Event Description
Join us for an unforgettable weekend honoring Black queer excellence, culture, music, and community at X Bar Denver. Black Pride Colorado 2026 brings together legendary icons, rising stars, and local talent for four days of immersive nightlife, performance, and connection.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 | 8PM–2AM
BLACK PRIDE KIKI BALL
Presented by OA Mother Juiccy Renaissance
Special Guest: Dashaun Wesley Step into the world of ballroom as we kick off the weekend with a high-energy Kiki Ball celebrating artistry, expression, and community. Dashaun Wesley—internationally recognized dancer, choreographer, and one of the most influential figures in modern ballroom culture—joins us for an unforgettable night.
Meet & Greet: 8:00PM
Ball Begins: 9:00PM
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 | 10PM–2AM
HOUSE IS BLACK | Black Pride Colorado Gala After Party
Celebrate the roots of house music in Black culture with a powerful night dedicated to the legacy of Frankie Knuckles, the godfather of house music.
Featuring local Black house DJs across both floors, this is a sonic journey through rhythm, history, and liberation.
Music on both floors starting at 10:00PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 | 9PM–2AM
ZARAH AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Hosted by the incomparable Zarah Misdemeanor and featuring Kenya Pleaser, this immersive experience blends glamour, storytelling, and pure entertainment.
Special Guest: Kenya Pleaser (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18) Indulge in a decadent night of drag fantasy, performance, and spectacle.
Meet & Greet: 9:00PM
Showtime: 10:30PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 | 4PM–8PM
BLACK PRIDE BEER BUST SUNDAY
Featuring Local DJs + Special Guest: TS Madison
Meet & Greet: 5:00pm Close out the weekend with community, music, and celebration at our signature Beer Bust.
Enjoy $17 unlimited draft options, with proceeds directly benefiting Black Pride Colorado.
Hosted with the one and only TS Madison—media personality, entrepreneur, and cultural icon known for her bold voice and advocacy.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 | 8PM–12AM
BLACK DIAMONDS
Hosted by Felony Misdemeanor
Featuring Local Special Guests + Introduction by TS Madison End the weekend in style with an elevated nightlife experience celebrating Black excellence and nightlife brilliance. Expect dazzling performances, special appearances, and a powerful introductory moment led by TS Madison. This is more than a party—it’s a movement, a celebration, and a space for Black queer joy to shine.