New Ho Queen // ALL IN: ASIAN PRIDE
It’s that time of year again…New Ho Queen (NHQ) is back at Pride Toronto’s Wellesley Stage for ASIAN PRIDE. If you’ve attended NHQ in the past, you already know—we go ALL IN for the culture, the music, and the power of our community. Come dance and celebrate Queer Asian artistry, resilience, and self-expression with our local performers and DJs— plus a very special guest you won’t want to miss.
Alternaqueer: Into the Künstverse
Venture through the broken mirror into a realm where alternative realities collide! Let the Künst Kids be your guide as we experience art from every corner of Toronto…and beyond! From wacky weirdos, to twirling divas, to out of towners, everyone is welcome to travel with us…Into The Künstverse* (*even if you’re not vers!) Curated by Künst Kids
Opening Night
Start Pride Weekend in the biggest way with our Opening Night! Go ALL IN on your Pride Weekend by showing up right at the start, 6PM and stay through till the end to see the best lineup of 2SLGBTQI+ dance artists in the world. Beginning with our Opening Ceremony where we officially begin the festivities with a libation ceremony, speeches from our honoured guests from Toronto and around the world, and our 2025 International Grand Marshall. Then a traditional Indigenous opening ceremony featuring two-spirit drummers, hoop dancers, shawl dancers, and an opening prayer by an Elder. This portion is curated in collaboration with 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations. Then the celebration keeps on going with a very special performance from Singing Out, Toronto’s largest 2SLGBTQQIA+ choir, followed by lively performances from Kaleena Zanders, bringing love and vibration; Kiesza, ready to hideaway with you some more; and your host for the evening, Canadian Drag Icon ,what’s her name? Priyanka! Lastly, hot off her viral Boiler Room set, THE Rebecca Black will be DJing for the first time ever in Toronto! This is a diverse and hella fun show that you will not want to miss a second of!
The Prideful Sinners
After the success of its first year, The Prideful Sinners returns to the Pride Toronto OLG Central Stage on Saturday June 28th 2025, 7 to 8pm, with an all new cast of the best performers from Toronto and beyond. “The Prideful Sinners” is curated by award-winning Burlesque Artist, Red Tongued Raven. Dazzling costumes, one-of-a-kind stunts, and incredible dancers will take your breath away during this special presentation for Pride Toronto. Recommended audience is 18+ or attending with parental supervision.
SLEAZE
Step into a world where desire and ecstasy collide — SLEAZE is not just a party, it’s a celebration of freaks and party animals alike. Prepare to lose yourself in the crowd and feel the pulsating atmosphere as the night comes alive with raw, unfiltered energy. At SLEAZE, music throbs with a seductive urgency; so intoxicating and electric you’ll be pulled deep into a sea of euphoric release. Tonight, everything is unleashed—nothing is too taboo, no impulse too wild. Get ready to sweat, to grind, and to be consumed by the sleazy, hi-octane sounds from the likes of infamous electro pop duo Frost Children and local taste makers ARD1N, Sophie Jones, and Curaga. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for the fearless, the hungry, the ones who live for the thrill of the afterdark. SLEAZE is waiting for you.
North DJ Riser
Make no mistake the party starts and ends with the DJ. During Festival Weekend the North DJ Riser is set to turn the streets into party. Find them at Church St. & Isabella St. You won’t stop moving when these DJs start grooving. They have the beats ready and the energy set on high. They’re ALL IN and ready to turn up the heat. Are you ALL IN?
North DJ Riser
Make no mistake the party starts and ends with the DJ. During Festival Weekend the North DJ Riser is set to turn the streets into party. You won’t stop moving when these DJs start grooving. Find them at Church St. & Isabella St. They have the beats ready and the energy set on high. They’re ALL IN and ready to turn up the heat. Are you ALL IN?
North DJ Riser
Make no mistake the party starts and ends with the DJ. During Festival Weekend the North DJ Riser is set to turn the streets into party. Find them at Church St. & Isabella St. You won’t stop moving when these DJs start grooving. They have the beats ready and the energy set on high. They’re ALL IN and ready to turn up the heat. Are you ALL IN?
Lewdline: LATINEO
Lewdline: LATINEO will showcase and celebrate 100% Latin talent! Our mission is to facilitate a platform for queer talent, music enjoyment, and expression of movement. Lewdline events are for and by QTBIPOC+. For our 2025 Pride edition, expect a sexy weaving of Latine diaspora disciplines and surprises on June 26 at the Central stage 7pm-12am!
Kiss My Lips
Get ready to pucker up and lean in for a kiss from this femme-fueled fantasy! Kiss My Lips is the place to kiss your inhibitions goodbye and dance like no one’s watching. Lips, hips, and heartbeats will sync up in a perfect rhythm of freedom and fire. Expect a bass-thumping bash where the music’s hot, and so are you.
