Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago and in the arts with this diverse lineup of concerts, events, shows, and more!
Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes
6/13-9/7: The Windy City Playhouse, from $25.00
The emotionally charged Pulitzer-winning play by Tony Kushner returns to Chicago for the first time since 2012. Both parts of the play will be performed, though on separate days to allow for rest for the cast. Preview shows and rehearsals are available at a discount before the official opening on June 28.
Goddesses Rage! Pride Concert
6/14: VanderCook College of Music Great Hall, $25.00
Works written for female chorus shine in this concert. Plus, enjoy special choreography and a Zine written by the choir members.
Pride Night at the Shedd
6/14: Shedd Aquarium, from $20.00
Enjoy special late night exhibits, an ocean-themed drag show, and event-exclusive bites at the Shedd Aquarium’s annual LGBTQ+ celebration.
Out and Proud: A Rainbow Icon Celebration
6/19 & 6/20: The Den Theatre, $31.00
A showcase by Melissa Young, Nick Sula, and Dan Riley exploring the history of Pride month through the world’s most iconic gay tunes: matching songs to important historical moments!
A proud pooch participates in the GoPride 2024 @pridefestchicago Proud Pet Parade (Photo: gopride.com)
Chicago Pride Fest
6/21 & 6/22: North Halsted Avenue, $20.00
The annual celebration of Pride on Chicago’s Halsted street, featuring a variety of performers from all over the United States.
Love Revolution: Chicago Pride
Multiple DJs and performing artists take the stage all night – literally. This celebratory music events is for the night owls, going from 10 pm to 5 am the following day.
Pride Fest Takeover
6/21: D.S. Tequila, from $20.00
In this 10-hour celebration, different lesbian DJs are given a chance to take the stage and shine.
Voices of the Proud: LGBT+ Composers
6/22: Harold Washington Library, free
At Chicago’s flagship library, the Crossing Borders Music String Quartet explores classical music written by LGBT+ composers.
Crossing Border Music ensemble performs “Lao Rahal Soti” (“If My Voice Departs”) at the Sulzer Regional Library (Photo: Rasa Mahmoudian)
Drag If You Dare
6/27 & 6/28: Steppenwolf Theatre Company, $30.00
Choirs from Windy City Performing Arts join forces with local drag artists in joyful song. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in drag themselves!
Sounds of Pride!
6/27: The Wagner & Zeng Residence, $15.00
A musical evening celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ+ artists to the performing arts world, including opera, visual arts, and more!
Navy Pier Pride
A full day of events to celebrate pride, ranging from local musicians to educational programming, all along Navy Pier.
2025 Chicago Pride Parade
6/29: West Sheridan and Broadway, free
Celebrate the 54th year of Chicago’s biggest parade honoring Pride month!
Jarvis Square Family Pride
6/29 & 6/30: R Public House, free
An outdoor street festival in the Rogers Park neighborhood, celebrating Pride Month with live music, food, and fun activities for all ages.
