SF LGBTQ+ Event Calendar 2026
The SF LGBTQ+ Calendar, provided by Bernal Connect, serves as a platform for sharing events and meetings.
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However, a few organizers have yet to finalize the dates for their 2026 events, and some particulars have been modified. Therefore, it is recommended that you verify the details of the upcoming event with the respective organizers.
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SF LGBTQ+ Event Calendar 2026
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SF LGBTQ+ Events
Feb
- Pride in Panels: SF Queer Comics Festival is a premier showcase of San Francisco Bay Area LGBTQIA+ queer comics creators in a groundbreaking, inaugural gathering. Celebrate the remarkable vitality of the San Francisco Bay Area queer comics scene – never before as dynamic and diverse as it is right now. There will be riveting panels at the top of every hour (see the schedule below), maker workshops, and an exhibition hall featuring over 100 LGBTQIA+ cartoonists, including prominent creators such as Maia Kobabe, Ed Luce, Ajuan Mance, and Trina Robbins. This is a 100% free event for all. TBA
Mar
- International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is a day to show your support for the trans community. It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the globe while fighting cissexism and transphobia by spreading knowledge of the trans community. Unlike Transgender Day of Remembrance, this is not a day for mourning; this is a day to be empowered and get the recognition we deserve! Mar 31, 2026
Apr
- GLSEN’s Day of Silence is a nationwide day of action where students across the United States commit to silence, raising awareness about the silencing impact of anti-LBGTQ+ bullying and harassment in educational institutions. By choosing not to speak, these students amplify the voices of those who have been silenced and demonstrate solidarity with their LGBTQ+ peers. This powerful event encourages participants to reflect on the need for inclusive and safe school environments, prompting discussions and inspiring change to help end discrimination and prejudice against LGBTQ+ students. Apr 15, 2026
- Dining Out For Life is an annual dining fundraising event that raises money for community-based organizations serving individuals living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. TBD
May
- National Queer Arts Festival – Established in 1998, the National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF) has hosted over 800 unique events featuring over 2,300 LGBTQ+ artists. Renowned participants have included Bill T. Jones, Alice Walker, Robert Rauschenberg, Meredith Monk, Adrienne Rich, Marga Gomez, Justin Chin, Thom Gunn, Cherrie Moraga, and Dorothy Allison. In addition, the festival often serves as a launching pad for emerging artists. Recognized as North America’s largest queer arts festival, NQAF continues to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ artistic community. May through July
Jun
Pride Month has its roots in the Stonewall riots, which took place in June 1969. The Stonewall Inn, a popular queer bar in Greenwich Village, was frequently subjected to police raids and harassment due to discriminatory laws and attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community at the time.
On Jun 28, 1969, when the police raided the Stonewall Inn, the patrons resisted arrest and fought against the officers. This spontaneous resistance sparked several days of protests, demonstrations, and clashes between the LGBTQ+ community and the police. The Stonewall riots are often regarded as a pivotal moment in the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
A year later, in June 1970, the LGBTQ+ community in San Francisco recognized the city’s official Pride parade and celebration. The march took place on Polk Street, followed by a “gay” picnic in Golden Gate Park. This event commemorated the Stonewall riots and brought visibility to the LGBTQ+ community and its fight for equal rights.
Since then, Pride Month has expanded and gained international recognition. Celebrations, marches, and events take place throughout June in cities worldwide. Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, honors their history, raises awareness about LGBTQ+ rights, and advocates for equality and inclusion.
San Francisco Pride is one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, attracting millions of attendees annually. The main events typically take place during the last weekend of June. For 2025, the theme for the 55th Annual San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade and Celebration is “QUEER JOY IS RESISTANCE.”
The Mercury News has a roundup of Pride celebrations in other parts of the Bay Area.
- The Pink Triangle – For over 25 years, Patrick Carney’s Pink Triangle has been out on Twin Peaks in San Francisco. The acre-sized symbol, lovingly crafted by thousands of volunteers over the years, served as a beautiful annual reminder that Pride weekend had arrived.
