A Guide to Pride 2026 in NYC: A Ru Paul's Drag Race Star Brunch, Disco Opera Spectacle and More
- Jun 10
- 5 min read
Pride in New York City encourages inclusivity, self-expression, confidence and love all month long. With venues booking exciting entertainment, creating themed menus and hosting a series of parties, there's plenty to-do during Pride. Here's an easy guide to the fun taking place featuring fun Pride month activities. Things to Do for Pride in NYC 2026: A Ru Paul's Drag Race Star Brunch, Disco Opera Spectacle and More
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Attend SLAYTE During A NYC PRIDE Kickoff Event on 6/26 NYC Pride Events
Twirl, sip and cheers your glass to PRIDE month at Slate (54 West 21st Street) during their SLAYTE NYC Pride Kickoff Event on Friday, June 26th. For this special night of PRIDE pregaming leading up to New York's month-long celebration, Slate offers the perfect pregame party with numerous drink specials and live performances from 6 PM to 10 PM. Guests can expect to see dance numbers from legends like Chelsea Piers and Pissi Myles, alongside entertainers Chicky Gorgina and Davida Jones. DJ Nesto will provide tunes throughout the evening. Doors open at 6 PM and this 21+ event begins at 7 PM. Early bird tickets are available now and priced at $12 and general admission is $20. For more information or tickets visit, https://slate.ticketsauce.com/e/slate-pride-26
Drink in Solidarity at Watermark
Watermark (Seaport District, NYC) the 10,000-square-foot waterfront bar and restaurant on Pier 15 in the Seaport, is celebrating Pride all June at its summer installation, Watermark Beach, with the “Pride Pours”; rainbow-colored shots of the bar's signature pouch cocktails, served in a lifebuoy overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge. Available in flights of six, 10, or 20 and built for groups of any size, the special runs all month long amidst the waterfront setting and palm trees on Pier 15.
Glass Ceiling Rooftop Debuts You Better Werk Cocktail and Pridecakes
This Pride Month, Glass Ceiling Rooftop (Midtown, NYC), the botanical NoMad rooftop with sweeping Empire State Building views, is celebrating with two colorful F&B offerings available all month: "You Betta Werk," the bar's signature large-format purse cocktail served in a glass handbag, featuring vodka, pinot grigio, elderflower, lychee, lemon, and simple syrup, finished with a vivid purple pour and rainbow gummy bear garnish, as well as "Pridecakes," stacked rainbow pancake layers finished with whipped cream, sprinkles, and fresh berries.
Ray's Becomes Gay's
Ray’s LES (Lower East Side) is officially turning into Gay’s for the month of June. The notable LES bar is hosting events all month long, from a Glizzy Summer Launch, Drag Bingo, and Gay’s Wet Hot American Summer Party.
Events outlined below:
Glizzy Launch: 6PM June 17th
Gay’s Wet Hot American Summer Party: June 28th
Drag Bingo with Nicky O: 7PM June 25th
KaRAYoke: 9PM June 24th
Pride Sunday Day Party @ Elsie Rooftop on 6/28
Celebrate Pride at Elsie Rooftop’s (1412 Broadway) Sunday Day Party on Sunday, June 28th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., where an afternoon of music, energy, and unapologetic self-expression unfolds against sweeping Midtown views. Soundtracked by DJs SARE and kaceofbace, the party keeps a high-energy pulse alongside vibrant live drag performances, creating a scene made for dancing, sipping, and showing out. Starting at $28 for General Admission, guests can also upgrade to VIP which includes entry plus a 2-hour open bar from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., all within a lively 21+ crowd ready to celebrate love in all its forms, because this is your Sunday moment to come as you are and leave iconic. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-sunday-day-party-elsie-rooftop-tickets-1987860381914?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
Enjoy BLACKBARN's Epic Drag Brunch Starring RuPaul's Drag Race Star Thorgy Thor
The glitter-drenched celebration, just a half block from the start of the parade route, will feature two seatings at 11:30 AM — 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM — 3:30 PM for a spectacular show led by Thorgy Thor with support from Phaedra Phaded and Miz Jade. To start, guests can choose from Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Gem Lettuce Caesar Salad with garlic breadcrumb and lemon, or Avocado Toast with heirloom tomatoes and baked ricotta. For their entrée, options include Eggs Benedict with house cured ham or smoked salmon, Chicken Milanese Sandwich on house made cheese brioche, Cornflake Crusted French Toast with vanilla-bourbon crème anglaise and caramelized apples, or an Egg White Frittata with romesco, goat cheese, and home-style potatoes. To finish, guests choose from Chocolate Caramel Tarte with whipped cream and salted caramel, made-to-order Apple Cider Doughnuts with cinnamon sugar and caramel sauce, or Seasonal Sorbet in their choice of raspberry, coconut, blackberry, mango, or passionfruit. Each reservation includes complimentary fruit and a selection of house-made pastries as well. Reservations start at $95/pp, which is inclusive of both the three course menu and tickets to the show, with the option to upgrade to bottomless for $120/pp total. Reservations are available via BLACKBARN’s OpenTable page.
