Park Circle Pride has released the full schedule for its sixth annual festival, returning June 2-7, 2026, with more than 40 events taking place across the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston.
Spanning six days, the LGBTQ+ celebration transforms Park Circle’s bars, breweries, restaurants, shops and community spaces into a weeklong hub of Pride events, live entertainment, community connection and inclusive programming. Known for its welcoming and wide-ranging lineup, Park Circle Pride has become one of the South’s most community-driven Pride festivals, bringing together people of all backgrounds, identities, ages and experiences through a mix of culture, nightlife, arts, activism and family-friendly events.
The 2026 schedule includes drag brunches and shows, queer trivia and bingo, karaoke, a Pride block party and market, comedy, poetry, workshops, a day rave, film screenings, queer youth programming, live music and the return of the Charleston Queer Adult Prom. Family-friendly events include Drag Story Time, Pride Family Field Day, floral art installations and Queer Youth Fest, presented in partnership with We Are Family.
The festival kicks off Tuesday, June 2, with the official Pride Flag Raising Ceremony and welcome event at Commonhouse Aleworks, followed by the Pride Festival Kickoff Party at DIG in the Park.
Participating venues this year include Commonhouse Aleworks, Bar Polari, Madra Rua, Holy City Brewing, DIG in the Park, Stardust Tattoo, Beyond Distilling Company, Itinerant Literate Books, Tattooed Moose, Bearded Axe, The Drop In and others.
Most events are free to attend, with select ticketed experiences throughout the week.
“Park Circle Pride has always been about creating space for everybody — the full spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community, families, artists, performers, allies, and people from all walks of life — coming together in Park Circle for one unforgettable week of celebration, visibility and connection,” said Simon Cantlon of Vive Le Rock Productions.
Proceeds from Park Circle Pride 2026 will benefit Alliance for Full Acceptance and We Are Family, supporting advocacy efforts and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and community initiatives across South Carolina.
EVENT DETAILS
- What: Park Circle Pride Festival (6th Anniversary)
- When: June 2–7, 2026
- Where: Park Circle Neighborhood, North Charleston, SC
- Admission: Majority free; select ticketed events
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Festival Highlights Include:
- Pride Flag Raising Ceremony
- Pride Block Party & Market
- Drag Shows + Drag Brunches
- Charleston Queer Adult Prom
- Trivia, Bingo, Karaoke + Comedy
- Poetry Stage + Film Screenings
- Day Rave + Live Music
- Queer Youth Fest + Drag Story Time
- Pride Family Field Day
- Tattoo Flash Events
- Workshops, Panels + Community Programming
Featured Events:
- Pride Festival Kickoff Party at DIG in the Park
- Pride Worship Service at Commonhouse Aleworks
- Velma’s Pride Karaoke
- Holy City Yass Queen Bingo
- Brewing on Books: Queer History Panel
- Sashay & Slay Drag Brunch
- Pride Flash Tattoo Event
- Between the Lines Spoken Word Showcase
