2026 Entertainment Application

We are inviting creatives from across our community 

Music, Cultural & Multicultural Acts, Drag, Dance, Emerging and established creators

Application Opens 10/1

Pride Houston 365 is now accepting applications from performers and artists to take the stage at the 48th Annual Houston Pride Celebration & Parade — one of the largest LGBTQIA+ festivals in the United States.

This is your opportunity to showcase your talent in front of thousands and join a lineup of local Houston LGBTQIA+ performers, national headliners, and allies who celebrate visibility, equality, and empowerment through music, art, and performance.

Who We’re Looking For:
We welcome all genres and artforms, including:

  • Live music (all styles: pop, hip hop, rock, R&B, country, jazz, classical, and more)

  • Drag performances & ballroom artistry

  • Dance (contemporary, cultural, hip hop, and beyond)

  • Spoken word, poetry, and theater

  • Visual and performance art

  • Multicultural and crossover acts

Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established performer, this is your chance to be part of Houston Pride and connect with a diverse, supportive, and vibrant audience.

Why Perform at Pride Houston?

  • Be featured at the largest Pride festival in Houston

  • Gain media visibility and promotion through Pride Houston 365 channels

  • Perform alongside some of the best LGBTQIA+ and ally artists in the country

  • Celebrate and uplift the community through your creative voice

Apply now for your chance to perform at Pride Houston 48!