Celebrate PRIDE at Le Petit Village on June 28th
Celebrate with MVMH Hospitality at Le Petit Village on Saturday, June 28th with Maison Paradis beginning at 6 PM. Hosted by Drag star Creatine Price alongside fashion icon Richie Rich, Maison Paradis will transform into a French Drag cabaret inspired by Parisian nightlife, opera, disco, and theatrical performance culture. The evening will feature drag performances, live opera and cabaret moments, immersive entertainment, and a special fashion presentation by Richie Rich. In partnership with Stonewall Community Foundation, the event will also feature on-site fundraising opportunities, awareness initiatives, and community engagement moments throughout the evening. These include QR code donations integrated into menus and a dedicated Stonewall presence on site. The broader Pride campaign reflects MVMH Hospitality’s ongoing focus on immersive hospitality, cultural programming, nightlife, fashion, and experiential community building across its venues.
Miriam West Village Hosts A Drag Brunch and Parade
Located directly on the Pride Parade route, Miriam West Village (140 7th Ave S) offers one of the best seats in the city for parade day celebrations. The beloved Mediterranean restaurant will transform into an all-day Pride destination on June 28 with al fresco dining, DJs, drag performances at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and front-row views of the festivities as thousands of revelers make their way through the West Village. Headlining the celebration is Lady Celestina, bringing high-energy performances throughout the day. Throughout Pride Month, guests can also sip on Miriam's signature Pride cocktail, a peach margarita-inspired creation finished with a rainbow-colored salt rim. A portion of proceeds from every cocktail sold will benefit the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, allowing guests to celebrate while supporting one of the most important landmarks in LGBTQ+ history in the neighborhood.
Dance and Sip at Temple Bar Queer-led and Pride Party
Temple Bar (332 Lafayette St), originally opened in 1989, was a legendary NoHo cocktail lounge for artists, fashion insiders, celebrities, and downtown nightlife regulars that made a return in 2021. Today, much of what made Temple Bar famous remains intact - from its wood-paneled walls and green leather banquettes to its timeless martini program and effortlessly cool atmosphere. Throughout Pride Week, the iconic cocktail bar will host DJs from the LGBTQ+ community alongside specialty Pride cocktails and a celebratory Pride party on June 27. Whether you're stopping in for a perfectly executed martini or settling into one of downtown's most beautiful rooms for the evening, Temple Bar remains one of New York's quintessential nightlife destinations - and an ideal place to raise a glass during Pride Month.
Delight in Live music after the Pride Parade at Chelsea Living Room
Just a short walk from the Pride festivities and parade route, Chelsea Living Room (243 W 14th St) offers an elegant setting to continue the celebration after the crowds pass. The music-driven restaurant and cocktail destination combines live entertainment, martinis, elevated comfort food, and late-night energy, making it an ideal stop for post-parade drinks, dinner with friends, or a nightcap in one of New York's most historic LGBTQ+ neighborhoods with live jazz the night of the parade.
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