Where to party, brunch, and recharge in Miami over Grand Prix weekend, May 2026—from Twist and Palace to OUTshine and LGBTQ-friendly stays.

Miami Grand Prix Weekend LGBTQ+ Guide: May 2026

Queer Things To Do in Miami for Grand Prix Weekend: May 2026

Miami

7 different bars, DJs & drag queens keep things lively until early morning at this mega dance club.

Twist

Long-running gay fixture known for weekend drag shows, plus all-day breakfast & bar-food menu.

Palace South Beach

High-energy gay Latin nightspot with a drag wars show, cabaret nights, dancers & music by DJs.

Azucar NightClub

Willy’s Neighborhood Bar is a bar in Miami. Located at 356 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127, USA.

Willy’s Neighborhood Bar

Creative drinks in a hotel space with games, lounge & high top seating & eclectic interior details.

Gaythering Bar

Narrow, easygoing gay lounge decorated with a glowing bar & disco balls, plus compact seating.

Nathan's Beach Club

A life-size Bruce Lee statue is the focal point of this bar with DJs & live music.

Kill Your Idol

Trendy hangout serving cocktails & craft beer amid live entertainment ranging from bands to comics.

Gramps

South Beach Brewing Company is a bar in Miami. Located at 210 11th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA.

South Beach Brewing Company

Chic Latin restaurant & entertainment hot-spot for chef-driven menus, plus happy hour, events & drag brunches.

R House

Collegial joint for all-day breakfasts & more American chow in sports-bar digs with outdoor seating.

Deli Lane Cafe & Tavern

Boutique hotel offering chic rooms with in-room laptops, plus a pool & a trendy European restaurant.

RED South Beach

Airy, upscale haunt featuring eclectic seafood dishes & prime people-watching from sidewalk seats.

A Fish Called Avalon

This men's apparel boutique specializes in underwear & swimwear in a range of bright colors.

Creative Male

Celebrated bookshop offering a wide range of titles & scheduled events, plus a cafe.

Books & Books

Thoughtfully sourced, liquid nitrogen–blasted ice cream dished up in a contemporary space.

Lulu's Ice Cream

Beach Hair Salon Inc is a venue in Miami. Located at 1935 West Ave #104, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA.

Beach Hair Salon Inc

Beauty Shop Miami is a venue in Miami. Located at 8361 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138, USA.

Beauty Shop Miami

Club Aqua is a sauna and bathhouse in Miami. Located at 2991 Coral Wy, Miami, FL 33145, USA.

Club Aqua

Lively, trendy hotel with an art deco vibe featuring an outdoor pool, a spa & a gym, plus 3 bars.

Axel Beach

Miami's LGBTQ+ community is centered in South Beach, with vibrant queer scenes in Wynwood and the Design District. Popular venues include Twist, Score, and Palace Bar. Miami Beach Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts events like the Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival and various queer cultural events. Miami's Latinx influence and international population create a diverse queer community that celebrates both American and Latin American queer cultures.

Enjoy 2-4-1 Drinks on Everything from 3-9PM!

Twist South Beach

Happy Hour

Suzie, Charlie & Carlton

A party offering 2-for-1 drinks from 3 to 9 PM at Twist South Beach.

This event is a meetup for the Estonian Fabric User Group, scheduled to take place on May 28, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00. The location details are not specified in the provided content.

Estonian Fabric User Group May Meetup

Microsoft Fabric User Group - Estonia

Join us for a rooftop evening at Palace with drinks, conversation, and community. Enjoy the city views and a relaxing atmosphere.

Palace

Rooftop Evening at Palace

YPN (Young Professionals Network)

An AI-focused meetup scheduled for May 28, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00. The event includes a reception, welcome note, three speaker sessions, announcements, and socializing. Hosted by Gautam Kumar P. and others, it aims to bring together AI enthusiasts and professionals for networking and knowledge sharing.

AI Meetup May 2026

Artificial Intelligence Meetup Frankfurt

Join us on May 28, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 at Palace Bar South Beach for the YPN Social Mixer. Enjoy complimentary light bites and one welcome drink (additional beverages available for purchase) while connecting with fellow professionals in a relaxed rooftop setting. This event is organized by the Miami-Dade LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce and offers an opportunity for networking and community building.

