Capital Pride Festival Aug 22-30, 2026

The Capital Pride Parade returns August 30, 2026. Registration opens in April!

Artist Application Open

Applications are now open for artists to apply to perform at Capital Pride 2026.

Countdown to Capital Pride140 DAYS

Join us this August!August 22–30, 2026

Aug 30

Pride Parade

August 30, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Centretown

  • Free
  • Live Music
  • Drag
  • DJ
  • In Person
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Capital Pride is hiring

April 3, 2026

Come help plan one of the largest (and gayest) festivals in the city! Capital Pride is currently hiring two full time positions. Funded through Ontario’s Job Creation Partnerships, you’ll get the chance to work with our Executive Director over a...

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Artist Application Open: April 1-30

April 1, 2026

Here is your chance to perform during the 2026 Capital Pride Festival! Are you a 2SLGBTQ+ performance artist? Do you do drag, burlesque or circus? Do you sing or DJ or do you have a band? Are you a performer...

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