Over its 36 years, PrideFest Milwaukee has grown into one of the biggest events of its kind — and any kind, really. In 2023, it broke its three-day attendance record by welcoming more than 42,000 people to Henry Maier Festival Park. PrideFest will try to top that number starting this Thursday, aided by an awfully strong entertainment lineup.
Organizers didn’t waste any of the time available to them, packing a schedule that runs 4 p.m. to midnight Thursday, 3 p.m. to midnight Friday, and noon to midnight Saturday. The national names are big ones, with David Archuleta on the SKYYLine Main Stage at 10:30 p.m. Friday, and Icona Pop and Mýa going back to back starting at 9:15 p.m. Saturday.
The local music muscle is there, too, many of which we’ve welcomed to the Radio Milwaukee performance space recently. Gego y Nony, Lauryl Sulfate + Her Ladies of Leisure, Rat Bath, Shle Berry, Kia Rap Princess, Reyna and a talented DJ named Kenny Perez can be found at various stages throughout the festival’s three days.
You can pore over the full lineup below and visit the PrideFest Milwaukee website for more information or to pick up tickets. A three-day pass is available for $50, or you can opt for single-day admissions for Thursday ($18) or Friday/Saturday (both $25). There are also VIP experiences you can add to your admission ticket that will set you back $175 per day.
Thursday, June 6
SKYYLine Main Stage
- 5:30 p.m. — Totally Neon
- 7:15 p.m. — Bell Bastien
- 8:15 p.m. — MkX
- 9:15 p.m. — Drag Show
Dance Pavilion
- 4 p.m. — DJ Zae
- 5 p.m. — Michael Fisher
- 6 p.m. — Versus: A Dance Battle Drag Show
- 6:30 p.m. — Cyrus Chrome
- 7 p.m. — Black Legends of Pride
- 8 p.m. — DJ Sammy T
- 9 p.m. — Gego y Nony
- 9:30 p.m. — Spotlight Host Show
- 10 p.m. — DJ Kenny Perez
- 11 p.m. — DJ Lady D
The Intersection
- 4 p.m. — Open Games
- 5:15 p.m. — Emerging Artist Showcase: MMB
- 6:30 p.m. — The ASL Scene: Deaf Trivia
- 7:45 p.m. — Trans/Enby Excellence Extravaganza
- 8:30 p.m. — Lauryl Sulfate + Her Ladies of Leisure
- 9:30 p.m. — Circlesque
- 10:30 p.m. — Rat Bath
Stonewall Stage
- 4 p.m. — The Story of Us Interactive Display
Friday, June 7
SKYYLine Main Stage
- 3:15 p.m. — MKE Royals
- 4:45 p.m. — Funk Summit Bass Team
- 6:15 p.m. — Jerry Grillo
- 7:30 p.m. — Legends of Drag
- 9 p.m. — Dixon Dallas
- 10:30 p.m. — David Archuleta
Dance Pavilion
- 5 p.m. — Maceo
- 5:30 p.m. — Sushi Lor
- 6:30 p.m. — Haunt3d Hous3
- 7:30 p.m. — Bottoms Up Aerial Burlesque Show
- 8 p.m. — Kia Rap Princess
- 8:30 p.m. — Lady Gia’s Trans & Queen Review
- 9:30 p.m. — PHOX
- 10:30 p.m. — Mz Worthy
The Intersection
- 3 p.m. — Open Games
- 4:15 p.m. — The Locals
- 5:15 p.m. — Madame Reaper & The Gentleman’s Club
- 6 p.m. — Sensual Yoga with Yaya
- 7 p.m. — Bev Rage and The Drinks
- 8 p.m. — MKE Leather & Fetish Gear Show
- 9 p.m. — Liz Bee Honest’s Hue Revue BIPOC Cabaret
Stonewall Stage
- 3 p.m. — Equality U Screening
- 5 p.m. — The Past, Present and Future of Marriage Equality
Saturday, June 8
SKYYLine Main Stage
- 12:15 p.m. — Reyna
- 1:30 p.m. — Our Voice Milwaukee
- 2:25 p.m. — Homme Fatale
- 3:40 p.m. — Benjamin Koll
- 5 p.m. — Debby Holiday (Tina Turner Tribute)
- 6:30 p.m. — Murray’s Misfits
- 8 p.m. — Cupcakke
- 9:15 p.m. — Icona Pop
- 10:45 p.m. — Mýa
Dance Pavilion
- 1:30 p.m. — World Dance Revue
- 3:30 p.m. — Skrat & FXY
- 4:30 p.m. — Shle Berry
- 5 p.m. — Sabor Latino
- 6 p.m. — Travvy Trav
- 7 p.m. — Montell’s Melanin Extravaganza
- 8 p.m. — DJ Shawna
- 9 p.m. — Spotlight Host Show
- 9:30 p.m. — Doggpound
- 10:30 p.m. — DJ MINX
The Intersection
- 12:15 p.m. — Grim Paddle
- 1 p.m. — Out in the Open Spoken Word Lounge
- 2 p.m. — Morning Metaphor
- 3 p.m. — Damsel Trash
- 4 p.m. — The Gayme Show
- 5:15 p.m. — SM6
- 6:15 p.m. — Man Williamz
- 7:15 p.m. — Comedy Showcase
- 8:30 p.m. — LADY SABO
- 9:15 p.m. — Miltown Kings 20th Anniversary Reunion
- 11 p.m. — Pole Factory MKE
Stonewall Stage
- 1 p.m. — House of History Presents: The Power and Politics of Intersectionality
- 2 p.m. — House of History Presents: Black Trans Joy: Creating, Caring and Celebrating in a Hostile World
- 3 p.m. — Who Were We? The Power of LGBTQ+ Archives in Wisconsin
- 4 p.m. — Burlesque 101 with Hue Revue
- 7 p.m. — 30 Years of House Realness: A History of Ballroom in Milwaukee
Children’s Stage
- All day — Mischief and Magic: Balloon Twisting, Face Painting and More
- 1 p.m. — Jen Jen the Clown
- 2 p.m. — Rugrats Royale Review
- 3 p.m. — Drag Queen Story Time with Cass Marie
- 4 p.m. — Pride Youth Mentor Drag Show
