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Along with incredible vendors and an amazing parade, Atlanta Pride weekend includes two days of multiple stages chock full of extraordinary entertainment, from local performers to global superstars! Meet this year’s performers and find your new favorite artist before they take the stage this weekend!

Saturday

Voices of Note

Small groups from the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus and Atlanta Women’s Chorus will take the stage to kick off the weekend’s entertainment!

Shooting Star Cabaret

This year’s edition of the Shooting Star Cabaret will include performances by Alabama, Ariana D. Monroe, Canzara ALXNDR SZN, Cherry DeVille, Cora Nova, Eileen Slightly, Enzo Deep, Eros Etoile, Hannibal Montannibal, Jacey Rockett, Lola Mami, Lucky Nicole, Mrs. Ivana, Naja X Supreme, Ruby Iman Starr, Thomas A Eddyson, and Vanity Iman Cavali – plus host Mona Lott!

Out Front Theatre Company

Out Front, Atlanta’s premier LGBTQ theatre company, takes the stage ahead of their staging of “Hairspray,” which kicks off on October 24!

Naomi.

Naomi. is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter whose sound is reminiscent of artists like Doja Cat, PinkPantheress, and Billie Eilish. After her debut in 2019 with her single “Babe,” Naomi. was deemed “Atlanta’s brightest new music maker” by Wussy Magazine.

Naoma and the Sundaze

Naoma and the Sundaze is an eight-person Disco Funk band based out of Atlanta. Their most recent album, Goddess of Groove, was released on October 4.

Nachlanta

Nachlanta is an Atlanta-based Bollywood fusion dance group that is returning to the Atlanta Pride stage!

Lucas Kade

Lucas Kade is a trans effeminate dancer, dreamer, and witch.

Kyle Dion

Kyle Dion blends the sounds of RandB, soul, and pop to create a distinct sound that has garnered him collaborations with artists like Kali Uchis (“Your Teeth in My Neck”), UMI and DUCKWRTH (“Play Too Much”), Kari Faux (“Purr”), and Ja Rule (“Placebo”).

Cello/Phn

Cello/Phn is an Atlanta-based alternative RandB and psychedelic musician and songwriter. He performed his latest single, “Fennin’”, at this year’s Atlanta Black Pride festival.

Mila Jam

Mila Jam is a Georgia-raised trans singer-songwriter. Her song “Faces” has been deemed an anthem for the LGBTQ community, focusing on self-acceptance, inner beautiful, and a sense of belonging; the music video features Laverne Cox, Tituss Burgess, Candis Cayne, Geena Rocero, Peppermint, Zackary Drucker, Trace Lysette, and Nathan Lee Graham.

Cakes da Killa

Cakes da Killa is a rapper who came to prominence in the queer explosion of hip-hop in New York in 2012. Currently based in Atlanta, Cakes da Killa blends hip-hop, house, and EDM and cites artists like Erykah Badu, Busta Rhymes, Lil’ Kim, Nicki Minaj, and Bette Midler as influences.

Monét X Change

Monét X Change rose to prominence after competing on the tenth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and winning “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 4.” She currently co-hosts the podcasts “Sibling Rivalry” with Bob the Drag Queen and “Ebony and Irony” with Lady Bunny.

Ava Max

This year’s headliner is Ava Max, best known for her breakthrough 2018 single “Sweet but Psycho.” The pop star as often been compared to Lady Gaga for her music and “ostentatious presentation,” and her influences include Gaga as well as Beyoncé, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Fergie, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera. Her latest single “Spot a Fake” was released on September 19.

Sunday

Starlight Cabaret

This year’s legendary drag show – the largest outdoor drag show in the country – will feature performances by Drew Friday, Tania Dupree, Aspen York, Ran Diosa, Taejah Thomas, Queen Essence Hall, EllaSaurus Rex, Aqua de Laroja, Destiny Brooks, Raquel Rea Heart, Mona Lott, Cici Nicole, Majik Sebastian Cassedine, Coco Iman Starr, Brigitte Bidet, Mr. Elle Aye, Shawnna Brooks, Niesha Dupree, Lena Lust, Jarvis Hammer, the winner of Dragnificent 2024, and host Phoenix!

Sweet Tea Variety Show

Southern Fried Queer Pride presents this all-ages variety show featuring Beyond, Charlie Xile, Hannibal Montannibal, Alexandria Dion, DJ Cochino, and host Taylor ALXNDR!

The Candybox Revue

The Candybox Revue is an award-winning Atlanta burlesque ensemble and entertainment company full of sparkling burlesque glamour, musical theatre, and Vegas-style Bump and Grind. The Candybox Revue has been a mainstay in Atlanta for a decade, earning the honor of the Reader’s Choice Best Burlesque Troupe from Creative Loafing in 2019.

A Chaka Moment… in the Park

Chaka Khan Hacienda, one of Atlanta’s favorite queer parties, comes to the park and closes out Pride weekend with Honey Balenciaga, Uniiqu3, Ocean Kelly, Jake Jonez, Montre, Divoli S’Vere, Ree de la Vega, and Gorp!