Pride Island 2026

About Pride Island 2026

Pride Island 2026 is NYC Pride's official waterfront music festival, returning to Pier 97 in Hell's Kitchen across Pride weekend, June 26 through 28. Set right on the Hudson River with skyline and water views on every side, it is the flagship ticketed event of the weekend, a multi-stage party where world-class DJs and headline musical acts keep thousands of people dancing late into the night. The festival pairs big-name talent with the kind of production New York does best, plus a VIP experience that adds express entry, shaded lounge areas, dedicated viewing, and premium amenities. As an official NYC Pride event, Pride Island is also a fundraiser, with proceeds helping fund the organization's free programming like Youth Pride, PrideFest, and the March itself. It is the place to be when the sun goes down and the weekend shifts into full celebration mode on the river. A few local tips. Take the 1, A, B, C, or D train to 59th Street-Columbus Circle, or the C or E to 50th Street, then walk west toward the waterfront. A strict no-bag policy is enforced, so travel light and leave the backpack at your hotel to speed through security. Buy tickets in advance, since GA and VIP tiers sell out as the lineup firms up, and check the official NYC Pride channels for daily set times closer to the date. Wear something you can dance in for hours and bring a layer for the breeze coming off the Hudson after dark. For the marquee party of NYC Pride 2026, Pride Island is the one.