Montana Pride Events 2026
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Miscast Brunch
We all have those songs we love from shows we love by parts we love that we cannot ever really sing because the character is just wrong for us for any number of reasons but we love the songs and we want to sing them and honestly, sometimes it’s just ridiculous fun. Join Mēghan Scott, Suzi Wilkins, Abby Nyhof, Kev Hamm, Morgan Estberg, Maddie Cormier, Errol Koch, and more on a musical madcap journey with a brunch to boot! Tickets available now!
And for the Brunch, we’ll have:
Gourmet popcorn bar - to grab as you walk in! - with berry lemon popcorn and peppercorn garlic rosemary parm
2 mimosa syrups red beer base
⁃ Strawberry rose w/ rose petal garnish
⁃ Bellini peach w/ sage leaf garnish
Montana Michelada - Clamato, Worcestershire, Valentina, tajin—Add to MEXICAN LAGER, top with celery and burnt end with smoked white cheddar skewer
Roasted tri-tip carving station
⁃ Herb compound butter roasted tri tip
Shakshuka
⁃ With crostini
Mini bagel bar with four cream cheeses, featuring Everything, Blueberry, and Plain bagels, with garlic scape and scallion cream cheese, roasted garlic and sun dried tomato with oregano cream cheese, a strawberry, honey, Thai basil cream cheese, and mandarin orange dream with vanilla cream cheese.
Crudité - Sliced vegetables - Hummus
Bruschetta with aged balsamic and caprese
Frozen custard
⁃ posset
⁃ Pistachio and honey, lemon lime sorbet
Citrus carpaccio
⁃ sliced citrus, dragon fruit, kiwi and lime dressing
Vegan and restricted options available upon request, please follow up with numbers
Get your tickets today!
DownDogs & Doobies
Right after the brunch gets you pumped up for the week, maybe you need to stretch and relax a bit, and why not just venture out onto the lawn and join Gentle Healing, Mt Kush, LCBC and Mt Cannabis Magazine for an amazing, inclusive, yoga session to really start the week off right!
Game Night & Tie Dye
Join the crew from the Painted Pot and all your friends and make some new friends at our annual Game Night and Tie Dye extravaganza! Bring your item to dye or buy a shirt at the event, bring a game, find a game, bring your friends, find more friends, and have a blast, a beverage, and a bloody great time!
Too Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar at the Myrna
Come down to the Myrna for our annual showing of three drag queens who conquer rural America in their finest shoes and some fringe, feathers, and fabulousness!
This year, we’re asking that you donate some luggage - new or lightly-used-but-still-in-working-order as we’re helping CASA of Lewis & Clark and Broadwater Counties make sure that any kids entering the foster system at least have a way to keep their belongings with them easily.
Queereoke at Western Bar
All your friends like to grab a mic and be the center of attention, and let’s be real, some of them can sing. Some of them can commit war crimes. It takes all types, but regardless, grab your rainbowed baddies and head down to the Western and grab that mic and scream out whatever song makes your little heart pitter-patter.
We totally bet it’s going to be “What’s going on?” by Four NonBlondes.
We’ll see you there!
Drag BINGO
Grab your friends and your daubbers and your glitter and your best eyes as you’ll want a few cards, and you’ll win some great stuff! It’s a night of fun and frivolity where the only think you have to remember is how to mark a square and read a few letters and numbers! Easy!
And it’ll be a delight to do, too!
Drag Trivia
It’s our Annual night of testing your knowledge of random facts from around everything queer, and adding in some fun numbers from the best of the drag performers in Montana. And it’ll be a night of glitz, glam, and goddammit-donut-I-knew-it-was-Nixon!
Six people will get that joke.
Trivial, really.
Meta, too.
Anyway, come hang, play, and have a great time in a fun space with all your queer friends! Promise that someone will win! Oh, and if you want to reserve your table in advance, you can do that, too!
Welcome to Town for Montana Pride
You’ve skipped out of work and it’s time flamer on! Glitz! Glamour! And maybe some gassy queens to make you laugh! Swing down to the Walking Mall where we’ll have a merch table with all the swag you need, along with info on all the events happening and what you need to know to have the bestest times with the bestest frens.
(that hurt to type)
But still, it’s gonna be fun!
