Happy Pride, Toronto! The city is coming to life throughout the month of June with plenty of events in celebration of Toronto’s vibrant 2SLGBTQ+ community. There will be tons to take in at Pride Toronto’s festival weekend (June 25-28), but there are many other community-based events happening around the city this June to immerse yourself in Pride all month long.
Whether you’re interested in drag shows, queer cinema, or supporting 2SLGBTQ+ small businesses, embrace the power of community, expression, and queer joy at these 15 Toronto Pride events.
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Nuit Rose: Rewilding
This queer art and performance festival is making a comeback with a city-wide programme of 20+ exhibitions, performances, public art, screenings, and events, all exploring how queerness, nature, imagination, and community reclaim what has been tamed. Don’t miss Festival Night on June 20—a night-long celebration in Church-Wellesley Village with an art crawl, light parade, queer street art, interactive projects and performances at The 519 and more. More info.
When: May 23-July 5
Where: Various locations
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Queer Pride 2026
Experience the best in queer culture at Buddies this month with a full lineup of queer parties, raves, cabarets, concerts, and comedy. Events in this year’s Queer Pride lineup include: a Toronto vogue night, a Pride Prom night, a 2-Spirit cabaret, Gay AF Comedy’s Pride-A-Palooza, and Vivacious Vixens, a burlesque show from Les Femmes Fatales. This is set to be Buddies’ messiest and most maximalist Pride yet! More info.
When: June 5-28
Where: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre
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BACKYARD: Pride Celebration
Head over to Stackt Market for a Pride celebration full of creativity, culture, and community. Explore 20+ queer-owned vendors curated by the Toronto Queer Market, watch show-stopping drag performances, join in on some queer line dancing, and enjoy it all with free face painting and glitter tattoos. More info.
When: June 6
Where: Stackt Market
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Fierce and Fabulous Expo
Canada’s first large-scale drag and music convention launches this Pride Month, bringing together an all-star lineup of drag performers. In addition to show-stopping live performances, enjoy meet and greets with your favourite stars, makeover lounges, panels, workshops, and more. Guests include Dahlia Doll, Perla, Oceane Aqua-Black, Johnny Jones, KAOS, Tynomi Banks, Haus of Devereaux, and many more. More info.
When: June 6
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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Under Pressure: Singing Out’s Pride Concert
Toronto’s largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ choir returns for their annual Pride concert, a joyful celebration of queer voices through song. Through music and movement, watch the choir embark on a journey from tension to transformation as a reflection of this year’s theme, Under Pressure. More info.
When: June 6
Where: Glenn Gould Studio
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Pride at the Garden
Bring a picnic blanket, soak up the sun, and celebrate Pride in a beautiful garden setting at this free weekend event hosted by Toronto Botanical Garden. This afternoon celebration will blend music, nature, and community, with a lineup of queer musical artists, a queer plant swap, a sparkle bloom bar, drag artists, and more. More info.
When: June 7
Where: Toronto Botanical Garden
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Pride Projected
Celebrate Pride Month at Hot Docs with three special events hosted by local queer film icons. Saffron Maeve, Michelle Mama, and Peter Knegt have each selected a non-fiction queer film to share with audiences throughout Pride month—starting with The Celluloid Closet, then Michelle Mama’s pick I Am Divine, and closing out with Shades of Feeling: Five by Pratibha Parmar. More info.
When: June 7, 13, 21
Where: Hot Docs Cinema
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Freedom Party Toronto
This fun-filled fundraiser is not one to miss! Freedom Party will honour two decades of Rainbow Railroad’s vital work in helping at-risk LGBTQI+ folks around the world get to safety. Come for food, drinks, and a dazzling lineup of talent, including an on-stage reunion of drag queens Priyanka, Scarlett Bobo, and Lemon. More info.
When: June 11
Where: ROM
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Market Street Pride
Catch show-stopping performances all day long at St. Lawrence Market’s Pride celebration. Head outside to Market Street for a full day of music, food, local queer vendors, and carabiner and bracelet decorating. Don’t miss the headlining performance from Canada’s Drag Race’s BOA! More info.
When: June 13
Where: Market Street
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The ArQuives Open House
Immerse yourself in queer history at The ArQuives, an organization dedicated to collecting crucial records of the history of LGBTQ2+ life in Canada. Enjoy refreshments and cake while taking part in guided house tours, exploring The Wild and the Weeds exhibition, and browsing a book and poster sale. More info.
When: June 13
Where: The ArQuives
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Roller Drag Ball
Roll your way into Pride Month with this dazzling outdoor event at College Park. Joy, pride, and summer magic come together at the Roller Drag Ball, with fierce, high-energy drag performances on wheels, free skate rentals, and DJ sets that will have you rolling along to the rhythm. Skate, dance, and soak it all in! More info.
When: June 17
Where: College Park
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Elevate the Rainbow
Support queer and allied small businesses this Pride Month! Elevate the Rainbow will bring together 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusive businesses for a day of connection, discovery, and celebration. Head over to the Distillery District for the Pride Pop-Up Marketplace to discover unique products, meet local queer entrepreneurs, and learn about initiatives that support queer small businesses. Plus, enjoy tarot reading, door prizes, and entertainment at this free event. More info.
When: June 18
Where: 31 Trinity Square
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Comedy Legends: Under The Neon Palms – Ava Val
Ava Val, one of Canada’s top rising comedians, will headline two standup shows at the El Mocambo this month, bringing her signature playfulness, charm, and rockstar energy to the iconic rock-n-roll venue. Known for her larger-than-life presence and her plucky outlook on life as a trans woman, the John Candy Award-winning comedian will deliver an unforgettable night of comedy at this legendary venue. Audiences can also enjoy a lineup of special guest comedians plus an afterparty following the late show. More info.
When: June 19
Where: El Mocambo
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Night at the Aqueerium
Make waves this Pride Month! Ripley’s Aquarium promises an evening of cocktails, drag, and sharks at this after-dark Pride party. You won’t want to miss this all-star lineup of dazzling drag performers, including Juice Boxx, Ivory Towers, Star Doll and Andy Christ, plus burlesque from Rita Ann-tique and dance performances from Milkshake and Kofi. Plus, enjoy a cotton candy and gummy station, a free souvenir photo, and fun giveaways. More info.
When: June 19
Where: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
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Green Space Festival
Raise money for The 519’s essential year-round programming with this series of outdoor parties closing out Pride Month. World-class music producers, extraordinary performers, and drag royalty will be coming to the Green Space Festival, bringing the park to life with a whole lotta love. Themed nights include Starry Night, Disco Disco, Lipstick Jungle, and Treehouse. More info.
When: June 24-28
Where: Barbara Hall Park & additional venues
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