Cincy Vogue: Day at the Museum Ball 2026

About Cincy Vogue: Day at the Museum Ball 2026

Cincy Vogue: Day at the Museum Ball 2026 brings ballroom culture to one of Cincinnati's most elegant settings, the Taft Museum of Art, on Sunday, June 28, from noon to 5 p.m. Presented by Cincy Vogue and themed The Rainbow Road, this second-annual party and ball celebrates the vogue and ballroom community that has always been central to Pride, set among the galleries and courtyard of a historic downtown landmark. Doors open at noon and the ball kicks off around 2 p.m., with color-themed categories, runway walks, and the fierce, joyful competition that defines ballroom. It is a vibrant, affirming space led by and for Black and Brown LGBTQ+ Cincinnatians, welcoming to newcomers who want to watch and learn as much as to seasoned members of the scene. Pairing the high art of the Taft with the living art of the ballroom floor makes this one of the most striking and culturally rich events of the weekend, and a fitting way to close out Pride. The Taft Museum of Art is at 316 Pike Street in downtown Cincinnati, an easy walk from the streetcar and downtown garages. Tickets run about 20 dollars in advance or 25 dollars at the door, and organizers have offered free entry in exchange for taking a free HIV test at community partner Caracole in the days before, a great reason to plan ahead. Dress for the rainbow theme, bring your best walk or just your enthusiasm, and celebrate the culture at the heart of Pride. Cincy Vogue is a memorable closing note for Cincinnati Pride 2026.