Things To Do at Toronto Pride Festival (2025)
If your calendar still looks empty, no judgment—but you might want to fix that. This guide to things to do at Toronto Pride Festival (2025) is packed with parties, pop-ups, and, yes, lots of dancing in the middle of the street.
Need an excuse to ditch that group chat plan you never confirmed? This is it. But figuring out where to go first can feel like trying to pick one outfit for five different events. So we made it easier. This guide highlights what’s fun and worth standing in a crowd for.
Event details are subject to change at the discretion of the organizers. For the latest updates, visit the official websites or social media accounts.
Things To Do at Toronto Pride Festival 2025
Lewdline: LATINEO
If the dance floor isn’t sizzling by 7 pm, don’t worry; Lewdline: LATINEO will handle it. This all-Latin talent showcase is packed with drag, music, and rhythm to keep your hips busy till midnight.
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- When: June 26, 2025
- Where: OLG Central Stage (512 Church St, Toronto)
- Instagram: @lewdline
Opening Night
Pride Weekend starts strong with Opening Night, where Indigenous ceremonies meet pop anthems, speeches, dances, and drag performances. It’s a whole lot of Pride energy in one big stage moment.
- When: June 27, 2025
- Where: TD Main Stage – Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
North DJ Riser
Church & Isabella turns into a street party where the DJ never lets up and the energy stays on blast. This is the kind of Pride setup where you dance like nobody’s watching, and then realize everyone else is doing the same.
- When: June 27-29, 2025
- Where: Church St. & Isabella St.
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Alternaqueer: Into the Künstverse
Need a break from the rainbow crowds? Check out the Künstverse, a wonderfully weird art world filled with drag, wacky installations, and Toronto’s most creative queer minds.
- When: June 27, 2025
- Where: OLG Central Stage (512 Church St Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
South DJ Riser
Once South DJ Riser gets going, standing still is not an option. The crowd takes over Wood & Church where the night crowd brings block party energy with zero chill. If you’re not dancing, you’re not doing it right.
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- When: June 27-29, 2025
- Where: 466 Church St, Toronto
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
STREETFAIR
Church Street turns into the ultimate queer market with over 200 stalls, performances, food, and more. Browsing, dancing, or just here for the snacks? The StreetFair is always worth the walk.
- When: June 27-29, 2025
- Where: Church Street from Bloor to Dundas
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Yalla Barra EXTRAVAGANZA
Middle Eastern culture meets queer creativity in this electric EXTRAVAGANZA of dance, performance, and community joy. Yalla Barra proves once again that Pride is louder, deeper, and more fabulous when we do it together.
- When: June 27, 2025
- Where: Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
New Ho Queen // ALL IN: ASIAN PRIDE
The New Ho Queen is back, and they’re not holding back. Expect drag, DJs, and one extra special guest. This one’s for the Asian queer community and everyone who wants to show up and turn up.
- When: June 27, 2025
- Where: Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
SLEAZE
Things get… steamy at SLEAZE, where the music pulses and the party gets unapologetically wild. It’s loud, sweaty, and not for the faint of heart—and that’s exactly the point.
- When: June 27, 2025
- Where: OLG Central Stage (512 Church St Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Pride In Colour Art Show
Something artsy but chill? Head to this show where you can enjoy visuals from Afro-diasporic queer artists. There’s food as art, pottery on display, and a whole lot of heart behind every piece.
- When: June 27, 2025
- Where: The Downtown Storefront Art Loft (183 Queen Street East, Toronto)
- Admission: Free. More info here.
- Website: https://www.pridetoronto.com
ROOTS & GROOVE – AFRO QUEER PARTY
This one hits deep. ROOTS & GROOVE celebrates Black queer joy, and it’s also launching the first Afro-Black Pride party in the city.
- When: June 27, 2025
- Where: EL MOCAMBO (464 Spadina Ave, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: https://elmocambo.com
Trans March
If you’re planning to show up for anyone this Pride, make it this. The Trans March highlights visibility, human rights advocacy, and making space. So, bring your crew, bring your support, and show up with love.
- When: June 27, 2025
- Where: Church Street from Charles Street to Gould Street
- Website: https://www.toronto.ca
All In… Yuh Feelings Pride Kiki Ball
This Kiki Ball is for the deep feelers, the soft hearts, and anyone who wants to wear their mood on the runway. From joy to anger to anxiety, this is Pride in all its shades.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Drag Ball
With over 70 drag artists from Canada and beyond, this 9-hour drag marathon is the definition of go big or go home. From RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty to local icons, this show doesn’t let up — just strut, cheer, and repeat.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: TD Main Stage – Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto)
- Admission: VIP passes and Meet & Greet tickets available here.
