June is always filled with tons of local Pride events, every day of the week and all month long, so Midwestern Lesbian is here to guide you to some of the best ones throughout the Cincy Region in 2026. As a professional LGBTQ+ event coordinator, I'm here to help you find exactly what you're looking for this Pride Month. Be sure to follow @cincy.gay.agenda on Instagram for a weekly LGBTQ+ calendar that's available all year long!
Pride Events in the Cincy Region
DIY Buttons - Homemakers Bar - June 3rd - 6 p.m.
Join Midwestern Lesbian at Homemakers Bar in Over-the-Rhine to make your own buttons for Pride Month and beyond! All materials are provided and crafting starts at 6 p.m.
Pride Block Party at ICON Festival Stage - Smale Riverfront Park - June 4th - 6:30 p.m.
Kick off Pride Month in Cincinnati at the CSO's fourth annual Pride Block Party! This FREE outdoor event is open to the public and all are welcome. Enjoy giveaways, food trucks, activities and entertainment prior to a concert with the incredible Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Last year's Pride Block Party drew thousands to the ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park, located adjacent to the Andrew J. Brady Music Center. We can't wait to see you at this year's party.
Pride Rooftop Drag Show - Braxton Brewing - June 4th - 7 p.m.
Braxton Brewing Company is proud to partner with NKY Pride to kick off a fun-filled and fabulous night with a Pride Rooftop Drag Show at their Covington location that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, equality, and acceptance for all. Be sure and grab a pint of their special release, Pride Watermelon Wheat.
Adult Swim Pride Night - Ziegler Park Pool - June 4th - 7 p.m.
Come splash into the 21+ after-hours fun at Ziegler Park Pool during this Pride-themed Adult Swim! Get ready to jam out with a DJ, sip on your favorite drinks, score some freebies, and make summer memories. Admission is $15, guests must be over the age of 21.
Mt. Adams Pride - Mt. Adams neighborhood - June 6th - 12 p.m.
This year Mt. Adams celebrates its first-ever Pride Parade and Street Fair with a family-friendly afternoon of live music, community and neighborhood pride. The parade steps off at 1 p.m. and will feature performances by DanceFix, while the street fair includes community organizations, activities, and music from DJ Boywife performing on the patio at Monks Tavern.
Northern Kentucky Pride Parade and Festival - Covington Mainstrasse Village - June 7th
Northern Kentucky Pride Parade and Festival is an annual day-long neighborhood celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. The parade weaves throughout Mainstrasse Village and Covington, including key viewing and party areas like Hotel Covington, Braxton Brewing, Pike Street and Main Street. The festival is located in Mainstrasse and includes drag performances, a DJ, local vendors, drinks, food and more.
Tea Dance - Braxton Brewing - June 7th - 4 p.m.
Historically, across the country, "Tea Dances" have been organized on Sunday afternoons by and for the LGBTQ+ community, to provide a safe space to socialize without the fear of discrimination. Today, the Cincy Region continues that legacy with a series of organized tea dances that take place across the city at different venues throughout the year. On June 7th, head to the rooftop at Braxton's Covington location to experience one of these fun get-togethers.
Glow in the Dark Pride - The American Sign Museum - June 11th - 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Celebrate Pride Month at one of the most colorful places in town - glowing rainbows and all! Wear your brightest neon colors and join the fun. Explore The American Sign Museum's indoor collection of signs, take a guided ROYGBIV tour, join Drag Queen story hour with The Lady Phaedra, check out a neon demonstration, dance to DJ Boywife, and feast your eyes on a Hoop Dance performance with Ruby Roulette. Get your pose on in our festive photo booth and make your own colorful craft to take home!
Camp Queer: Pride Rooftop Brunch - Rhinegeist Brewery - June 13th - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pack your flannel, grab your glam, and join us for Camp Queer Brunch, a playful twist on Rhinegeist Rooftop's Brunch series, inspired by all things campy, cozy and unapologetically queer. Think summer camp nostalgia reimagined with a chic glamping upgrade. Enjoy skyline views, bubbly beverages, and a delicious brunch menu, all while soaking in the Camp Queer atmosphere with co-host Midwestern Lesbian. Whether you're a happy camper, a luxury glamper, or simply here for the mimosas, this themed brunch is the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
Silent Disco with Black Wonderland - Esoteric Brewing Co. - June 13th - 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Silent "Disco" is BACK! Join the fun at Esoteric Brewery in Walnut Hills for a Silent "Disco" Pride Night featuring some of your favorite local DJ's: DJ Trub, DJ Strawberry and DJ K. Chanta.
