June brings a special lineup of events and activities around San Francisco in honor of Pride Month 2026. From the highly anticipated Pride March to free drag shows, we can’t wait to dive into these fun events celebrating SF’s LGBTQ+ community.
SF Pride is the United States’ largest gathering of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, making for a vibrant and memorable day every single June for over 50 years. The iconic Pride Parade and March will take place on Sunday, June 28. Learn more about all the festivities here.
Downtown San Francisco is bringing the party this Pride Month with Drag Me Downtown, an exciting series of pop-up drag performances. The free drag shows take place at various venues throughout Downtown SF, including the Ferry Building. The shows are every Friday evening in June, starting on June 5, 2026.
- June 5: 101 California Plaza (101 California St.)
- June 12: Ferry Building (1 Ferry Building)
- June 19: The Conservatory at One Sansome (1 Sansome St.)
- June 26: The Merchants Exchange (465 California St.)
Experience San Francisco’s history through dazzling acrobatics and live performance. Dear San Francisco is an ode to San Francisco featuring music, acrobats, dancers, and historical storytelling. The popular show will feature a rotating lineup of special guests and Pride-themed culinary experiences to take place throughout June. Tickets go fast, so we recommend getting yours soon.
Celebrate Pride for free at Civic Center Plaza on June 27–28 with big-name headliners and six stages of programming.
San Francisco’s free two-day Pride celebration takes over Civic Center Plaza on June 27–28, featuring six stages, community spaces, and performances by headliners Aly & Aj and Kamaiyah. The weekend includes multiple themed stages, community areas like Faery Freedom Village and Leather Alley, and the Pride Parade ending at the plaza.
Catch a free Queer Country Hoedown at the Golden Gate Bandshell on Saturday, June 27 from 12–4pm.
A free Pride-era country concert at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell featuring local performers and a drag-show intermission. The event runs Saturday, June 27 from 12:00 to 16:00 and is presented by Big Leap Collective, Illuminate, and SF Recreation and Parks.
As the largest and longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival in the world, Frameline attracts over 60,000 guests annually to enjoy the best of Queer cinema. The events will take place at various venues throughout the city, featuring numerous amazing films. Check out the full schedule here.
Dolly! A Pride Show by the Gay Men’s Chorus
The SF Gay Men’s Choir is putting on two exciting performances this June to celebrate Pride. This year’s show is Dolly! A Pride Show, which will feature Dolly Parton’s iconic songs. The Pride concert will have two acts and an intermission, and promises to be a show filled with joy.
One of the most iconic parts of Pride in San Francisco is the famous Pink Triangle, which rests high above the city at Twin Peaks as a symbol of pride for many in the LGBTQIA+ community. The beloved installation is accepting donations and volunteers for this year’s piece.
SF Opera Pride concert
The San Francisco Opera is hosting an exciting Pride concert on June 26, starting at 8 pm. The 80-minute concert, and drag queen and Opera singer Sapphira Cristál will MC the evening. Before the show, you can also check out a happy hour starting before the concert. Plus, after the show, you can join a festive dance party featuring DJ Juanita MORE!.
The annual SF Trans March is one of the largest trans events in the world. The event will take place on June 26 at Dolores Park. Check out the Trans March website here for more details.
SF’s Castro neighborhood features a walk down memory lane honoring queer icons throughout history. Keep an eye out for the Rainbow Honor Walk, which is composed of 36 bronze plaques on the sidewalk commemorating such figures as Keith Haring, James Baldwin, Virginia Woolf, Freddie Mercury, Gertrude Stein, and Frida Kahlo.
We asked our Instagram followers for recommendations about LGBTQ+-owned businesses that they love supporting in the Bay Area. Y’all didn’t disappoint, and below you’ll find a variety of businesses that proudly represent the Bay Area’s LGBTQ+ community, all while providing stellar service and products.
Twin Peaks Tavern
Casements Bar
Hot Cookie