Get ready for Twin Cities Pride 2026 with our Minneapolis May guide to bars, shops, and community groups—plus key June Pride dates and parade details.

Minneapolis May 2026 Pre-Pride Guide

Minneapolis Pre-Pride Guide: What To Do in May 2026 for Twin Cities Pride

Make the most of April 2026 in Minneapolis with queer nightlife picks, sober socials, community orgs to join, and Pride planning tips for June.

Minneapolis LGBTQ+ Guide: April 2026

Queer Things To Do in Minneapolis This April 2026: Nightlife, Community, and Pride Planning

Minneapolis

Housed in an old depot, this rock venue & tiny side bar have hosted & launched many acts since 1970.

First Avenue & 7th St Entry

Long-running, sizable LGBT bar with a convivial vibe, drink specials & traditional pub grub.

The Saloon

Upbeat, modern gay bar offering cocktails & classic American fare, plus late-night dancing & events.

LUSH Lounge & Theater

A Bar of Their Own is a bar in Minneapolis. Located at 2207 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA.

A Bar of Their Own

Hip cocktail spot crafting creative concoctions in an airy, industrial-style space with a patio.

Norseman Distillery

Roxy's Cabaret is a bar in Minneapolis. Located at 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA.

Roxy's Cabaret

Jetset Underground is a bar in Minneapolis. Located at 205 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA.

Jetset Underground

Sprawling, vibrant LGBT nightclub featuring multiple bars & dance floors, plus pub grub.

The Gay 90’s

Gay bar & nightclub serving American fare, including burgers & sandwiches, plus weekend brunch.

Eagle | MPLS

Tandem Vintage is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA.

Tandem Vintage

Unique, sophisticated men's & women's store with stylish apparel & furniture, plus apothecary items & gifts.

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The Future is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 2223 E 35th St Suite 2, Minneapolis, MN 55407, USA.

The Future

The Smitten Kitten is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 3010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA.

The Smitten Kitten

Upmarket garden center with a huge variety of trees, shrubs & other plants plus accessories.

Tangletown Gardens

Combine is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 1609 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA.

Combine

Dancing Bear Chocolate is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 4367 N Thomas Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412, USA.

Dancing Bear Chocolate

Silver Fern is a restaurant in Minneapolis. Located at 114 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA.

Silver Fern

Minneapolis Trolley Tours is a venue in Minneapolis. Located at 300 Clifton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA.

Minneapolis Trolley Tours

Low-key gay bar offering cocktails, local beers, drag shows & TVs for soccer matches.

The Black Hart of Saint Paul

Hail Mary Piercing and Tattoo is a venue in Minneapolis. Located at 678 7th St W Suite 2, St Paul, MN 55102, USA.

Hail Mary Piercing and Tattoo

Lively, intimate restaurant & wine bar with a seasonal menu of New American small plates & entrees.

Joan’s in the Park

Urban Growler Brewing Company is a bar in Minneapolis. Located at 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, MN 55114, USA.

Urban Growler Brewing Company

Family-owned, neighborhood nook offering bar food, drink specials & a pool table in a low-key setup.

620 Club

Modern lounge & piano bar with cocktails & a full calendar of entertainment, including cabaret.

Camp Bar & Cabaret

Mona Williams is a shop in Minneapolis. Located at 286 South Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA.

Mona Williams

Minneapolis' LGBTQ+ community is centered in Loring Park and the North Loop, with a strong queer presence in Uptown and Northeast. Popular venues include The Saloon, The Gay 90's, and Lush. Twin Cities Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Midwest, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Minneapolis' progressive politics and strong community organizations create a welcoming environment for diverse queer communities.

Grease Drag Brunch featuring Nicole Paige Brooks

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Grease Drag Brunch

Flip Phone Events

A drag brunch event featuring Nicole Paige Brooks at Crave Rooftop.

Join the weekly Leather Church @ Umbra, a Sunday morning leather social hang, held at Umbra Arts in Minneapolis. The event takes place on May 31, 2026, from 10:00 to 13:00 CST. Participants can enjoy a social gathering focused on leather and kink community interests.

