All the Gay, Classical Sh*t You Could Be Doing This Pride Month
Happy Pride Month! If you’re here to celebrate or be an ally, here are just some of the classical art events happening in June in NYC.
1 . NYC Gay Men's Chorus
Photo Courtesy of The Whitney Museum of American Art
OUR JOY IS A PROTEST: A PRIDE CHORAL INSTALLATION
June 5 | FREE | THE WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
For their third year in a row celebrating queer pride at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Our Joy is a Protest: A Choral Installation of Song brings together the NYCGMC, Tonewall, Youth Pride Chorus, the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus, and the New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus for an all-day celebration.
Registration and more information here.
2 . Brooklyn Museum
Photo Courtesy of Brooklyn Museum
FIRST SATURDAY: BROOKLYN PRIDE AT 30
June 6 | FREE | BROOKLYN MUSEUM
Honoring three decades of Brooklyn Pride with an evening spotlighting LGBTQ+ artists who are shaping the culture of the borough and beyond. Rounding out the night with films, talks, readings, art-making, dancing, and so much more.
Registration and more information here.
ChamberQUEER
Poster Courtesy of Chamber Queer
PRIDE FESTIVAL: TOGETHER ON THE PRECIPICE
June 5-14 | FREE - $60 | BROOKLYN & MANHATTAN
Seven events over two weekends, featuring world-class artists, community music-making, world premieres, and family-friendly experiences focusing on the central theme of the climate crisis and social justice.
Tickets and more information here.
4 . Killer queen opera
Poster Courtesy of Killer Queen Opera
IT’S A TRAVESTI!
June 18 | $20 - $25 | UNDER ST. MARKS
As part of FrigidNYC’s Queerly Festival, this cabaret features a rollicking, irreverent revue about the queer, cross-dressing legacy of opera featuring performances by KQO’s operatic collaborators Marie Anello, Samuelito Flores, and Joe Montoya, as well as drag king Scam Likely!
Tickets and more information here.
5 . WQXR
Photo Courtesy of WQXR
WQXR Celebrates Pride
June 17 | $25 - $50 (Free Livestream) | The Greene Space
Hosted by acclaimed New York choral conductor Kent Tritle, the program features pianist Sara Davis Buechner, the dynamic violin-and-viola pairing Bandung Duo, and vocalist Eric Sorrels, whose artistry spans both concert and theater stages, culminating with the lively QBAC Spectrum Saxophone Ensemble.
Tickets and more information here.
6 . The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Photo Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Date Night—Pride
June 12 | FREE | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Join The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a night out filled with creativity and connection. Enjoy hands-on art making, talks, music, and community gathering to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Everyone is welcome—whether you’re coming with a date, a friend, or on your own from 5pm to 8pm. Two-for-one drink specials begin at 5pm.
7 . National Queer Theater
Poster Courtesy of National Queer Theater
CRIMINAL QUEERNESS FESTIVAL
June 10-27 | $10.50 - $126 | HERE Arts Center
The eighth annual Criminal Queerness Festival, showcasing the work of Arab LGBTQ+ playwrights featuring plays Area D written by LOUR and directed by Osh Ashruf, faggy faafi Cairo boy written by Bazeed and directed by Shadi Ghaheri, and Syrian Soap written by E. Zaalan and directed by Tallie Medel for Criminal Queerness Festival, original direction by Natasha Mercado.
Tickets and more information here.
8 . Lena Horné
Photo Courtesy of Lena Horné
3 Bucks! 2 Bags! 1 Drag Queen!
June 30 | FREE | The Tank NYC
“Lena Sings!” is an evening of songs, a love letter to humanity, and a drag filled bonanza. Featuring hits from all over the globe, our chanteuse Lena Horné (@lenahornay) strives to guide us through the ups and downs of love, loss, and moving on. Expect powerful piano ballads, uptempo lipsyncs, and a flare for drama as she conquers the stage, sharing personal anecdotes about how the world around her ticks. By the end of the evening, you’ll leave singing a happy tune, with a heart ready to love all over again.
Full June calendar and more events:
June 4 - 7 La MaMa's Squirts 2026: Generations of Queer Performance Link Here
June 5 NYC Gay Men's Chorus Our Joy is a Protest: A Pride Choral Installation Link Here
June 5-14 ChamberQUEER Pride Festival: Together on the Precipice Link Here
June 6 Brooklyn Museum First Saturday: Brooklyn Pride at 30 Link Here
June 10-27 National Queer Theater Criminal Queerness Festival Link Here
June 12 The Metropolitan Museum of Art Date Night—Pride Link Here
June 16 The New York Philharmonic Celebrate Pride! Link Here
June 17 WQXR WQXR Celebrates Pride Link Here
June 18 Killer Queen Opera It’s A Travesti! Link Here
June 20 Queer Urban Orchestra There's No Place Like Home! Link Here
June 20 NYC Gay Men's Chorus Unspeakable Joy: A Juneteenth Concert Link Here
June 21 Sapphest Daddies, Dolls & Dykes A sapphic-centered pride party for the dykes, dolls, and everyone in between Link Here
June 30 Lena Horné 3 Bucks! 2 Bags! 1 Drag Queen! Link Here