Navigating the MT Legislature
Join the fine folks from Catalyst MT as they give us some insight on what we can do to work with our legislative representatives and senators in the coming session because the people who want us gone keep trying to make us leave, and while we just want to dance, we know we have to stand together and fight for our rights.
Again.
And the more we do now, the less we’ll make those who come after us have to deal with.
Politics Are a Drag!
Presented by the Lewis & Clark County Democrats, join hostess Onyx Echo as she asks our candidates and elected officials just what in the hillabeans is going on right now, and how can the LGBTQIA+ community fight back against the bigotry and thoughtlessness of the fascists! Plus, let’s be honest, no one gave Onyx a script, so she’s just going to go off the rails and ask the questions we all have but have never asked.
Train. Meet wreck.
But in the best way ever.
Trust us, you’ve never seen politics like this, and perhaps, it’s just what we all need.
GoldyVox for Pride
We’re super excited to have GoldyVox playing on the Walking Mall for Pride - Live music! Good times! And you know it’s going to be fun because it’s always fun with all of us!
Perfectly Queer Comedy Show
One of the most fascinating things about Montana’s comedy scene is that an unreal amount of it is queer. And super talented. And just fun to be around.
And even better, this show slots in nicely between some of the more educational programs we have and the absolute madness that is our drag shows tonight.
Yes, my friend, you can do it all! So come giggle and brighten your life with some of the funniest queers on the planet!
Midnight Fever!
Join Hexx Shadow as she conjures up a night of veritable merriment and maybe brings back some of the undead. It could happen.
Once again the drag community of Montana converges on the capital city to cast its spell on the state and give us some new life, some new love, and maybe some new liquor.
Well, no, you have to pay for the liquor. And be over 21.
BUT STILL! FUN!
Doors at 7pm, 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink, and it’s a $15 cover for the show. (That cover gets you into any of the three tho, so it’s not that bad)
Late Night Legends
The legendary Diana Bourgeois has gathered her cast of diamonds and rowdies for another night of festive performances guaranteed to make the Guiness Book of World Records. (Do they give a prize to thickest foundation application by a drag queen? Asking for a friend.)
Once again the drag community of Montana converges on the capital city to cast its spell on the state and give us some new life, some new love, and maybe some new liquor.
Well, no, you have to pay for the liquor. And be over 21.
BUT STILL! FUN!
Doors at 7pm, 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink, and it’s a $15 cover for the show. (That cover gets you into any of the three tho, so it’s not that bad)
Golden Hour
Join Christina Drake as she shows us exactly why, when the sun reaches a certain point in the sky, everyone looks beautiful. (We keep telling her that’s a moonless midnight but she insists on this!)
Once again the drag community of Montana converges on the capital city to cast its spell on the state and give us some new life, some new love, and maybe some new liquor.
Well, no, you have to pay for the liquor. And be over 21.
BUT STILL! FUN!
Doors at 7pm, 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink, and it’s a $15 cover for the show. (That cover gets you into any of the three tho, so it’s not that bad)
Avery Delights' Lavender Scare Burlesque Brunch
Start the biggest day of Pride off right with a brunch. What could be gayer?
How about a burlesque brunch? It is! And it’s here for you!
Must be 21+ for this brunch, and tickets are available now!
Parade Line-Up
These boots are made for walking. So are these shoes. And these sandals. And these flip-flops. Hell, even those tap shoes are welcome! Time to cover your hooves and march on down the street. Join us in Anchor Park starting at 3:30 pm and bring all your friends.
All of them!
It’s time to show the world a bit more queer joy!
2026 Montana Pride Parade
It’s time to march! Leaving from Anchor Park and walking down Last Chance Gulch to the MainStage at 400 N Last Chance Gulch, it’s the most colorful parade of people around!
Glitz!
Glam!
Godsbedamned good times!
So grab your most colorful outfits, and shake and shimmy yourself down the gulch to the best party in the state!
The Big Ol' Stage Show
The biggest night of drag in Montana brings performers from across the state and the northwest US, right to our capital city, to show you real entertainment and a just unbelievably great night.
Hosted by Hexx Shadow, Christina Drake, and Diana Bourgeois, it’s a night filled with the antics and talent of our community, in a show that welcomes everyone.
All ages, outside. You don't want to miss this.
