Upcoming events
Interfaith Service and Family Picnic
Our closing Pride event is a family-friendly interfaith service and picnic. Afterwards, we will partner with businesses in the First Street Arts Corridor to continue the celebration. Details TBD.
Macon Pride Afterparty
Enjoy a fun afterparty once our street festival is complete at the amazing Tubman Museum! Drinks and entertainment will be served. Details TBA.
Pride in the Park - Pride Festival 2026
Our annual Pride Festival takes the streets of Macon. Some Georgia Pride festivals take place in September and October to beat the heat and for historical reasons, and Macon Pride is always the last Saturday in September.
Details TBD.
Haus Party
TICKETS ON SALE โ HAUS PARTY IS BACK!
Macon Prideโs HAUS PARTY, presented by Georgia Equality, is set to light up the Theatre Macon stage on Friday, September 25th with its annual drag extravaganza. Expect a highโenergy night packed with showโstopping performances from local legends, all leading up to a local legends, and our very special guestโฆthe oneโandโonly Jaida Essence Hall, winner of RuPaulโs Drag Race Season 12.
Theatre Macon โ 438 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201
VIP Meet & Greet โ 7:30 PM
(Includes a special guest meet & greet, Macon Pride swag, and premium seating.)
Showtime โ 8:30 PM
15% OFF Early Bird Tickets until Sept 20! Just use the code EARLYBIRD at checkout.
All ticket sales are final. This event is 16+ only
Save the Date: Lively Libations/Piedmont Beer Release
Save the date for our annual Pride kickoff at Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen with Pride karaoke and a collaboration beer with Piedmont Brewery. Details TBD
Rally for Good: Points for Pride Pickleball Tournament
Rally for Good Tournament Series
The Rally for Good Tournament Series is a year-long pickleball initiative uniting Middle Georgia to compete while giving back. Each of the six tournaments partners with a local nonprofitโallowing every match to raise funds and awareness for organizations serving our community.
How is it different?
1. Represent your Club/association
2. Play in Tournaments, your registration directly supports that eventโs nonprofit partner, and youโll have the option to add an extra donation at checkout.
3. Rally for your Club
Clubs earn points through competitive results and donations,
Gold, silver, and bronze medals earn points
Donations earn points for your club too
Top-scoring club is crowned at the end of the season
Tournament #6: Points for Pride
Benefiting Macon Pride
Held at Rhythm & Rally Pickleball, a fully air-conditioned 32-court indoor facility with Acro Tech professional surfaces.
Event Schedule
Saturday, September 19โ Menโs & Womenโs Doubles
Sunday, September 20 โ Mixed Doubles
Daily play may begin as early as 8:00 AM. Final start times will be emailed one week prior.
Registration Link HERE
Open until August 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM or until we reach the 400-player capacity.
Fees:
$40 โ Rhythm & Rally members
$60โ Non-members
Includes two events (gender doubles & mixed).
Members may request a discount code: sgreer@rhythmandrally.com
Membership questions: medwards@rhythmandrally.com
Series Dates
2026-2027 Dates Coming Soon
2026โ2027 Series Launch:
October 10, 2026 โ Home Court (Habitat for Humanity)
November 21-22 Dink the Halls (Macon Light Extravaganza)
Pride Paddles
PRIDE PADDLES is making a splash
Itโs HOT outside so letโs cool off the best way! LGBTQIA+ folks and allies, join Macon Pride and Ocmulgee Outdoor Expedition for a one-of-a-kind Pride celebration on Lake Juliette
Weโre taking the party to the water. Expect scenic views, community vibes, and for the adventurous: a portage challenge before cruising further downstream.
$40 (single kayak rental)
$75 (double Kayak rental)
$10 (BYO kayak)
Children must be old enough to wear a life vest
Booking Link:
https://fareharbor.com/.../items/748403/calendar/2026/09/...
Hosts:
Macon Pride
Southern Queer Folk Hikes
OcmulgeeOutdoorExpeditions
Pride Legacy Portraits Unveiling
To Kick-off event for Macon Pride Month we are commemorating Macon's LGBTQ+ histories with our 5th annual Pride Legacy Portrait Project. Macon Pride is celebrating the visionary leaders whose work in the arts, activism, and community building has strengthened and inspired Middle Georgia. Each year, Macon Pride selects three honorees to be featured in a special exhibit showcasing their portraits and personal narratives, offering a deeper look into their impact on our community. The 2026 inductees are:
- Ty Battle
- Zaria Newbill
- The founders of Macon Pride(of 2019) Jill Vanderhoek, Scott Mitchell, DeMarcus Beckham, Claire Cox, Andrea Freeman, and Moe Dyer
The unveiling of their portraits will be on September 3rd, 6:00 at the Tubman African American museum. This event and the museum will be free admission to the public for the nights programming. Light hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served, provided by Sweet Eleanors
Planting Pride
Planting Pride Project unites Macon Pride and Keep MaconโBibb Beautiful for a colorful, creative day of community. Join neighbors and friends as we transform a shared space into a lively garden planting and enjoying the sunshine. Expect bright blooms, good vibes, and plenty of pride as we come together to make something beautiful.
