Phoenix

Phoenix’s queer community is growing rapidly, centered in Melrose District with a blend of clubs, bars, and arts venues. The city’s Pride festival and desert surroundings make it an emerging LGBTQ+ destination in the American Southwest.

A social dining event with a scenic drive to El Encanto in Cave Creek.

El Encanto

Dine and Drive - El Encanto in Cave Creek

Jaguar Car Club of Central Arizona

The May Drive & Dine Lunch is scheduled for May 30, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at El Encanto in Cave Creek. This event is organized by the Jaguar Club of Central Arizona and is open to registered attendees. Participants can enjoy a scenic drive followed by a communal lunch.

May Drive & Dine Lunch

A special event hosted at the Republic National Distributing Company in Phoenix.

Republic National Distributing Company

ONE Night Only 2026

One Community

Meet us at Boycott Bar for our Luau Party. Expect tropical vibes and a dance floor hotter than the Arizona pavement. Hawaiian shirts, Summer cocktails, Beachy fits, Hot queer chaos all night. Beach attire encouraged.

Boycott Bar

Luau Party

A party at Boycott Bar with a luau theme.

An annual LGBTQ+ sports festival featuring kickball, dodgeball, and sand volleyball over Memorial Day Weekend.

San Diego, CA

Sapphic Sports Festival (San Diego)

Karaoke from 2-8 PM and Solstice Sundays from 9-2 PM.

Solstice Sundays Karaoke

A party at Boycott Bar featuring karaoke and a celebration of the solstice.

A children's play area with craft, creative activities, games, and a rest area for children aged 4-12, located inside the Main Entrance by the Community Stage.

Phoenix Pride Festival

KidSpace Children's Activities

Phoenix Pride

A children's play area at Phoenix Pride Festival, open on Saturday and Sunday, featuring craft and creative activities, games, and a rest area for children aged 4-12. The area is located inside the Main Entrance by the Community Stage and is managed by volunteers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

KidSpace - Phoenix Pride

Upcoming event titled Bisbee Pride scheduled for June 1, 2026. No additional details provided.

Bisbee, AZ

Bisbee Pride

Third week of the summer dodgeball season with random team draws at Papago Elementary.

Papago School

WEEK 3 - SUMMER SEASON - Random Draw

A celebration of National Egg Day scheduled for June 3, 2026, from 11:00 to 19:00. The event details are not explicitly provided in the content, but it is associated with a catering service that offers various options, including pick-up, delivery, and fully staffed catering. The event likely involves food and festivities related to eggs, hosted at a venue in Toronto, but specific location details are not given.

Fair Trade Cafe

National Egg Day Celebration

Come take a break from the convention floor and join us in a welcoming space built for community, connection, and gaming. Whether you want to relax, meet new people, play games, or just recharge, the Diversity Lounge is here for you. 🫶

🎲 Board Games
🕹️ Video Games
🌈 Inclusive & welcoming vibes
🤝 Meet fellow nerds, gamers, and community members

Phoenix Fan Fusion

Diversity Lounge at Phoenix Fan Fusion

Phoenix Gaymers

A welcoming space with board and video games for community, connection, and relaxation at Phoenix Fan Fusion.

The Hero Awards 2026 is an annual event organized by the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce to honor businesses and individuals who demonstrate outstanding dedication, leadership, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix. The event recognizes those who foster inclusivity, champion equality, and contribute to meaningful community change. It features inspiring stories, impactful connections, and celebrates the contributions that promote a more equitable and welcoming environment. The ceremony takes place at The Camby in Phoenix, Arizona, and includes voting for honorees, sponsorship opportunities, and registration for attendees.

The Camby

Hero Awards 2026

Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate Pride Month with us the only way we know how — loud, queer, chaotic, and full of flirting. When you walk in, grab your glow stick color and let the night decide your fate: 💚 Green = Single ❤️ Red = Taken 💛 Yellow = Just here for friends 💙 Blue = DTF. Whether you’re looking for your future wife, your next situationship, or just chaotic queer fun… this night is for YOU. Come flirt irresponsibly.

PRIDE MONTH UHAUL PARTY

A lively Pride Month party at Boycott Bar with glow sticks, flirting, and chaotic queer fun.