Midnight Movie Sing-A-Long
The biggest movie musical of the 1990s comes out to blast out our eardrums and blame the canucks for something they probably didn’t even know happened. But who cares? Outside on the patio it’ll be a chance for you to watch the movie that changed the world, and sing along with it! Because we all know you still know the lyrics to “Kyle’s Mom” even if you can’t remember why you went into the living room just now.
South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut. Sing-a-long with drinks available.
18+ to enter, 21+ to drink
$10 cover
Rest & Resilience Yoga
After you’ve made it to bed* you can snooze a bit and then pop over to the Gentle Healing downtown studio at the Holter and join the crew for a restorative yoga class FREE! The team at Gentle Healing have been great supporters for years—of Montana Pride, of the LGBTQIA+ community, of taking time for yourself. You know, the good stuff. And this is just one more way to make sure that you, yes you, feel ready to take on the world.
*or not. we’re not going to judge… this time.
Pride - The Party The Show
This is it! It’s time for every member of the LGBTQIA+ community to gather for a celebration of all we are and all we bring to this life. We are the artists, the culturistas, the leaders, the creatives, the brilliance and sass that all those boring people wish they were—and they keep trying to keep us down. They’ve been attacking our community since we first burst out of the closets and they are getting especially bold recently. They want us to cower and hide. They want us silenced. They want us gone.
While we could just tell them where they can go, we choose to spend our time celebrating and expressing the boundless joy that we have. And they should remain thankful becuase last time we checked there are a few other so-called sins that we might choose instead.
The absolute Wrath of Glam collected for this stage will also be in the history books on the right side of history. You should be there, too.
This is an all-ages show, free to the public, and we welcome our friends and allies to join us. And while it’s free to enjoy, it’s not free to put on, so please consider donating to Montana Pride.
Fox Den Dance Party
Red & Wild!
An EDM Groove with the Fox Den DJs!
Step into Performance Square right on the walking mall and join the baddest groove under the big sky as the Fox Den DJs spin the stars out!
This is a party in two parts - first, a flow jam from 5pm to 7pm, and then the after party, which is after the street party, from 9 to noises off.
Cigar Social
Join the House of Neverland for a Leather & Cigar Social on the patio of the Rialto in Downtown Helena after the Pride Parade!
Montana Gender Alliance
The Montana Gender Alliance is hosting a board games and pizza party for Trans, Nonbinary, and Two Spirit folks to find community, play games, and eat pizza.
Cisgender Allies can support us, by respecting that this is a space for gender diverse folks and by donating to our community care fund. Please specify it’s a donation for MGA.
Montana Bears & Brews & Pizza
Join the Montana Bears for a casual, chill time at one of our friendly breweries, with some of the spectacular pizza they’ve just started to have. Everyone is welcome so stop in and get a pint and a slice and have a nice relaxing time.
Kids' Make-Your-Own Pride Shirts
When you just are exploding with artistry and need to get your fingers in the rainbow and create the most amazing shirt for Pride that anyone has ever seen you just hop on over to the Holter Museum where you will find t-shirt blanks, lots of colors, and the best atmosphere to help you get your artistic vision out for the world to see as you strut your stuff! All kids welcome and shirt blanks are provided free (but they can run out!) so you definitely don’t want to miss this party!
The Parade 2025
Parade Line up: August 3, 2023, 2:00 pm, with staging at Placer Avenue and Last Chance Gulch (near the Post Office)
Parade Starting time: August 2, 2025, 3:00 pm
Parade Route: Route of travel shall commence from the staging area on Placer Avenue and will then head south on Last Chance Gulch through the walking mall and to Anchor Park, where the Montana Pride in the Park will be.
Parade Lineup 2025
Celebrate love, diversity, and equality at the vibrant Pride Parade on Saturday, August 2nd. Join the electrifying lineup event from 2 pm to 3 pm, followed by the parade at 3 pm.
We line up on Placer at Last Chance Gulch (near the Post Office) and then we glitter-up and go south on Last Chance Gulch to Anchor Park!
Please register your group here.
Drag Story Hour
Reading is fundamental to education and education is fundamental to a functioning and free society.
And sometimes you just want to have some fun with the funnest people in the world. So birng the whole family and hang out for a bit with Eunice and Virgo as they regale with stories of dragons and puppies and adventure and joy and all the things that everyone enjoys. And feel free to buy a book or two, too!