Umbra Arts

Leather Church @ Umbra

Minnesota Leather Pride

Fine Line

MEET ME @ THE ALTAR

First Avenue

A ticketed music event featuring the band Meet Me @ The Altar at the Fine Line venue.

7th St Entry

GOZU AND RESTLESS SPIRIT

A music event featuring Gozu and Restless Spirit at 7th St Entry.

A heavy metal music festival featuring Gojira and other bands.

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Gojira Fest 2026

Annual Pride Parade celebrating LGBTQ+ community with vibrant floats, performances, and community support.

Pride Parade Minneapolis 2025

Join Lavender Magazine for their Summer of Pride Kickoff Party on June 1, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00. The event will be held at Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Attendees can pick up the 2026 Pride Edition of Lavender Magazine, meet representatives from local LGBTQ organizations, enjoy complimentary drinks and light appetizers, and participate in a prize drawing. The event is free, open to everyone, and no dress code is required.

Minneapolis, MN

Lavender Magazine Kickoff Party

Join the SWING OUT LOUD Pride Dance event, a celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with a dance party featuring lively music and community spirit. The event is scheduled for June 1, 2026, from 18:30 to 23:00, providing an evening of fun and inclusivity.

Black Hart of St Paul

SWING OUT LOUD Pride Dance

Thunder Pride Ontario 2026 is an event scheduled to take place on June 1, 2026, in Thunder Bay. It is a celebration of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, featuring a pride parade, festival, and various year-round activities aimed at promoting inclusivity, diversity, and community support. The event includes resources, education, advocacy, and social gatherings to foster a welcoming environment for all attendees.

Thunder Pride Ontario 2026

The June Twin Cities Pride Board Meeting is scheduled to take place on June 1, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00. The meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams, with a provided link for joining. The organizer is Twin Cities Pride, and the venue is the Twin Cities Pride Office located at 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States.

June Twin Cities Pride Board Meeting

Twin Cities Pride

A celebration of Pride with community activities and festivities.

Robinson Park, Pine City

MNPOC Pride

A film festival showcasing LGBTQ+ themed films with discussions and screenings.

Out Twin Cities Film Festival

Celebration of the chorus's 50th anniversary with a special concert.

Spirit of Hope UMC

Calliope’s 50th Anniversary Concert

Join us for the inaugural East Central Minnesota Pride event at Robinson Park, Pine City, celebrating LGBTQ+ community with festivities, music, and pride activities.

East Central Minnesota Pride - The First Rural Pride

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An inclusive prom event for LGBTQ+ youth featuring a dance party and drag performances.

Queer Prom

Celebrate Pride Month with your local library! Join us for a series of events promoting LGBTQ+ pride, community, and inclusivity.

Pride Month Celebration at the Library

Minneapolis Public Library

By Storm

A ticketed event called By Storm at the 7th St Entry hosted by First Avenue.

Turf Club

MAC SATURN

A ticketed event called MAC SATURN happening at the TURF CLUB.

Join the Atons and other Leather, Latex, and Kink clubs at the Eagle in Minneapolis for Leather Club Night on June 2, 2026. The event runs from 19:00 to 21:00 CST and offers a lively evening of camaraderie and good company. Attendees are encouraged to wear leather and gear (while keeping attire street-legal). Depending on the weather, the gathering may be inside or outside, with outdoor attendees invited to enjoy cigars. All leather, latex, and kink clubs and individuals are welcome to participate.

Atons Leather Club Night

Join us on June 3, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 at Umbra Arts in Minneapolis for 'Walk in Wednesdays with Teddy.' Stop in and see Teddy, our bootblack, who can help you take care of your leather gear—from quick shines to general leather TLC. No appointment needed—just walk in and enjoy the event.

Walk in Wednesdays with Teddy

The Ritz Theater

MY ÁNTONIA

Theater Latté Da

A new musical based on Willa Cather's novel that explores themes of identity, memory, and home.

