What Gay Events are Happening in Austin?
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Austin's LGBTQ+ events calendar runs year-round with a mix of major annual festivals and weekly recurring nights.
Annual Events
- Queerbomb (June) — Grassroots, sponsor-free Pride march and outdoor dance party through downtown Austin
- Austin Pride Parade & Festival (August) — The city's flagship Pride event with an iconic nighttime parade down Congress Avenue and a multi-day festival
- aGLIFF — All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (August/September) — One of the longest-running LGBTQ+ film festivals in the U.S., screening at various Austin cinemas since 1987
- Austin Black Pride (September/October) — Weekend celebration of the Black LGBTQ+ community
- Austin International Drag Festival (November/December) — Multi-day festival featuring local and national drag performers across multiple venues
- Red Dress Party (February) — Annual fundraiser where all attendees wear red dresses regardless of gender, benefiting local HIV/AIDS nonprofits
- Splash Days (Memorial Day Weekend) — Unofficial annual gay gathering at Hippie Hollow with circuit-style parties around town
- Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20) — Annual vigil and community gathering at the State Capitol
- World AIDS Day Events (December 1) — Vigils, fundraisers, and awareness events across the city
Weekly & Recurring Events
- Thursday–Saturday: Drag shows at Oilcan Harry's (typically 10 PM)
- Friday & Saturday: Drag performances at Rain and DJ nights at Highland Lounge
- Sundays: Drag brunch events at rotating venues around Austin
- Ongoing: Austin Gay Softball League (spring through fall at Krieg Fields), Out at the Movies monthly LGBTQ+ film screenings
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