The Big Gay PRIDE Market 2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ THE BIG GAY PRIDE MARKET RETURNS! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate pride with queer artists and crafters, informative programs, COMEDY, local orgs, DRAG, free headshots, and much, much more as details come together!

EVENT INFO

• Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI 🧀

  • Friday, June 19th @ 5pm - 10pm (18+ ONLY, ticketed)

  • Saturday, June 20th @ 10am - 5pm

  • Sunday, June 21st @ 10am - 2pm (masks required!)

• Presented by our premiere sponsor, The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce! ✨

FRIDAY NIGHT MARKET

• Friday, June 19th @ 5pm - 10pm (18+ ONLY!) 🌙

• $15 per ticket, or $20 w/Drag Pageant* (7 - 9pm) -- purchase tickets here!

• Ticketed entry includes: 🎟️

  • Free parking

  • Exclusive NSFW vendors

  • Demos

  • Goodie bags for the first 500 entrants

  • Entry to the Furry Fashion Show (5:45pm)

  • ...and so much more!

• (NEW!) The Big Gay Pageant @ 7pm - 9pm 💖

  • Drag pageant tickets are an additional $5

  • Support up and coming performers from all over Wisconsin!

  • *Limited entry, so grab tickets now!

SATURDAY MARKET SHOPPING

• Saturday, June 20th @ 10am - 5pm ☀️

• Enjoy a jam packed day at The Big Gay Market! 🏳️‍🌈

• Open to all ages and FREE to attend! 🏳️‍⚧️

• Events during the day include:

  • Free professional headshots

  • Queer and Trans Youth Resource Fair: 10am - 2pm​

    • ​Talk directly with healthcare providers and local orgs to learn how you can support youth in your life ❤️

    • Lots of fun activities

    • Free face painting! 🖌️ (10am - 12pm)

  • Speaker Series: 11am - 4pm

    • Attend any speaker event and be entered to win a prize!

    • 11am - Home Buying Seminar: The Ins and Outs of Buying a Home with Asher Masino

    • 12pm - "You Need an Estate Plan: Covering Your Ass-ets and Protecting Your Chosen Family" with Andrew Adams

    • 2pm - Family Finances for Queer and Supportive Families with Pilot Lee

    • 3pm - Trans Surgery 101 with Trans Medical Mutual Aid (TMMA)

  • Comedy Show: 12pm - 1:30pm (purchase tickets here)

    • ​Our Minneapolis comedy crew returns with a brand new line-up of laughs!

    • Featuring returning favorite Gabby OK, black comedy group Blackout, and musical geniuses Lady Punks!

  • Drag Bingo: 3pm - 5pm (purchase tickets here)

    • ​Join host Cynthia Mooseknuckle for an afternoon of paint daubers and delightfully raunchy banter!

    • Compete for prizes valued at over $100 each!

SATURDAY NIGHT DRAG SHOW

• Saturday, June 20th @ 7pm - 9pm ✨

  • 18+ only

  • Full service bar available during the run of the event

  • Includes loud noises, flashing lights, and dance numbers

  • ASL Interpretation will be provided by Helena M., Zoe S., and Haley S.

• Purchase tickets here! 🎟️​

  • Any tickets purchased at the door may be standing room only

SUNDAY MARKET SHOPPING

• Sunday, June 21st @ 10am - 2pm 🛍️

• Masks REQUIRED 😷 

  • Masks will be provided for those who need one!​

• Events during the day include:

  • Clothing swap & trinket trade: 10am - 2pm​

    • ​Hosted by Trans Night @ Crucible and Thorp St. Trinket Trade!

  • Beaded Bag Charm Workshop by Tori's Trinkets: 12pm - 1:30pm (purchase tickets here)

    • ​Want some crafting time?

    • Sign up for an exclusive bead workshop, run by Tori's Trinkets!

  • Trivia: 1pm - 2:30pm

    • Free and open to all ages!​

    • Masks optional

OTHER INFO

• Parking at Alliant is now $10 per day 🚗

  • Public transportation and carpooling is ENCOURAGED!!!

This is our biggest pride YET!