Manila comes alive this June as Pride Month celebrations light up the city with high-energy performances and gatherings that celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture and community. From drag brunches to energetic nightclub parties, the city offers a variety of events where everyone can express themselves freely and celebrate love in all its forms. Here are some of the most exciting Pride parties you won’t want to miss this year.
Pride Street Party
June 20
5:30 p.m. onwards
Poblacion, Makati
Pride PH is ready to bring the party to the streets of Poblacion on June 20, complete with a lineup of performances from Eva Le Queen, Minty Fresh, The Juans, and more. Hosted by KaladKaren, Pride Street Party will also see high-energy DJ sets from DJ Kate Jagdon, DJ Mia, DJ Mayel, and DJ Loonyo.
The Queer Table
June 21
7:30 p.m. onwards
Los Chachos, Legazpi Village, Makati
In search of love or community as a queer millennial woman? Don’t miss The Queer Table’s singles mixer happening on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 PM at Los Chachos. This event welcomes single millennial women aged 29 to 44 and is The Queer Table’s first planned gathering created to provide a warm and inclusive space for connection and belonging.
Here Comes the Pride
June 21
VICE Comedy Club, Diliman, Quezon City
A Drag Brunch sounds like a perfect way to celebrate Pride! Join your favorite queens Brigiding, Khianna with a K, Maxie Andreison, Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas Deluxe, Angel Galang, Arizona Brandy, Bernie, Shewarma, and Russia Fox for an unforgettable show at VICE Comedy Club on June 21. Expect dazzling performances, campy comedy, and a whole lot of fierce joy.
Metro Manila Pride
Multiple dates at different locations
Throughout the month of June, Metro Manila Pride will host a series of engaging events to celebrate community and connection. On June 21, a fun and inclusive speed dating event will take place at Co-Create Studios in Kapitolyo, Pasig City, offering a relaxed space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to meet and mingle. Then, on June 28, the highly anticipated Metro Manila Pride Piknik will bring together friends, allies, and community members for an outdoor gathering filled with good vibes and shared stories. The venue will be announced soon.
PELIKULAYA: Encounters
June 21 to 29
The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly presents PELIKULAYA: Encounters, a bold cinematic lineup of LGBTQ+ stories that connect, empower, and inspire. Full-length features include dramas such as Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros, Pusong Mamon, Ang Halikan Sa Water Fountain, and more. The lineup also includes international features such as Portrait of A Lady on Fire, Rebels of the Neon God, and Tangerine.
Runrio Pride Run
Multiple dates at different locations
Following its success in 2024, the RUNRIO Pride Run returns in 2025 with events across three locations: June 22 at SM Seaside in Cebu City, and June 29 at both SM Lanang Premier in Davao City and SM MOA Complex in Pasay City. Partnering again with SM Supermalls, RUNRIO promises a bigger, more vibrant celebration this year, featuring more runners, additional venues, and exciting surprises designed to create lasting memories.
QCinema RainbowQC Pride Film Festival
June 25 to 27
Cinema 12, Gateway Cineplex 18, Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City
QCinema International Film Festival will be hosting its first RainbowQC Pride Film Festival. The festival will feature an array of international full-length features, including the Philippine premiere of Petersen Vargas’ coming-of-age drama Some Nights I Feel Like Walking, the Asian premiere of the 2025 American adaptation of The Wedding Banquet, the German drama Cocoon, and the Slovenian thriller Consequences. Alongside these feature films is a selection of queer short films from QCinema, such as A Catholic Schoolgirl, Microplastics, Water Sports, Abutan Man Tayo Ng House Lights, and The River That Never Ends.
Out of the Closet (Sunny Club)
June 27
Lust Nightclub, 69 Timog Avenue, Sct. Torillo St, Quezon City
The Sunny Club is throwing Out of the Closet, a Pride party for the girls and the gays, on June 27 at Lust Nightclub in Timog. Come dressed to impress as your favorite lesbian or queer icon because being extra is highly encouraged. Enjoy live performances by Pura Luka Vega, Worshipthegays, Inah Demons, Sawang Sawa, and JQuinn, with DJs from both Lust and Sunny keeping the energy high all night.
Bayot Riot
June 28
9:00 p.m. onwards
Apotheka, White Rabbit Blg, 5672 Dona Carmen St, Cor General Luna, Makati
For one night only, Apotheka transforms into the wild center stage for Bayot Riot, a party where celebrating is a powerful anthem of identity and resistance. Bayot Riot features a stellar lineup of performances from Pette Shabu, Kumare Harvey, and DJ sets from Kadiliman, T33g33, MHLO, and Edgy.
Pride PH’s LOV3LABAN 2025
June 28
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
LOV3LABAN returns for another year of vibrant performances and moments to cap off Pride Month with a bang. Organized by Pride PH, the festival continues its mission of creating safe, inclusive spaces where love wins and voices are heard. This year’s lineup features iconic Marina Summers, Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Dia Maté, and a dynamic roster of local talents including Raven Heyres, Paul Pablo, Kumare Harvey, Stef Aranas, and more. The celebration will be brought to life by an all-star cast of hosts, including Kaladkaren, Sassa Gurl, Pipay, and AC, who are set to bring charisma, comedy, and community to the stage.
All the Lovers
June 28
9:00 p.m. onwards
Baked Studios, Warehouse C, 7452 Yakal, Village, Makati
To celebrate its second anniversary, party group Church is partnering up with make-up brand Issy to throw one of the hottest and wildest parties of the month. Partygoers can expect high fashion, surprise headliners, and DJ sets by Smoothie Boiz and Phat Paris, all curated for “Manila’s most unapologetic sinners.”
Pop Up, Ate
June 29
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The Pop Up, Katipunan Ave., cor. Xavierville Ave., Quezon City
For the third year in a row, Pop Up, Ate promises to be one of the biggest drag parties to conclude Pride Month. Featuring an all-star lineup of 15 drag performers — including Marina Summers, ØV Cünt, and Matilduh — the party is open to all and free to the public. Pop Up, Ate celebrates beauty in all its bold forms and aims to uplift drag artistry to the center stage.
