Get ready to celebrate love, identity, and community at Bloomington Pridefest; one of the most vibrant and inclusive events of the year! Held each August in the heart of downtown, Pridefest brings together locals and visitors alike for a full day of live music, art, food, and fun.
Pridefest 101:
The 13th annual Bloomington Pridefest will take place Saturday, August 22, 2026. It is an incredible day with thousands of people celebrating LGBTQ+ lives and the fight for liberation on the iconic Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The event will take place from 2:00-11:00 PM.
Activities:
Pridefest 2026 will be a celebration packed with nonstop fun. Enjoy live music and entertainment, dazzling drag performances, live comedy shows, and bites from local food trucks. Kick up your boots for line dancing, explore the gender-affirming closet, and more.
Live Acts:
Drag
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Tia Mirage Hall | Ciara Myst |
| Kitt St. Clair | Irregular Girl |
| Peacock The Phoenix | Siichele |
| Starletta | Mocha T. Debeaute |
| Stilleta Black | Twirlisha Devine |
| Tess Tosterone | Verna Vendettea |
| Joi S Ryde | Beelzebabe |
| Johnnee Crash | Juniper Peron |
| Pancha La Flor | Mary Mother of God |
| Luv Lee Day | Oliver Closeoff |
| Fair Slimm Fawcett | Calyko Magick-Waffle |
| Peter Von Teaser | |
| Desiree C. Bouvier |
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