Celebrate Prince Celebration 2026 with 11x GRAMMY Award-winner Chaka Khan.

Prince Celebration 2026 Kick-Off Party with Chaka Khan

A party celebrating Prince with live music from Chaka Khan.

Cruvell

A ticketed music event called Cruvell at 7th St Entry.

Join the Twin Cities Puppy Pack for their Backrooms Takeover event at The Saloon in Minneapolis. The event runs from June 3, 2026, at 21:00 to June 4, 2026, at 02:00 CST. Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with Jell-O shots, themed gear encouraged, and a night of socializing and fun. The Saloon is located at 830 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

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Twin Cities Puppy Pack Backrooms Takeover

Backroom event for the Twin Cities Puppy Pack with socializing and fun.

A community-focused event at Stillwater Taproom supporting local non-profits and organizations.

Lift Bridge Brewery

Lift Bridge Brewery Townie Tuesday

Join us on June 4, 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00 for the Minnesota Lynx Pre-Game Party at a local venue. Enjoy $1 off drinks before heading downtown to watch the game against the Golden State Valkyries. The event is part of the celebration and support for women's sports, with the game scheduled later in the evening.

Minnesota Lynx Pre-Game Party

Join us on June 4, 2026, from 17:30 to 20:30 at 810 N Lilac Dr, Suite 120, Golden Valley, MN 55422, for the PRIDE Month Kick-Off event hosted by Quorum in partnership with One of a Kind Modern Market. Celebrate the beginning of Pride Month with a sip and shop experience featuring the unveiling of the PRIDE collection, a range of joyful and bold gear. Enjoy community, good vibes, and a chance to support a good cause, as 10% of proceeds will be donated to Quorum. Attendees will be entered into a drawing for items from the PRIDE collection. Bring friends and family to connect and celebrate diversity and inclusion.

Golden Valley

Quorum Member Sip & Shop: PRIDE Month Kick-Off!

Quorum

A social event celebrating Pride Month with networking and shopping.

Join us for trivia night at Norseman Distillery.

Tipsy Fox Trivia!

An evening celebrating our community and our 2026 community award recipients. Enjoy a night of drinks, dinner, a silent auction, community awards, and more. Dress code: Monochromatic Magic - pick a single color inspired by the Pride flag or rainbow and dress entirely in that hue. Our community brings the color-together, we create the spectrum.

COMO ZOO CONSERVATORY

Grand Marshal Reception

A community reception celebrating the grand marshal at the COMO Zoo Conservatory.

An event titled 'NO TRIVIA' scheduled to take place in Toronto on June 4, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00. Further details about the event are not provided.

NO TRIVIA

The Menagerie

A ticketed event called The Menagerie at 7th St Entry hosted by First Avenue.

A theatrical event at Main Stage Showroom featuring Sue Scott.

Orpheum Theatre

Sue Scott’s Island of Discarded Women with Rep. Leigh Finke and Andra Suchy

Crooners Supper Club

An in-person variety show celebrating women's voices, featuring special guest MN State Rep. Leigh Finke, singer/songwriter Andra Suchy, multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Ylvisaker, and other performers. The event includes live performances, discussions on social issues, and real-time captioning. Doors open at 6:30 PM for dinner and drinks. The show lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, suitable for audiences aged 16 and above, held at Main Stage Showroom, 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN.

Thomas Sticha

A ticketed event featuring Thomas Sticha at Turf Club.

AIDEN INTRO

A ticketed event called AIDEN INTRO happening at 7TH ST ENTRY.

Ticket giveaway for The Last Dinner Party with automatic_band at the Palace.

Palace Theatre

The Last Dinner Party at the Palace

A ticketed party called THE LAST DINNER PARTY happening at the Palace Theatre.

