pride with. Attendees can look forward to celebrating a welcoming space for the bear community and all admirers, providing a fantastic opportunity to connect with friends in an inclusive environment.


Tickets for this event can be found here

PRIDE At The Pearl – A Sapphic Celebration!

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Where? The Pearl

When? June 28th, 8 pm

The Event: With its recent move into a larger space, The Pearl is now able to host expansive parties and celebrations, like their Pride celebration this Saturday evening. The Pearl is known for being a popular sapphic bar, so it’s only fitting they title their Pride event a “sapphic celebration.” Many performers will be seen taking the stage that night, though Boss Britt and DJ eXeL will be presenting themselves as a DJ duo for the evening. Any Denver native knows that this is a celebration that is not to be missed at the iconic Pearl.

Though presale tickets for this event are sold out, a limited number of tickets will be available at the door on a first come first serve basis.

CONCHA – The Official LatinX DENVER PRIDE Party by WOMXNPRIDE

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Where? Two Moons Music Hall

When? June 28th, 8 pm

The Event: Rounding out a day of inclusivity, cheer and all around good vibes, Two Moons Music Hall will be presenting DJ Tatiana, DJ Chula, DJ Buddy Bravo, DJ Yeya and DJ Chino. This event welcomes all to celebrate in their festivities, though it was curated with the Latin and queer communities in mind. Dancing tunes of all genres and languages will be playing all night, promoting an environment that is all about inclusivity. 


Tickets for this event can be found here.

Denver Pride After Party

May Be Fern

Where? Hi-Dive

When? June 29th, 7 pm

The Event: Prepare to continue the celebration at the Denver Pride After-Party on June 29th, 2025, from 7 pm to 11 pm at Hi-Dive. This unofficial after-party, presented by INDIE 102.3, boasts an impressive lineup featuring performances by Church Fire, YAN YEZ, Mr. Knobs, and May Be Fern. With doors opening at 7 pm, this 21+ event promises an evening rich in electrifying music and dynamic energy. Attendees are encouraged to gather with friends, engage in spirited dancing, and create lasting memories as they memorably conclude Pride Weekend.

Tickets for this event can be found here.

Lil2Stacks’ Gay Lil Dance Party

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Where? Skylark Lounge

When? June 29th, 6 pm

The Event: Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Lil2Stacks’ Gay Lil Dance Party on June 29th, 2025, at Skylark Lounge in Denver. Beginning at 6 pm and continuing until midnight, this exciting event provides an ideal opportunity to relax and celebrate after the Pride Parade. With no cover charge, attendees can indulge in cocktails while enjoying an energetic ambiance filled with music and camaraderie. This 21+ gathering promises an exceptional evening of entertainment and community spirit, making it a must-attend event for those seeking to celebrate love and inclusivity in a stylish setting.

This is a free event.

WomxnPride STOPLIGHT CLOSING PARTY

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Where? Beacon RiNo

When? June 29th, 5 pm

The Event: Join the excitement at the WomxnPride Stoplight Closing Party on June 29th, 2025, from 5 pm to 2 am at Beacon in Denver! This highly anticipated event marks the official closing of Denver Pride weekend and promises an unforgettable experience. Attendees will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with glow wristbands indicating their relationship status—red for taken, yellow for options, and green for single. The night features special guests from the hit Netflix series “Ultimatum: Queer Love,” along with an impressive lineup of DJs, including DJ Lotus Banks and DJ Tatiana, ensuring a lively dance floor. With performances by Bendy Bimbo and Quicksilver, as well as food vendors and GoGo dancers, this 21+ event is not to be missed!

Tickets for this event can be found here.