2026 Pride at the Whitney

Celebrate Pride at the Whitney all month long. Discover the queer history of the Meatpacking District, contribute to the Community Pride Mural, and get creative with artists. This June, drop by the Museum to enjoy inclusive activities for all ages. LGBTQ+ visitors and allies are invited to free parties, creative workshops, performances, and more.

Whitney Pride is part of the Museum’s ongoing commitment to support LGBTQ+ artists and communities and offers an inclusive space for all to gather and enjoy American art. Please note that registration is required for most programs.

Events

A dance instructor leads a diverse group in energetic moves under colorful lights with "Free Friday Nights" projected.

Free Friday Nights
Every Friday, 5–10 pm

Admission to the Whitney is free for all visitors every Friday evening from 5–10 pm. Enjoy art, drinks, special Pride programming for the month of June, music, city views, and more.

Pride celebration activity of two young children looking at each and smiling against a drawn backdrop.

Pride Month Kickoff
June 5, 1–5 pm

Start Pride Month at the Whitney with a special ticket giveaway held in partnership with the Office of Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal.

In a color photograph from the 1970s, men in various states of undress lounge around a derelict and rundown wooden pier, which is jutting out into blue-gray water of the Hudson River.

Queer History Walks
Select Weekends

Join us for a free walking tour exploring the rich queer history of the Whitney Museum’s neighborhood. This walk will bring visitors to select historical sites that once provided a place to find and create queer community.

Chorus singers hold up coloful bandanas during a performance in front of the Whitney Musuem

New York City Gay Men’s Chorus: Our Joy Is A Protest
June 5, 5–10 pm

For the third year in a row, get ready to experience the vibrant heart of queer pride. This event fills the museum with the transformative power of song, featuring choral pieces that embody the spirit of Pride, joy, and community.

Two children color and draw on a large mural that says “PRIDE AT THE WHITNEY” with rainbow designs.

All Ages Artmaking: Whitney Community Pride Mural
June 14, 11 am–3 pm

Visitors of all ages are invited to get creative and contribute to the Whitney Community Pride Mural. Add your own drawings, messages, and designs throughout the day as the mural grows into a collective celebration of Pride, creativity, and community.

The Queer Urban Orchestra performs in a church-like concert hall filled with seated audience members. At the center, a conductor leads the ensemble while a vocalist in a bright pink outfit stands near the front of the stage. Musicians playing strings, brass, percussion, and piano are arranged across the space beneath tall white columns and a projected screen reading “Pride Gala Double… Magick.”

Pride Month Concerts with the Queer Urban Orchestra
June 14, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm

Inspired by works on view in the 2026 Biennial, the Queer Urban Orchestra (QUO) musicians will present two concerts in the theater, followed by a Q and A and an opportunity to take a closer look at the instruments. QUO musicians will also bring pop-up performances to the museum’s terraces throughout the day.

Child in a red dress lying on a blue rug drawing and coloring with scattered art supplies.

Free Second Sundays
June 14, 10:30 am–6 pm

Admission to the Whitney is free for all visitors all day on the second Sunday of every month. Enjoy special Pride programming for June's Second Sunday, all-ages artmaking related to art on view, storytimes from The New York Public Library, tours, art, and more.

ADAPT participant smiles while wearing their Radical Joy Ball costume.

Radical Joy Ball with ADAPT
June 25, 4–6 pm

Join us for the 5th Annual Radical Joy Ball as we celebrate and honor the community living at the intersections of LGBTQ and disability identities. We envision a world where people can fully and authentically express themselves, a world where people of ALL abilities, genders and sexualities are welcome!

Whitney Biennial poster announcing member night with large blue and yellow block lettering.

Member Night: Biennial Extravaganza
June 25, 7:30–10 pm

We’re celebrating the work and lives of LGBTQ+ artists—among Whitney members, in the community, and in our galleries—at this special edition of Member Night. Delight in an evening of open galleries, music, artmaking, and more.

Explore

Queer History
Self-guided tour

Explore the rich queer history of the Meatpacking District. Listen to our podcast minisode for a quick five-minute snapshot and find the complete twenty-minute tour on the audio guide. Listen while walking in the neighborhood or from the comfort of your home.

Podcast Minisode Full Walking Tour

Accessibility

To learn more about the accommodations offered at each program, please visit the individual event pages. Email accessfeedback@whitney.org or call (646) 666-5574 with additional questions. View additional Museum access information and resources.

Land Acknowledgment

The Whitney is located in Lenapehoking, the ancestral homeland of the Lenape. The Whitney acknowledges the displacement of this region’s original inhabitants and the Lenape diaspora that exists today.

Read the full acknowledgment