Events·Phoenix Gay Guide
What Gay Events are Happening in Phoenix?
Phoenix has a vibrant LGBTQ+ events scene with something happening almost every night of the week, from weekly drag shows to major annual festivals.
Annual Events
- Phoenix Pride Festival (October) — The city's largest LGBTQ+ event with 55,000+ attendees at Steele Indian School Park, featuring a parade, five stages, and 300+ exhibitors
- Rainbows Festival (March) — Free two-day street fair at Heritage Square Park with live entertainment, 150+ exhibitors, and community organizations
- Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair (annual) — Neighborhood celebration of the Melrose District's LGBTQ+ culture, art, food, and local businesses
- Phoenix Pride Run/Walk (October) — Annual charity run during Pride weekend
Weekly Events
- Sunday: Sunday Service Drag Brunch at Stacy's at Melrose (12pm); drag shows at The Rock
- Tuesday: Drag shows at Stacy's at Melrose
- Friday: Piper M'Shay's drag show at Charlie's Phoenix
- Saturday: 4Some Revue drag show at Kobalt (10pm, reservations required)
- Nightly: Line dancing at Charlie's Phoenix; Latin and country dance nights at Boycott Bar
Monthly Events
- Majik! — High-energy drag show hosted by Mia Inez Adams on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at Stacy's at Melrose (8pm)
- Trey Cabaret — Monthly drag cabaret every 3rd Sunday at Stacy's at Melrose
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