Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 2023

Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 2023

Pittsburgh Pride Revolution returns June 2-4, 2023

Celebrate with Pride!

Kick off Pride month with a multi-day celebration in Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 2023 (celebrating its 50th anniversary!) will take place June 2-4, 2023 across Downtown, Northside and Bloomfield and featuring performances, vendors, a community march and free concerts featuring performances by local, national and international artists. 

NO FEAR, the title of this year's event, will feature the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penguins all coming together to support Pittsburgh Pride Revolution! 

2023 Events

Save the dates and locations. More info about Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 2023 events as they are announced.

Too Hot 4 July Kickoff Event

Thursday, June 1
Presented by Aids Free Pittsburgh & True T Pittsburgh as part of Pittsburgh Pride Revolution.

Too Hot for July (TH4J): The annual FREE HIV awareness event is hosted by AIDS Free Pittsburgh, in partnership with True T Pgh. As 2023 marks the 42nd anniversary of the first official report on HIV/AIDS, TH4J will honor those lost to HIV/AIDS while celebrating the advancements in prevention and treatment that can end the epidemic.

The event will feature local DJs, performers, a vogue dance battle, free HIV testing, a health fair, and will end with an energizing performance by Pittsburgh-based artist; Lexa Terrestrial and Manny DiBiachi with the event headlined by Internationally known acclaimed hip-hop artist, DreamDoll.

2023 PITTSBURGH PRIDE REVOLUTION

Event Map

Friday, June 2

1-7 p.m. at Allegheny Commons Park and North Park

Pittsburgh Pride Revolution - Kickoff: The Official kickoff to the 2023 Pittsburgh Pride Revolution Festival. Includes vendors, activities and live performances by:

STAGE A

  • Venus Doom
  • Aubrey Burchell
  • Bree Gearhart
  • Dr. Rasta Boi Punanay
  • Jack P Diamond
  • Hexxa
  • Warren Munroe
  • Kouvaris The Universal Prince
  • Diviine
  • Erica Perri
  • Summer Frost
  • The Marigolds
  • Joshua Orange
  • MkX  // Co-Headliner

STAGE B

  • Brianna Brianna
  • Asher O'Briant
  • Kaydence McQueen
  • Princess Jafar
  • Bettie Wylde
  • Victoria L. Van Cartier
  • Summer Frost
  • Hazel Revlon
  • SpeciàlK
  • Land Shark
  • Kardi Redd Diamond

2023 Pittsburgh Pride Revolution Ball: (5-8 p.m. at QMNTY Center 525 East Ohio St) Local drag entertainers and representatives from the local historical underground ballroom community will be showing up and showing out! Come out and kick off pride weekend right with an opportunity at cash prizes, trophies, and more!


Saturday, June 3

11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Allegheny Commons Park and North Park

Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March: 
(Line up and gathering begins at 11:00 am on the corner of the 11th Street and Liberty Ave, near the Greyhound & Amtrak Station) 

No contingents. We will all march together as a community in support of the LGBTQ and QTPOC communities. Bring your signs, your banners, your music, your flags, your face masks, and your hand sanitizer. The march will step off at 11th Street and Liberty Avenue at noon and proceed down Liberty, turn right on Seventh Street, continue over the Andy Warhol Bridge, through Allegheny Center, and into Allegheny Commons Park West for the mini-festival.


2023 Pittsburgh Pride Revolution: Northside Festival: (1-8 p.m. at Allegheny, West Park). -- Allegheny Commons Park, West is the west side area of what is known as Allegheny Commons Park, West. We will be close to Lake Elizabeth and behind the Pittsburgh Aviary. Check out performances by upcoming local LGBTQIA+ acts between (2)two stages with special appearances by,  

STAGE A

  • DJ Dre
  • John Levengood
  • Vida Chai
  • Joey Young
  • KIFR
  • VAR B
  • Venus de Mars
  • Georgia Warder
  • Cue
  • Que Ike
  • Issue
  • ELEMENTAL ROCK BAND
  • Haviah Mighty  // Co-Headliner
  • DJ Senseishun
  • Julian King  // Co-Headliner
  • Frenchie  // Co-Headliner
  • Madison Rose  // Co-Headliner

STAGE B

  • Katja Attenshun
  • Ray of Darkness
  • UniversalRythem
  • Hunter B. Morgan
  • The Junior Chamber of Commerce Players 
  • Jenn DeSantis
  • TuhvonDneal 
  • Sara Bellium
  • Mark Robert Cash
  • Emma Peridot
  • Tony Ruiz

Sunday, June 4

1-9 p.m. at Main Street near Trace Brewery in Bloomfield

Pittsburgh Pride Revolution: Bloomfield Festival: (3-9 p.m. at Trace Brewery.) FREE to attend outside and in front of Trace Brewing (4312 Main St Pittsburgh Pa 15224) with a showing of the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution Virtual Pride event hosted by Princess Jafar and Rian Louis (RianOutLoud Podcast) with 24 acts from all kinds of local, national and international performers including guest appearances from the sensational Lys Scott, SUPA NXC', Manny DiBiachi, DJ Huny Yung, and Pittsburgh Pride Revolution 2023 Co-Headliner; SevnDeep. -- Plus there will be face-painting, food trucks, dancing and more. 