Event Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084CAFAF2DA4FEC07...
Location: 808 Walnut St Macon, GA 31201 (Mulberry United Methodist Church Community Garden)
Time: 9am - 12pm
Macon Film Festival LGBTQ+ Block
LGBTQ Shorts: Love, Loss, and Acceptance
Here is the link to Macon Film Festival tickets: https://www.tixr.com/groups/mercerevents/events/2026-macon-film-festival-199446
Here is the promo code for Macon Pride: PRIDE
Support independent film, discover new voices, and experience one of Macon's premier arts events.
Sunday August 23, 2026 12:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
Douglass Theatre
TITLE: Amid the Noise and the Haste
DIRECTOR: Julie Goldstone
TRT: 19:23
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
SYNOPSIS: A trans woman seeks her true voice through vocal training while bracing to meet her boyfriendโs parents.
RATINGS: None
TITLE: Gallina
DIRECTOR: Olivia Roberts
TRT: 16:25
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Spain
SYNOPSIS: In rural Spain, ten-year-old Pablo loves spending time at his grannyโs countryside home, playing with his younger sister Alba and his best friend Martรญn. But everything changes when Martรญn pressures him to betray his family, leaving Pablo to question where he truly belongs.
RATINGS: Violence
TITLE: Fireflies in the Dusk
DIRECTOR: Jonathan Hammond
TRT: 17:30
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
SYNOPSIS: A fantastical romance across time and space.
RATINGS: Violence
TITLE: HIM+
DIRECTOR: Creed Smith
TRT: 27:44
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
SYNOPSIS: HIM+ follows the journey of Chris, a young Black man whose life takes a drastic turn when he learns he is HIV positive. Struggling with fear, stigma, and uncertainty, Chris is forced to confront himself and the world around him in a new way. Through the support of his faith, friends, and mentor, he begins to discover strength and resilience he didnโt know he had.
RATINGS: None
TITLE: Nova
DIRECTOR: Olivia Roberts
TRT: 19:20
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United States
SYNOPSIS: Miriam and JoJo, exes living in the same building, reconnect with only 27 hours left before the end of the world. Accompanied by their neighbor's dog, they decide to search for an abandoned military base, all while navigating their complicated feelings about their relationship and the looming apocalypse.
RATINGS: Language, Violence
Pads, Pride, and Purpose
A community period packing donation event.
Donate supplies at High Street Unitarian Universalist Church
A partnership with Macon Periods Easier and Macon Pride
Dine Out/Shop Out for Pride
A huge thank you to all of the local businesses participating in Dine Out / Shop Out on June 24. Your support helps make Pride possible while showcasing the incredible restaurants, shops, and small businesses that make our community thrive.
Spend the day exploring Macon, grabbing a meal with friends, and shopping local. Participating businesses will donate 10% of sales to benefit the 2026 Macon Pride Festival. Every purchase makes a difference and helps us continue building a stronger, more inclusive community.
Eat local. Shop local. Support love.
Crafty Queens with Macon Craft Club
A pride event celebrating community and art!
All details included here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crafty-queens-presented-by-macon-craft-club-tickets-1990352379546
Lesbian Visibility Day Event at Friend on the Hill
A sportsโthemed bar night that spotlights the power and impact of girls and women in sports, and everyoneโs invited to rock their favorite womenโs teams' jersey and cheer on the teams they love. We honor the athletes and community members who inspire us and keep the spirit strong.
PINK OUT SPEAK OUT
PINK OUT SPEAK OUT
Community. Stories. Visibility.
Join the Trans Advocacy Committee of Macon Pride for a Trans & Nonbinary Social celebrating our community during Cherry Blossom season.
The Graffiti Wall Bomb Happy Hour
Graffiti Wall Bomb Happy Hour unites Macon with open graffiti canvases, art, and community on March 14, 2026, noonโ4 p.m. All are welcome.
Neon Queens: An Art After Dark Event
Get ready to GLOW with the fiercest queens in town on March 6th!
As part of Art After Dark at Fall Line Brewing Co., join us inside our neon pop-up club for FREE glow-in-the-dark drag performances, proudly sponsored by Macon Pride!
