June is Pride month! There are several events and activities going on in Indianapolis to celebrate and recognize the impact the LGBTQ+ community has on our city. We have a full round up here for Pride, and will update this as we get more event information. Happy Pride!
History of the Pride Festival:
The Pride Festival in Indianapolis has a relatively short history, starting in 1981 as a dinner where guests wore masks so as not to be recognized. In 2012, however, Circle City IN Pride Fest stretched over 3 blocks, with over 300 vendors, and attracted 80,000 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and heterosexual people to celebrate, build relationships, and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. To read more about the history of Pride, click here.
Here is your full list of Indy Pride events:
Saturday, May 30th: Indy Eleven Pride Night
Carroll Stadium, 1001 W New York Street
Game Begins at 7:00 pm
Join Indy Eleven and Indy Pride to kick off Pride Month on May 30th at 7:00 pm when Indy Eleven takes on Rhode Island at Carroll Stadium. This special Pride Night will feature on-field activations like an honorary captain moment and a post-game goal kick opportunity. Fans will also have the chance to purchase a limited-edition Pride scarf, pictured above, celebrating the partnership between Indy Eleven and Indy Pride. A portion of every ticket sold will support Indy Pride’s programs and community events.
Thursday, June 4th: Indiana Fever Pride Night
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S Pennsylvania Street
7:00-9:00 pm
Join Indiana Fever and Indy Pride as we tip off Pride Month on Thursday, June 4th at 7:00 pm when the Fever take on the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Bring your friends and family and sit together as a group for this special Pride Night celebration. Come celebrate Pride, basketball, and community with us!
Friday, June 5th & Saturday, June 6th: Girl Pride
The Vogue, 6259 N College Avenue
Tickets Available from Event Page
Celebrate the power of GIRL PRIDE, an official Indy Pride Season event made for femmes, sapphics, and beyond. Girl Pride joined by special guests Lauren Sanderson and Chrissy Chlapecka.
Friday, June 5th: Indianapolis Men’s Chorus Pride on the Lawn
Riverside Park, Taggert Memorial Amphitheater, 1856 Burdsal Pkwy
7:00-9:00 pm
Presented in partnership with the Indy Parks Monumental Concert Series, and Indy Pride, this free outdoor concert celebrates Pride Month with upbeat music and a vibrant summer atmosphere. The event underscores IMC’s ongoing commitment to visibility, inclusion, and community engagement.
Sunday, June 7th: Community Picnic & Bat N’ Rouge
Riverside Park, 2420 E Riverside Drive
1:00-3:00 pm – FREE Admission
The Community Cookout & Bat N’ Rouge is where connection, celebration, and a little friendly competition come together in the best way. This welcoming, family-friendly event invites community members to gather, share a free meal, and build meaningful connections in an inclusive, joyful space. From a spirited game of softball to casual activities that get everyone moving and mingling, it’s all about fostering belonging and celebrating community pride.
Monday, June 8th: Pride of Indy Bands
Warren Performing Arts Center, 9500 E 16th Street Door 27
6:30-9:00 pm – Doors open at 6:30 pm, Concert starts at 7:00 pm
Celebrate 21 years of the Pride of Indy Bands with a high-energy journey through musical theater, pop, and soulful classics! This anniversary concert captures the spirit of Pride Week with a vibrant setlist featuring the powerhouse hits of Adele, the soulful sounds of Porgy and Bess, and showstoppers from Dreamgirls and Hairspray.
Thursday, June 11th: Indianapolis Indians Pride Night
Victory Field, 501 West Maryland Street
7:00-10:00 pm
Round up your crew and slay your way to Victory Field on Thursday, June 11th to serve looks and kick off Pride Weekend in Indy! Your ticket includes the game plus early entry to Pride in the Plaza, our pregame DJ party where the beats drop before the first pitch.
Friday, June 12th: Indy Pride Presents Tash Sultana
Everwise Amphitheatre, 801 W Washington Street
7:00-10:00 pm – Tickets Available from Event Page
Head to the Everwise Amphitheatre to experience Tash Sultana, one of Australia’s most influential and celebrated artists. Tash Sultana (they/them) is a multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur who has built a groundbreaking career defined by creativity, authenticity, and relentless determination. Famed for genre-blurring brilliance that fuses rock, reggae, psychedelia, soul, and hip-hop, Tash delivers a jaw-dropping performance every time out.
Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th: Indy Gay Market
During the Indy Pride Festival
A featured highlight of the Indy Pride Festival, the Market returns June 13th and 14th — bigger than ever, and right in the heart of the action. The 2026 festival expands across Military Park, Celebration Plaza, White River State Park, and the Indiana State Museum Lawn, creating more space than ever for the local creators, queer makers, and small businesses that define the spirit of this community.
Sunday, June 14th: Pet Pride
White River State Park, 801 W Washington Street
10:00 am-2:00 pm – FREE Admission
Pet parents, local vendors, and the community gather for an afternoon of play and music centered around our loving animals. It is a highlight for many in our community who celebrate their Pride as both LGBTQ+ identified individuals and as pet parents.
Monday, June 22nd: PrideReads Separate Rooms
Tomorrow Bookstore, 882 Massachusetts Avenue
7:30-8:30 pm
PrideReads is back, and we are bringing another queer classic with us. Join Dr. Alex Richardson and Indy Pride for our next book club session featuring Separate Rooms by Pier Vittorio Tondelli. An evening of great conversation, genuine community, and the kind of belonging that readers build together.
Saturday, June 13th: Indy Pride Parade
748 Mass Avenue
10:00 am-12:00 pm – FREE Admission
Indy’s first Pride Parade featured one float, an antique truck, a few drag queens, some antique cars, and a handful of walking groups. Back then, the parade barely lasted 15 minutes. Since then, it has grown to include well over 140 floats, vehicles, and walking groups, lasting nearly two hours! It has become one of the largest parades in Indianapolis and a testament to the hard work of the community to ensure our equality and celebrate Pride!
Saturday, June 13th & Sunday, June 14th: Indy Pride Festival
Monument Circle
FREE Admission
The Indy Pride Festival is coming home, and bringing the whole community with it. What started as a small gathering rooted in courage and belonging has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated celebrations of the summer. This year, we’re going back to basics with an expanded footprint across Military Park, Celebration Plaza, and the Indiana State Museum Lawn, creating more room for the performers, artists, community organizations, and allies that make Pride what it is. A place to honor how far we’ve come, lift each other up, and celebrate openly as our full, authentic selves. This is queer joy at full volume, and there’s room for everyone.
Saturday, June 27th: Irvington Pride 2026
5515 E Washington Street
9:00 am-10:00 pm – FREE Admission
The 5th annual Irvington Pride is on Saturday, June 27th. Vendors, food trucks, live music, drag show, solidarity walk, refreshments and more can be seen on their Facebook event page. Over 20 businesses throughout Irvington will be participating. No tickets are needed!
Sunday, June 28th: Carmel Pride
Carter Green in Carmel, 1 Carter Green
1:00-8:00 pm – FREE Admission
Carmel is celebrating their 6th annual Carmel Pride on June 28th, and it will be a day of performances and fun on the Carter Green. They work with over 80 local vendors, a variety of performers and speakers, and are youth organized! Check out their website for updates as they plan their celebrations.
Indy Pride, Inc. produces events which educate, honor our history, and celebrate the diversity of the Indianapolis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community. They exist to unite and serve their members and the LGBTQ+ community of Central Indiana through leadership development, educational programs, and community events which achieve inclusivity, equality, strong community connections, and awareness of LGBTQ+ issues.
We hope to see you at Pride this year!
