June brings a special lineup of events and activities around San Francisco in honor of Pride Month 2025. 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.
1. Drag Me Downtown pop-up drag shows
Downtown San Francisco is bringing the party this Pride Month with Drag Me Downtown, an epic series of pop-up drag performances. The shows are free to attend on each Friday in June from 4 to 7 pm.
- June 6: One Market Restaurant (1 Market St.)
- June 13: 101 California Plaza in partnership with Pabu Izakaya (101 California St.)
- June 20: Institute of Contemporary Art SF ( 345 Montgomery St.)
- June 27: Drag Me to Front St. (Front Street between California and Sacramento Streets)
2. National Queer Arts Festival
May 22-June 13
The National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF) is a art festival taking place throughout the Bay Area. This year’s theme is “Pleasure in the Storm”, and will feature multiple performances such as fashion shows, poetry readings, and more throughout the 3 week festival. See the schedule for the full festival here.
3. Queer Women Of Color Film Festival
June 13-15
This free film festival has showcased works from Queer women of color for over 20 years running. The festival includes 49 films across seven different screenings. Each screening includes subtitles, audio descriptions, and ASL interpretations to foster inclusivity. The free screenings will be held at the Presidio Theater at 99 Moraga Avenue, and you can see the full schedule here.
4. Frameline: San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
June 18-28
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.
5. Pink Triangle
Opening June 7th
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.
6. SF LGBT Center
The SF LGBT Center is a local nonprofit organization providing economic services, youth services, community programs, and more to the LGBTQIA+ community of San Francisco. You’ve likely seen their bright purple building at 1800 Market Street with its iconic purple color and beautiful mural. They regularly host exciting events, and we recommend dropping by the center if you have the chance.
7. Pride Pop-up performances at the Ferry Building
San Francisco’s Ferry Building has some special Pride pop-up shows scheduled throughout the month. The drag shows will happen every Thursday from 4 to 6 pm in the first-floor market hall.
8. San Francisco Trans March
June 27
The annual SF Trans March is one of the largest trans events in the world. The event will take place on June 27 at Dolores Park. Check out the Trans March website here for more details.
9. San Francisco Pride
June 28-29
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. This year’s Pride Celebration will take place on the last weekend in June, with Pride celebrations on Saturday and Sunday. The iconic Pride Parade and March will take place on Sunday, June 29. Learn more about all the festivities here.
10. Juanita MORE!’s Pride Party
June 29
This popular Pride party is one of SF’s most popular events every June, raising over 1 million dollars for the LGBTQ+ community over the past 20 years. The iconic celebration will start at 12 pm on June 29 and run until 7 pm at the spacious rooftop bar 620 Jones. Tickets are on sale now.
11. Stroll along the Rainbow Honor Walk
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.
12. Pay a visit to these LGBTQ+-owned businesses recommended by locals
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.
13. Attend a performance by the San Francisco Gay Men’s Choir
The SF Gay Men’s Choir is putting on two exciting performances this June in Sonoma County and San Francisco. You can catch the SF performance on June 21 at 1 pm or 7:30 pm at the Curran Theater. Over 200 singers will perform at the beloved shows, and tickets are on sale now.
By Jamie Ferrell and Dana Flynn