Happy June, and Happy Pride Month! If you’re planning on being in the city for NYC Pride 2025, and are staying or planning on being in Midtown, good news—we’ve done some of the groundwork for you to create a list of the best events to check out. The official NYC Pride parade 2025 takes place on June 29, but the Pride celebrations start well before that, and many of them go late into the night. Add these NYC Pride events to your agenda, and get ready to party.
Silent Discos at Lincoln Center
Get your dance moves in shape ahead of Pride weekend (the last weekend in June) at one of Lincoln Center’s Silent Discos. This summer’s series kicks off on June 11, with DJ CherishTheLuv—the first-ever woman to DJ on Broadway—spinning tracks beneath a 10-foot disco ball. The Silent Discos run for approximately two hours, and are free, with a first-come, first-served policy. If you’re in NYC for Pride weekend, you may want to save the evening of June 27 for The First Ladies of Music Silent Disco, paying homage to queens of rock & roll, soul, R&B, and hip-hop, with a set highlighting the 40th anniversary of Tina Turner’s iconic album, Private Dancer.
Broadway Bares Strip Benefit
This long-running striptease spectacular has two performances at Hammerstein Ballroom in Midtown on June 22—at 9:30pm and midnight. The show is a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, and this year’s theme is Wizard of Oz, promising a night of song, dance, and striptease and a whole lot of queer joy. Tickets, which start at $75, are available here.
Nymphia Wind in BANANAS?
If you’re a RuPaul’s Drag Race fan, you won’t want to miss Season 16 winner Nymphia Wind make her NYC debut at Town Hall on June 26. The one-woman show is the star’s theatre debut and explores life, death, rebirth, and her favorite shade of yellow, all with her signature wit and irreverence. Audience members are invited to wear yellow or Nymphia Wind-inspired drag for the “yellow carpet” arrival experience. Get your tickets here.
Brutally Proud
This year, the popular Brut Party takes place at CIRCO in Midtown on June 27. Partygoers should expect a euphoric night featuring DJ icons Kitty Glitter, Thunderpuss, and Dan Darlington, and an electric vibe on the dancefloor. There is also a VIP playroom for those who dare. Leather, harnesses, and barely-there attire is encouraged, and a clothes check will be available on-site. The organizers of Brutally Proud promise an NYC Pride 2025 event that celebrates the spirit of individuality, love, and retro nostalgia. Tickets available here.
Pride in Times Square
Celebrate Pride in Times Square with a concert and dance party in the heart of Midtown on June 27–28. This will be the fourth annual Pride in Times Square Celebration, produced by the Times Square Alliance and Playbill. While acts have yet to be announced, last year’s event included a Broadway Pride Block Party and concert with performances by top Broadway and Off-Broadway artists. It also included the Big Broadway Disco, a huge street party where attendees can dance the night away to Broadway classics. Find all the most up-to-date information on the event here.
M.E.A.T. Pride Official Afters
On Saturday, June 28, the party starts early—with M.E.A.T. Pride Official Afters kicking off at 5am and running til late. The all-day and night affair at Midtown’s Harbor NYC will feature beats by Alex Acosta and Danny Kim.
Arlo Midtown Pride Pop-Up
Pre-game for your Pride Sunday, June 29, in the lobby of Arlo Midtown between 11am–2pm. This open-to-all Midtown Pride Pop-Up features DJ BaeJing spinning beats live in drag, and complimentary mini rainbow cupcakes by Baked by Melissa. Swing on by for some treats and beats before the parade. Arlo Pride T-shirts will be available for purchase, and guests can also grab some free Arlo Pride stickers to show their love.
Dreamland Pride
Head to Central Park’s SummerStage on the afternoon of Pride Sunday, June 29, for Dreamland Pride, an epic party at one of the city’s most accessible performing arts stages. The action runs from 3–10pm, and you can check out the lineup of artists, buy tickets, and get more information here.As you make your NYC Pride 2025 plans, keep some of these Midtown Pride events in mind. There’s plenty to do both indoors and out, from sundown to sun-up, in Central Park, Times Square, and elsewhere in Midtown. And if you need a welcoming place to stay close to all the action, Arlo Midtown has you covered. Arlo Hotels lives the values of Pride year-round, and you can see the full lineup of Arlo Pride events across NYC here.
