The Queer/Pride Festival (QPF), the Pacific Northwest's largest LGBTQIA+ music and arts festival, recently announced its 2025 lineup for the three-day summer celebration on 11th Avenue, which will feature both hyperlocal and nationally recognized artists, musicians, drag queens, burlesque dancers, and DJs.

"Each June, the Queer/Pride Festival explodes onto Capitol Hill, turning it into a pulsating playground of fierce creativity and unapologetic authenticity as the streets throb with electric vibes and jaw-dropping performances that redefine celebration," organizer Joey Burgess said in a press release.

The event will feature a big outdoor main stage, over six indoor and outdoor bars, local food trucks, a three-story VIP lounge, and live social media coverage and giveaways. New opportunities for this year include photos with RuPaul's Drag Race stars and meet-and-greets.

Headliners for this year's festival are the R&B singer Tinashe; Lil' Kim, an American rapper who has sold over 30 million singles and over 15 million albums worldwide; singer and songwriter Rebecca Black; Countess Luann, who was an original cast member of The Real Housewives of New York City; and former reality TV personality from MTV's The Hills, Heidi Montag.

Additional artists for the June 27—29 bash include Sasha Colby, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race season 15 (who is adored by Burgess's staff at Queer/Bar, according to previous reporting by the SGN).

Drag Race season 16 winner Nymphia Wind will also take the stage, as will Lexi Love, Onya Nerve, and Seattle's own Arietty (all currently competing on season 17) and Seattle's Bosco (season 14).

"At Queer/Pride Festival, we don't just celebrate Pride, we ignite it," Burgess told the SGN. "This summer, we're once again bringing together an extraordinary mix of talent, from iconic headliners like Tinashe and Lil' Kim to fierce queens like Sasha Colby and Nymphia Wind, who are redefining what it means to be unapologetically fabulous. It's a chance to witness the boldest performances, break boundaries, and embrace the electric energy of the Queer community. Whether you're here to dance, sing, or simply be in the moment, QPF is where true self-expression takes center stage. So come celebrate with us and support the artists who are paving the way for a more vibrant, inclusive future"

Visit http://queerpridefestival.com/tickets for ticket information.