What to know<\/p>\n
There are more than 100 events planned across Toronto this Pride Month.<\/p>\n
Major events include the Pride Parade, Trans March, Dyke March, Green Space Festival, Pride Pool Party, Freedom Party, and the Fierce & Fabulous drag expo.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s official Pride Month theme is \u201cWe Won\u2019t Stop,\u201d highlighting resilience, visibility, activism and celebration within Toronto\u2019s 2SLGBTQ+ community.<\/p>\n
Pride Month is just around the corner, and with marches, parties and cultural events galore, this year\u2019s lineup of events is exciting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Toronto is globally known as a hub of 2SLGBTQ+ activism, community and culture, with annual Pride Month events drawing millions of visitors. According to the 2025 impact report, approximately 1.3 million people attended the Pride Toronto Festival Weekend between June 26-29, 2025, while an additional 1.1 million attended Pride Toronto celebrations between June 1-30, 2025, outside Pride weekend.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a big year for Pride Toronto<\/a>, an organization dedicated to serving the city\u2019s 2SLGBTQ+ community, which is marking its 45th anniversary. During a launch earlier this month<\/a>, Pride Toronto shared that this year\u2019s Pride Month theme is \u201cWe Won\u2019t Stop.\u201d<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n \u201cWe won\u2019t stop demanding equality. We won\u2019t stop honouring our history. We won\u2019t stop fighting for diversity. We won\u2019t stop celebrating and being who we are,\u201d Pride executive director Kojo Modeste said in a statement included in this year\u2019s official Pride guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n But across just 30 days, there are over 100 events scheduled across the city, giving you the chance to protest, celebrate, and take up space in whatever way suits you best. From a Newcomer Pride to various drag performances and various parades, here are ten major events to check out as per Queer & Now<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n SING!<\/p>\n When: June 1<\/p>\n Where: Royal Ontario Museum<\/p>\n Calling all musical theatre and concert lovers, SING<\/a>! is a show that you won\u2019t want to miss.\u00a0<\/p>\n The internationally acclaimed The Real Group will bring its signature a cappella sound to Toronto for a special performance celebrating harmony, community, and creative expression. Known for blending jazz, pop, and Nordic choral traditions, the legendary Swedish vocal group has spent more than 40 years captivating audiences around the world with rich harmonies and \u201cvoice-only\u201d arrangements so immersive they feel orchestral.<\/p>\n Presented as an official Pride Toronto Major Cultural Event, the evening will also feature a performance from Singing Out\u2019s Chamber Ensemble, an intimate ensemble drawn from Toronto\u2019s largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ community choir. Founded in 1992, the choir has performed at major events across the city, including the Toronto Pride AIDS Vigil, Roy Thomson Hall, and Scotiabank Arena alongside Hugh Jackman.<\/p>\n Hosted by acclaimed Canadian actor and performer Thom Allison, the event promises an unforgettable night of music, storytelling, and Pride-filled celebration.<\/p>\n Tickets<\/a> are set at $40.<\/p>\n Fierce & Fabulous Expo<\/p>\n When: June 6<\/p>\n Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre<\/p>\n Fierce & Fabulous<\/a>, described as Canada\u2019s largest drag expo, is taking Toronto by storm at the beginning of the Month for a celebration of drag history, art, and culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n Featuring performances from major drag, runway programming, and other fan-oriented activations, the event has been marketed as Canada\u2019s first-ever large-scale drag and music convention.\u00a0<\/p>\n But Fierce & Fabulous is more than an opportunity to see some of the biggest and best drag talent; it is organized in support of the You Do You Foundation<\/a>. Founded by Velvet Code, the organization supports 2SLGBTQIA+ and QTBIPOC artists in overcoming barriers like mental health struggles, addiction, precarious housing, and financial hardship through mentorship, professional development, and music industry training.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tickets start at <\/a>CA$43.13 for general admission and $119.71 for VIP.<\/p>\n Freedom Party<\/p>\n When: June 11<\/p>\n Where: Royal Ontario Museum\u00a0<\/p>\n Freedom Party is returning to the Royal Ontario Museum for an all-inclusive affair featuring drag performances, delicious vibes, and a night of dancing. Rainbow Railroad\u2019s signature event, the annual party, is a fundraiser that supports the organization in its work creating pathways to safety for at-risk 2SLGBTQIA+ people, and strengthening policies and systems that support their protection.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tickets are now on sale<\/a> and range from $125 for general admission and $250 for VIP access, with doors to both of these tiers opening at 8:30. Meanwhile, tickets are also available for an exclusive anniversary dinner and cocktail reception beginning at 6:30.