Major Cultural Partners

The Major Cultural Event Programs stand as an exclusive invite-only initiative tailored for distinguished cultural institutions and historical sites in Toronto. Through strategic partnerships with Major Cultural Organizations, this program reinforces each institution’s unwavering commitment to supporting the 2SLGBTQI+ community, thereby diversifying the range of events available throughout Pride Month, extending from May to July. These events, whether community-based or commercial, are meticulously curated to benefit the communities we serve while adhering to Pride Toronto’s mission, vision, and values. The alignment with these core principles reflects a collective dedication to promoting diversity, representation, and inclusion.

From captivating art exhibitions to thought-provoking film screenings and enchanting music performances, the diverse array of activities offers an inclusive and enriching experience for all.

2025

Cirque du Soleil OVO

A vibrant, acrobatic spectacle inspired by the insect world, OVO invites audiences into a whimsical ecosystem teeming with movement, colour, and heart.

Inside Out Film Festival

Marking its 35th anniversary, Inside Out returns with nine days of groundbreaking queer cinema…

Tafelmusik - Samuel Mariño at the Opera: Bologne & Mozart

Experience the awe-inspiring voice of male soprano Samuel Mariño in a breathtaking program featuring arias by Bologne, Mozart, Gluck, Haydn, and more…

13th Annual INSPIRE Awards

An evening of celebration and recognition, the INSPIRE Awards honour the activists, leaders, and everyday changemakers of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Co-presented with community partners including Pride Toronto, Rainbow Railroad, and ASAAP, this unforgettable event features performances, tributes, and heartfelt moments in one of the city’s most historic venues.
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CN Tower - Drag & Haute Cuisine

Toronto’s highest drag brunch is back! Join host Erin Brockobić at the CN Tower’s 360 Restaurant for a dazzling drag performance…

Little Canada - Proud Perspectives & Colourful Crossings: Self-Guided Tour

In partnership with The ArQuives, explore Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ history through miniature storytelling at Little Canada…

City of Toronto - Pride Flag Raising at Nathan Phillips Square

Join Mayor Olivia Chow and local leaders as Toronto officially proclaims June as Pride Month. Celebrate with performances by Sanjina DaBish Queen, Trash Panda Brass…

Luminato Festival

This year’s Luminato Festival explores life across a 24-hour day with its theme DAY:NIGHT, turning the city into a living canvas. From early morning rituals to midnight musings, encounter bold art in unexpected places — cemetery walks, night shifts, sunrise serenades, and more…

Downtown Yonge BIA - Bohemian Rhapsody at College Park

Kick off College Park: After Hours, a new outdoor film series, with the iconic Bohemian Rhapsody. Enjoy live music, food vendors, a maker’s market, and a sunset screening of Queen’s legendary story…

Bata Shoe Museum - Hoedown at the BSM: Pride Party

Dust off your boots and celebrate Pride western-style with a fabulous night of drag, dancing, and cowboy fashion…

4th Annual 2-Spirit Powwow 2025

Hosted by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations, this vibrant gathering honors 2-Spirit identity through traditional dances, music, food, and an Indigenous marketplace.

The Q Musicale 2nd Annual

Building on its successful 2024 debut, this five-day free festival transforms Toronto’s Distillery District into a lively celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ music and community.

NXNE 2025

In partnership with Billboard Canada, NXNE is Canada’s premier discovery music festival, spotlighting emerging artists from across the country and around the world.

ROM After Dark: Summer Solstice

Celebrate Pride and Indigenous History Month at this exclusive adults-only event featuring live performances, DJ sets, Indigenous cultural activations, and access to stunning exhibitions. ROM After Dark brings together music, art, and culture for an unforgettable summer night.

Toronto Zoo - Drag Queen Storytime & Eleganza Extra-Zoo-Ganza

Families can enjoy Drag Queen Storytime with performers sharing inclusive, animal-themed stories. Later, the evening continues with Eleganza Extra-Zoo-Ganza, a fierce drag show featuring lip-sync battles and laughter.

Downtown Yonge BIA - Skates and Sounds: Roller Drag Ball

Roll into Pride Month with an open-air roller skate party featuring live DJs, free skate lending, queer vendor markets, and dazzling drag performances on wheels.

ELEVATE the RAINBOW

A dynamic marketplace and networking event celebrating 2SLGBTQI+ and allied businesses. Visitors can browse local vendors, attend a cocktail reception, and enjoy live entertainment—all set in Toronto’s historic Distillery District.

Toronto Jazz Festival

Now in its 38th year, the Toronto Jazz Festival is one of North America’s premier jazz celebrations. Offering free outdoor concerts in Yorkville alongside ticketed shows at iconic venues, it showcases jazz alongside funk, swing, hip-hop, Brazilian, and more.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada – Night at the Aqueerium

Dive into Pride weekend at Night at the Aqueerium, Toronto’s unique underwater Pride party. Now in its ninth year, this fully accessible event features electrifying drag performances, hot DJs, and themed activations for an unforgettable night of community, cocktails, and fun beneath the sea.

