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Austin Pride Parade & Festival 2026

If you're planning to visit Austin for the annual Austin Pride week, during August 2026, there's no shortage of festivities planned. Whether you're here for a day or here for a long weekend, we have you covered with the best Pride events around town, from the parade down Congress Avenue to the best after parties all weekend long.

Two women kissing in front of "Austin" at the Blanton Museum of Art.
Blanton Museum of Art. Credit to Gabi Meit and Shanna Sciara.

Official Pride Events

More official events to be announced as the event date approaches—check back for more soon!

5/27/26
Austin Pride Pageant
Rain on 4th
Gear up for the Austin PRIDE Festival & Parade taking place later this summer at the Austin Pride Pageant. Watch as contestants compete for a title and a chance to perform in the official festival & parade in August. This year's pageant theme is "Wear Your Pride," with contestants proudly celebrating their talents and characteristics that make them the ideal candidate to represent at the Austin PRIDE Parade.

8/22/26
Austin PRIDE Festival & Parade 
Congress Avenue
Join Austinites as they take to the streets to celebrate pride and visibility. The annual parade usually begins at the Texas State Capitol, runs down Congress Avenue, through the Warehouse District, and concludes on the Congress Avenue bridge. Austinites, students, local organizations, visitors, allies, live performers, celebrities, floats and more will create a spectacle unmatched by any other local event. This is the best way to conclude a week of celebrations so head downtown early to get a prime spot for viewing!

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aGLIFF Prism Film Festival
Galaxy Theatre
aGLIFF, the LGBTQ+ film organization, is returning to host the 39th annual Prism Film Festival. The oldest and largest film festival of its kind in the region, the event brings together a selection of feature-length and short films showcasing the community. Whether you get a badge and stay for the full festival or buy stand-alone tickets for specific showings, you're sure to have a good time at this festival.

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Pride in Local Music
3TEN at ACL Live
Held shortly after Austin's official Pride Month in September, the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Pride in Local Music Festival. This free festival is a celebration of Austin's vibrant LGBTQ+ community and the incredible music scene. Past events have featured beloved Austin artists like Gina Chavez, Patrice Pike, Julie Nolen and more.

Leading up to the PRIDE Festival & Parade, don't miss the opportunity to attend a Big Gay Drag Brunch, hosted by Austin Pride on the second Sunday of the month, featuring brunch, mimosas and Austin's favorite drag queens. 

Explore our Event Calendar for more happenings and check out our LGBTQ Itinerary for more ways to experience the best of Austin!

Visitor Information

If you're visiting Austin during Pride weekend, plan your stay and experience the best that this welcoming city has to offer. Check out our guide to LGBTQ+-owned businesses in Austin and find activities, events, restaurants, nightlife spots and more that are waiting to be discovered.

Get to know the parade route in advance so you can plan to get the best view. The parade usually kicks off at the Texas State Capitol, marching down Congress Avenue, past Fourth Street/Bettie Naylor Street (names for longtime Austin LGBTQ+ advocate and lobbyist), to the Congress Avenue bridge. After the parade, stick around for after parties at nearby bars on Fourth Street and throughout the city. Parking may be limited, so plan an alternate route with CapMetro or discover more transportation options during Pride week with Get There ATX. 

Then, check out the full schedule and start planning your Pride weekend! Find nearby hotels, restaurants and more planning resources in the official Austin Visitor Guide.