A lively pool party celebrating LGBTQ pride at the Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Pride Pool Party

A dine and drive event at The Willows Casino Arizona.

The Willows at Casino Arizona

JCCA Dine & Drive - The Willows at Casino Arizona

Join us at the Queer Summer Market in Phoenix to celebrate diversity, creativity, and community. The event features local LGBTQ+ and allied artists, makers, and small businesses, along with summer drinks and food from trucks and pop-ups. It's an inclusive event for shopping, supporting local talent, and connecting with the community. Vendors and exhibitors can apply online.

215 East Grant Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Queer Summer Market 2026

Erotic World is an adult-themed venue at the Phoenix Pride Festival, celebrating its 11th year. It is a free, all-ages venue (18+ with ID) featuring adult retail, entertainment, fetish demonstrations with Q&A, exotic dancers, and more. Managed by Eddie Broadway, it offers a variety of adult-oriented activities and displays during the festival.

Erotic World - Phoenix Pride Festival

Pride in the Pines 2026 is a community gathering held on June 20th at Thorpe Park in Flagstaff, celebrating 30 years of pride, visibility, and belonging. The event features a parade, entertainment, vendor market, food trucks, kids area, and volleyball tournament. Attendance is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance to ensure safety and capacity management. The festival emphasizes resilience, community connection, and support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

Thorpe Park

Pride in the Pines 2026

An event celebrating Father's Day, scheduled for June 21, 2026, from 11:00 to 19:00.

Father's Day

The Hero Awards 2026 is an event scheduled to take place on June 26, 2026, from 11:00 to 13:00. Details about the event's activities or purpose are not provided in the content.

Monthly board meeting of the Cactus Cities Softball League.

Online (Microsoft Teams)

CCSL Board Meeting - June 27, 2026

Celebrating and honoring the community with awards including Spirit, Scholarship, Community Choice, Parade, Partnership Grant, and Artist Call Finals. Hosted by Miss Phoenix Pride 2011 Olivia Gardens, featuring performances by Miss Phoenix Pride 2025 Rita Demornay, Mister Phoenix Pride 2025 A.B. Valdez, Miss Phoenix Junior Pride 2025 Inky Oshanns, Mx. Phoenix Pride 2024 Mya McKenzie, and Mx. Phoenix Pride 2025 to be crowned.

Olivia Gardens

Phoenix Pride Awards Reception 2026

An outdoor bar experience featuring creative cocktails, dancing fire pits, and live entertainment at Egyptian Motor Hotel.

Egyptian Motor Hotel

Side Hustle Nightlife Event

A blackout event scheduled for July 2026 with special activities.

FLEXspas Phoenix

FLEX Spas Phoenix

2026 July Blackout

Enjoy elevated Mexican cuisine with bold flavors at Chef Lawrence Smith's acclaimed restaurant Chilte.

Chilte Restaurant Special Night

Chef Lawrence Smith

Experience the ultimate summer blackout event with music, drinks, and entertainment.

July Blackout 2026

Flex Atlanta

BLACKOUT Party #10

A festival celebrating Celtic culture and traditions.

Fort Tuthill County Park

Arizona Highland Celtic Festival

Join us for the Chilte Mexican Food Festival on July 15, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00. Experience chef-curated Mexican cuisine at this special event. For more details, visit the event page or contact us via email.

Chilte Mexican Food Festival

A community event where winners become the faces of Phoenix Pride, promoting community pride and awareness.

Phoenix Pride Center

Miss and Mister Phoenix Pride Pageant

Enjoy live music performances at the outdoor bar, Side Hustle, featuring creative cocktails and dancing fire pits.

Side Hustle Live Music Night

An outdoor bar event featuring creative cocktails, dancing fire pits, and live entertainment at Egyptian Motor Hotel.

A local concert event taking place at the Egyptian Motor Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona, scheduled for July 15, 2026, from 20:00 to 23:00. The event is part of the Phoenix concert series for 2026, featuring live music performances at the hotel venue.

Local Concert at Egyptian Motor Hotel

A youth-focused event encouraging participation and leadership in the LGBTQ+ community through performance and talent categories.

Junior Miss and Mister Phoenix Pride Pageant

A culinary event showcasing Chef Lawrence Smith's elevated Mexican-inspired cuisine at Egyptian Motor Hotel.

