Santa Fe Pride Month returns in June 2026 with 20 exciting events celebrating love, identity, and community throughout Northern New Mexico. Organized by the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance (SFHRA) and sponsored by Hutton Broadcasting, here’s everything you need to know about Santa Fe’s biggest LGBTQIA+ celebration.
What is Santa Fe Pride 2026?
Santa Fe Pride 2026 is a month-long celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture, history, and community organized by the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance. The festivities span the entire month of June, culminating in the iconic Pride on the Plaza event on Saturday, June 27.
Santa Fe Pride is a powerful statement of inclusion in a region where LGBTQIA+ visibility and acceptance continue to evolve. Northern New Mexico’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies come together each June to:
- Celebrate progress in equality and representation
- Honor those who fought, and still fight, for LGBTQIA+ rights
- Create connections across diverse communities
- Support local LGBTQIA+ businesses and organizations
- Show young LGBTQIA+ individuals they belong and are loved
Santa Fe offers one of the Southwest’s most inclusive and vibrant Pride celebrations.
Complete Santa Fe Pride 2026 Events Calendar
Week 1: May 31 to June 6
PRIDE Month PRIDE Flag Raising at City Hall
- Date: Sunday, June 1
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Location: Santa Fe City Hall
Head to the Santa Fe City Hall to raise the PRIDE flag in honor of 2026 PRIDE MONTH. Let the colors fly high against the desert sky as the community comes together to celebrate love, visibility, and enduring history. Bring your energy, your friends, and your truest self to kick off a month of pure celebration.
Pride Month Kickoff Party
- Date: Sunday, June 1
- Time: 4–8 p.m.
- Location: Cowgirl BBQ
Get ready to celebrate! Join the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance for their official PRIDE Kickoff Party at The Cowgirl BBQ. This free event marks the start of a month-long LGBTQIA+ celebration, promising an afternoon of music, dancing, fun, and vibrant community spirit. Gather your chosen family and friends to set a joyful and powerful tone for Pride Month 2026.
If These T-Shirts Could Talk . . . 50 Years of GLBTQ+ Pride in Albuquerque
- Date: Friday, June 5
- Time: 5–7 p.m.
- Location: The New Mexico History Museum
Author Dr. PJ Sedillo presents his new book, If These T-Shirts Could Talk… 50 Years of GLBTQ+ Pride in Albuquerque (1976–2026). This historical volume uses event t-shirts, archival photographs, and first-hand accounts to track the 50-year evolution of the Albuquerque Pride movement from a 25-person march in 1976 to today’s large-scale festivals. The evening event at the museum begins with a community social hour at 5 p.m., followed by the author lecture from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and concludes at 7 p.m. Dr. Sedillo, an Associate Professor at New Mexico Highlands University and author of the 2018 award-winning history Solidarity Through Pride, focuses his research on risk and resiliency within the LGBTQ+ community.
Disco Inferno Trash Disco
- Date: Saturday, June 6
- Time: 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Location: Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery hosts Disco Inferno: Trash Disco. This high-energy dance event features musical selections from DJ Oona, combining classic disco beats with underground club tracks and campy visual production. Wear expressive, unconventional, or glamorous attire inspired by thrift-store styles and historic nightlife aesthetics.
Week 2: June 7–13
Madrid Pride
- Date: Sunday, June 7
- Time: Noon to 7 p.m.
- Location: The Mine Shaft Tavern, Madrid, NM
Head to the Mine Shaft Tavern for the annual Madrid Pride Party, a regional celebration with a community parade beginning at 2 p.m. and moving through downtown Madrid before finishing at the venue. Live musical performances run throughout the day on the main stage, starting with The Ferals at noon, followed by Wander the Forest at 2:30 p.m., gothabilliejean at 3:30 p.m., Whiskey Flower at 4:15 p.m., and headliner The Dead Beat Club closing out the evening at 5:30 p.m.
The Queer Prom
- Date: Friday, June 12
- Time: 8 p.m.–12 a.m.
- Location: Meow Wolf Santa Fe
This is your night to shine! Queer Prom offers a joyous, affirming celebration for everyone to dance, express their authentic selves, and reclaim the magic of prom on their own terms. Dress up or keep it casual, and bring your chosen family for a night filled with music that moves you from regional DJs and artists, Genderotic, Comatose Beatz, ruffbunii, and plenty of sparkle, and an atmosphere of love, laughter, and liberation.
