Atlanta Pride returns this weekend, filling the city with music, drag, dance, film and art under the banner of this year’s theme, “Rooted in Resilience.” From the rainbow-hued bustle of Piedmont Park to intimate gallery corners, the city pulses with queer creativity and community.

With so much happening, it can be hard to choose where to go first. Here are some highlights worth circling on your Pride Weekend calendar.

MUSIC

Flo Milli. Mobile, Alabama’s, church-choir kid turned rap firebrand headlines Pride with viral hits like “In the Party” and “Conceited.” She’s carved out her own lane with a fierce gay following. Saturday, October 11; 9:20 p.m.; Coca-Cola Mainstage; Piedmont Park.

Perfume Genius will perform at Atlanta Pride. (Photo by Cody Critchloe)

Perfume Genius. Singer-songwriter Mike Hadreas, performing with a band led by his collaborator and husband, Alan Wyffels, transforms vulnerability into catharsis with lush, theatrical art-pop. Expect the defiant swell of “Queen,” an anthem of queer survival, to cap a haunting set. Saturday, October 11; 7:10 p.m.; Coca-Cola Mainstage; Piedmont Park.

Adeem the Artist. A farewell not to miss. The genre-bending storyteller who’s reshaped Southern queer music announced on Instagram that this Pride set will be their last before an indefinite hiatus. Saturday, October 11; 4:30 p.m.; Coca-Cola Mainstage; Piedmont Park.

2:AM Ricky. This Atlanta-based, transmasc artist blends soulful vocals and electronic grooves while centering queer and Black trans experiences. Saturday, October 11; at 5:20 pm.; Coca-Cola Mainstage; Piedmont Park.

Bentley Robles. The Chicano singer-producer brings bold electro-pop and dazzling visuals to the Pride stage. Saturday, October 11; at 6:10 pm.; Coca-Cola Mainstage; Piedmont Park.

PERFORMANCE + DRAG

Bob the Drag Queen. Georgia-native and Morrow High School graduate Bob the Drag Queen returns home as one of Pride’s marquee performers. Known for inventive, raunchy and joy-filled shows, Bob recently emceed Madonna’s global tour and now brings that energy back to Atlanta. Saturday, October 11; 8:15 pm.; Coca-Cola Mainstage; Piedmont Park.

Out Front Theatre Company. Georgia’s LGBTQIA+ theater previews its upcoming production of the musical comedy 9 to 5 with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Saturday, October 11; 2:45 p.m.; Coca-Cola Mainstage; Piedmont Park.

The Sweet Spot. Cookie D’Lite hosts this cabaret-style variety show spotlighting Black queer artistry. Thursday, October 9, with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Lore on Edgewood Avenue.

Taylor Alxndr is the co-founder of the annual Southern Fried Queer Pride Festival. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Alxndr)

Sweet Tea. Atlanta’s longest-running queer variety show serves looks, laughs and legacy with host Taylor Alxndr and a cast of local favorites. Sunday, October 12; 5:15 pm.; Community Stage; Piedmont Park.

Starlight Cabaret. This much-loved annual spectacular brings together a lineup of Atlanta’s top talent for an evening of performance, glam and community on the final night of Pride Weekend. Sunday, October 12; 7:15 p.m.; Coca-Cola Mainstage; Piedmont Park.

ART + DESIGN

Artist marketplace. This annual artist market in Piedmont Park showcases many creators with original ceramics, clothing, paintings, jewelry, photography, sculpture and more. October 11–12; Governor’s Grove; Piedmont Park.

Pride murals. Atlanta’s outdoor walls tell stories of identity, visibility and resilience. Explore Beltline galleries and beyond for LGBTQ+ artists and themes, from Maite Nazario and Lisette Correa (ARRRTADDICT) to We Are All Thriving with HIV! — a Living Walls/CDC collaboration featuring five queer artists of color challenging stigma. Ongoing, with various locations including the Beltline and the Rainbow Crosswalk at 10th and Piedmont.

Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Statements. Celebrate Pride Weekend with the High Museum’s U.S. debut of a major retrospective highlighting the Dutch duo Viktor&Rolf’s bold couture. With more than 100 designs that blur fashion and art, their playful, subversive silhouettes celebrate queer imagination’s power to push boundaries. Opening Friday, October 10; on view through February 8, 2026. High Museum.

Annual Pride Parade. Floats, costumes, marching bands, bikes, classic cars, banners and bold colors transform Peachtree Street into a moving canvas of community and celebration. Kicks off Sunday, October 12, at noon, moving from the Civic Center to Piedmont Park.

FILM

HUMP! Film Festival. The Plaza Theatre screens the second half of the 2025 Festival featuring short, queer- and sex-positive films curated by famed sex columnist Dan Savage. Saturday, October 11; 10:30 p.m.; Plaza Theatre.

The Boys in the Band (1970). DramaTech and Pride Alliance host a screening of the groundbreaking film adaptation of Matt Crowley’s 1968 play, set at a birthday party where a group of gay men navigate identity, desire and friendship in the pre-Stonewall era. Saturday, October 11; 8 p.m.; Georgia Tech Black Box Theater at the Ferst Center for the Arts.

BOOKS

Drag Story Hour. Host Tugboat reads books and serves looks in this perennially popular family-friendly favorite. Saturday, October 11; noon; Family Fun Zone; Piedmont Park.

Touching Up Our Roots Digital Story Tour. Explore Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ history through a self-guided audio tour that combines storytelling and oral history. Visit key sites around the city and hear firsthand accounts that illuminate the lives, struggles and triumphs of the local queer community. Self-guided — various locations throughout Atlanta; available online and via mobile app.

Charis Books Community Art Making. Join local trans artists Barry Lee and Noah Grigni for a free, in-store creative session celebrating queer expression and community. As Atlanta’s primary and longest-running LGBTQ+ bookstore, Charis is also open throughout Pride Weekend for browsing. Sunday, October 12; 2 p.m.; Charis Books.

DANCE

HAWT SAUCE! A Queer Dance Party. Watch Atlanta performers including Artifyshal, Canzara SZN, Drew Friday and Naja Iman Supreme shake their stuff on stage and then shake yours on the floor at this high-energy party hosted by Southern Fried Queer Pride. Friday, October 10; 9 p.m.; Drunken Unicorn.

Nachlanta. Gwinnett’s Bollywood company brings vibrant South Asian dance traditions to the park, celebrating cultural fusion and queer joy. Saturday, October 11, 11:50 a.m. Community Stage, Piedmont Park.

Atlanta All-Stars J-Set Team. This LGBTQ+ troupe turns majorette moves and jazz-infused cheer into a pulse of precision and pride. Saturday, October 11; 1:30 p.m.; Community Stage; Piedmont Park.

R&B Pride Dance: Shades of Black Affair. A celebration of Black women’s queer culture, this evening of R&B hits and soulful vibes turns the lounge into a sanctuary of rhythm, roots and resilience. Saturday, October 11; 9 p.m.; Truth Midtown Restaurant & Lounge.

WERK! ATL Pride. Dance the night away with a DJ set by Bob the Drag Queen at this Pride Weekend party. Friday, October 10; 10 p.m.; Lore.

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Andrew Alexander is an Atlanta-based writer.