We curated a list of events happening June 27 to 29 along with some helpful tips to make it a memorable Pride…
Pride Toronto’s Festival Weekend is June 27 to 29 and with several events featuring hundreds of artists with representation across the 2SLGBTQI+ and BIPOC communities, festival-goers better start resting up because it’s going to be a long three days.
This year’s event will feature multiple stages in the Church Wellesley Village and one at Nathan Phillips Square. The festival is set to welcome performances by reigning RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Onya Nurve and runner-up Jewels Sparkles along with musicians Rebecca Black and Grammy-nominated singer Amerie.
To prepare for the crowds and to enter each stage area smoothly, Pride Toronto recommends arriving early to ensure a good spot. The Mill Street Wellesley Stage or OLG Central Stage have capacity limits and there is a no re-entry policy for most stages, meaning if you leave, you’ll need to line up again. Pride Toronto also suggests leaving large bags at home and remembering to pack a valid ID as attendees will require wristbands to purchase alcohol. We’d also recommend a hat, foldable fan, fanny pack and applying sunscreen!
Now that the basics are out of the way, we’ve curated a list of some events featured at each stage during Festival Weekend and some other must-dos. For more events visit the Pride Toronto website or check out our ‘Everything to Know…’ guides about the various parades happening and Green Space Festival.
Mill Street Wellesley Stage
Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29, 2025
15 Wellesley Street East
Free Admission
The Yalla Barra EXTRAVAGANZA (June 27, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
In its ninth year, this event showcases Middle Eastern culture and the diverse tapestry of queer identities it intersects with. Expect to see BootyCornfed, Anoush Ellah, Tammy The Brown and more perform.
New Ho Queen // All In: Asian Pride (June 27, 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.)
If you’ve never been to a New Ho Queen event, get ready for a celebration of Queer Asian artistry featuring M1ss Jade So, Ms. Nookie Galore, Milkshook, Reggie Ho and more.
Catalyst (June 28, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)
Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer artists honour the artistry and resilience of the Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ community. DJ Fawn Big Canoe will be serving the beats with performances by Canada’s Drag Race season 3 sisters Chelazon Leroux and Kaos along with fancy shawl dancers Nichole Leveck and Saga Kwandibenz to name a few.
Blocko After Dark (June 28, 10:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.)
This is the first of two nights that is being advertised as sexy, scintillating and semi scandalous. The event spotlights African, Black and Caribbean 2SLGBTQI+ performers from the Greater Toronto Area like Haviah Mighty and Sydanie. The second night, Blockorama: The Sound Of, happens the following day starting at 2:00 p.m., headlined by 1 Thing singer and songwriter Amerie.
OLG Central Stage
Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29, 2025
512 Church Street
Free Admission
brOWN//out (June 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.)
Celebrating the South Asian community for over a decade, this community space welcomes South Asian queer and trans artists in various art mediums such as music, poetry, dance, burlesque and more. Award-winning and trailblazing artist, musician and writer Vivek Shraya will be at the event.
Hotline (June 28, 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.)
Expect high energy sets and go-go dancers as Heebiejabi, THIRDEYE, Joe Peach, Princess Papi and more take the stage for this six hour celebration of womxn, femme and non-binary individuals.
Rogers Community Stage
Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29, 2025
78 Gould Street
Free Admission
Scène Francophone (June 29, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Bonjour, hi! This event brings the Francophone 2SLGBTQI+ community together with cultural showcases and local Francophone organizations with performances by Jenna Seppa, Miss Dupré Latour and more. If you cannot get enough Francophone artistry, then you should check out Fierté Montréal in August.
StreetFair on Church Street
Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29, 2025
6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Friday) and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
58 Wellesley Street East
Free Admission
With a growing sober community, this space creates a spot for everyone to truly enjoy Pride. As Pride Toronto writes on its website, “There is a deliberate and inspiring shift happening—that embraces fun, party, authenticity without substances to foster meaningful moments of connection, reflection, and true celebration of each individual.”
StreetFair on Church Street
Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Friday) and 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
Church Street from Bloor Street East to Dundas Street East
Free Admission
Food, art, retail, music and a lot of free stuff, the StreetFair remains a must visit for festival-goers. With over 200+ stalls from 2SLGBTQI+ businesses and organizations, including queer allies, there is bound to be something for everybody as they wander the Church Wellesley Village.
TD Main Stage
Friday, July 27 – Sunday, July 29, 2025
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West
Free Admission
Opening Night (June 29, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
Meet at Toronto’s city hall to kick off Festival Weekend. With speeches and a traditional Indigenous ceremony to start, the opening night event continues with performances by Kiesza, a DJ set by Rebecca Black (who we hope will play the Friday x 360 remix), and a drag queen whose name we can never remember…oh wait, it’s Priyanka!
Drag Ball (June 28, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
The nine hour drag extravaganza returns with queens and kings across various drag shows such as RuPaul’s Drag Race, Canada’s Drag Race, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, King of Drag and more as well as up and coming local drag talent. The event is slated to have over 70 performances with names like Onya Nurve, Jewels Sparkles, Suzie Toot, Lemon, Murray Hill, Jada Shada Hudson, Miss Fiercalicious, Yovska and more. Expect high production values, one-of-a-kind performances, dancers and costumes galore.
Closing Night (June 29, 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
All good things come to an end and the closing event for Pride 2025 will have a musical genre for everyone to enjoy from country to EDM to rock and genres you’ve likely never heard of.
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