The Pride Train (Sold Out)
- Date: Saturday, June 13
- Time: 7–9:30 p.m.
- Location: SKY Railway
All aboard for the annual PRIDE Train! Take over the SKY Railway for a night of dazzling fun and celebration. Your ticket includes one free drink to kick off the festivities as you enjoy music, dancing, and pure joy rolling through the high desert in celebration of Pride.
The Pride Train After Party
- Date: Saturday, June 13
- Time: 8 p.m.–12 a.m.
- Location: As Above, So Below Distillery
Even if you didn’t snag tickets to the 2026 Pride Train, you can keep the party rolling at The Pride Train After Party at As Above, So Below Distillery. No tickets necessary! Show up for dancing, good vibes, and a night of queer ecstasy.
Week 3: June 14–20
PRIDE After 5: PRIDE Edition
- Date: Thursday, June 18
- Time: 5–7 p.m.
- Location: Jean Cocteau Cinema
The City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development hosts a special Pride edition of its professional mixer and community gathering. The evening offers a welcoming environment dedicated to professional networking, connection, and resource sharing among local LGBTQ+ business operators, creative professionals, and community leaders. Held at the historic downtown theater, the event provides a relaxed setting designed to foster collaboration, strengthen local economic ties, and highlight queer leadership within the regional business ecosystem.
NMGMC: Existence is Resistance: A PRIDE Concert
- Dates, Times, & Locations:
- Friday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. in Albuquerque (Hiland)
- Saturday, June 20, 7:30 p.m. in Santa Fe (Lensic)
- Sunday, June 21, 2 p.m. in Albuquerque (Hiland)
“Existence is Resistance,” performed by the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus, honors the revolutionary act of living openly and authentically. Every choice to be visible, every pronoun shared, every hand held in public, is a profound statement of defiance. Queer identity transcends the personal; it is deeply historical and political. From a quiet disclosure at home to public activism, every authentic life deserves a place in this crowd. Come exactly as you are. Your presence is the ultimate protest.
The Epoch Eighties
- Date: Saturday, June 20
- Time: 1:30–3 p.m.
- Location: The New Mexico History Museum
Author and historian Garrett Peck gives a lecture titled The Epoch Eighties. Presented as part of the Human Rights Alliance’s The Shoulders We Stand On historical project, the presentation explores the pivotal developments, political milestones, and challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community across New Mexico during the 1980s.
Santa Gays Queer Craft Day: DIY Pride Stickers & Pins
- Date: Saturday, June 20
- Time: 2–4 p.m.
- Location: The PRIDE Center
This afternoon craft gathering offers a space for creativity, connection, and community. Basic crafting supplies are provided, and participants are encouraged to bring extra materials to share. All crafting types and skill levels are welcome. You can simply show up and create whatever inspires you.
Week 4: Peak Pride Week (June 21–27)
T-Dance
- Date: Sunday, June 21
- Time: 1–5 p.m.
- Location: The Mystic Santa Fe
Saunter into Santa Fe Pride with a dazzling T-Dance celebration. Spend your afternoon at The Mystic Hotel enjoying music, fun in the sun, and a collective embrace of love, diversity, and inclusion. Dress in your most vibrant attire, hit the dance floor or relax on the lawn, and help set a joyful tone for the upcoming week of Pride festivities.
Equal Grounds: Pride Edition
- Date: Wednesday, June 24
- Time: 8:30–10 a.m.
- Location: Harry’s Roadhouse
LGBTQIA+ and Allied businesses are invited to Equal Grounds: PRIDE Edition for a morning of networking and community discussion. Enjoy coffee and snacks while engaging in a heart-to-heart about the community and city businesses, focusing on what truly matters. Bring an open mind and heart to help build a stronger Santa Fe together.
Drag Bingo
- Date: Wednesday, June 24
- Time: 7–9 p.m.
- Location: Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery, 2791 Agua Fria
Celebrate Pride Month with a special edition of Drag Bingo at Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery. For $22, you’ll receive six bingo cards for six games. Enjoy Tumbleroot’s cocktails and delicious food from the Mas Chile food truck for a night of fun, laughter, and community.
