Where to celebrate Pride in San Diego County this year
From city proclamations to multi-day festivals, there are many ways to share LGBTQ+ pride across the county.
LGBTQ+ pride season spans at least two months in San Diego, with events honoring the nationally recognized Pride Month throughout June and official San Diego Pride events in mid-July.
From city-wide flag raisings and celebrations to drag performances and LGBTQ+ film, music and art shows, there are many local spaces to uplift LGBTQ+ pride this year.
Do you know an event we missed? To submit an event for consideration to be added to this list and our community calendar, send us the details in our online form and email sam@daylightsandiego.org.
June 3
Oceanside Proclamation and North County LGBTQ+ Resource Center Flag Raising: The Oceanside City Council issues a Pride Month proclamation affirming a commitment to upholding LGBTQ+ rights followed by a Pride flag raising and press conference. 5 p.m., 300 N. Coast Hwy., Oceanside, CA 92054
June 4
Seven Days in June: Reception, AIDS Quilt Display, Candlelight Vigil: Lambda Archives and community partners is hosting a reception, AIDS Memorial Quilt display and candlelight vigil as part of the nationwide Seven Days in June initiative, a week-long campaign raising awareness about cuts to public health, Medicaid and HIV/AIDS care. The program includes viewing two AIDS Memorial Quilt panels. RSVP online. Free and open to all. Doors open at 5 p.m., candlelight vigil begins at 7 p.m., The Owen Clinic, 4168 Front St., Third Floor, San Diego, CA 92103
Drag Queen Bingo: A drag queen bingo night will be hosted by Molé D'Vine, the first-ever Mx. Pride by the Beach, with special guests Victoria Elvato and Tink Le Belle. Tickets start at $18 and are available online. 6:30 - 9 p.m., 117 West Spirits, 2332 La Mirada Drive, Unit 800, Vista, CA 92081
June 5
Seven Days in June: Health Is Primary: The San Diego LGBT Community Center, SEIU-UHW and the Labor Council of San Diego and Imperial Counties are hosting a rally as part of a nationwide week of action calling on lawmakers to protect budget cuts to Medicaid, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Health. RSVP online. 5 - 7 p.m., Waterfront Park, 1600 Pacific Hwy., San Diego, CA 92101
Film Screening: Crack: Cocaine, Corruption & Conspiracy: The San Diego LGBT Community Center's Black Services Program and Behavioral Health Services are hosting a screening of a documentary exploring how racism, politics and misinformation shaped the war on drugs, followed by a discussion. Content warning: film includes depictions and discussions of drug use. RSVP online. Doors open at 5 p.m., film starts at 5:30 p.m., The Center, 3909 Centre St., San Diego, CA 92103
Pride by the Beach Pre-Party: Gossip Grill hosts the official Pride by the Beach pre-party with DJs Myyon, Ciara Dominique and Jocelin. The event is free and open to all. 6 - 10 p.m., Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
June 6
Pride by the Beach: The North County LGBTQ Resource Center is hosting a free and family-friendly Pride celebration on the Oceanside waterfront. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided for the entire event. Noon - 6 p.m., 300 N. Coast Hwy., Oceanside, CA 92054
Out & Abt Music Festival: The Soap Factory is hosting a Pride music festival with two stages, circus performers, drag performances, a mechanical bull and the Manic Pixie Dream Market, followed by a bar afterparty. Tickets are available online. Festival: 3 - 10 p.m., The Soap Factory, 2995 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113, and Afterparty: 10 p.m. - 2 a.m., Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
June 7
Sober-Queerious Drag Brunch: Good News Bar is hosting a Pride Month drag brunch MCed by Miss Whorchata with performers Hanse Barr, Jo Lwayman, Sage Flxwers, Chichi Fuera and Monica Madness. The alcohol-free event is open to San Diegans looking for a daytime queer space. Tickets are available online starting at $15. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Good News Bar, 3821 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103
Pride Tote Bag Painting: The Mixer Liberty Station is hosting a Pride-themed tote bag painting event tailored for women to connect and create together. No experience necessary. Tickets available online. Noon - 3 p.m., The Mixer Liberty Station, 2750 Dewey Road, No. 193, San Diego, CA 92106
Out & Abt Pool Party: The Hard Rock Hotel is hosting a Pride pool party with DJ sets by Tara Dikhof and Azure, plus other performers and dancers. Tickets are available online. 1 - 7 p.m., Hard Rock Hotel, 207 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
June 9
Carlsbad Proclamation: The Carlsbad City Council issues a Pride Month proclamation affirming a commitment to upholding LGBTQ+ rights. 5 p.m., 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
June 11
Turning Our Voices into Action: TransFamily Support Services, Alliance for TransYouth Rights, Transgender Law Center, Equality California and the LGBTQ HHS Health Network are hosting a community media training focused on practical advocacy skills. Attendees will learn how to speak with elected officials, write op-eds, engage with media and navigate conversations within the trans community. Register online. 6 p.m., online
