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2-Night Pride Weekend

Pride in Demand:
Portland Queer Takeover

DATES

July 17–18, 2026

LOCATION

Star Theater, Portland, Oregon

Pride in Demand: Portland Queer Takeover lands at Star Theater July 17–18 for a two-night Pride Weekend celebration spotlighting Queer and Trans excellence across music, drag, and comedy. Night One features co-headlining sets from MORGXN and iLoveMakonnen, alongside comedy from Guy Branum and Mx. Dahlia Belle, with drag performances by Transjenifahs Gawdy and Monique Michaels. Night Two continues the takeover with Gia Woods and iLoveMakonnen co-headlining, plus comedy from Jeffrey Jay and Rachelle Cochran, and drag performances by Jay Colby and Heavy Cream. Hosted both nights by Quesa D'Mondays, this Pride Weekend takeover blends live concert energy with cabaret intimacy. With GA, VIP, and two-day festival ticket options available, Pride in Demand is positioned to be one of the most dynamic and inclusive Pride events in the city. Tickets are on sale now. Early pricing won't last. (Note: VIP ticket includes early entry, access to the VIP area, and swag)
EXPLORE LINEUP

Featured Performers

Festival Lineup

MORGXN

MORGXN

Co-Headliner (Night One)

iLoveMakonnen

iLoveMakonnen

Co-Headliner (Both Nights)

Gia Woods

Gia Woods

Co-Headliner (Night Two)

Quesa D'Mondays

Quesa D'Mondays

Host (Both Nights)

Jeffrey Jay

Jeffrey Jay

Comedy (Night Two)

Rachelle Cochran

Rachelle Cochran

Comedy (Night Two)

Mx. Dahlia Belle

Mx. Dahlia Belle

Comedy (Night One)

Transjenifahs Gawdy

Transjenifahs Gawdy

Drag (Night One)

Monique Michaels

Monique Michaels

Drag (Night One)

Jay Colby

Jay Colby

Drag (Night Two)

Heavy Cream

Heavy Cream

Drag (Night Two)

Guy Branum

Guy Branum

Comedy (Night One)

Night One

July 17

  • ♫Co-Headliners: MORGXN & iLoveMakonnen
  • ♪Comedy: Guy Branum, Mx. Dahlia Belle
  • ✨Drag: Transjenifahs Gawdy, Monique Michaels
  • 🎤Host: Quesa D'Mondays
Get Tickets - Night One

Night Two

July 18

  • ♫Co-Headliners: Gia Woods & iLoveMakonnen
  • ♪Comedy: Jeffrey Jay, Rachelle Cochran
  • ✨Drag: Jay Colby, Heavy Cream
  • 🎤Host: Quesa D'Mondays
Get Tickets - Night Two

Ticket Options

GA Pass

General admission to all performances

VIP Pass

Early entry, dedicated VIP area, exclusive swag

2-Day Festival Pass

Access to both nights at special pricing

Early pricing won't last. Get your tickets now!

Pride in Demand Official Afterparty at Star Theater PDX

Keep The Party Going

The After Party

Announcing the Pride in Demand: Portland Queer Takeover Official Afterparty at Star Theater PDX, July 17th and 18th! 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Keep the celebration going after the big show. Featuring music by DJ Rockstar Aaron, Glass Battles DJ along with drag performances by Starr and hosted by comedian Belinda Carroll both nights.

July 17 + 18, 2026

Star Theater, Portland, Oregon

PDX Pride Weekend

Pride in Demand sponsors and partners

Partner With Us

Become a Pride Sponsor

Join us as a sponsor and connect your brand directly with the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Pride in Demand brings together thousands of passionate attendees across two unforgettable nights of music, drag, and comedy.

Showcase your brand's commitment to inclusivity, reach new audiences, and stand alongside the queer and trans performers who make Pride possible. From stage branding to VIP activations, we'll craft a sponsorship package that fits your goals.