Dallas Arts District PRIDE Block Party 2026

Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party
June 19th, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – midnight

Celebrating Pride Month, Dallas Arts District will partner with the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center and Crow Museum of Asian Art. Pride Block Party is one of four tent pole events of the Dallas Arts District Fest welcoming World Cup 26™.

On June 19, 2026 from 6:00pm-midnight, join us for a night filled with regional and Dallas artists, Roundup Saloon Line Dancing, gourmet food-fare, artist-makers, a community mural, family-friendly activities, and more! The museums will host programming in their spaces that will feature a variety of events, concerts, films, informational tables, and guided tours. The Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party celebrates on the Community Stage featuring Dallas artists such as Uptown Players, Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, Dezi 5 Entertainment, Drag Artists, among others; and is a free, public event, celebrating Pride Month through the lens of the arts! Don’t miss this opportunity to uplift and celebrate pride in the Dallas Arts District!

This year, as the event falls on June 19th, PRIDE Block Party recognizes the national and historical importance of Juneteenth, a national holiday marking the news of emancipation reaching Galveston, Texas in 1865. “The intersection of these two moments, Pride and Juneteenth, is really moving,” says Jill Magnuson, Interim Director of the Dallas Arts District. “Together they underline the power of community and activism to uplift diversity, love, and freedom—a power so often expressed in the sharing of art and culture.”

Don’t miss this opportunity to uplift and celebrate Pride through the lens of the arts, for the entire community at the Pride Block Party! Join us for this FREE event!

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Schedule of Events – Pride 2026

Join us for programming from the Dallas Arts District, Crow Museum of Asian Art, Dallas Museum of Art, and the Nasher Sculpture Center! We will be updating this page with more detailed information from each organization.

Click HERE for a full at-a-glance schedule of activities.

Dallas Arts District/Outdoor Activities
Crow Museum of Asian Art
Dallas Museum of Art
Nasher Sculpture Center

Full Schedule

Dallas Arts District/Outdoor Activities

Featured Performances: 6:00-11:00 pm | Community Stage at Harwood and Flora Streets Dallas Arts District Community Stage

6:30- 7:00 pm | Kamica King

7:00-8:00 pm | Cassie Nova (Nasher)

7:15-7:45 pm | Uptown Players

7:45-8:15 pm | Bruce Wood Dance Dallas

8:20-8:50 pm | Mi Diva Loca

8:55-9:25 pm | Round-Up Saloon house dancers: performance and line dancing

9:40-10:10 pm | Dezi 5 Entertainment

10:30-11:00 pm | Love Jones Monroe | Queer the Runway

7:00-10:00 pm | Ebony Lewis (Community Muralist)

6:00-11:00pm | PressPlay Activation | Gilead Sciences Inc.

Crow Museum of Asian Art

On view in all galleries | Crow Museum of Asian Art | 2010 Flora Street| 6:00-11:00 pm

Open Mic & Spoken Word | 7:00-10:00pm

Celebrate Pride through the power of poetry and performance at this evening of spoken word hosted by artist and community leader Veronica Pamindanan. Featuring performances by select poets alongside an open mic, this program creates space for artists and community members to share stories of identity, resilience, and belonging. Whether performing or listening, participants are invited to experience the transformative power of language as a tool for healing, connection, and self-expression.

Veronica Pamindanan is the founder of Talk Your Creativity and is a Filipino American spoken word artist, event coordinator, and community leader. She is dedicated to uplifting emerging talent and serving as a cultural bridge within the Filipino community. Her work is grounded in themes of healing, identity, and transformation, using poetry as a tool for connection and empowerment.

Dallas Museum of Art

Late Night at the DMA | 6:00pm – 11:00 pm

Schedule of Events

Join us for our 9th annual Pride Block Party in collaboration with the Dallas Arts District, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and the Crow Museum of Asian Art. This year, the DMA is doing Pride with a little bit more funk. You can expect disco vibes all night long and a special spotlight on Black queer culture in celebration of Juneteenth! Come to groove, explore, and experience art just as diverse and one-of-a-kind as Texas. Look for a special performance at our annual Kiki Ball featuring icons from the Dallas Ballroom scene. Meet us on the dance floor in your best retro glam!

All Night

Resource Center ‘Sexy Health’ HIV-testing Mobile Unit
Eagle Family Plaza

Temporary Tattoo Station
Eagle Family Plaza

Pride Photo Studio: Dallas Loves You 2026 by Ciera Oates
Eagle Family Plaza

Community Information Partners
6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Eagle Family Plaza and Concourse

DMA Member Lounge
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Hamon Atrium

Texas Patio Culture: Disco Edition
6:00 – 10:00 p.m., Eagle Family Plaza

DIY Pride Fan
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Eagle Family Plaza

Drop-in Artist Workshop with Taylor Gibson
6:00 – 10:00 p.m., Art Studio, C3 Tower Gallery, Level 4

Badge of Pride: Wear Your Story
6:00 – 10:00 p.m., Central Concourse

Vogue Academy presented by Abounding Prosperity
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 – 9:00 p.m., Founders Room (Level 2 near Ross Avenue Entrance)

Creativity Challenge
7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Tower Gallery, Level 4 (all ages)

American Art Tour: The DMA gets Dragged!
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Western Disco Dance Class with the Round-Up Saloon House Dancers
7:15 – 8:00 p.m., Hamon Atrium

Sketching in the Gallery with the Saloon Girls
8:30 – 9:00 p.m., 9:30 – 10:00 p.m., Level 4 Landing, American Art Gallery

CinéWilde Film Screening with the Dallas Black Queer Collective
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Horchow Auditorium

Love Jones Monroe: Queer the Runway Featuring House of Armadaus
8:45 – 9:15 p.m., Hamon Atrium

Kiki Ball Presented by TENSORCHOPS
9:30–10:30 p.m., Hamon Atrium

Nasher Sculpture Center

‘til Midnight at the Nasher | 6:00pm – midnight

Music Lineup:

6:30 p.m. / Cure for Paranoia (Rap/Funk)

Cure for Paranoia is redefining the boundaries of modern rap with a sound inspired by legends like Outkast, Odd Future, The Roots, and A Tribe Called Quest.