Pride & Politics
Join the Lewis & Clark County Democratic Central Committee for a chance to recap all that’s happened, what’s happening now, and what’s going to happen next! We’ll have some party leadership, some legislators and staffers and we’ll also discuss the state convention which is coming up in September.
Pride for Palestine
This gathering is a celebration of our shared solidarity.
We are committed to the struggle for a just world - from Palestine to our own communities - where racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia are challenged, and the right to self-determination belongs to all people.
Our struggles are connected, and so is our liberation.
The event is on grass and up a hill from the parking lot, which may limit access for some. Questions or want to support this event? email helena4palestine@gmail.com
Educational Fair
Anchor Park Educational Pride Fair
Join all the cool kids in Anchor Park (which is where the parade ends) from 10 am to 6pm to show off your organization’s best! From helping with healthcare to learning about finance to tchotchkes to rainbow swag, whatever it is you do or sell, if it’s for the LGBTQIA+ community this is where you want to be!
Lavender Scare Burlesque Brunch
Join all the best in town as you unfurl at Avery DeLite’s Lavender Scare Burlesque Brunch to kick off the biggest day of Montana Pride 2025!
FEATURING SIZZLING PERFORMANCES BY SOME OF THE BOLDEST BURLESQUEARTISTS IN BIG SKY COUNTRY!
Glitter, glamour, and just the right amount of scandal, served fresh with your brunch!
Ages 21 and over, Doors open at 10:00 AM | Show runs 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Brunch & Burlesque Ticket: $60 - Beverages sold separately
The Sin of Pride
Christina Drake, thrice an empress and far more often a sinner, brings together an absolute smorgasbord of talent for the Drag Show at the Western as part of Montana Pride.
$10 suggested donation at the door, 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink
The Sin of Wrath Drag Show
Join Diana Bourgeois as she and the collection of amazing performers show you how much fun a new sin can be! With style, grace, and weaponized glitter, this promises to be one of the most memorable shows ever!
$10 suggested donation at the door, 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink
Lust - Yet Another Sin!
Join Hexx Shadow and Tempest Windz and all your lusty friends as we explore another one of the supposed “sins” which is apparently straight for “things we don’t understand and are afraid of” so, you know, eyeroll and then get back to the dancefloor and enjoy the show!
$10 suggested donation at the door, 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink
Queer Teen Prom
Retro-Futurism at the Holter
Dress on theme or as you feel and join the After-school Teen Art Council for a party to celebrate being Queer and being a Teen, a.k.a. Queer Teen Prom! You will need to register for this in advance, so please do so here.
What you can expect:
music
dancing
photo booth
spaces to rest
tasty food
tasty drinks
nail painting
art raffle
art making
atmosphere
This year’s theme: Retro-futurism
which is: a future imaged through the “lens of the past”. Can include but is not limited to styles like cyberpunk, steampunk, dieselpunk, atompunk, and Raygun gothic. At its core, its a mix of new and old technologies and what we imagine our futures could be like.
Pop culture examples: the Jetsons, Back to the Future, Star Trek, The Incredibles.
Legislative Recap with Catalyst Montana
Join us for an informative evening as we recap the recently concluded Montana legislative session. Whether you're a concerned citizen, a community advocate, or simply interested in staying informed about local politics, this event is designed to provide you with valuable insights and updates on key legislative developments.
During this event, our panel of policy experts, and community organizers, will delve into the significant bills, policy changes, and important decisions made during the legislative session. We will discuss a range of topics.
This interactive session will provide an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the legislative process, the impact of specific bills on the community, and the implications for various groups. Attendees will also have the chance to engage in a Q&A session, where they can ask questions and seek clarification on specific issues of interest.
Welcome to Pride!
Welcome to the Queen City and Montana Pride 2025! Stop in and get some swag, find out where everything is, and hang out with the coolest people in the state!
Pride Bingo
Jason & Brooks will be hosting this wildly camp extravaganza of calling out people , calling out outfits , and calling out letters and numbers and hand out sweet prizes. B4 you forget, mark your calendars!!
Drag Trivia
Get ready for an evening of laughter, knowledge, and fabulous entertainment at Drag Trivia Night hosted by Lewis and Clark Brewing! Join us for a unique twist on the classic trivia experience as we combine the art of drag with mind-bending questions and tasty brews.
