The best LGBTQ+ events in Delhi for Pride 2026

Four distinctly themed drag nights at what’s possibly India’s most celebrated queer-friendly luxury address. These range from a presentation on the history of Pride itself to Mughal-inspired and desi Met Gala-esque shows – with a mix of artists from India and Vietnam.

Where: 24/7 Bar, The LaLiT New Delhi

When: 

Drag Excellence | June 5

Mehfil-e-Dolls | June 12

Desi Met Gala | June 19

Eden After Dark | June 27

Tickets: Can be booked over Skillbox, SortMyScene, District, BookMyShow, and via KittySu's website, priced at ₹379 onwards.

A comedy show at a bar on a summer night is already perfect in theory. The guarantee that some jokes won’t land borderline homophobic or transphobic? Even better. Brought to you by the Queer Rated Comedy Club, the evening show has five comics on line: Prateek, Ladyfinger, Teya, Shruti and Rahul Pal. 

When: June 4, 8pm onwards

Where: Depot48, M Block, GK2

Tickets: ₹350 for one, ₹550 for two.

This well-known yearly event by Gaysi Family and Tinder India has grown into one of India’s most visible queer cultural marketplaces over the years. It brings together queer-owned brands, artists, drag performers, musicians, zine-makers, illustrators, and small businesses, designed as an all-day experience. Gaysi's also teased an art party with Westland Books at KNMA in Saket on June 14, so look out for that.

When: June 13 in Delhi

Where: DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj

Entry: Free

The New Delhi LGBTQIA+ Centre’s hosting a screening of a documentary that traces Ireland’s grassroots fight for marriage equality, through the story of drag icon and activist Panti Bliss. The screening will be followed by a discussion with representatives from the Embassy of Ireland. The Centre’s known for heartwarming sessions with honest conversations besides their important work in care and resources for the community. 

Where: The New Delhi LGBTQIA+ Centre, A-86, East of Kailash, New Delhi
When: June 6. 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Entry: Free via registration.

Now in its 5th edition, one of Delhi’s hottest bars (unanimously agreed upon) is hosting a mini-fair of six queer-owned ventures. Go for the marvellous cocktails and brave the heat on that famed tiny terrace, stay for copping some stunning pottery, clothes and badges. 

When: June 21, 1pm-4pm.

Where: Sidecar, M Block, GK2

Entry: Free (but you will end up splurging).

Given that this is happening at a queer-owned institution of a bar, this night is especially going to be about bold looks. There’ll be drag performances, costume show-downs and trophies for ‘em, but I know for a fact my priority is being ready for every single smudge of glitter on my face to come off while I drown in my own sweat dancing. Make your own conclusions. By the way, Depot48’s also hosting its own Pride Fair a few days before this on June 7.

When: June 18

Where: Depot48, M Block, GK2

Entry: Through registration. Standard cover charges will apply.

Edited by Dhrubo Jyoti and Dhamini Ratnam, Queer India Now’s an anthology of essays and other work by some of India’s foremost openly queer writers and researchers. The launch itself will likely come with some soulful discussions into what it means to be LGBTQIA+ in India today. There'll be future talks on this as well, at the well-loved The Bookshop Inc among others.

When: June 5, 6.30pm onwards

Where: Kamala Devi Complex, India International Centre

Entry: Free

A gala of performances, mixer games with prizes, a photobooth, and permission to ‘flirt badly’. The pop-up’s till 7pm, and the very coveted party begins soon after that.

When: June 6, 4pm onwards

Where: Monkey Bar, Vasant Kunj

Entry: ₹850 for one ticket (with ₹500 that can be reimbursed through F&B). Free entry until 5.30pm, ₹900 from then till 7.30pm, ₹1,000 from then till 10.30. Each comes with an additional ₹500 from the ticket price that you can spend on F&B.

This show’s about two men who confront insecurities and hidden truths in their relationship, all refreshingly set in an accepting society. It promises to be a cutting dive into queer identity, the tension of their past, and the ever slippery slope between acceptance and rejection. Starring Jainil Mehta (also the director) and Kunaal Sangtani, music and poetry form important tenets of the show. By the way: it’s also happening in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.

When: June 20, 7.30pm onwards

Where: The Quorum, Gurugram

Tickets: ₹800 onwards

Queer Gully’s mixing it up with throwing a painting session, focused on mindfulness, into the mix with a fair and what they call ‘Dragon’s Fury’ – we love a good range.

When: June 6 for Paint it Queer, June 14 for Pride Fair (5-9pm), June 27 for Dragon’s Fury. 

Where: For Paint it Queer, Regency 1 Hall, LaLit hotel. For the Pride Fair, Beeyoung Brewgarden. Other details TBA.