Global Pride is happening the full month of June across the world. And, here in Singapore, we have embraced the global rainbow celebrations to host dozens of exciting events for friends and family to celebrate at. From Pride marches, to colourful parties in the sky, lifestyle events, and more…here’s six of the best things to do this Pride 2023 in Singapore.
1. Celebrate with Pink Fest
Pink Fest is a month long celebration of all things LGBTQI+. First launched in 2018, the festival offers dozens of signature events that will bring you a lot of fun and joy this June. From arts workshops, to cultural shows, movie screenings and experiences like Queer Laughter Yoga and Gaze Of The Gays writing class…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Pick an event on the Pink Fest website. Certainly, one of the best things to do this Pride month in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
2. Check out queer exhibitions
If you missed Rainbow Families at The Projector, there’s another exhibition highlighting queer perspectives at UltraSuperNew Gallery. Titled Serving Thots, the new exhibition aims to start of conversation of acceptance of queerness, concepted by six Singapore-based artists. It’s happening until June 18.
📍168 Tyrwhitt Rd, Singapore 207572
3. Be entertained at a drag show
There are a variety of drag shows happening over the month of June. For example, RIOT by Becca D’Bus has attracted huge popularity and another event is on June 17 at 10pm. The 18+ show features chic, trashy, and sexy drag performers, from Kak Nina Boo to Mizz Koko, and more…all coming together for an epic night of entertainment.
📍50 Cuscaden Road, Hpl House #02-01, Singapore
4. Show support at Pink Dot 2023
Singapore’s renowned Pride celebration, Pink Dot, makes a comeback on June 24 for a one-day event at Hong Lim Park. The event begins at 4pm with the concert kicking off at 7pm. There will also be community tents offering a refuge to learn about sexual orientation, food stalls, guest panelists, and more. Learn more about Pink Dot 2023.
📍 Hong Lim Park, Singapore
5. Attend a wild pink diva party
Head to Hard Rock Café on June 24 for the first-ever afterparty in honour of Pink Dot. There, the whole LGBTQIA+ community will come together from 10pm to 3am for a wild rainbow party filled with fabulous outfits and drag queens, glittery dancing, and a thrilling lip-sync battle for the final showdown, to win the $1000 cash prize, of DIVA ERA Lipsync Smackdown 2023. Definitely, one of the best things to do this Pride month in Singapore.
📍50 Cuscaden Road, Hpl House #02-01, Singapore
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6. Hangout at a gay bar
Singapore’s gay nightlife scene has evolved in recent years to become of the greatest in Asia. So why not grab your friends for some rainbow celebrations at one of the best gay hangouts in Singapore? Luckily, we’ve already listed the best gay bars around town. Happy Pride!
📍 Various Locations
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