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
brOWN//out
Since 2011, brOWN//out has been a home for South Asian queer artists to take up space, share their stories, and throw down. It’s a beautiful mix of drag, music, dance, and community firepower.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: OLG Central Stage (512 Church St Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Kiss My Lips
Think of this one as your official excuse to dance like no one’s watching and kiss like you mean it. Kiss My Lips highlights femme energy, bass drops, and losing yourself (safely) on the dance floor.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: OLG Central Stage (512 Church St Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
CATALYST
This stage is pure power, showcasing Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer artists through fierce drag, live music, and cultural celebration. If you’re looking for soul-shaking beats with real meaning, this is where you need to be.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
The Prideful Sinners
Looking for a show with burlesque drama, daring stunts, and fantastic costumes? Red Tongued Raven and crew are back at it with a stage takeover that’ll leave you cheering, blushing, or both.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: OLG Central Stage (512 Church St Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
HOTLINE
Looking for a Pride stage where everyone brings the heat? HOTLINE brings together fierce femme, non-binary, and POC DJs, plus go-go dancers ready to light up your weekend with pure high-energy levels.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: OLG Central Stage (512 Church St Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
BQC Presents: All Inna Di Pot – Watch Us Cook
This is where Toronto’s Black queer and trans youth serve something hot. Expect bold beats, spicy performances, and senses that go straight to your soul.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Dyke March
You know how some events just feel like home? That’s the Dyke March. So, toss on your comfiest sneakers and join the crowd.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: Church Street from Hayden Street to Gould Street
- Website: https://www.toronto.ca
Family Pride
Got kids? Nieces? A glitter-loving godchild? This one’s for the fam. Family Pride has music, crafts, storytelling, and tons of activities for kids up to 12. And adults will have fun too.
- When: June 28-29, 2025
- Where: Church Street Junior Public School (83 Alexander Street, Toronto)
- Website: https://www.pridetoronto.com
Pup Your Pride
This one’s for the dog parents who don’t leave their fur babies behind. There’s pet swag, ice cream for pups, a best-dressed contest, and more. Once the park fun winds down, the official dog parade heads over to Church Street.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: Ramsden Park Dog Park (Accessible from Yonge street and Avenue Road)
- Admission: Free
- Instagram: @dogfatherandco
Youth Pride
Youth Pride is bringing the house down again this year with queer teen talent you need to see. Expect drag, music, dancing, and a fun, supporting space.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: Church Street Public School (83 Alexander St, Toronto)
- Website: https://www.pridetoronto.com
M-NET Yacht Party
Now this is how you do Pride on the water. DJ sets, endless food and drinks, a gorgeous sunset, and dancing with netball players on a yacht? Yup.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: Yankee Lady IV, Queens Quay West, Toronto
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: https://www.pridetoronto.com
Bi+ Pride: Bi+phoria
From drag to burlesque to soulful music, this event brings every flavour of bi+ joy to the stage. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t fit in a box, this stage is your spotlight.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: Rogers Community Stage (78 Gould St, Toronto)
- Website: https://www.pridetoronto.com
Gaysian Comedy All-Stars 2025
This show features hilarious queer Pan-Asian comedians who don’t hold back. Expect spicy one-liners, cultural roasts, and a whole lot of unexpected truths.
- When: June 28, 2025
- Where: Rivoli Pool Hall (334 Queen Street West Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: https://www.pridetoronto.com
Blockorama: The Sounds Of
Powered by Blackness Yes!, this event uplifts African, Black, and Caribbean 2SLGBTQIA+ artists through DJs, dance, and pure joy. If love and liberation had a soundtrack, this would be it.
- When: June 29, 2025
- Where: Mill Street Wellesley Stage (15 Wellesley St E, Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Dirty Disco
If you like your house music sweaty, electric, and non-stop, Dirty Disco’s 21st birthday bash has your name on it. With cutting-edge DJs and a crowd ready to rave all day long, this stage is one of Pride’s biggest music takeovers.
- When: June 29, 2025
- Where: OLG Central Stage (512 Church St,Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Pride Parade
With over 25,000 marchers, vibrant colours everywhere, and enough confetti to fill the streets, the 2025 Pride Parade is your chance to show up, speak out, and feel the love. Bring sunscreen, snacks, and your loudest cheer.
- When: June 29, 2025
- Where: Rosedale Valley Rd. & Park Rd., West on Church St., South on Yonge St., to Nathan Phillips Square
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Two-Spirit & Indigenous Pride
Just because the parade ends doesn’t mean the celebration does. Stick around for this powerful community gathering led by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations and Pride Toronto. You’ll catch live performances, a Two-Spirit artist market, and a whole lot of heart.
- When: June 29, 2025
- Where: Rogers Community Stage (78 Gould St, Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
Scène Francophone
Want to end Pride weekend with something chill but meaningful? Scène Francophone lets you enjoy music, art, food, and community, all celebrating Toronto’s French-speaking 2SLGBTQI+ voices.
- When: June 29, 2025
- Where: Rogers Community Stage (78 Gould St, Toronto)
- Website: https://www.pridetoronto.com
Closing Night
Not ready to call it a night? Head to Nathan Phillips Square for one last dance under the open sky. You’ll enjoy disco beats, house grooves, and a crowd that refuses to quit. It’s the Pride finale we all deserve.
- When: June 29, 2025
- Where: TD Main Stage – Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto)
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
More…
- https://www.pridetoronto.com/events
- https://www.destinationtoronto.com/events/annual-festivals-and-events/toronto-pride
- https://www.overheretoronto.com/pride-month-in-gta
- https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/pride-month
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