Part of the Gay Oakland Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Qué Rico Nightclub, Oakland
381 15th St, Oakland, CA 94612, United StatesDowntown Oakland's Latin gay nightclub brings reggaetón, cumbia, and a hot dance floor to Pride weekend. The Latin party of the weekend. Ticketed; details confirmed closer to the date.
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Sat, Aug 15
7 PM - 2 AM
White Horse Inn, Oakland
Sat, Aug 15
8 PM - 2 AM
Town Bar & Lounge, Oakland
Sun, Aug 16
10 AM - 12 PM
Downtown Oakland (Broadway)
Sun, Aug 16
10 AM - 8 PM
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza & downtown Oakland
Oakland Pride 2026 — the East Bay's LGBTQ+ celebration downtown: the parade and festival, local gay bars and parties, and where to stay.
Sun, Aug 16
12 PM - 6 PM
Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
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