See who’s performing at Pridefest in Richmond

The Virginia Pride celebration will take place at Bon Secours Training Center on Sept. 14.

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Pridefest will be an all-day celebration with local and national acts.

Photo by Michael Hostetler Photography

Pride Month might be June, but Virginia’s biggest Pride party takes place in September. The headlining acts for Pridefest 2024 will be Grammy-nominated band Tank and the Bangas as well as 90s dance icons Crystal Waters and Robin S.

The free event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 12 to 8 p.m. at the Bon Secours Training Center. Attendees can expect performances, a vendor market with 130+ booths, food, drinks, and family-friendly activities at the Youth Pride Pavilion.

In addition to the headliners, performers will include RuPaul’s Drag Race alums Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Kennedy Davenport, DJ Lez Pop, Landon Elliott, and Bryce Bowen.

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This year’s fest will include local and national acts.

Photo by Michael Hostetler Photography

How to attend

Take the Pulse to the Science Museum stop or Route 20 to Robinson and Broad. If you bike, find the racks near the training center. You can park for free in the lots close to the DMV, or find street parking on Leigh. Rideshare drop-off is at 2014 W. Leigh St.

Event info

Leave dogs, coolers, and large backpacks at home. Guests can bring two unopened bottles of water or an empty refillable container. There will be free bottled water and a water station to refill bottles at the festival.

Get more Pridefest info on the FAQ site.

Pro tip: Keep up with all the biggest River City parties with our ultimate festival guide.

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