June 12
Community Ofrenda: Pulse Nightclub Massacre: Latin@x Services at the San Diego LGBT Community Center and the LGBTQ Latine Coalition from San Diego Pride are hosting a community ofrenda marking the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Massacre. 5 - 7 p.m., The Center, 3909 Centre St., San Diego, CA 92103
June 13
Ramona Pride 2026: Ramona Pride is hosting its fifth annual celebration under the theme "Small Town, Big Pride" with a 2.5-mile visibility walk followed by a community picnic featuring entertainment, food vendors, nonprofit resources and family-friendly activities. A blood drive and food donation drop-off will also be on site. Free and open to all. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane, Ramona, CA 92065
Sober Pride: The Collective Coalition, in partnership with Alchemystic Studio, is hosting an annual sober and QTBIPOC-centered Pride celebration featuring drag performances by Friidae, Sam Paguita and Jenni Baby on the main stage from 6-7 p.m., along with dance workshops, a DJ, a sensory meditation garden, a healer village, healing services and workshops, a youth area, a vendor village, food, coffee and tea. Free and open to all. 3 - 7 p.m., WorldBeat Cultural Center, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Queer Cinema for Palestine: Digital Gym Cinema is hosting a screening of short films by queer Palestinian and allied filmmakers exploring identity, resistance, memory, displacement, survival and liberation, as part of a global film event in solidarity with Palestinian liberation. Tickets are $13 general admission, $11 for students and seniors and $9 for members. Parking is available in the garage off 11th Street for $5 per vehicle. 5 p.m., Digital Gym Cinema, 1100 Market St., Second Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
June 14
Pride Market at The Mudd House: The Mudd House is hosting a full-day Pride celebration featuring a free pottery workshop, charm-making bar, drag queen appearance, art, coffee and sweets from more than 15 queer vendors, haircuts and flash tattoos. Free and open to all. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Mudd House, 802 N. Coast Hwy., Encinitas, CA 92024
Country Pride: Balboa Park is hosting a free outdoor Pride celebration blending western culture and queer community, welcoming line dancers, rodeo fans and newcomers alike. The event is held in partnership with San Diego Gay Rodeo, SD Coasters and Taj Farms. Free and open to all. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cypress Grove Picnic Area, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
June 17
Building Belonging: Partner Collaborations: The Senior Legacy Project and the North County LGBTQ Resource Center are hosting a morning of connection and community for LGBTQ+ seniors, featuring presentations on housing and senior support resources along with community connection activities, trivia, team building, small group collaborations, and a reflection and sharing circle. Light refreshments provided. Free and open to all. 10 a.m. - Noon, North County LGBTQ Resource Center, 1919 Apple St., Oceanside, CA 92054
Encinitas Proclamation: The Encinitas City Council issues a Pride Month proclamation affirming a commitment to upholding LGBTQ+ rights. 6 p.m., 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024
June 19
Proud+ Art Exhibition: The Studio Door is hosting its ninth annual national LGBTQ+ art exhibition in the Hillcrest LGBTQ+ Cultural District with a reception on July 11. Free and open to all. Gallery is open June 19 - July 31, Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reception is July 11, 6 - 9 p.m., The Studio Door, 3867 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
June 20
Out at the Fair: The 14th annual Out at the Fair returns to the San Diego County Fair with a full day of Pride entertainment, including performances by hashtag truly, Nicole & Scotty and Ross Alan, DJ sets by Pur Flo, story time with J. Lau Farrow Halston and the Out at the Fair Glam Show featuring San Diego Kings Club, J. Lau Farrow Halston and Miss Geminize, hosted by Alexander Rodriguez. Tickets available online. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Paddock Stage, San Diego County Fair, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
June 22
PRID&DE: Gossip Grill is hosting a queer tabletop role-playing game experience featuring three hours of gameplay, a sip-and-serve cocktail social, a story inspired by queer history and three or more narrative-inspired cocktails. All play materials and pre-generated Pride-themed characters are provided. Nonalcoholic alternatives available. Ages 21 and older. Tickets available online. 5 - 9 p.m., Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
June 23
Pride Celebration at Mesa Rim Mira Mesa: Mesa Rim Mira Mesa is hosting a Pride night featuring a Queer Climbing Collective meetup, a printmaking workshop, Pride-themed climbing routes, food, drinks and local artists. 5 - 8 p.m., Mesa Rim Mira Mesa, 10110 Mesa Rim Road, San Diego, CA 92121
June 26
