What Gay Events are Happening in St. Paul?

St. Paul and the Twin Cities maintain one of the most active LGBTQ+ event calendars in the Midwest, with weekly shows and major annual festivals.

Weekly Events in St. Paul

• Black Hart of Saint Paul — Drag Race watch parties during season airings, regular drag shows, burlesque nights, bingo, karaoke, and first-timer-friendly performance events
• Camp Bar and Cabaret — Rotating cabaret and drag performances with themed events throughout the week

Weekly Events Across the River

• Tuesday — Hot Pink Drag Show at The Saloon, 10pm-midnight
• Wednesday — Drag Bingo at LUSH Lounge & Theater, 6:30pm
• Friday — Drag shows at Roxy's Cabaret, 7pm
• Saturday — Hot Pink Drag Show at The Saloon, 8pm-10pm; Drag shows at Roxy's Cabaret, 7pm; Queen Bingo at LUSH Lounge & Theater, 2:30pm
• Sunday — Drag brunch at LUSH Lounge & Theater, 11:30am (bottomless mimosas); Drag brunch at Roxy's Cabaret, noon
• Saturdays/Sundays — Flip Phone Drag Brunches at Union Rooftop and CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar at 10am and 12:30pm

Annual Events

• Saint Paul Pride Festival — June 15, 2026. St. Paul's own Pride celebration
• Twin Cities Pride Festival & Parade — June 27-28, 2026 at Loring Park. The Midwest's largest Pride celebration with 475,000+ attendees
• Minnesota People of Color Pride — August 16, 2026. Black Pride celebrating LGBTQ+ people of color

Browse all gay events in St. Paul at outxout.com/events/st-paul-mn.