Nashville Pride is rolling through this June with plenty of music, sparkle, and all the reasons to celebrate Pride Month around town. If you’re ready to dive into the month’s lineup, here’s the scoop on what’s happening!
Pride Drag Brunch
Mimosas, heels, and high notes—Commons Club is kicking off Pride Month the way it should be: with a Pride Drag Brunch on Saturday, June 14 hosted by Vidalia Anne Gentry. You’ve got bottomless pours, big personalities, and the kind of performances that’ll have you clapping mid-bite. It’s one of those events that sells out quicker than you can say “more champagne,” so snag a reservation early if you want in on the glam.
Nashville Pride Bar Crawl
The warm-up continues with a citywide bar crawl on Saturday, June 21. Starting at Live Oak and making its way through Midtown, this 21+ crawl promises drink specials, DJ sets, and more glitter per square foot than should be scientifically allowed. It’s a solid plan for anyone who likes their Pride events loud and their drinks strong.
Puttshack It Gets Better Fundraiser
If your idea of Pride involves some friendly smack talk and colorful cocktails, Puttshack Nashville is donating 20% of proceeds from every 9-hole game booked through their Pride link all month long to It Gets Better, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ youth. It’s for a great cause—and heads up, this might just be the most competitive mini-golf tournament you didn’t know you needed.
Bark & Bougie
Next up: it’s drag brunch with a little extra tail-wagging flair. Urban Dog Bar is hosting “Bark & Bougie” on Sunday, June 22, a ticketed drag paw-ty with an all-you-can-eat brunch, drink specials, and a doggy drag contest. Queens will be performing. Pups will be serving. If your dog has a sassy strut and a closet full of accessories, you’re going to want in on this.
Nashville Pride Kick0ff
It all starts ramping up at the official Pride Kickoff Party on Thursday, June 26 at W Nashville. Hosted by Nina West and stacked with performers like Carnelian Clinique, Trey Alize, and Coqueta, this one goes heavy on the dancing and the drama. DJ Griffin Green is on the decks, and VIP ticket holders can even snag weekend wristbands here. Just a heads-up: this is not your average Thursday.
Nashville Pride Festival
This is the big one. The main event. The weekend that takes over Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29, and pulls in over 100,000 people. Kicking off with a Friday night concert headlined by Kim Petras, Estelle, Empress Of, and Kylie Sonique Love, the Nashville Pride Festival runs all weekend with music stages, vendors, drag shows, and a parade through downtown. Here’s how it all shakes out:
- Friday, June 27: Friday Night Concert | 6–11 PM
- Saturday, June 28: Parade | starts at 10 AM | Festival | 11 AM–9 PM
- Sunday, June 29: Festival | 11 AM–7 PM
Bring your crew, bring your glitter, and get ready to dive headfirst into all the fun!
Where the Glitter Comes to Rest
After all that parading, dancing, brunching, and bar crawling, you’ll need a place to recharge—and maybe sort through 1,000 blurry group photos. GoodNight Stay homes give you space to spread out, rest your rainbow gear, and stay close to the action. Even better? We’ve got a Summer Sale going on where you can take 10% off select Tennessee homes for reservations between June 19 and August 31 when you use code HELLOTNSUMMER at checkout!