STAGE A

  • DJ Senseishun
  • Lys Scott
  • E'javien
  • Nick M Daniels Ensemble
  • Ki Lyrics
  • Belair Banks
  • DJ Huny Yung
  • Ti & Zi 
  • Hazel Revlon
  • OLYMPIA
  • DJ Senseishun
  • SUPA' NxC
  • Manny DiBiachi
  • SevenDeep // Co-Headliner

STAGE B

  • Miss Demeaner
  • DJ 2020K
  • Jo Rodriguez
  • Nick M Daniels Ensemble
  • Remy Black 
  • The Iconic House of Ebony
  • Chauntey Monique
  • Pittsburgh Community Singers & Afro American Music Institute, Directed by Deryck Tines & Kris Rust
  • Nikael

Additional Pride Events

Pride Week Film Series | Row House

June 2-4, 2023

Row House Cinema celebrates Pride with a slate of films and special events including Joyland (2022), The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) and Polyester (1981), capped off with Batman & Robin Live Wigtrax featuring hilarious commentary from top drag perofrmers.

Pride on the Shore Festival

June 3, 2023

An all-star lineup of performers including Ava Max, FLETCHER, Betty Who, JORDY and many more will be rocking Stage AE outdoors at this reimagined Pride festival, featuring three stages of entertainment. Drag queens Aquaria, Aura Mayari and Robin Fierce are also announced!

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Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pride Night

June 3, 2023

Watch the Riverhounds soccer club take on Phoenix Rising for their annual Pride Night celebration, complete with a halftime show and dollar beer specials before the match.

True Colors: The Fashions of Pride

Kick-off Event June 4, 2023 at Phipps Conservatory

Enjoy a champagne brunch as models slay on the runway with the incredible backdrop of Phipps Conservatory. There's no better way to celebrate Pride and support LGBTQ+ businesses! Your ticket also includes admission to "Flowers Meet Fashion: Inspired by the creations and fashions of Pittsburgh Icon BILLY PORTER" at Phipps.

Steel City Drag Brunch

June 4, 2023

A morning of glitter, glam and showstopping performances highlight this drag brunch event hosted by Luna Skye and Indie Skies, held at Aslin Beer Company in the Strip District Terminal.

Fox Chapel Pride in the Park

June 8, 2023

Head to the Allegheny Rivertrail Park and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with a vendor fair, community art, crafts, hair and nail art, a clothing swap, live music and an acetate collage with the Andy Warhol Museum.

Found Family Cookout

June 9, 2023

Join the Maude witches at Harold's Haunt for this celebration of the importance of found family! The grill will be going for chill vibes on their back patio.

Pride Night @ the Pirates

June 9, 2023

Fireworks will light up the skyline postgame after the annual Pride Night at PNC Park!

Pride Millvale

June 24, 2023

Entering its third year, Pride Millvale shows the inclusivity efforts by our welcoming neighborhoods with a welcoming, educational and celebratory event. Browse lots of local vendors, find great food and more at this FREE festival organized by an all volunteer staff.

Be Gay [Do Crime]

June 24, 2023

Send Pride month off in style at Mr. Smalls for their end of Pride spectacular drag show. More details TBA.

Vandergrift Pride in the Park and Kickball Tournament

June 24, 2023

Vandergrift's first ever PRIDE celebration, held at Kennedy Park, will feature vendors, music, live performances food and more at this family-friendly event. A kickball tournament will also be held that day!

People's Pride Presents Swissvale Pride

June 25, 2023

March into the heart of Swissvale starting at 11 a.m. to the People's Pride music festival with a special guest headliner and local artists focused on TLGBQIA Liberation.

Wheel of Drag @ Square Cafe

June 29, 2023

A brand new celebration of drag starts this summer at Square Cafe with Wheel of Drag, featuring Pittsburgh's top talent in this part game show, part drag show spectacular.

Family Pride Night @ Pittsburgh Zoo

June 30, 2023

Celebrate Pride and LGBTQIA+ communities at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium with fun, inclusive activities for families of all ages.

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Beyond Pittsburgh Pride Revolution Weekend

Pittsburgh's Pride celebrations continue throughout the month of June hosted by numerous organizations, clubs and entertainers. Thanks to QBURGH for curating a complete guide to all the events for 2023 - the QBURGH PRIDE Guide