Pride month is caressing Toronto in a blanket of rainbow and bringing the best vibes to the city! There aren’t many places that do Pride as big and beautiful and we do here, and we’re so excited for all the festivities celebrating people, and love, of all kinds.
To make your Pride planning easier, we’ve rounded up the events you can check out all throughout June to enjoy, celebrate, and support acceptance for everyone.
AGO Drag Bingo
Celebrate Pride month with an evening of Drag Bingo in Walker Court, co-hosted by incredible Toronto queens Carlotta Carlisle and Bella Bimbo. Like regular bingo but better, Drag Bingo will feature four rounds of bingo, drag performances, fantastic prizes and more! This event is free with general admission. Seating is limited, first come first served.
When: Friday June 14th – 7pm to 8:30pm
Where: Walker Court at The Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street W., Toronto
Pride Picnic
Grab your best pals, your date, or meet some new friends and loves at this year’s BYOB (bring your own blanket), dog-friendly Pride Picnic at Christie Pits!
What started as a “Pre-Pride Picnic” for individuals to meet new people and friends before Toronto Pride turned into a beautiful family-friendly queer gathering made by the community for the community. Open to all 2SLGBTQIA + QTBIPOC members and free to attend!
When: Saturday June 22nd – 12pm to 5pm
Where: Christie Pits Park at 750 Bloor St W, Toronto
KINGS of Dim Sum Drag Brunch
This epic brunch event is Toronto’s ONLY dim sum drag brunch serving a gag-worthy Asian drag show during it. Featuring the talents of Krēme Inakuchi, Maddox, Fullblown Father, Baby Boy Koi, Sir Atcha, and DJ Sumation.
When: Saturday, June 15th – 12pm-2:30pm
Where: Sky Dragon Chinese Restaurant at 280 Spadina Ave., Toronto
Queer East Social
Cafe Zuzu is proud to launch a new monthly Queer East Social initiative with a kickoff event on Thursday, June 20th! Their goal is to bring together local Queer & Trans organizations to mingle with like-minded individuals and support Queer owned and/or operated businesses while having fun!
With free access to the following, you can enjoy a polish and hand massage station by Majesty’s Pleasure, local Queer DJ, and more!
There will also be an awesome food and drinks menu available for purchase.
When: Thursday June 20th – 6pm to 11pm
Where: Café ZUZU at 555 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Muslim Pride Toronto
Muslim Pride TO is a community-led hybrid festival creating opportunities for queer and trans Muslims in the GTA and beyond! This year, the festival will be held again at Buddies! Featuring a diverse lineup of queer and trans Muslim artists in burlesque, DJing, drag, live music, spoken word, and more.
When: Thursday June 15th – Starts at 6:30pm
Where: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre at 12 Alexander St., Toronto
Night at the AQueerium
On June 21, watch the aquarium transform into an underwater rainbow wonderland filled with dazzling lights, dance floors, drag performances, music and of course FIN-omenal cocktails!
With full access to all aquarium exhibits, you and your date can get up close and personal with sharks, jellyfish, and even pet a stingray! But keep your eyes peeled because you might spot some of Toronto’s most stunning drag queens and kings making their way through the building.
Taking the stage this year are drag superstars Juice Boxx and Tiffany Boxx, who will be joined by one of Toronto’s best drag queens, Makayla Couture! Up on the DJ stage, DJs John Caffery and Sophie Jones will keep you dancing all night long!
When: Friday June 16th – 8pm to Midnight
Where: Ripley’s Aquarium at 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
BACKYARD at Stackt Market – Pride Celebration
The second edition of Stackt Market’s BACKYARD festival series is just around the corner with a massive Pride celebration on June 15! This Pride party is free to attend and features:
- A vendor market with 30+ vendors curated by Toronto Queer Market
- Live DJ showcase + dance party by Lotion Mag
- Family Fun Zone with music + activities presented by Dollhouse Studio
- Trivia with Queery Trivia
- Drag Festival presented by Dooley Noted Productions x Mucho Burrito
- Art Gallery curated by Lotion Mag and Pride Toronto
When: Saturday June 15th, 2024 – Noon to 10pm
Where: Stackt Market at 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
Festival Weekend
Toronto’s Pride Festival is more than just the vibrant parade that snakes up Yonge Street, Gerrard and Bloor in the Church-Wellesley Village; the whole month of 2SLGBTQ+ programming is capped off with a celebratory array of floats, costumes and revelry at the Trans March, Dyke March and Pride Parade!
The weekend’s calendar is packed with a street fair showcasing 2SLGBTQ+ artists, pool parties, performance art, Bi+ Pride happenings, and events that celebrate all queer Canadians.
When: Friday June 27rd to 30th
Where: Church-Wellesley Village
CANDYLAND 2: Beach Club at Night
CANDYLAND is a queer party for 2SLGBTQIA women that includes trans, nonbinary folks and allies at one of Toronto’s hottest beach club venues. This huge party will feature double of everything: pools, incredible DJs, mind-blowing performances and so much more at this real-life candyland.
When: Friday June 28th – 9pm
Where: Grand Bizarre Supper Club at 15 Saskatchewan Rd, Toronto
S&L Annual Pride Boat Ride
With the theme Neutrals & Nudes, the S&L Boat Ride is going to be the hottest boat cruise in the city to celebrate during Pride weekend! This year’s DJ line up is extra special with DJ Swags and DJ Lee, so get ready to bring on the vibes.
When: Saturday, June 29 – 1pm-5:30pm
Where: 176 Cherry St
Glow with Pride at elmspa
Shine with Pride! Indulge in our dazzling spa packages that celebrate your fabulous self. Embrace your inner glow and treat yourself to some well-deserved self-love. Packages include:
pride retreat – 3 hours | $175 ($200 value)
- 25 min infrared sauna session
- naked manicure
- elmspa pedicure
- elmline essential facial
rainbow oasis – 2 hours | $149 ($175 value)
- 25 min infrared sauna session
- 50 min Swedish Massage
- elmspa pedicure with paraffin treatment
pride pamper & rejuvenate (couples package) – 2.5 hours | $408 ($480 value)
- 25 min infrared sauna session
- couples Swedish Massage
- couples elmline essential facial
- available as gift card
When: Pride packages are available for booking until June 30, 2024.
Where: 557 Church St
Pride & Prose: Queer Lit with Janika Oza & Rachel Matlow
Pride & Prose will be an evening filled with food, drinks, and captivating queer literature! Sponsored by the Kimpton Saint George and Three Dog Winery, you could win enter the raffle to win 2 VIP Pride Weekend tickets, sponsored by Pride Toronto. You will also have the opportunity to engage in open discussions about writing and identity in a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 6pm – 8pm
Where: Kimpton Saint George Hotel – 280 Bloor Street West Toronto
Did we miss anything? Feel free to email us at info@itsdatenight.com to let us know about your favourite PRIDE events in Toronto!
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