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Oh, honey, pack your bags, charge your phones, and slap on those fabulous sunglasses because SXSW (March 7-15, 2025) is about to get a glitter bomb of fabulousness! Whether you’re here to sashay through the tech scene or voguing your way into the film premieres, this SXSW LGBTQ+ events guide is your golden ticket to the gayest SXSW experience ever.

What in the Queer Universe is SXSW, Anyway?

South by Southwest (SXSW) is like the ultimate playground of festivals. It’s where creatives, innovators, and enthusiasts from all walks of life accumulate in Austin, Texas. It’s a mashup of film, music, tech, and more—basically, a big melting pot of culture, entertainment, and ideas!

SXSW can be a little overwhelming, but fret not! We’ve got your back with this epic guide to dive into all the LGBTQ+ awesomeness at SXSW 2025. Obtain ready for mind-blowing panels, killer performances, world premiers, and a whole lot of love as SXSW goes all out to celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in every fabulous way possible!

Now, these are the highlights of LGBTQ+ events yo

PRIDE LOUDER THAN EVER: AUSTIN PRIDE 2025 FESTIVAL + PARADE

The wait is over, Austin! The force is rising, the streets are calling, and in 2025, we refuse to be silent. Austin PRIDE 2025 is here, and this year’s theme—Silence = Death—reminds us that...
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And Your 2024 Headliner Is…

SAUCY SANTANA COMMANDS THE CABARET! All eyes on him, it’s not just a reveal, it’s a movement!  Get ready for a dazzling spectacle as Saucy Santana takes over the 2024 Austin Pride with his fiery performances...
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Stay Near the Action!

    Stay near the all the action at Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District.  Sleek rooms, fantastic views, and all the essentials you need. Celebrate, crash, and repeat – your ultimate Pride weekend starts...
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Where to celebrate Pride Month in Austin in 2025

Austin celebrates Pride two months out of the year: in June during national Pride Month and in August, when the city holds its main Pride parade. That means there’s twice as many opportunities to celebrate LGBTQ+ history and identity.

Here’s a list of things to do around the area during this first round of festivities, from book clubs to art markets to drag performances.

Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, June 3

Travis County Decide Andy Brown will host the fifth annual pride flag raising ceremony from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 700 Lavaca St. The free event includes vendors, artists and interaction with LGBTQ+ leaders.

UMLAUF After Dark: PRIDE, June 3

The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum near Barton Springs will hold a party with music, food, karaoke, aerial performances and an artist showcase on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is $12 per person; you can obtain tickets online or at the door.

Austin Public Library events, June 3-30

The city’s library system is hosting Pride events at multiple branches al

WELCOME TO THE AUSTIN LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!

Pride Isn’t Just a Month—It’s a Movement. Support LGBTQ+ Businesses Year-Round.

Pride Month may be over, but the need to uplift and support LGBTQ+ communities continues every single day. At the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, our function advocating for inclusive economic growth, visibility, and equity doesn’t pause after June—and neither should your help. Our members...

July 15, 2025

Texas Flood Relief: How to help

💔 Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the devastating floods across Texas.   We’re deeply grateful for the first responders, nonprofit partners, and community members, and member businesses (H-E-B, UFCU, A+FCU, Best Small Wine & Books and so many more) stepping up in this...

July 9, 2025

Chamber leads on Critical Conversations with LGBTQ Business Owners & Elected Officials

In March 2025, during Austin’s busy spring festival season (March 15), the City’s Public Assembly Code Enforcement (PACE) team conducted an inspection at Rain, a corner