Chilte Food Experience

The Arizona Highland Celtic Festival will be held at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, Arizona, on July 18th and 19th, 2026. The event features music, Highland dance and athletic competitions, workshops, piping demonstrations, kids' activities, clan and Celtic society displays, genealogy resources, tastings of Scotch whisky, Irish whiskey, Celtic gin, and mead, along with food and merchandise vendors. The festival runs from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Tickets are available online and at the gate, with various pricing options including discounts for children, seniors, military, and multi-day passes. Attendees can also participate in contests, enjoy live entertainment, and explore host hotels and camping options. Well-socialized dogs are welcome.

Enjoy Chef Lawrence Smith's elevated Mexican-inspired cuisine at Chilte, recognized as one of the best new restaurants in America.

Chef Lawrence Smith at Egyptian Motor Hotel

An event featuring a food and drink festival at the Egyptian Motor Hotel in Toronto, scheduled for July 20, 2026, from 18:00 to 22:00. The festival highlights local culinary offerings, including artisanal street food from Chilte, a renowned restaurant recognized as one of the best new restaurants of 2023. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food and beverage options in a casual, community-oriented setting.

Food & Drink Festival at Egyptian Motor Hotel

A weekend of fierce competition in kickball, pickleball, billiards, and dodgeball for She/They communities in San Diego.

Sapphic Games

CCSL Board Meeting - July 25, 2026

A social dine and drive event at George and Dragon.

George and Dragon

JCCA Dine & Drive - George and Dragon

Navajo Nation Pride is the largest Indigenous Pride celebration in the United States, honoring LGBTQIA+ identities and heritage through reclaiming history. The event is scheduled to return in 2026, with celebrations taking place in Window Rock, Arizona.

Window Rock, AZ

Navajo Nation Pride

A summer sports event in Philadelphia with kickball, volleyball, pickleball, and billiards from July 31 to August 2, 2026.

Philly Phest Sports Festival

Join PHX Dodgeball for their weekly dodgeball games every Thursday from 18:00 to 21:00 starting August 7, 2026. The event is held in Toronto and offers a fun, active environment for dodgeball enthusiasts. No specific venue name is provided, but it is organized by PHX Dodgeball.

Cesar Chavez Community School

PHX Dodgeball Thursdays

CCSL Board Meeting - August 22, 2026

A monthly discussion group featuring pre-planned discussions led by pup and pet play community members and general open discussion time. Pet play gear is welcome and encouraged. Dress 'street legal'. This is a sober event.

Arizona Power Exchange

The Fire Hydrant Pet & Pup Discussion Group

Join the OutLoud Sports Festival 2024 featuring kickball, dodgeball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, pickleball, flag football, and more! The event includes team-based tournaments, parties, performances, and special activities. Key highlights include multiple divisions for each sport, registration details, venue information, and scheduled social events such as pool parties, kickoff parties, and closing celebrations. The festival is hosted by the City of West Hollywood and Los Angeles, with various activities taking place at locations like Poinsettia Park, Pan Pacific Park, West Hollywood Park, Fairfax High School, and Beaches Tropicana.

OutLoud Sports Festival

A fundraising event titled 'Dancing for one·n·ten' scheduled for September 12 at the Tempe Center for the Arts to support LGBTQ youth programs.

LGBTQ+ Events in Phoenix

Tomorrow

Dine and Drive - El Encanto in Cave Creek

May Drive & Dine Lunch

ONE Night Only 2026

Luau Party

Sapphic Sports Festival (San Diego)

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Solstice Sundays Karaoke

Monday, June 1, 2026

KidSpace Children's Activities

KidSpace - Phoenix Pride

Bisbee Pride

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

WEEK 3 - SUMMER SEASON - Random Draw

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

National Egg Day Celebration

Tomorrow

Dine and Drive - El Encanto in Cave Creek

May Drive & Dine Lunch

ONE Night Only 2026

Luau Party

Sapphic Sports Festival (San Diego)

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Solstice Sundays Karaoke

Monday, June 1, 2026

KidSpace Children's Activities

KidSpace - Phoenix Pride

Bisbee Pride

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

WEEK 3 - SUMMER SEASON - Random Draw

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

National Egg Day Celebration

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