New this year, a Friday Night Concert featuring Kim Petras and Estelle has been added for the biggest Pride celebration in Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Pride Festival and Parade presented by Nashville CARES will feature more than 135 entertainers across three stages at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville.
This year’s festival kicks off with a Friday Night Concert on June 27 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. Taking the stage for this night is Grammy-winning pop princess Kim Petras, who is bringing her high energy show to Nashville for a can’t-miss moment. The concert will also feature Grammy award winner Estelle best known for her smash hit “American Boy”. Joining them on stage will be singer and songwriter Empress Of plus Kylie Sonique Love, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars season 6.
The Festival on Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29 will feature 4 Non Blondes with iconic singer and songwriter Linda Perry, rapper, performer and cultural icon, Big Freedia with Nashville in Harmony, pop singer-songwriter, Jake Wesley Rogers, The Knocks & Dragonette and GAYLE best known for the smash hit “abcdefu”.
The Stonewall Stage will feature Adhara Bull, Seymour Chilton plus more than 50 other drag performances throughout the weekend. At the Rainbow Stage, attendees will enjoy diverse acts set to light up the stage including powerhouse performances by rising pop sensation Layna and genre-blending artist Sinclair. The full festival line up is at NashvillePride.org.
Along with the full slate of entertainment the festival also features Nashville’s favorite food trucks, fabulous cocktails, art installations perfect for photo ops and dedicated areas for kids of all ages. Plus, there will be a marketplace with more than 240 vendors featuring local businesses, unique handmade goods, apparel and art, along with community organizations dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ initiatives and advocacy efforts across Middle Tennessee.
“The 2025 Nashville Pride Festival & Parade brings together artists, allies and advocates in a powerful show of unity to create a celebration that is safe, joyful and inclusive. We can’t do it without our community. This year’s festival is a love letter to everyone who continues to fight, dance, organize and believe,” said Tina Tousignant, President of the Nashville Pride Board of Directors. “At a time of growing division, Nashville Pride sends a clear message: LGBTQ+ people belong here. Pride is a reminder of our roots, our rights, and our refusal to be pushed back into the shadows. Together, we show the world that in Nashville, love will always win.”
General Admission tickets for the Friday Night Concert are $45 or attendees can have an elevated experience with the VIP option for $125. Tickets for the festival on Saturday and Sunday are $10 per day, with a number of VIP options. Tickets will go on sale Friday May 2 at 10 am CST at NashvillePride.org.
Select artists are available for interviews upon request leading up to the festival, as well as during the festival. Please reach out to Tracie Hitz at Tracie@GoodNeighborFestivals.com for interview inquiries. To apply for a Nashville Pride Festival Media Pass, please visit nashvillepride.org/media-opportunities.
The 2025 Nashville Pride Festival is presented by Nashville CARES and supported by AllianceBernstein, Bridgestone, Fairline Hotel, Freddie, Journeys, Music City PrEP Clinic, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation, NPS Pharmacy, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Virgin Hotels, W Nashville and WSMV 4. For a full list of sponsors visit NashvillePride.org/Sponsors.
