Pride has never been just one thing.
It's a protest. It's a celebration. It's resistance wrapped in sequins, joy, chosen family, and self-expression. This year's theme, This Party Is a Protest, celebrates the idea that gathering together has always been a powerful act of visibility.
These events embody that spirit.
Tuesday, July 8
📍 Quidi Vidi Brewery
A Pride Festival favourite that brings community together over a pint. Meet new people, reconnect with old friends, and raise a glass to another year of Pride.
Friday, July 10
📍 JAG
The Pride Festival's signature nightlife event returns for another unforgettable evening featuring world-class drag, incredible performances, and an electric crowd.
Saturday, July 11
📍 Breezeway
Learn the foundations of ballroom culture from the Kiki House of Constantine. This is a closed space for racialized members of our community.
Saturday, July 11
📍 Breezeway
Experience the artistry, fashion, performance, and history of ballroom culture in a celebration of one of the most influential movements in queer history.
Sunday, July 12
📍 Harbourside Park
Celebrate community on the waterfront with an afternoon of performances, connection, and Pride in one of the festival's most scenic settings.
Sunday, July 12
📍 Water Street
Drag takes to the streets in one of the Pride Festival's most iconic events. Expect high-energy performances, unforgettable looks, and plenty of crowd interaction.
Thursday, July 16
📍 Breezeway
An evening of dazzling drag, burlesque, and unforgettable performances celebrating queer artistry in all its forms.
Friday, July 17
📍 Wooden Walls
Celebrate Caribbean queer culture with an evening of music, dancing, and joy in one of the Pride Festival's newest events.
Saturday, July 18
📍 George Street
George Street becomes Pride's biggest outdoor stage as drag performers, DJs, and crowds come together for one unforgettable night.
Hosted by 709 Roller Derby
Saturday, July 18 | 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
📍 Wooden Walls
The final whistle is only the beginning. Celebrate after the Pride Bout with music, dancing, and the roller derby community.
Hosted by Selenium
Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
📍 S.P.A.C.E.
Keep the celebration going with a late-night dance party featuring incredible music, high energy, and an atmosphere built for queer joy.
Hosted by Beers for Queers
Sunday, July 19 | 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 Wooden Walls
A beloved Pride tradition that brings generations together for an afternoon of music, dancing, and community before the festival begins to wind down.
Hosted by CQ Events & Sacred Serpent Studios
Sunday, July 19 | 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
📍 Bella Vista
One last celebration before another incredible Pride Festival comes to a close. Join volunteers, performers, organizers, and community members as we toast an unforgettable festival.
Looking for even more ways to celebrate? Browse the full 2026 St. John's Pride Festival schedule and build your own Pride adventure.
