Annual 21+ music, nightlife, and arts festival returns June 26–28 with national headliners, drag icons, and local performers across indoor and outdoor stages

(February 17, 2026—SEATTLE) Queer/Pride Festival (QPF), Seattle’s annual three-day LGBTQIA+ music and nightlife celebration produced by the team behind Queer/Bar, today announced the lineup for its 2026 festival, taking place June 26–28 along 11th Avenue in Capitol Hill. Known for bringing together internationally recognized artists, drag performers, DJs, and local talent, the 21+ ticketed event will feature headliners including Emmy-nominated multi-hyphenate entertainer Keke Palmer, platinum-selling rapper JT—formerly of City Girls, with a highly anticipated debut solo album arriving this year—and global house-music trailblazer Honey Dijon. The stacked lineup also brings Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and dance-floor favorite Erika Jayne (DJ Pretty Mess), comedy legend Bianca Del Rio, genre-defying rapper and on-screen breakout Junglepussy—recently featured in One Battle After Another—and internationally acclaimed electronic act Hercules & Love Affair to stages throughout Capitol Hill.

“Each year, Queer/Pride Festival creates a space where our community can come together to celebrate queer artistry, visibility, and joy at the highest level,” said Murf Hall, owner and executive producer of Queer/Pride Festival. “We’re proud to bring world-class talent to Capitol Hill while continuing to spotlight local performers and the creative spirit that makes this neighborhood so special. Our goal is to build a weekend that feels electric, inclusive, and unapologetically queer — a place where people can show up fully as themselves and celebrate Pride in a way that’s uniquely Seattle.”

Held annually during Pride weekend, QPF has grown into one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest LGBTQIA+ music and nightlife celebrations, drawing attendees from across the region for a high-energy, multi-venue experience in Seattle’s Capitol Hill. The festival transforms the Pike/Pine corridor into a multi-day destination, with roughly 35 main-stage performances this year plus after-parties and special activations at Queer/Bar and its two indoor/outdoor VIP lounges.

Deeply rooted in the performance-art community, Queer/Bar and QPF champion queer artists year-round through a robust schedule of live shows and local talent showcases. The festival serves as the annual culmination of that creative energy, bringing local performers together with nationally and internationally recognized acts for a dynamic Pride-weekend celebration of music, nightlife, and community. More than a festival, it’s a defining moment for queer artistry and connection in the Pacific Northwest.

Weekend and single-day passes will be available beginning February 17 at 10:00am PT. VIP packages, including priority entry and exclusive lounge access, will also be offered in limited quantities. Please visit the Queer/Pride Festival website (www.queerpridefestival.com) for ticket pricing and programming information.

QUEER/PRIDE FESTIVAL 2026 LINEUP

FRIDAY JUNE 26

Keke Palmer / DJ Pretty Mess / RuPaul‘sDrag Race Showcase: Jane Don’t / Irene the Alien / Onya Nurve / Live Nude Mammals / DJ Essex / Issa Man / Caramel Flava / Stacey Starstruck

SATURDAY JUNE 27

JT / Junglepussy / Tiffany Pollard DJ Set / RuPaul’s Drag Race Showcase: Sasha Colby / Willow Pill / Baby Van Beezly / Glenn Coco / Amora Namor / Cali Colby / Rowan Ruthless

SUNDAY JUNE 28

Honey Dijon / Hercules & Love Affair DJ Set / Bianca Del Rio Comedy Set / Tony & the Kikis / ButtTootKing Show / Darlene Mitchell / Arson Nicki / Diamond Lil / Moscato Sky / Fabi

ALL WEEKEND

Hosts: Willam & Pupusa

Nightly Shows: Bosco

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ABOUT QUEER/PRIDE FESTIVAL

Queer/Pride Festival is an annual Pride-month celebration in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood featuring a multi-day lineup of live music, drag, DJs, and immersive nightlife experiences across indoor and outdoor venues. Produced by the team behind Queer/Bar, the 21+ festival highlights nationally touring talent alongside local performers and community partners, creating a high-energy, inclusive space that celebrates LGBTQIA+ culture while supporting the neighborhood’s arts and hospitality scene.

MEDIA CONTACT

publicrelationsQPF@gmail.com