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.
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!
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?
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!
Scène Francophone
Francophone Pride at Pride Toronto 2025 is a vibrant celebration of the diverse voices within the Francophone 2SLGBTQI+ community, offering a dedicated space for cultural expression, performances, and community engagement. Rooted in this year’s theme, “All In,” Francophone Pride highlights unity, diversity, and full participation, ensuring no one is left out. As global conflicts and political challenges shape our world, this space serves as a beacon of solidarity and advocacy, bringing together individuals of all identities and backgrounds. Join us in the Francophone Village to experience live music, cultural showcases, and networking opportunities with local Francophone organizations. From powerful storytelling to dynamic artistic performances, Francophone Pride fosters connection and celebration within Toronto’s vibrant French-speaking 2SLGBTQI+ community. Explore resources, build authentic connections, and immerse yourself in the richness of Francophone queer identity—because to be Francophone in Toronto means to be engaged, open to the world, and unapologetically yourself.
Blockorama: The Sounds Of
Blockorama turns 27! Join us in the sounds of Love, freedom, and joy. Created and curated by Blackness Yes!, the volunteer committee behind Pride Month’s longest-running party If there’s 1 thing Blocko is, it’s an unapologetically safe space for the African, Black, and Caribbean 2SLGBTQI+ community in the Greater Toronto Area. We showcase the communities’ best, DJs, performers, drag and ballroom artists, and dancers. We also spotlight health, spirituality, harm reduction, and community activism. Don’t forget to get an extra 3 hours of Blocko on Saturday at Blocko After Dark, starting at 11pm.
Dyke Pride Afterparty
Drag Ball
The biggest drag event of the year returns with over 70 drag acts from Canada and beyond! This 9 hour extravaganza is the can’t miss event of Festival Weekend with drag artists from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Canada’s Drag Race, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, Canada vs the World, Drag Me to Dinner, King of Drag, Slaycation, Call Me Mother, and well as the absolute best in local talent! Expect high production values, one-of-a-kind performances, dancers and costumes galore, huge crowds, and a never ending stream of the finest Drag Kings, Things and Queens! Get there early to secure a good spot, as this is, by far, the most popular event of Pride Month, or get a VIP pass for a guaranteed front-of-stage up-close view. Meet & Greets are also available at a special cocktail reception with purchase. But otherwise join us at Nathan Phillips Square for this completely free staggering event that we put on just for you! VIP passes and Meet & Greet tickets can be purchased at: www.PrideToronto.com/VIP2025
