Celebrate #OrlandoForAll with our LGBTQ+ community at Pride Month events in June.
Updated May 13, 2026
There’s no better place to celebrate Pride Month than Orlando, where our welcoming community and globally recognized Pride events provide endless fun for all. We’re home to annual spectaculars like GayDays, One Magical Weekend, Girls in Wonderland and The Pride Cup, not to mention moving Pulse remembrance tributes, LGBTQ+ owned businesses and gay-friendly nightclubs. Add our uplifting spirit and diverse offerings for all ages and interests, and you’re in for the getaway of a lifetime. Here’s what you have to look forward to this Pride Month, only in Orlando.
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One Magical Weekend
June 4 – 8, 2026
Heralded as one of the largest LGBTQ+ pride and music festivals in the world, One Magical Weekend offers a nonstop schedule of activities at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort. Highlights include a wet and wild celebration with world-famous EDM DJ Joel Corry at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, a RED Carnival party at House of Blues, multiple pool parties, and late-night dance-offs that outlast the sunrise.
Bear Jamboree
June 4 – 8, 2026
Orlando Bear Pride welcomes all “bears” to Orlando to celebrate the kickoff of Pride Month at Bear Jamboree. Celebrate with stand-up comedian Jessica Kirson, a Bearlicious dance party, Bearchella pool parties and more. The festivities will once again be hosted by Crowne Plaza Orlando — Lake Buena Vista.
Girls in Wonderland®
June 4 – 7, 2026
Girls in Wonderland is the country’s premier music and lifestyle festival for queer women, featuring daily concerts, dance parties, pool parties, comedy shows and more. It’s hosted this year at TownePlace Suites Orlando/SpringHill Suites Orlando by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings, with even more vibrant events at International Drive haunts like Mango’s Tropical Cafe and Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar.
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The Pride Cup
June 5 – 7, 2026
Organized by the KindRED Pride Foundation, The Pride Cup is an annual LGBTQ+ sports competition held in Orlando the first weekend in June. Suit up for basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, golf, kickball, adaptive sports and even cornhole, and meet new friends from all over the country.
GayDays Orlando
June 4 – 8, 2026
Touted as the premier LGTBQ vacation experience, GayDays Orlando is a multi-day celebration featuring everything from foam parties and pageants to drag queen bingo and celebrity meet and greets. The iconic event got its start in the early ‘90s with the very first “Gay and Lesbian Day” at Magic Kingdom® Park.
35 years later, GayDays is one of the most popular LGBTQ+ events in the country. Choose from a variety of ticket types to enjoy daily parties and expos, exclusive merchandise, and more fabulous fun all weekend long. Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando SW — Celebration Area by IHG is the epicenter of the action, with all events hosted onsite.
Red Shirt Pride Day
June 6, 2026
One of the most iconic annual events in LGBTQ+ history, RED Shirt Pride Day invites you to wear red on the first weekend in June and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community all around the world.
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The tradition is inspired by the brave individuals who attended the first “Gay and Lesbian Day” meetup at Magic Kingdom Park wearing — you guessed it — red shirts so they could find each other in a crowd of strangers. Today, the KindRED Pride Foundation honors the courage of these bold individuals and invites like-minded people of all orientations to stand in solidarity.
Fierce & Fabulous: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Artists
May 15 & 31, 2026
Orlando Gay Chorus will celebrate Pride early with Fierce & Fabulous, a fearless musical celebration of LGBTQ+ artists and cultural icons like Melissa Etheridge, Chappell Roan, Ricky Martin, Sam Smith, Queen and Lady Gaga. Catch this uplifting performance at The Ritz Theater in Sanford (May 15) and at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando (May 31).
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Love is Universal at Universal Orlando Resort
June 2026
Celebrate love and pride with special merchandise, events, treats and more at Universal Orlando Resort. Universal CityWalk is the epicenter of the action with themed Love is Universal nights every Thursday – Saturday night in June. Enjoy free admission and throwback tunes inside the Red Coconut Club (ages 21+), or join the all-ages party outside for music, dancing and live entertainment. The Plaza Stage and Water Fountain will also light up for the occasion, as will the area outside the Universal Cinemark.
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Continue your celebration with rainbow-hued jackets, tumblers, spirit jerseys and more at Universal CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. And if you’re staying at Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando, you can browse Hard Rock Pride merchandise and even have a record player and curated collection of records from LGBTQ+ artists delivered to your room.
Resilience: 15th Anniversary Concert
June 7, 2026
Also at Dr. Phillips Center, the Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band & Guard will present Resilience, a milestone program with themes of hope, struggle, healing and perseverance.
Art With Purpose at Orlando Museum of Art
June 12, 2026
Hosted by Orlando Museum of Art on select dates throughout the year, Art With Purpose is a free event for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14 – 24 and their families. The visit begins with a guided tour, where you’ll explore powerful stories and works from LBGTQ+ artists, and concludes with a reflective art-making workshop. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited.