Somewhere in the Rainbow Queer Night
- Date: Thursday, June 25
- Time: 7–10 p.m.
- Location: The Mystic Santa Fe
The Human Rights Alliance and The Mystic Santa Fe present Somewhere in The Rainbow, an electrifying monthly queer night and dance party. Join the celebration for an evening of joy, community, and dancing, in collaboration with LezGo NM. This event, inspired by the Queer Get Together of Santa Fe, promises an unforgettable experience.
Glitter Pride Women’s Dance
- Date: Friday, June 26
- Time: 8 p.m. to midnight
- Location: Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery
Join an official Santa Fe PRIDE event with Glitter, the longest-running queer women’s dance party, always trans-inclusive. Put on your sparkles and dancing shoes for a night featuring legendary DJ Oona, spinning a mix of old-school favorites and new beats. Special guests include Zircus Erotique and go-go dancers, with Lava Dawn at the door. Expect special drinks, food, and a wild night of burlesque, disco, and plenty of glitter, creating a sexy, big-city vibe for lesbians, fems, and butches to celebrate who they are and who they love.
Pride Weekend: The Grand Finale (June 27)
Pride Parade Patio Party: Brunch for a Cause
- Date: Saturday, June 27
- Time: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Location: Plaza Café Downtown
Secure the best seats for the PRIDE Parade while supporting Santa Fe’s LGBTQIA+ Center at the PRIDE Parade Patio Party: Brunch for a Cause, hosted at the Plaza Café. For $100, enjoy your choice of brunch item (some exclusions apply) and one cocktail or drink, all while benefiting a vital community resource.
PRIDE on the Plaza Festival + PRIDE Drive & Ride Parade
- Date: Saturday, June 27
- Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: Historic Santa Fe Plaza
Get ready to paint the town all the colors of the rainbow at PRIDE on the Plaza Festival, an all-ages celebration of love and inclusivity taking over the Santa Fe Plaza. The highlight of the day is the PRIDE Drive and Parade, starting promptly at 10 a.m (entrants must check in at 8 a.m.). Throughout the day, enjoy live music, delicious concessions, a beer garden, special vendors, MC Vanessa Patricks and drag performances by:
- Avery
- Nova
- Phantom Nips
- Coco Caliente
- Brandi
- Judas Prudance
Join the community to celebrate love, diversity, and unity! Booth space is also available.
Pride After Dark
- Date: Saturday, June 27
- Time: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Location: Meow Wolf Santa Fe
Attend Pride After Dark to celebrate the last night of Santa Fe PRIDE 2026 with a 21+ live DJ set from GRAMMY®-winning producer, remixer, and DJ, Tracy Young, owner of Ferosh Records. Known for over 60 #1 U.S. Billboard Dance Club Chart hits and her exclusive remixes for Madonna, including the GRAMMY-winning “I Rise,” Tracy Young brings her iconic sound, blending Hip Hop roots with the soul of house and underground techno. Don’t miss this acclaimed artist, who has also remixed for stars like Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks, and Lady Gaga, as she plays at Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return.
About the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance
The Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance has been Northern New Mexico’s leading LGBTQIA+ advocacy organization since 1993. For over 30 years, SFHRA has worked tirelessly to:
- Promote equal rights and social justice
- Create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals and families
- Educate the community about diversity and inclusion
- Organize community-building events year-round
- Advocate for policy changes supporting marginalized communities
SFHRA’s annual Pride celebration represents the organization’s commitment to visibility, celebration, and community building. Through partnerships with local businesses, venues, and sponsors, SFHRA creates events that welcome everyone while centering LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences.
Support SFHRA: Learn more about volunteering, donating, or getting involved at hrasantafe.org.
Proud Sponsor: Hutton Broadcasting
Santa Fe Pride 2026 is proudly sponsored by Hutton Broadcasting, a locally-owned media company committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout Northern New Mexico. Hutton Broadcasting’s support helps make these community celebrations possible and accessible to all.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes for plaza events
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, water)
- Funds for vendor purchases
- Camera to capture memories
- Open mind and heart ready to celebrate
Join the Celebration
Santa Fe Pride 2026 promises to be an unforgettable month of joy, community, and celebration. Whether you attend one event or participate in the full month of activities, you’ll be part of something bigger than yourself, a movement toward equality, acceptance, and love.
Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and prepare to celebrate love in all its forms this June in the City Different.
For complete event details, tickets, and updates, visit hrasantafe.org, or join Hutton Broadcasting as a sponsor for the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance 2026 PRIDE.
Santa Fe Pride 2026 Event Guide FAQ
Is Santa Fe Pride 2026 family-friendly?
Much of Santa Fe PRIDE is family-friendly. PRIDE month contains a mix of all-ages activities and events designed strictly for adults. The primary daytime gathering, the Pride on the Plaza Festival and the Pride Drive and Ride Parade on Saturday, June 27, is entirely open to all ages and welcomes families with children. Other daytime events, like the Madrid Pride parade on June 7, are also community-friendly. However, the late-night parties, including the Trash Disco on June 6, the Glitter Women’s Dance on June 26, and Pride After Dark at Meow Wolf on June 27, are geared toward adult audiences, with Meow Wolf events restricted to individuals aged 21 and older.
What is the main event of Santa Fe Pride 2026?
The primary gathering is the Pride on the Plaza Festival and the Pride Drive and Ride Parade. This celebration takes place on Saturday, June 27, at the Historic Santa Fe Plaza. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring live music, food vendors, and a beer garden. The parade itself begins at 10 a.m., with participant check-in starting earlier at 8 a.m. It serves as the grand finale to a month of community activities across Northern New Mexico.
When and where does the official kickoff party take place?
The celebrations begin with the official Pride Month Kickoff Party on Sunday, June 1. The event runs from 4-8 p.m. at Cowgirl BBQ. Organized by the Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance, this gathering is free to attend and open to the public. It provides an afternoon of music, dancing, and community gathering to establish the tone for the remaining festivities scheduled throughout June.
Are there any events outside the city of Santa Fe?
Yes, Madrid Pride takes place on Sunday, June 7, at The Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid, New Mexico. The regional event runs from noon to 7 p.m. and includes a community parade through downtown Madrid starting at 2 p.m. The venue hosts live music throughout the afternoon and evening, featuring performances by The Ferals, Wander the Forest, gothabilliejean, Whiskey Flower, and The Dead Beat Club.
What evening dance events are scheduled for adults?
Adults have several dance options throughout the month. Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery hosts the Disco Inferno Trash Disco on Saturday, June 6, from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., and the Glitter Pride Women’s Dance on Friday, June 26, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The final night features Pride After Dark at Meow Wolf on Saturday, June 27, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. This 21-and-over closing event features a live set by Grammy-winning DJ Tracy Young.
How can I attend the morning parade brunch fundraiser?
You can attend the Pride Parade Patio Party: Brunch for a Cause on Saturday, June 27, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Held at the Plaza Café Downtown, the event provides prime viewing seating for the morning parade. Admission costs $100, which covers one selected brunch item and one drink. All proceeds directly benefit the Santa Fe LGBTQIA+ Center, making it a fundraising initiative for local community resources.
Is the Pride Train event still open for registration?
The annual Pride Train, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 7-9:30 p.m. on the SKY Railway, is fully sold out. Tickets for this particular journey through the high desert are no longer available for purchase. Those who previously obtained tickets receive entry and one complimentary beverage to start the evening of music and dancing on the tracks.
What educational or historical events are included in the schedule?
Two primary historical presentations are scheduled. On Friday, June 5, from 5-7 p.m., the New Mexico History Museum hosts author Dr. PJ Sedillo for a lecture on his book tracking 50 years of Albuquerque Pride history. Later in the month, on Saturday, June 20, from 1:30-3 p.m., historian Garrett Peck delivers a lecture titled The Epoch Eighties at the New Mexico Museum, focused on local LGBTQIA+ history during that decade.
Who organizes the Pride celebrations, and how can I assist?
The Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance organizes the monthly schedule of events. The group has acted as an advocacy organization in Northern New Mexico since 1993, focusing on equal rights, education, and community building. Residents and visitors can support their ongoing work by volunteering for events, making financial donations, or reviewing sponsorship options alongside media partner Hutton Broadcasting. Details are available on the organization’s website at hrasantafe.org.
STORY SPONSORED BY THE SANTA FE HUMAN RIGHTS ALLIANCE