Sapphic Sunday Funday - The Porch at Washington Park - June 14th - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join Midwestern Lesbian on June 14th at The Porch in Washington Park for a Sapphic Sunday Funday! Enjoy live music by Nymph and a vendor market in the park.
Queer Hand Building Workshop - Queen City Clay - June 14th - 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Join Midwestern Lesbian for hand building with Queen City Clay! Your ticket includes instructions, one creation, firing and glazing. Open to all ages and family-friendly. BYOB!
Lady Gaga Drag Brunch - Cincinnati Funny Bone - June 14th - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Celebrate Pride Month at a high-energy Lady Gaga-themed drag brunch featuring hits like "Born This Way", "Rain on Me", and "Bad Romance". Expect dazzling looks, great music, and a fun, upbeat atmosphere. Come ready to sip, enjoy a fabulous show, and have a great time at the Cincinnati Funny Bone!
Pride Night - Nice Life OTR - June 15th - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Celebrate Pride with friendship bracelet night on Monday, June 15th! From 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., pop in and bring your friends to make a bracelet! Admission is $5 and includes beads, string, and all bracelet-making supplies. Sip on $7 martinis during the event or try the featured Pride cocktail, "Watermelon Sugar".
Queer Karaoke Night - Tokyo Kitty - June 18th - 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Midwestern Lesbian present Queer Karaoke Night! Come party at the best local karaoke bar, Tokyo Kitty, and enjoy cocktails, community, a photobooth and drag performances by Indica Blows and Scooter Ripstick!
Midwestern Lesbian Presents: Sapphic Singles - RedTree Coffee & Art OTR - June 20th - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Calling all single sapphics in the Cincy Region! Midwestern Lesbian and co. will be taking over RedTree Coffee & Art in Over-the-Rhine for an evening of flirtation, drinks, games and community building. This event is designed to help anyone in the single sapphic community find their next romance, friendship, business connection, or just a little fun. Your ticket includes entry to a night of games, conversation starts/ice breakers, crafts and more. Come ready to talk, mingle, and meet other singles in the area. Tickets coming soon!
Sunshine & Spritz: Summer Solstice Celebration - Homemakers Bar - June 21st - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
It's officially summer and we're celebrating the solstice for the third year at Homemakers Bar in Over-the-Rhine! Join Midwestern Lesbian and co. for a Summer Solstice Party filled with drink specials, food, DIY flower crowns and more.
Voices of Queer Kentucky: An Afternoon with Missy Spears - Kenton County Public Library (Covington Branch) - June 25th - 3 p.m.
Join us for an engaging and inspiring evening with Missy Spears, Executive Director of Queer Kentucky, as we explore the power of storytelling, advocacy, and community in shaping LGBTQ+ life across the region.
Queer Line Dancing - Rhinegeist Brewery - June 25th - 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Put your boots on - we're line dancing! Join Midwestern Lesbian and The Ritz Ballroom at Rhinegeist for a night of cold drinks, great music and the BEST line dancing vibes in Cincy. New to line dancing? No problem. There will be a class from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. to get you ready to dance the night away. Tickets coming soon!
Cincinnati Magazine Pride Party - Court Street Plaza - June 26th - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
You're invited to join Cincinnati Magazine on Friday, June 26th at Court Street Plaza to kick off Pride weekend in Cincy! This street party is the perfect place for the LGBTQ+ community and allies to start one of the biggest weekends in the city.
Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival - Sawyer Point - June 27th
Cincinnati Pride celebrates 53 years since the first gathering on Fountain Square in 1973. While the gatherings across the country (and world) started as protests, demonstrations, rallies and marches, these events have evolved into what are now celebratory festivals. Don't get your history wrong, however... participating in a Pride event today is still participating in a demonstration! At these gatherings we celebrate life, love, and equality, together, as one colorful and beautifully diverse community. We remember those that came before us (both living and lost) and honor the trailblazers that have brought us this far.
End Pride Month at Cincy Pride - an all-day event that kicks off with a parade that weaves downtown and ends at a huge festival at Sawyer Point. Enjoy live music and performances all day long, drinks, food trucks, tons of freebies, and much, much more. Pack sunscreen and a water bottle (it is always hot!) and enjoy the biggest Pride event in the region among a rich community of friends and allies.
