The World’s Largest LGBTQ+ Music Festival Is Coming To The Capital

Renowned worldwide for its eye-catching architecture, diverse dining scene and wealth of world-class museums, the city of Washington, D.C. has been a top-tier tourist destination for decades—and just last month, the capital kicked into full gear with the debut of WorldPride 2025. First launched in 2000, this bi-annual event has become a force within the global LGBTQ+ community, with a wealth of educational sessions and spirited events occurring across each iteration. Throughout the first week of June, participants can take part in celebrations like the 17th Street Block Party and official WorldPride Parade, but when it comes to all-out revelry, there’s no beating the World Pride Music Festival.

Officially slated for June 6th and 7th, this vibrant event is set to be the largest LGBTQ+ music festival in recorded history, bringing thousands of revelers to Washington’s RFK Festival Grounds. Upon arrival, visitors can look forward to exploring three separate stages, each one coming to life with captivating pop performances and pulsing EDM beats alongside a wealth of other genres. The Friday festivities will bring a wide range of talent to the stage, with performers spanning from U.K. chart-topper Rita Ora to Tinashe, an R&B-pop sensation that recently made waves with her 2024 hit single “Nasty”—and once the clock strikes 10:00, global pop phenomenon Jennifer Lopez is set to take the stage, capping off the day with a medley of unforgettable hits paired with high-energy dance performances.

After a Friday full of stellar performances, World Pride Music Festival promises to deliver an equally enthralling Saturday, with acts like Slayyyter and Sasha Colby taking the stage during the first half of the day. Post-sunset, guests can grab a spot and catch Grammy Award-winning artist Kim Petras, while vocal powerhouse Reneé Rapp is set to wow spectators as she gears up to release her sophomore album Bite Me—but no matter what time you arrive, be sure to stick around for the headlining act. Equipped with a roster of gay anthems including “One of Your Girls,” “Stud” and “Rush”, Troye Sivan is certain to deliver an incredible show, providing concert-goers with an opportunity to catch the planet’s foremost gay pop star as he headlines the world’s most lauded LGBTQ+ music festival.

While the World Pride Music Festival is certainly one of the major draws for WorldPride, dedicated partiers have a wealth of other events to enjoy once the headliners have finished their sets. Afterparties abound from Thursday to Sunday, with Friday night offering an opportunity to attend PLANET PRIDE, an EDM-filled function that unites Swedish sensation Galantis with renowned house DJ Joel Corry. Meanwhile, Saturday attendees can keep the party going with SUPER GUAPO, a Brazil-born festival that’s making its D.C. debut with resident DJ Anne Louise alongside Spain’s Suri.

Washington D.C. has long been recognized as a haven for LGBTQ+ individuals across the United States, and in 2025, the capital is cementing its legacy as a top-tier queer tourism destination with the advent of WorldPride—and to sweeten the deal, the World Pride Music Festival is set to deliver some truly unforgettable performances along the way. Whether you’re hoping to catch your favorite drag queen in full glam, spend hours immersed in high-energy EDM or just kick back and bask in the glory of your favorite pop anthems, these two days are certain to leave you with lasting memories of Washington D.C. and the all-encompassing energy and exuberance that unites queer people from across the globe.