We’re serving up trivia with a twist—where the art of drag meets brainy questions & cold brews!
This year we do have reserved seating and 100% of the fund from reservations will go to Montana Pride! And seats will go quick, but TVs indoors and outdoors will be running, letting you see the amazing show wherever you are. Gather your team, and let's celebrate the magic of drag and the thrill of trivia together! See you there!
Perfectly Queer Comedy Show 2025
If you didn't know that Montana Comedy was super queer, it is and here's the proof. Join host Kev Hamm and you'll get to see some of the brightest new stars in Montanacomedy as they dazzle your funny bone. Plus, it's a chance for you to say "I knew thembefore they replaced Colbert!*"
Doors at 8, show starts at 8:30.
The Grotto at Reeder's Alley
(*too soon?)
BOGO Climb Night
Pride Night at Stonetree is the Wednesday of Pride week.
BOGO day passes from 6-Close
Wear pride colors and get a pride sticker free!!
Resin Art Class
You don’t have to be LGBTQ+ to attend but if you are looking to make art surrounded by fellow gays, join us at this PRIDE friendly resin art making class!
Learn the different types of resin available to work with and the various ways to add color while becoming familiar with Epoxy Resin, Mica powder, and alcohol inks as you pour your own rainbow.
Our instructor is an experienced resin artist who will be sharing tips and tricks with us should participants decide to continue the craft on their own.
All completed pieces must cure for a 12 hour time period. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up the next day.
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
Come celebrate PRIDE with us in a glamorous evening with your favorite drag queens!
Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze) and Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes) impress regional judges in competition, securing berths in the Nationals in Los Angeles. When the two meet pathetic drag novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) — one of the losers that evening — the charmed Vida and Noxeema agree to take the hopeless youngster under their joined wing. Soon the three set off on a madcap road trip across America and struggle to make it to Los Angeles in time.
Get your tickets now! themyrnaloy.com/happenings/to-wong-foo/
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Join us before the screening for a FREE HIV/STI TESTING in the Jailhouse Gallery from 5-7pm – brought to you by the Montana Queer Alliance!
PPLT Pride Hike
Join Prickly Pear Land Trust for a family-friendly Pride Hike that celebrates love, inclusion, and the great outdoors! We'll explore Helena's scenic trails together, enjoy fresh air and good company, and show our support for LGBTQ+ friends and families. All ages, identities, and experience levels are welcome—whether you're hiking in boots, sneakers, or glitter!
When: Tuesday, July 29th at 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Where: Meet at Mt. Helena Trailhead
Music Bingo
Join Jason Bige Burnett at Ten Mile Creek Brewery for a night of the gayest music bingo you’ve ever heard! There will be prizes, you will have fun!! All ages welcome, 21+ to drink (natch).
Pride Game Night & Tie-Dye Party
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, creativity, and celebration as Headwaters Craft House and The Painted Pot proudly present "Game Night & Tie-dye"!
Prepare to immerse yourself in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where people from all walks of life can come together to express themselves, build connections, and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Get ready to unleash your artistic side and indulge in the timeless art of tie-dye. Our skilled instructors from The Painted Pot will be on hand to guide you through the tie-dye process, ensuring that your creations are as unique and dazzling as you are. $25 will include a shirts, dye, and all supplies needed, or bring your own cotton shirt and dye it for $15.
In addition to tie-dye, we have a fantastic selection of board games, card games, and tabletop games for you to enjoy. Gather around with friends, old and new, as you engage in friendly competition, strategic thinking, and laughter-filled moments. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a newbie looking to discover the joy of board games, we have something for everyone.
Montana Pride is an integral part of this event, and we encourage everyone to embrace the spirit of acceptance, love, and equality that it represents. Come dressed in your most vibrant and prideful attire to show your support and solidarity.
Admission to Game Night is free, Tie-Dye & Shirt are $25, and all ages are welcome. Refreshments will be available for purchase, ensuring you stay energized and hydrated throughout the evening. Don't miss out on this exciting celebration of creativity, diversity, and community! Join us at Headwaters Craft House on July 28 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and let's make lasting memories together. Spread the word, bring your friends and family, and let's make Montana Pride shine brighter than ever before!