Pride Mixer at Honest Thrift & Plants: A queer-owned plant and thrift store is hosting a Pride mixer featuring a rainbow glass launch, icebreaker games and prizes, Pride flash tattoos by The Nest Tattoo and refreshments. Open to queer folks and allies. Tickets start at $13 and are available online. 6 - 9 p.m., Honest Thrift & Plants, 2609 Congress St., San Diego, CA 92110
The Exposed Exposé: OutcastOutreach LLC is hosting the debut of an all-trans and nonbinary performance night featuring nude poetry, burlesque, drag and dance exploring themes of gender-nonconforming bodies and queer love. The dress code is lingerie or less. Changing rooms and belonging bags provided. Ages 21 and older. IDs will be checked at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. and close at 7:45 p.m. Tickets available online starting at $16. 7 - 11 p.m., Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center, 3925 Ohio St., San Diego, CA 92104
June 27
Leucadia Pride: Generation One presents the third annual Leucadia Pride with a dance parade down Neptune Avenue, followed by a day of events. The parade begins at 11 a.m. at Grandview Parking Lot; at noon, DJs and dancing continue at Leucadia Roadside Park along the 101. At 2 p.m., the Pride after party — featuring DJs, dancing, a drag show and light bites — moves to a private location requiring RSVP. The day wraps up at 5 p.m. at Bar Leucadian with live music and raffle winners announced. Free and open to all. 11 a.m., Leucadia, CA 92024
July 10
San Diego Black Pride: The weekend’s theme is Unbound & Unlimited, starting with The Legacy Ball Volume 2, a ballroom night featuring bold runway categories, live commentary, judges and a DJ. There will also be a Sunday Service, a full-day celebration of Black queer culture featuring live music, DJs, Black queer-owned vendors, food and drinks. Proceeds support year-round programming, community care and emergency support for Black LGBTQ+ people in San Diego. Tickets are available online. Ages 18 and older. July 10: 8 p.m., The Chapel at Liberty Station, 2881 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106, July 12: 1 - 9 p.m., The Soap Factory, 2995 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
Fellow Travelers: San Diego Opera presents the acclaimed opera based on Thomas Mallon's novel performed with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Set in 1953 Washington, D.C., the story follows a secret love affair amid the McCarthy era's anti-communist and anti-gay purges. Contains partial nudity. Sung in English with supertitles in English and Spanish. Tickets available online starting at $65. July 10-11: 7:30 p.m., July 12: 2 p.m., Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
July 11
San Diego Pride Dyke March: The San Diego Pride Dyke March kicks off Pride Week with a community march celebrating queer women, lesbians, trans and nonbinary people and gender-expansive communities. Free and open to all. 11 a.m., start at Urban MO's Bar & Grill, 308 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103; after party at Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
July 15
Light Up the Cathedral: St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral is hosting an interfaith Pride service led by Dean Penny Bridges alongside LGBTQIA+ and allied faith leaders followed by a rainbow lighting of the cathedral. Free and open to all. 7 p.m., St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
July 17
San Diego Pride Spirit of Stonewall Rally: San Diego Pride hosts its annual Spirit of Stonewall Rally, a tradition dating to 1975, honoring community leaders with awards and calling the LGBTQ+ community to action around pressing issues. Free and open to all. 6 p.m., 535 Robinson Ave., San Diego, CA 92103
July 18
San Diego Pride 5K: Front Runners & Walkers San Diego presents the annual charity run and walk kicking off the Pride Parade weekend. Bib pickup is available July 16 from 4-7 p.m. and July 17 from 2-6:30 p.m. at the San Diego LGBT Community Center with limited pickup on race day from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at the start location. Attendees should allow extra time due to construction in the area. A free Kids' Dash of 100 yards is open to children 10 and under, with participation medals and prizes. Kids must sign up by 7:20 a.m. as the dash starts promptly at 7:30 a.m. Register online. University Avenue and Richmond Street, San Diego, CA 92103
San Diego Pride Parade: San Diego's largest single-day civic event draws more than 250,000 attendees and ranks among the largest Pride celebrations in the United States. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., specific location TBD in Hillcrest, San Diego, CA 92103
San Diego Pride Festival: San Diego Pride returns to Balboa Park with community resources, queer-owned businesses and multiple entertainment zones. Tickets start at $44 and are available online. July 18: Noon - 10 p.m., July 19: Noon - 9 p.m., Marston Point, Balboa Park, Sixth Avenue and Laurel Street, San Diego, CA 92101
July 25
San Diego Women's Chorus Annual Pride Concert: Shine: The San Diego Women's Chorus, under the artistic direction of Kathleen Hansen, performs its annual Pride concert as an official San Diego Pride event. Tickets start at $25 online. July 25: 7 p.m. July 26: 4 p.m., The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, 2880 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106
