Get ready to celebrate, New York. The annual NYC Pride March is just around the corner, but you do not have to wait until the weekend to start the party.
To kick off the celebrations early, the Times Square Alliance has officially revealed its star-studded lineup for the TSQ LIVE Pride in Times Square series.
The events will bring an incredible array of LGBTQIA+ performers to the center of the city, and everything is completely free to attend.
Here is the full schedule of what you can experience on the plaza this week.
A legendary ballroom bash on Wednesday
The party officially starts on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. TSQ LIVE is partnering with the legendary House of Xtravaganza for the “Love is Imagination Pride Mini Ball.”
As a massive bonus, attendees will get an exclusive first look at XTRAVAGANZA. This brand-new original musical is inspired by the iconic house and its ballroom pioneers. Tickets for its world premiere at Baltimore Center Stage officially go on sale the same day.
Live queer power pop on Friday
On Friday, June 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm, the Summer Friday Concert series takes over the stage. This week features Strange Neighbors, a high-energy power pop outfit based right here in New York City.
The band is known for crafting infectious, hook-filled tracks. They describe their unique sound as a wonderfully queer mix of My Chemical Romance, The Beatles, and IRS-era R.E.M.
The ultimate drag and DJ finale on Saturday
The entire weekend culminates on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 3:00 pm with the massive TSQ LIVE PRIDE Finale Party. Partnering with PRYSM Talent Management, this event turns the plaza into the ultimate celebration of NYC LGBTQIA+ nightlife.
Expect show-stopping DJ sets and live drag performances from local icons representing beloved neighborhood bars. The star-studded lineup includes:
- Jacklynn Hyde representing The Dickens
- Venus Mystique representing Hardware
- Reese Havoc & Hanukah Lewinsky representing VERS
- Jasmine Rice LaBeija representing Rise
- Mo’Riah representing Boxers
- Marti G Cummings representing Red Eye
If that is not enough excitement, a surprise headliner is scheduled to take the stage at 5:30 pm to close out the festival.
What to know before you go
TSQ LIVE is one of the city’s largest free outdoor event series, transforming public spaces into vibrant cultural hubs every single summer.
You can catch all of these performances live on the Broadway pedestrian plaza of Times Square, located right between 45th and 46th streets. No tickets or reservations are required to enjoy the shows, so grab your friends and head downtown to celebrate Pride in true NYC style.