- Pride Family Fiesta – A Family-Friendly Celebration of Pride in Bernal Heights. Jun 7, 2025
- Giants LGBT Night – Join the San Francisco Giants in celebrating the Bay Area’s LGBT culture at Oracle Park with a baseball game, pre-game party, evening Giants game, and a limited-edition gift, with partial proceeds supporting local LGBT nonprofits. TBA
- The Queer Women of Color Film Festival – a project of the Queer Women of Color Media Arts Project (QWOCMAP)- promotes the creation, exhibition, and distribution of new films and videos that increase the visibility of queer women of color, authentically reflect our life stories, and address the vital social justice issues that concern our communities. San Francisco, CA; Jun 12-14, 2026
- Frameline – San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival – Established in 1977, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival is the world’s longest-running, largest, and most renowned LGBTQ+ film exhibition event. With an impressive annual attendance of over 60,000 people, this community event is the most prominent and well-attended LGBTQ+ arts program in the Bay Area. The festival showcases diverse and thought-provoking films, serving as a vital platform for celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ voices in cinema. TBA
- Fresh Meat Festival – The wildly-popular FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of trans & queer performance is returning to Z Space for a LIVE and IN-PERSON 5-day FESTIVAL! All programs will have American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. Jun 17-19, 2026
- Castro Family Pride Block Party – Featuring Drag Show, Petting Zoo, Free photos with the Castro Unicorn, Storytime, and the “Dra” Performance of the Year! TBA
- Threads of Pride: A New Path for Queer Resistance and Empowerment – Join us for a bold, unforgettable fashion show that redefines LGBTQ+ activism through beauty, creativity, and collective power. Threads of Pride brings together designers, models, and nonprofit organizations on one runway—each color telling a story of resilience, resistance, and pride. TBA
- Black Pride Festival – (Uptown and Downtown Oakland): This 5th-anniversary grassroots event celebrates Black and LGBTQ+ identity through art, wellness, and activism, featuring a Queer Expo, a brunch crawl, and the annual Queer AF Day Party. June 26–29, 2025
- Trans March – San Francisco’s largest transgender Pride event in the city and one of the largest trans events in the world. It’s Friday of Pride weekend, and thousands of people gather. Jun 26, 2026
- Drag Me to Front St Pride Block Party – The party is moving to the streets! Join us for the grand finale of Drag Me on Jun 27. Jun 27, 2025
- Dyke March – Held annually during Pride weekend in June, the San Francisco Dyke March is a political and community-based event that brings together thousands of lesbians, queer women, and their allies in unity, activism, and celebration. Jun 28, 2025
- ¡Pride in Yerba Buena! At YBG Festival – Celebrating queer artistic expression, honoring Francisco’s LGBTQIA+ community, this dynamic variety show presents the best in drag, circus arts, and music. Featuring host and drag diva Rahni NothingMore, drag kings Tyson Check-In and Helixir, drag queens Tila-Pia and Sassi Fran, drag queen and aerialist Starya, and aerialist Miss Viva La Glam, it’s an all-ages party! Jun 28, 2025
- San Francisco Pride – Boasting over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and more than 20 stages and venues, the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest LGBT gathering in the United States. This monumental event highlights the importance of racial and economic justice within the broader LGBTQ+ community. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, the celebration fosters unity and solidarity in the ongoing fight for equal rights and social justice for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. June 28-29, 2025
- Soul of Pride – Experience the richness of Black LGBTQ+ culture through dynamic performances, art, and activism at our 25th Anniversary celebration at San Francisco Pride. June 28-29, 2025
Jul
- Up Your Alley – Up Your Alley is an event tailored for genuine enthusiasts, not the faint of heart. It’s leather daddies who dominate the streets of San Francisco’s Market District. This gathering caters to diverse interests, including rubber, sportswear, biker gear, skinheads, punks, and men with muscular, hairy builds. It is widely regarded as one of the filthiest events in the United States. You’ll find a scene; you’ll find a place for it at Up Your Alley. Positioned in front of the legendary Powerhouse bar, the event attracts nearly 15,000 leather aficionados and fetish enthusiasts who engage in BDSM play across more than 50 adult vendors. Jul 26, 2026
- Lazy Bear Weekend – Lazy Bear Fund, one of the world’s most successful bear gatherings. Lazy Bear Week is our annual signature event. For over 25 years, we have entertained thousands of guests in Guerneville, California, the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. Attendees enjoy a variety of activities, including pool parties, dance parties, campfires, live entertainment, and amazing DJs. Most Lazy Bear Week revelers stay in local lodges, campgrounds, and cabins, or avail themselves of options in nearby towns. July 27 – Aug 3, 2026
Lazy Bear 2024
Sep
- Folsom Street Fair – Folsom Street is dedicated to creating a secure, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for the kink, leather, and alternative sexuality communities, emphasizing equity for BIPOC and LGBTQA2I+ individuals in all aspects of their work. They are grounded in the struggle against gentrification and displacement in San Francisco, on the unceded territory of the Ohlone, and worldwide. Their mission is to unite, empower, and validate the community by providing support, resources, education, advocacy, visibility, and celebration. Folsom Street firmly believes in sexual liberation and the right to pleasure as essential to broader liberation. Sept 27, 2026
Oct
- Castro Street Festival – The Castro Street Fair, a vibrant community street festival, was founded in 1974 by Harvey Milk and nonprofit organizations. This lively event takes place in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro District, renowned for its vibrant LGBTQ+ presence and cultural significance. Featuring live music, arts and crafts vendors, food stalls, and other entertainment, the Castro Street Fair brings together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate unity, acceptance, and pride. Join the festivities and contribute to a meaningful cause by participating in this annual gathering. Milk’s continues to uphold Harvey Milk’s legacy and support the community. Oct 5, 2025
- Bearrison Street Fair – The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and the Bears of San Francisco invite you to join us for the 4th annual Bearrison Street Fair. Oct 18, 2025
Nov
- Transgender Day of Remembrance – Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on November 20, dedicated to honoring the memory of transgender individuals who have tragically lost their lives due to acts of anti-transgender violence. This solemn event serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle against discrimination and prejudice faced by the transgender community. By commemorating the lives lost, TDOR aims to raise awareness, foster unity, and inspire action toward creating a more inclusive and accepting society for transgender people.