Palace Bar

YPN Social Mixer @ Palace Bar South Beach

A recurring Toastmasters event held every two weeks to practice public speaking and leadership skills. The upcoming session is scheduled for May 28, 2026, from 18:15 to 20:15.

Toastmasters Bi-Weekly Meeting

Toastmasters Tallinn

An online class focused on building self-esteem through mindfulness and self-awareness, hosted by Self-awareness and mindfulness class - online.

Building a healthy self esteem

Self-awareness and mindfulness class - online

Test your pop-culture knowledge with six rounds of trivia at 8:00 p.m. every Wednesday, with a chance to win discounts.

Hotel Gaythering

Trivia Night Wednesdays

ENTIRE CLUB NOW OPENS @ 10PM ON FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS!

Club Opening

A club opening event at Twist South Beach with the entire club opening at 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Join us every Wednesday for a FuN evening of Singing, Dancing & Drinking! Hosted by TP Lords & VJ/Bartender Diego. FREE Shooter with every Song!

5 Minutes of Fame Karaoke

TP Lords & Diego

A weekly karaoke night with singing, dancing, and free shots at Twist Bungalow Bar.

FRESH Wednesdays w/ TP Lords & DJ Aulden Brown slaying the beats in the Main Room from 11PM-5AM (1AM Showtime).

FRESH Wednesdays w/ TP Lords & DJ Aulden Brown

A nightlife party featuring DJ performances at Twist South Beach on a Wednesday night.

Sabroso Thursdays con Sazon Latino upstairs in the Main Room every Thursday night at Twist! Hosted by Poizon Ivy (12AM SHOWTIME), LIVE Percussionist Angel Emilio & Sabroso Latin Beats by DJ ARSE from 11PM~5AM!

Sabroso Thursdays con Sazon Latino

Poizon Ivy

A Latin-themed dance party with live percussion and DJ music happening every Thursday night.

A party offering 2-for-1 drinks from 3 to 9 PM.

Weekly All Stars Viewing Party every Friday.

R House Wynwood

All Stars Viewing Party

A weekly Friday evening event to watch the All Stars TV show at R House Wynwood.

Direct from RuPaul’s Drag Race #AllStars11, the iconic upuntil.dawn is taking over our stage for a night of pure magic. She’ll join us for the ultimate viewing party, an exclusive Meet & Greet, and a performance that will leave you absolutely gagged.

The Drag Elf Goddess is landing at R House

A drag performance and viewing party featuring upuntil.dawn from RuPaul’s Drag Race #AllStars11 with a meet & greet at R House Wynwood.

An international afterwork event taking place in Tallinn, scheduled for May 29, 2026, starting at 19:30. Further details about the event are not provided.

TALLINN INTERNATIONAL AFTERWORK

Tallinn Global Afterwork

Join us for Boozie Bingo with 5 rounds of fun prizes every Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.

Bingo Thursdays

A vibrant drag event featuring performances by Dawn, Mhiya Queen of Lips, D'vice Dion, and Sugaboo. Includes happy hour, viewing party, and drag show.

Wynwood

TURN IT OUT: The Ultimate Drag Party

FKA Twink

R House Drag Shows

Athena Dion

A drag show event at R House Wynwood featuring performances by Athena Dion.

DJ Tony Zuccaro pumping his "Sexy-Hot Beats" All Night Long from 10PM to 5AM & Shows by CC Glitzer @ 12AM in the Main Room every Friday Night!

Fridays are Getting Hot

A weekly party with DJ Tony Zuccaro playing hot dance beats and shows by CC Glitzer.

A nightclub opening its doors at 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Sabroso Thursdays

A weekly Latin-themed dance party with live music and DJ performances at Twist South Beach.

A virtual workshop on building applications with AI, hosted by Rocketone.AI Singapore.

Claude Code Level 01 : From Installation to Building Apps with AI

Rocketone.AI Singapore

Join a virtual English class tailored to your level and interests, suitable for learners of all backgrounds.