7 – 8:00 p.m. / Drag Queen Storytime by Cassie Nova

7:30 p.m. / Drag performances by Bleach and Friends

Making a splash wherever she goes, Bleach is a staple in the Dallas drag and nightlife community. Her and her friend’s signature sense of humor and outrageous performances are sure to leave you wanting more.

8:30 p.m. / DJ sets by Barbiefartsss and La Taína

Known for driving local dance floors at Trees Dallas, Friends Only, and Ladylove, Barbiefartsss brings a fresh, high-octane sound to the city. Infectiously mixing House and Tech Bounce, her sets create the ultimate safe space for crowd-wide energy and non-stop movement.

La Taína is a New York based DJ with deep Puerto Rican roots, known for weaving Afro-Caribbean rhythms into global club energy. With an ear for rhythm and a pulse on culture, La Taína curates experiences that are equal parts movement and mood.

Film:

9:15 p.m. / To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

Three drag queens travel cross-country until their car breaks down, leaving them stranded in a small town.

Rating: PG-13

Cafe Menu Coming Soon

Pizza Station:

Margharita – Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato-Basil Sauce / $17.50
Summer Squash – Bechamel, Lemon Ricotta & Basil / $18
Nectarine & Prosciutto – White Sauce, Texas Goat Cheese, Balsamic Glaze / $19.50
Pepperoni – Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato-Basil Sauce, Hot Honey / $ 18.50

Coffee Pop-up by BeKinder Coffee

Serving Vietnamese Cold-Brew and various cookies until sold out.

Each ’til Midnight features a rotating menu of curated food and drinks. Bar service and grab & go snacks will also be available.

Please note: Outside food, beverage, and furniture are not allowed (blankets are permitted). ’til Midnight takes place rain or shine. Concerts will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.

Additional Events in the Arts District:

Schedule announced soon!

Bag Check Policy

Because your safety is important to the Dallas Arts District, the following policies are in place for the 2025 Pride Block Party. Come celebrate Pride with us through the lens of the arts!

BAGS ARE DISCOURAGED FOR THIS EVENT.

All bags allowed to enter the buildings OR THE FOOTPRINT, will be inspected and no prohibited items will be allowed. Permitted bags are 12” x 10” x 6” or smaller. Parents with children may enter with an appropriate shoulder carry style diaper bag. Medical bags are also permitted and are also subject to inspection.

NO luggage, NO duffle bags; NO backpacks; NO LARGE TOTES; NO LARGE CAMERA BAGS; BAGS larger than 12″x10″x6″ will NOT be allowed in the buildings or IN the event footprint, except for performers, whose bags will be subject to inspection at the appropriate entrance.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

Firearms
Dangerous devices (tasers, stun guns, mace, pepper spray, fixed blade knives, knives with a blade longer than 4 inches, batons, knuckles, selfie-sticks, and clubs, etc.)
SPRAY paints, PERMANENT markers.
Alcoholic beverages
ILLEGAL DRUGS (No loose pills – Medications must be in a prescription bottle.
Drones
Coolers (hard/soft side)
Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, bicycles, helmets
Selfie sticks are not permitted.
NO BAD ATTITUDES

Animals or pets of any kind are prohibited except for trained service animals and service animals in training for guests with disabilities. Qualified service animals must provide a service. Under the ADA, comfort is not considered a service. Service animals are welcome and must always remain on a leash or in a harness.

NO OUTSIDE food or beverages! Unless needed for small children or medical reasons. Containers such as bottles, cans, thermos bottles, or plastic coolers are not permitted.

The guest must throw the prohibited item in the trash or return the item to his/her vehicle. They will not be held by security.

We reserve the right to deny entry to visibly impaired and/or intoxicated guests. Any intoxicated guests causing a disturbance during the event will be asked to leave the footprint and may be subject to arrest.

All Guests must always maintain reasonable and appropriate behavior. Guests using offensive language or engaging in disorderly conduct may be ejected from the event and may be subject to arrest.

The unlicensed carry of firearms is prohibited at all Dallas Pride Block Party events (Tex. Penal Code § 30.05).
The licensed, open carry of handguns is prohibited at all Dallas Pride Block Party events (Tex. Penal Code § 30.07).
The licensed, concealed carry of handguns is prohibited at all Dallas Pride Block Party Events (Tex. Penal Code § 30.06).

Food Trucks

Food Trucks announced soon!

Thank you to our Event Sponsors

Lead Event Sponsor: Dallas Tourism Improvement District
Special thanks to our partners and sponsors: Crow Museum of Asian Art of the University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, Texas Commission on the Arts, Office of Arts and Culture, The Dallas Voice and Gilead Sciences Inc.

PRIDE Block Party is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

Community Partners

Community Partners at Pride

Thank you to our Community Partners!