13 gay venues · 41 gay-friendly venues · 629 upcoming events
Minneapolis is home to one of the Midwest's most vibrant LGBTQ+ communities, centered around the historic Loring Park neighborhood and Hennepin Avenue corridor. From Twin Cities Pride — one of the largest Pride festivals in the country — to a thriving drag scene and queer-owned businesses, the City of Lakes welcomes everyone.

Wed, Jun 17
6 PM - 8 PM
The Saloon, Minneapolis
Free weekly game night hosted by Mother Pearl at The Saloon gay bar in Minneapolis. Play, win prizes, and hang with the community every Wednesday.
Weekly
Wed, Jun 17
6 PM - 8 PM
Queermunity, Minneapolis
Weekly Wednesday gathering for trans masculine people at Queermunity. Connect, share experiences, and build community in a substance-free, affirming space.
Weekly
Wed, Jun 17
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
LUSH Lounge & Theater, Minneapolis
Weekly drag bingo hosted by Luna Muse at LUSH Lounge in Minneapolis. Cash prizes, live entertainment, and proceeds benefit the Aliveness Project.
Weekly
Wed, Jun 17
7 PM - 9 PM
Black Hart of Saint Paul, St. Paul
Bi-monthly leather dyke social at Black Hart back lounge in St. Paul. Every third Wednesday of even months, 7–9pm. Connect with the local leather community.

Wed, Jun 17
7 PM - 9 PM
Silver Fern, Minneapolis
Join Trivia Mafia Wednesday at Silver Fern in Minneapolis. 21+ players compete for prizes with wine-tasting bonus rounds. Reservations recommended.

Wed, Jun 17
7 PM - 11 PM
Roxy’s Cabaret, Minneapolis
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The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Minneapolis & St. Paul — bars, Pride festival, neighborhoods, events, and everything you need to plan your trip.

Your guide to the queerest weekend in Minneapolis–St. Paul before Twin Cities Pride: a two-night Juneteenth burlesque revue at LUSH, Minnesota Leather Pride's Floggapalooza, the Gay Men's Chorus doing Disney at Orchestra Hall, a Zara Larsson solstice dance, plus drag brunches and bingo all weekend.

Minnesota's first and largest suburban Pride festival hits its 10th anniversary on June 13, 2026. Here's everything to plan a day at Brookview Park.

Minneapolis People's Pride 2026 takes over Powderhorn Park on Saturday June 27 — a non-corporate, police-free, mutual-aid Pride built on community joy.

Two weeks before Twin Cities Pride, St. Paul throws its own brewery-based celebration. Here's the parade, the lineup, and what to expect at STP Pride 2026.

Every Pride Night at Minnesota's pro sports teams in 2026 — Twins, Lynx, MNUFC, Saints, and Wild — with what to expect and where to pre-game.
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