A comedy event featuring David Harris, a Midwest Emmy Award-winning comedian, magician, and actor, along with Kimberly Ashlynne, a Twin Cities stand-up comic and Moth StorySLAM winner. The show blends magic, storytelling, and sharp wit, and is scheduled for June 5, 2026, at 20:00, with a door opening at 19:30, at Camp Bar located at 490 N Robert Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101.

Laugh Camp Comedy Club at Camp Bar

David Harris with Kimberly Ashlynne

Monthly karaoke event to sing your heart out.

Karaoke Night

An evening of Heated Rivalry + Twilight. Sexy Shows by Brolesque. Heated Twilight: A Heated Rivalry + Twilight Dance Party

Heated Twilight

A party featuring sexy burlesque shows, DJ music, and drag performances.

Gay 90s Minneapolis is a popular venue located in Minneapolis, hosting various events and gatherings. The venue has a vibrant atmosphere and is a notable hotspot for the LGBTQ+ community. The event details for specific dates are not provided, but the venue itself is a key location for social and entertainment activities in the area.

Gay 90s

Gay 90s Minneapolis

Prince Block Party Celebration with DJ Jake Rudh.

Prince Block Party Celebration with DJ Jake Rudh

A party celebrating Prince at First Avenue.

Anoka Pride Day 2026 is a community celebration taking place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM at Riverfront Memorial Park in Anoka, MN. The event promotes love, acceptance, and LGBTQIA2S+ empowerment through various activities including interactive make-and-takes, a city-wide adventure exploring local businesses, entertainment performances, a Makers Market featuring local artists, and food trucks offering diverse cuisine. Attendees are encouraged to bring friends and family to enjoy a day of inclusivity, creativity, and community spirit.

Anoka Pride Day 2026

PFund Foundation

Join the Northwoods Pride Festival on June 6, 2026, from 11:00 to 17:00. Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with community activities, entertainment, and festivities. For more information, visit the official website.

Northwoods Pride Festival

Join us for a special Cheers to Pride Community Run/Walk in partnership with Twin Cities In Motion at Utepils Brewing. Whether you run, walk, jog, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, this event is about moving together in celebration of Pride Month and community connection. Afterward, stick around for Cheers to Pride and support Utepils, a local business that continue to show up for our community year-round.

Central Park

Cheers to Pride Community Run/Walk

Northfield Pride is hosting 'Pride in the Park' on June 6, 2026, from 12:00 to 16:00 in Northfield, MN. The event aims to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ communities through various activities and gatherings. For more details, vendor and sponsor applications, and volunteer opportunities, visit their Eventeny page or the Northfield Pride website.

Northfield Pride in the Park

Northfield Pride – Pride in the Park

Northfield Pride

The DBQ Pride Festival 2026 is a community celebration promoting queer joy, visibility, and inclusivity in Dubuque. The event takes place on June 6, 2026, from 12:00 to 17:00, featuring various activities, entertainment, and community engagement. Additionally, there is a Dubuque Pride After Party on the same day from 17:00 to 22:00 at Dimensional Brewing Company, with live music, food, and refreshments.

DBQ Pride Festival 2026

The North Star Kennel Club is hosting a public mosh event focused on pet play, open to all interested individuals. The event emphasizes a welcoming environment for human-pet role-play, encouraging participants to come with an open mind, no gear required. It aims to promote education, community building, and fun within the pet play community. The event is free for NSKC members, with a suggested $5 donation for non-members. Attendees are invited to participate in a non-threatening, energizing, and rewarding experience that includes treats and toys.

NSKC Public Mosh

A free block party and sing along happening in downtown Minneapolis.

Free Block Party and Sing Along

Paisley Park

A free community block party with singing in downtown Minneapolis.

Join the International Friends Social event on June 6, 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00. This gathering provides an opportunity to meet and connect with diverse international friends in Toronto.

FRGMNT Coffee

International Friends Social

International Friends and Polyglots Mpls

Grindhouse: A Drag and Burlesque Tribute to Exxxploitation Cinema and the Films of Quentin Tarantino

Grindhouse

A drag and burlesque show paying tribute to exploitation movies and Quentin Tarantino films.

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