Village Fest – Church Wellesley Village BIA

Kick off Pride early with the 11th Annual Village Fest, a three-day pre-Pride party featuring top local DJs and spectacular drag performances.

Greenwood Stakes

Experience one of summer’s most stylish events at the Greenwood Stakes. Enjoy thrilling thoroughbred racing, festive trackside vibes, and the excitement of betting on your favorite ponies.

Gay AF Comedy Pride-Stravaganza

Toronto’s premier queer comedy event returns for its 4th year in the beautiful Campbell House Museum gardens. 

Jeremy Dutcher with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra + Summer Solstice After Party

Toronto’s premier queer comedy event returns for its 4th year in the beautiful Campbell House Museum gardens. 

St. Lawrence Market - Market Street Pride

Presented by Great Lakes Brewery, Market Street Pride returns with a full day of music, food, workshops, and live demos! Enjoy performances on the Great Lakes Brewery Stage featuring iconic Tynomi Banks…

Pride Prom 2025: Gothic Pink Pony Club

Supporting Our Youth (SOY) invites 2SLGBTQ+ youth to celebrate 25 years of Pride Prom with this year’s “Gothic Pink Pony Club.” Dress code: Goth Glamour or Unapologetic Queer.

AIDS Candlelight Vigil 2025

An annual evening to remember and honour those lost to AIDS, this vigil brings together Toronto’s 2SLGBTQI+ and AIDS service organizations.

Green Space Festival

Celebrate Pride with five nights of music, performance, and community at the Green Space Festival, hosted by The 519.

Lavazza IncluCity Festival – ICFF Screening

Experience a compelling open-air film screening of IncluCity, a post-WWII story of love, courage, and self-discovery in a conservative Italian village. 

2024

Cirque du Soleil ECHO

Cirque du Soleil’s 20th Big Top show brings bold new visuals and a unique aesthetic on tour. Packed with vibrant characters, inspiring music……

Inside Out Film Festival

Inside Out is a not-for-profit registered charity that exists to challenge attitudes and change lives through the promotion, production….

City of Toronto Pride Month Launch and Progress Pride Flag Raising

Please join the City of Toronto on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Progress Pride Flag Raising to kick off Pride Month…

3rd Annual 2-Spirit Powwow

Join us on Saturday, June 1, 2024, for Toronto’s 3rd Annual 2-Spirit Pow Wow at Downsview Park, hosted by 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations…. 

Drag brunch at 360 Restaurant

We’re kicking off Toronto’s Pride season with the highest drag brunch in Toronto at 360 Restaurant! Join us on June 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m…

College Park: After Hours – Hearts Beat Loud

You’re invited to join the Downtown Yonge community at a variety of free movie screenings at College Park this summer. Presented by the Dow…

Pride on the Big Screen: It’s Only Life After All and Glitter & Doom

Celebrate Pride with new documentaries and very special screenings!It’s Only Life After AllFusing decades of home movies with intimate present-day verité…

NXNE Festival

NXNE has been a powerhouse in launching the careers of Canadian artists, hosting intimate performances by renowned…

ROM After Dark: PRIDE

ROM After Dark (RAD) is the exciting 19+ themed after-hours event series that allows you to explore the Museum in a whole new way… 

Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White

Nova Scotian contralto Portia White was the first Black Canadian concert performer to achieve international fame in the mid-20th century, touring North America..

Celebrate PRIDE at Your Toronto Zoo

Your Toronto Zoo welcomes everyone to join us as we celebrate PRIDE! Our annual festivities are ready to bring the community together once again…

The Finale at Luminato in the Square

Come and join us on Sunday, June 16th, from 5:00 PM  onwards for an unforgettable evening of queer joy ! Don’t miss The Disability Collective’s..

Skates & Sounds: Roller Drag Ball

You’re in store for an unforgettable experience that combines roller skating, drag shows, and live music You’ll have the opportunity to show off your roller skating..