Free Online English Class (Choose Your Own Class)

Free Online English Classes - India

A two-day in-person course on communication strategies, scheduled for May 30-31, 2026, from 12:00 to 18:00 each day. The course focuses on overcoming barriers in communication, especially around topics of gender and orientation, to foster authentic relationships and productive conversations. It is suitable for youth, families, professionals, faith leaders, educators, and business leaders seeking to improve their communication skills.

YES Institute

Communication Solutions™ Course

Join the two-day Communication Solutions™ course on May 30-31, 2026, from 12:00 to 18:00 EDT, at 5275 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL. This interactive course focuses on effective communication, especially around topics of gender and orientation, to help participants build authentic relationships and navigate disagreements productively. Suitable for youth, families, professionals, faith leaders, educators, and business leaders seeking to improve communication skills.

Communication Solutions™ (TWO-DAY Course)

An event focused on addressing period poverty, featuring community resources and social activities. It is scheduled to take place at the Lauderdale Lakes Library on May 30, 2026, from 13:00 to 16:00.

Lauderdale Lakes Library

Ending Period Poverty Resource Fair and Community Social

A party with 2-for-1 drinks offered from 3 to 9 PM.

Witness the energy, the drama, and the icons in the place where it all happens.

All Stars 11 Viewing Parties

A weekly drag show viewing party for All Stars 11 at R House Wynwood.

thattime.ofthemonth is back for round three — and this time, we’re kicking off Pride Month the right way. Join us on the Palace rooftop for a night built by women, for women, hosted by thee.tates with music by DJ sammiiblendzandfriendz . Pride month starts here. No excuses. Just the most anticipated women’s night of the season — with rooftop pool vibes, specialty drinks, giveaways, and the best LGBTQ+ energy in Miami.

Pride Eve Rooftop Pool Party

The Tates

A rooftop pool party celebrating women and community to kick off Pride Month.

A series of drag performances at R House Wynwood hosted by Athena Dion.

A Friday night dance party with DJ Tony Zuccaro playing energetic beats and live shows at Twist South Beach.

DJ Mike James pumping his "Sexy Beats" in the Main Room ALL Night Long till 5AM! Hot DJ's - Sexy Bartenders - Fabulous Drag - Never A Cover...Always A Groove!

DJ Mike James at Twist South Beach

A dance party featuring DJ Mike James playing energetic "Sexy Beats" all night long.

A nightclub event where the entire club opens at 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Watch the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party Every Friday @ 8PM on the Bungalow Bar Big Screen at Twist! Drag Race Martini Special & 2-4-1 Cocktails on Everything till 9PM!

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Viewing Party

A vibrant night event featuring special guest Erika Norell and performances by Akasha O'Hara and Lords. Doors open at midnight with a showtime at 12AM. Tickets are $10 for green teas.

South Beach

Akasha Mondays

Pasha (VJ & Host)

Josefina La Mujer De Los Globos (A Latin Comedy Drag Act) performing "LIVE" @ 12AM Sharp every Sunday along with VJ/Host Jaime in Bar 5/Latin Room from 11PM-5AM!

Fiesta Latina Sundays

Jaime

A Latin-themed drag show featuring Josefina La Mujer De Los Globos performing live with VJ/Host Jaime.

Drag Brunch at R House continues to be Miami's favorite weekend tradition. It's your favorite queens, doing your favorite numbers, with all your favorite people!

Seminole Hard Rock

Drag Brunch

The R House Drag Brunch is Miami’s Crown Jewel because of the icons who command our stage. A massive thank you to the absolute powerhouses who turn up the party and make everyone feel like part of the R House family.

R House Drag Brunch

Dragonz Dez vs Waiver Wires

South Florida Flag Football League

A flag football game between teams called Dragonz Dez and Waiver Wires.

Join the Books & Books Literary Foundation at The Betsy Hotel as we welcome Brooke Nevils for the release of Unspeakable Things. Drawing from personal experience, investigative reporting, and interviews with clinicians and researchers, Nevils’ work challenges many of the myths surrounding trauma, shame, consent, and survival.

