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Gay Events This Weekend in Charlotte

Plan your weekend with every gay event happening this weekend in Charlotte. From Friday-night dance parties to Sunday drag brunches, here's the LGBTQ+ nightlife and community lineup across Charlotte, North Carolina, refreshed as new events are added.

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Friday, August 14

Chasers PRIDE Kick Off Party

Chasers PRIDE Kick Off Party

10 PM - 2 AM

Chasers Charlotte Noda, Charlotte

Saturday, August 15

Charlotte Pride 2026

Charlotte Pride 2026

12 PM - 6 PM

First Ward Park & Uptown Charlotte

Charlotte Pride 2026 — the Carolinas' largest LGBTQ+ festival and uptown parade, plus the best gay bars, dance parties and where to stay.

Charlotte Pride Festival

Charlotte Pride Festival

12 PM - 6 PM

First Ward Park, Uptown Charlotte

Flourish: A Celebration of LGBTQ Arts & Culture

Flourish: A Celebration of LGBTQ Arts & Culture

1 PM - 6 PM

DuBois Center, UNC Charlotte Center City

Charlotte Pride Weekend at The Scorpio

Charlotte Pride Weekend at The Scorpio

8 PM - 2 AM

The Scorpio, Charlotte

NGHT//SHFT: HEATWAVE — Charlotte Pride

NGHT//SHFT: HEATWAVE — Charlotte Pride

8 PM - 2 AM

Chasers Charlotte Noda, Charlotte

Sunday, August 16

Charlotte Pride Parade

Charlotte Pride Parade

1 PM - 4 PM

North Tryon Street, Uptown Charlotte

SPLASH: A Pride Tea Dance

SPLASH: A Pride Tea Dance

4 PM - 8 PM

Argon, Charlotte

Chasers PRIDE: The Climax

Chasers PRIDE: The Climax

5 PM - 9 PM

Chasers Charlotte Noda, Charlotte

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Gay Events This Weekend in Charlotte — FAQ

This page lists every LGBTQ+ event happening this weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina — drag shows, dance parties, and community gatherings — pulled live from our events calendar and refreshed as new events are added. Browse the full lineup above, or see all upcoming gay events in Charlotte.

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