<\/p>\n With one of their offices in Toronto, Rainbow Railroad is another Queer organization in the city marking a major milestone, with 2026 seeing the charity celebrate 20 years of supporting 2SLGBTQ+ communities around the world.<\/p>\n Rainbow Senior Pride<\/p>\n When: June 13<\/p>\n Where: The Rekai Centre, 160 Wellesley St.<\/p>\n The Rekai Centre is hosting Rainbow Senior Pride, a celebration of Queer Elders and their contributions to our community. From 12:30-3:30 p.m., attendees can look forward to delicious food, ice cream, and learning more about the stories of various activists and social organizations supporting 2SLGBTQI+ communities.<\/p>\n Free to attend, the event will bring together generations to celebrate and honour the wisdom, resilience, and joy of 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors, whose strength and advocacy continue to inspire progress and belonging within our communities.<\/p>\n The celebration is hosted by Monica Garrido, featuring performances by Titus Androgynous, Fleur Fantasie, DJ Relentless, Sofonda and many more talented artists!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Pride Pool Party<\/p>\n When: June 18<\/p>\n Where: Cabana Toronto<\/p>\n Throw on your best bikini and head to Cabana for the annual Pride Pool Party. This year\u2019s affair is Mykonos-themed, bringing Greek vibes right to the heart of our city for an affair featuring drag performances, live DJ sets, and a lively atmosphere you won\u2019t forget.\u00a0<\/p>\n The lineup of talent for the event is off the charts, hosted by Ms. Myles, with performances from artists like Juicy Love Dion, Athena Dion, Sophie Jones, Sanjina DaBish Queen, THIRDEYE, KAMAL, Destiny, Rico Rico and more.<\/p>\n While the party runs from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., those looking to keep the party going should head to Rebel, where the official afterparty will kick off as the pool party winds down.\u00a0<\/p>\n Plus, it\u2019s a party for a good cause. The event is Pride Toronto\u2019s biggest fundraiser, allowing organizers to keep the rest of the official programming completely free to attend. Tickets are available<\/a> for both the pool party and the after party.<\/p>\n Newcomers Pride<\/p>\n When: Sunday, June 21<\/p>\n Where: Earlscourt Park<\/p>\n For those looking to connect with the community, celebrate resilience, and support those making Canada their home, Newcomers Pride<\/a> offers a powerful reminder of the foundations of Pride as a movement. Centred on the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ newcomers and migrants, the celebration highlights the courage it takes to begin again while living openly and authentically.<\/p>\n Organizers say the event recognizes that many newcomers face unique challenges when arriving in a new country, including navigating unfamiliar systems, cultural barriers, and fears around acceptance and belonging. At its core, the annual event is about creating space for visibility, solidarity, and joy, while celebrating the diverse stories and experiences that shape Toronto\u2019s queer community.<\/p>\n Built around this year\u2019s Pride Month theme: \u201cWe Won\u2019t Stop,\u201d the event emphasizes resilience and collective support, encouraging attendees to embrace authenticity, build community, and stand together in the face of adversity. Through celebration and connection, Newcomers Pride aims to remind people that everyone deserves the freedom to live openly, love freely, and thrive.<\/p>\n Green Space Festival<\/p>\n When: Wednesday, June 24 \u2013 Sunday, June 28<\/p>\n Where: Barbara Hall Park<\/p>\n One of the hottest collections of outdoor parties in Toronto, Green Space is returning for another year with an iconic annual five-day affair taking over Barbara Hall Park in support of The 519. With five days of parties, attendees can look forward to another year of major DJ sets, drag performances and dancing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Kicking off with Starry Night, a showcase of incredible drag talent, on Wednesday the 24th, Green Space continues on Thursday the 25th with Disco Disco, One World is set for Friday, while Lipstick Jungle returns on Saturday. Then on Sunday, the final day of Green Space, TreeHouse is back with both a day party and an after-hours affair.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s affair feels extra special, as The 519 is celebrating a whopping 50 years of supporting, celebrating and serving Toronto\u2019s 2SLGBTQ+ community. The entire rundown for the festival is available on the Green Space website.<\/a><\/p>\n The Trans March<\/p>\n When: Friday, June 26<\/p>\n Where: The Village<\/p>\n Celebrating and honouring the Trans and gender diverse community while also kicking off festival weekend, the Trans March<\/a> is set for the last Friday of the month.<\/p>\n Starting with a rally, followed by a march and community market, the event is scheduled for 5-7 p.m., with the rally starting at the Hayden Street riser.<\/p>\n Organizers call the annual event of Trans Pride a celebration of trans lives in all their diversity and a demand for the dignity, safety, and rights that every human being deserves.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Dyke March<\/p>\n When: Saturday, June 27<\/p>\n Where: The Village<\/p>\n