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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Richmond, VA (venue TBA)
Richmond, VA, United StatesThe official after-party that carries VA PrideFest into the night once the festival closes. Virginia Pride's after-parties have historically landed at downtown clubs like Barcode; the 2026 venue and tickets are announced closer to the festival.
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Fri, Sep 11
8 PM - 12 AM
Richmond, VA (venue TBA)
Kick off VA PrideFest weekend at Virginia Pride's Friday-night party in Richmond on Sep 11, 2026. Venue and tickets announced closer to the festival.
Sat, Sep 12
12 PM - 8 PM
Midtown Green, Richmond, VA
VA PrideFest 2026 is Sat Sep 12 at Midtown Green — Virginia's biggest LGBTQ+ festival. The lineup, Richmond's gay bars, and where to stay for Pride.
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Virginia's largest Pride takes over Richmond on September 12, 2026. Here's the full guide to VA PrideFest at Midtown Green — the festival, the city's gay bars from Carytown to downtown, where to eat in Scott's Addition, and where to stay.
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