SUPPORTING EQUALITY THROUGH FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
We aim to financially empower the LGBTQI community through employment, entrepreneurship, and commerce. And we need your help. First and foremost, know where you spend your hard-earned Queer dollars. Do the companies you buy from support equal rights for all? Or do they promote discrimination by calling it Religious Freedom? Do they support diversity in the workplace? Do they promote gender equality? There is tremendous power in how we spend our money.
Support LGBTQ+ spaces and local businesses in your community. Yes, Amazon might be cheaper, but if you want queer bookstores and independent shops to survive, you need to shop there. These businesses champion important causes and create vital community spaces. They depend on your support to stay open.
Get involved. Support local legislators who support equality, and demand procurement opportunities for certified LGBTQI businesses. Organize, protest, boycott – whatever it takes – because we have no intention of returning to the closet.
LGBTQ+ Sports
- Big Gay Frisbee: An Ultimate Frisbee league in San Francisco for LGBTQ+ players and allies, focused on community, friendship, and inclusion through the sport.
- Gay Softball League (SFGSL): A softball league for LGBTQ+ players and allies in San Francisco, offering seasonal play, community, and social events for all skill
- OutLoud Sports: OutLoud Sports San Francisco is home to multiple sports! Players of all skill sets are encouraged to play. Everyone is welcome, regardless of sexuality, gender, status, skill, shape, size, or age.
- San Francisco Fog Rugby Football Club: The San Francisco Fog Rugby Football Club is the first gay and inclusive rugby club on the West Coast. Founded in 2000.
- San Francisco Front Runners: the founding chapter of a worldwide network of LGBTQIA+ running and walking clubs.
- SF Gay Flay Football League (SFGFFL): An organization that fosters a community for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies through the positive social and athletic enjoyment of flag football.
- Varsity Gay Kickball League (OutLoud Sports): A league that organizes kickball for the LGBTQ+ community and allies, promoting a fun, social, and inclusive environment.
- Women’s Flag Football League (SFWFFL): A volunteer-run flag football league for queer womxn, trans, nonbinary folks, and allies, offering both spring and fall seasons for all experience levels.
Supporting LGBTQ+ individuals to live fully and authentically
Here are some ways to offer that support:
- Educate yourself: Learn about LGBTQ+ issues, terminology, and history. Understand the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and educate yourself on how to be an ally.
- Listen and validate: Give LGBTQ+ individuals a platform to share their experiences and be open to learning from them. Validate their feelings and experiences, and be empathetic and understanding.
- Use inclusive language: Be mindful of your language and strive to use gender-neutral language or people’s preferred pronouns. Apologize if you make a mistake.
- Challenge stereotypes and assumptions: Question and challenge stereotypes and assumptions about gender and sexuality, and avoid generalizing about the LGBTQ+ community.
- Advocate for policies and laws: Support and advocate for policies and laws that protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and work to dismantle systemic barriers that disproportionately affect them.
- Create safe spaces: Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment where LGBTQ+ individuals feel safe and supported, both online and offline.
- Be a visible ally: Show your support for the LGBTQ+ community by attending events, wearing pride symbols, and speaking out against discrimination.
- Offer resources: Provide information and support for the queer community.