Bbar

The Betsy Monthly Literary Series & Mini Residency

A monthly event featuring authors and literary discussions at The Betsy Hotel on South Beach.

Join us for a FREE HAPPY HOUR BBQ & 2-4-1 DRINKS on EVERYTHING!

HOT MESS BBQ & BREW

A party offering free happy hour BBQ and 2-for-1 drinks at Twist South Beach.

Enjoy two nights of music, art, and celebration at the Miami Beach Pride Concert featuring DJs, live musicians, and projection mapping.

Tides building

Miami Beach Pride Concert

Join us for Pride Miami 2025, celebrating diversity, love, and community with vibrant parades, performances, and festivities.

Pride Miami 2025

A drag brunch supporting Wilton Manors’ Pride Center, featuring performances by notable drag queens and special guests.

Hard Rock Drag Show Benefiting Pride Center

Join the StartOut Pride Mixer for an evening of celebration, networking, and community building in support of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and allies. Featuring speakers, entertainment, and refreshments.

StartOut Pride Mixer 2026

StartOut

The Wynwood Pride Festival is an LGBTQ+ Pride event taking place in Miami, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with various activities and festivities. The event is organized by Wynwood Pride, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ talent and commitment in Miami and beyond.

Wynwood Pride Festival

Celebrate Pride with the Love is Love cocktail at Toro Toro, with proceeds supporting TransSocial.

InterContinental Miami Pride Cocktails

Supernatural Pride is an event celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with various performances, DJ sets, and community activities. It features multiple nights of entertainment, including karaoke, genre-bending music, drag performances, and themed parties at Supernatural Haus in Miami. The event includes special birthday celebrations, dragathons, and holiday shenanigans, with support from local artists and performers. Tickets are available online, and the event offers a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere for the community.

Supernatural Haus

Supernatural Pride

Join us at Toro Toro in Miami for 'Taste the Rainbow,' an event celebrating vibrant Latin flavors and culinary artistry. Experience a variety of flavorful Latin dishes, including churrasco, picanha, and lomo, prepared with diverse Latin American influences. The event offers an opportunity to enjoy expertly crafted small plates, hot dishes, and the signature zero-proof mocktails from Richard Sandoval Hospitality. Perfect for special occasions or a memorable dining experience, Toro Toro provides a lively atmosphere with private dining options available. For more details and reservations, visit the event page or the restaurant's website.

InterContinental Miami Hotel

Taste the Rainbow at Toro Toro

An event scheduled for June 1, 2026, in Miami Beach, celebrating Pride with a stroll event. Specific details about the event activities, location, and host are not provided.

Miami Beach

Pride Stroll Miami Beach

An event celebrating Pride with supernatural themes, scheduled to start on June 1, 2026. No specific start or end times are provided. The event details, including images and further information, can be found on the associated webpage.

A summer charity drag show in Nashville supporting Nashville Launchpad.

HotMess Sports

2021 Summer Charity Drag Show - Nashville

Enjoy 2-4-1 Drinks on Everything during Happy Hour.

A party offering 2-for-1 drinks from 3-9PM at Twist South Beach.

Join us on June 2, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 for the TransSOCIAL Pride Month Kickoff event titled 'Noche de Arte'. Celebrate Pride Month with an evening of art and community. The event will be held in Toronto, and further details can be found on the event webpage.

InterContinental Miami

TransSOCIAL Pride Month Kickoff: Noche de Arte

TransSOCIAL Inc

A happy hour event offering 2-for-1 drinks from 3 to 9 PM at Twist South Beach.

PRISM FL invites community members, students, parents, and allies to attend the Palm Beach School Board meeting on June 3, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00 at the Fulton-Holland Educational Center, located at 3300 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The event aims to show support for inclusive policies and advocate for LGBTQ+ students by participating in discussions affecting local schools and community. Attendees are encouraged to speak, show support, or simply be present to listen and learn about important issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Queer Things To Do in Miami for Grand Prix Weekend: May 2026

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