Gaylabration: RADIANCE 2026

About Gaylabration: RADIANCE 2026

Gaylabration: RADIANCE 2026 is the biggest dance party of Portland Pride weekend, taking over the historic Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, July 18, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Now in its 14th year, this 21-and-over bash is the official Pride Northwest after-dark celebration, and every dollar of profit goes straight back to funding Portland Pride. The Crystal Ballroom is one of the most beloved venues in the city, famous for its century-old floating dance floor that bounces gently on ball bearings as the room fills. For RADIANCE, expect world-class DJs, surprise performances, immersive production, and a packed floor of the LGBTQ+ community dancing until the early morning. It is equal parts nightclub, spectacle, and community fundraiser — the place a lot of the city lands after a long festival Saturday. Tickets are sold in advance through gaylabration.org and tend to move fast, so grab yours before the weekend rather than gambling on the door. Entry is strictly 21 and over, so bring a valid photo ID. The Crystal Ballroom sits at 1332 W Burnside Street, a short walk from the Burnside Triangle bars and easy to reach by MAX or streetcar, so leave the car behind and plan a safe ride home. Wear something you can dance in for hours, hydrate between sets, and pace yourself for a late one. If you want to cap the biggest night of Portland Pride 2026 on a euphoric, history-soaked dance floor, Gaylabration is exactly where the night belongs.