Night at the Aqueerium

Get ready to dive deep into the most fabulous Pride event of the year! Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is hosting it’s legendary “Night at the…

Summer Solstice and The Rose’ Picnic

Rosé Picnic proudly stands as an ally and partner of Pride Toronto, celebrating the vibrant diversity and inclusivity of our city’s 2SLGBTQI+ community… 

Gay AF Comedy Pride-Stravaganza

Celebrate Pride with Laughter! Gay AF Comedy Pride-Stravaganza is taking over the stunning Campbell House Museum gardens for an All-Star Outdoor…

TD Toronto Jazz Fest

The TD Toronto Jazz Fest is an annual event produced by the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society. Celebrating its 37th edition in 2024, the festival has grown…

Pride Prom 2024: Wonderland

Calling All 2SLGBTQIA+ High School aged youth 21 and under! You are the Main Character and invited to a world where dreams can come true…

Pride on Market Street

Celebrate Pride at the St. Lawrence Market with the return of Pride events on Market Street. This yearenjoy pride, drag and 2SLGBTQ+…

Aids Vigil

The 519, ACAS, Action Positive, AIDS Committee of Toronto, Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention, Casey House, Fife House, Toronto People with AIDS Foundation…

Broadway Blockbusters with Ramin Karimloo & Mikaela Bennett

Acclaimed Broadway star and Toronto native Ramin Karimloo joins celebrated Canadian vocalist Mikaela Bennett for a journey…

Green Space Festival

Dive into the vibrant heart of Toronto’s Pride season at The 519’s legendary Green Space Festival! Join us for a lineup of unforgettable DJs and producers…

2023

2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations 2-Spirit Pow wow

A 2-Spirit Pow Wow is a traditional Indigenous gathering that celebrates and honors the unique identities and cultural contributions of 2-Spirit individuals…

City of Toronto Progress Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

As Canada’s largest urban center, the City of Toronto has thrived as a vibrant, inclusive hub for cultural diversity, economic innovation, and community engagement…

Magenta Foundation Joy, Sorrow, Anger, Love, PRIDE

The Magenta Foundation is a respected platform dedicated to supporting emerging and contemporary artists, fostering their creative talents and enabling them…

Little Canada Show your Pride in a GIANT way!

Little Canada is a captivating miniature attraction in Toronto, offering visitors an immersive journey through various iconic Canadian landscapes and cityscapes…

COC (The Canadian Opera Company) Pomegranate

The Canadian Opera Company (COC) is a renowned institution dedicated to pushing the boundaries of operatic storytelling through innovative productions and performances.

The Distillery Historic District The Distillery District Queer Marketplace

The Distillery Historic District, nestled in the heart of Toronto, is a beautifully preserved neighborhood…

Bata Shoe Museum Click Clack at the BSM

The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto is a fascinating institution dedicated to the art, culture, and history of footwear, offering an extensive collection…

Downtown Yonge BIA Movie Screening

The Downtown Yonge B.I.A. is a non-profit organization that is committed to improving the daily experience of our members, residents, visitors and all stakeholders…

Luminato Festival Toronto

The Luminato Festival in Toronto is a celebrated cultural event that takes audiences on a journey through the city’s unique culture, bringing together art and ideas in an immersive experience…

AGO (The Art Gallery of Ontario) Pride Extravaganza with Priyanka

The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is a renowned cultural institution in Toronto, housing an extensive…

Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil Kooza

Cirque du Soleil is a world-renowned entertainment company known for its mesmerizing and innovative live performances that blend acrobatics, theater, and music to create a one-of-a-kind visual spectacle…

TSO (Toronto Symphony Orchestra) Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) is a prestigious musical institution that delivers captivating…

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Night at the Aqueerium

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, located in the heart of Toronto, offers visitors a fascinating underwater world with a diverse collection of marine life…

Gay AF Comedy 
Pride-Stravaganza

‘Gay AF Comedy’ is a vibrant and inclusive comedy event in Toronto that celebrates LGBTQ+ humor and showcases top comedic talent from the queer community…

St Lawrence Market Pride Brunch on Market Street

St. Lawrence Market, located in the heart of Toronto, is a historic marketplace renowned for its diverse array of fresh food vendors, artisans, and specialty shops…

SOY Toronto Pride Prom 2023: Outcast Paradise

Supporting Our Youth (SOY) Toronto is a dynamic program that provides vital support, resources, and a welcoming community for LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit youth…

AIDS Candlelight Vigil

The AIDS Candlelight Vigil is an open community event held annually at the AIDS Memorial to remember, honour and celebrate the lives of the people lost to AIDS. This annual event is planned by a committee…

Tkaronto Music Festival

Tkaronto Music Festival is a Tkaronto-based organization founded with one purpose: To put Indigenous Artists on the main stage.

The 519 Green Space Festival

The 519 is a community center in Toronto that actively supports the LGBTQ+ community, providing a wide range of programs, resources, and services. Known for its commitment to inclusion and support…

City of Toronto/Toronto History Museums Artist Mentorship Showcase: Pride

Toronto History Museums is a collection of historic sites and museums in Toronto, each showcasing a unique aspect of the city’s rich heritage…

TD Toronto Jazz Festival Toronto Jazz Festival

The TD Toronto Jazz Festival is an annual music extravaganza held in Toronto’s Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood, known for its diverse lineup…

ROM (Royal Ontario Museum) ROM After Dark

The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) is one of Toronto’s premier cultural institutions, known for its extensive and diverse collection of art, history…

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