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Love & Liberation: A Boldly Unapologetic Juneteenth Pride Celebration
June 20, 2026
Hosted by LGBTQ+ nonprofit Come Out With Pride Orlando, Love & Liberation is a free, family-friendly event that honors the history of Juneteenth while providing a space for Black queer and trans voices to shine. Join the celebration to enjoy live music, performances, DJ sets, food trucks, local vendors and more.
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Sunset at the Zoo: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride
June 26, 2026
Celebrate love and acceptance with extended hours, music, entertainment, food trucks and more at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Hosted monthly throughout spring and summer, Sunset at the Zoo boasts interactive activities, keeper chats, giraffe feedings and more family-friendly fun.
2026 Orlando Pulse Remembrance Events
Every year on June 12, also known as #OrlandoUnitedDay, Orlando’s community comes together to honor and remember the 49 lives lost at Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016. Join us on the 10th anniversary to celebrate their lives and help pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.
10th Annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run
June 6, 2026
Lace up your sneakers and join Orlando’s LGBTQ+ population and allies for the 10th Annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run. The colorful 4.9K race honors the 49 angels, their families, the survivors and first responders of the Pulse nightclub tragedy. The event begins at City Hall and will include a full 4.9K, a Kids Fun Run, and a post-race festival in downtown Orlando.
Pride in Our City: Orlando Pride vs. Bay FC
May 29, 2026
The National Women Soccer League’s Orlando Pride will host Pride in Our City during their upcoming match against Bay FC. The evening will feature in‑stadium recognitions and inclusive programming dedicated to promoting unity, including a tribute to the 10-year remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy.
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Prayer Ribbons Memorial Exhibition
June 8 – 14, 2026
Following the 2012 Pulse tragedy, prayer ribbons from Massachusetts arrived bearing messages of hope and the names of the 49 victims, reminding Orlando that we had the support of cities all over the country. Those prayer ribbons will once again be displayed in a special memorial exhibition at Orlando City Hall Plaza this June.
Created in Community: Portraits of Pulse
June 11 – August 23, 2026
This limited-time exhibition commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Pulse tragedy with 49 portraits of the people whose lives were lost. Designed by local artist Jeff Sonksen, each portrait was drafted in a paint-by-numbers format and filled in by family, friends and community members of the person depicted. The Portraits of Pulse collection will be displayed daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Terrace Gallery at Orlando City Hall.
Pulse Day of Remembrance
June 12, 2026
The annual Pulse Remembrance Ceremony invites you to honor and remember all those affected by the Pulse tragedy. This year’s event will be hosted at First United Methodist Church in downtown Orlando. Highlights include the reading of the 49 names, a musical performance from Orlando Gay Chorus, and a special presentation by Orlando's Poet Laureate Camara Gaither.
LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses in Orlando
Celebrate Pride Month by shopping small and supporting LGBTQ+ owned and operated businesses right here in Orlando. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite restaurants, nightspots, and more LGBTQ+ friendly spots to help you share the love.
Dining
- Bites & Bubbles: Light bites, craft cocktails, wine and more in Orlando’s Mills 50 district.
- Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’: Celebrity chef-owned restaurant serving Florida-style comfort fare at Disney Springs.
- Se7en Bites: Nostalgic comfort fare with a modern twist in Orlando’s Milk District.
- The Glass Knife: Colorful pastries, cakes, desserts and savory fare in Winter Park.
- The Outpost Neighborhood Tavern: A Southern-style eatery offering drag brunch and more near Lake Eola Park.
- Wafu: Japanese soft serve shop at East End Market in the Audubon Park Garden District.
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Shopping
- The Ancient Olive Gourmet: Gourmet food, gifts and supplies from around the globe, located along Park Avenue in Winter Park.
- Maffrey’s Good Goods: Boutique gift shop with locally inspired, woman owned and eco-conscious goods in Orlando’s SODO District.
- Out of the Closet: Thrift store with a good cause in the Mills 50 District.
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Entertainment & Nightlife
- Central Florida Community Arts: A local music and performing arts group dedicated to creating a safe, affordable and welcoming arts scene.
- Anthem Orlando: An upscale nightclub featuring live DJs, drag shows, themed nights and specialty events in downtown Orlando.
- Orlando Gay Chorus: One of the country’s largest mixed LGBTQ+ choruses.
- Renaissance Theatre Company: Diverse, boundary-pushing performing arts with weekly drag shows, live music and themed events
- Savoy Orlando: One of Orlando’s top gay bars, Savoy features multiple rooms with dancers, billiards and live entertainment.
- Southern Nights: LGBTQ+ friendly Milk District nightclub with themed nights, burlesque acts and a weekly Girl the Party celebration.
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