Watch the queens strut, dance, and SERVE high-energy performances to your favorite pop hits, all decked out in neon looks that will light up the night!
Tip your performers! Bring your dollar bills and show these incredible queens some love!
Performance Times (FREE):
8:00 PM
8:45 PM
9:30 PM
After the show, step back into the festival and keep the night going with live glass blowing, glowing drinks, music, vendors, and more!
Streets For All After Party
6:00pm- FREE Bike with Bike Walk Macon & Macon Pride โBiking, but make it fashionโ More ride details linked below
7:45pm- Final bike stop, The Rose Room
8:00pm- FREE Sierra Prosecco Drag Show at The Rose Room!
Rose Room special gift with your donation to Macon Pride
Dress in bright colors for a flash discount on your drinks
Kickoff the Streets for All Festival weekend with a fun night together!
"Biking, But Make It Fashion" Ride & Party
Streets for All Fest is a weekend-long celebration of biking and walking in Macon-Bibb County.
๐ฅ๐๐๐: "Biking, But Make It Fashion" Ride & Party
๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฆ: Macon Pride and Rose Room Macon
๐ช๐๐๐ก: Thursday, March 5 | 6-9 PM
๐ช๐๐๐ฅ๐: Meet at Bike Walk Macon office
๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก: FREE - please register to help us plan
This isnโt your average group ride - itโs all about style, creativity, and showing up in your most fabulous fit.
Macon Pride and Bike Walk Macon invites you to dress up, dress loud, or dress completely unexpected. If it makes you feel good, it works. Weโll cruise at a chill pace, turn the streets into our runway, and show some love to biking as self-expression. All bikes, all bodies, all vibes welcome.
Along the way, Macon Pride will highlight LGBTQIA+ art and meaningful local sites - including a legendary story or two. Weโll wrap things up at Rose Room Macon by 8 PM for an after-party celebrating our bold fits and big energy - no competition, just loud cheers and good vibes.
Monthly Safe Space Meetup
Our Monthly Safe Space Meetup is the last Friday of every month at Sweet Eleanor's from 4-6pm.
Come out and join us to connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied community.
Monthly Safe Space Meetup
Our Monthly Safe Space Meetup is the last Friday of every month at Sweet Eleanor's from 4-6pm.
Come out and join us to connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied community.
Monthly Safe Space Meetup
Our Monthly Safe Space Meetup is the last Friday of every month at Sweet Eleanor's from 4-6pm.
Come out and join us to connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied community.
Interfaith Worship and Family Picnic
Reflect, rejoice, and unite at the Family Picnic and Worship at Coleman Hill Park. Join us for a multi-faith service, share laughter over a picnic, and dance to the rhythm of acceptance. Food trucks, games and music following worship. Let's close Macon Pride Week with love and gratitude.
Pride in the Park Festival
Our Pride Week Highlight! Join us for a special celebration of love and acceptance all day. Join us in Third Street Park on September 27th for activities with live entertainment, food, and vendor booths.
Continue the celebration at JBA for an After Party and more!
Haus Party
Our signature drag show at the Capitol Theatre is an amazing time, featuring Drag Race girls and hosted by Central Georgiaโs own The Tribe Macon.
Macon Pride Haus Party with Mistress Isabelle Brooks and Daya Petty from Drag Race.
Featuring Christina Leon, Yotoya Avaze Leon, Akasha Giselle Vidalle, Pynk Univers, Naja Iman Supreme, Eddie Bull, Hellacia Thee Diva, and The Vixens.
Meet and Greet tickets available. Meet and Greet starts at 7 pm, Doors open to Public at 8 pm, show starts at 9 pm.
Monthly Safe Space Meetup
Our Monthly Safe Space Meetup is the last Friday of every month at Sweet Eleanor's from 4-6pm.
Come out and join us to connect with other LGBTQ+ and allied community.
Karaoke in the Park
This outdoor event is bound to attract participants of all ages and backgrounds, who will gather in Third Street Park (in front of Piedmont Brewery) for a night of karaoke. Join us and sing along to some of the most iconic songs from Broadway and popular music.
Lively Libations: Piedmont Beer Release
๐ป Raise a glass to love and acceptance! Join us at Piedmont Brewery and Kitchen for the Lively Libations Social. Sip on specially crafted Macon Pride brews, groove to live music, and celebrate with friends. Cheers to a colorful community!
Safe Space Meetup: Macon Bike Party Pride Ride
Get ready for our Macon Bike Party + Macon Pride group ride happening September 11!
Weโre hitting the streets for a pride-themed ride, highlighting LGBTQ+ landmarks and allied spaces around town. Itโs part bike ride, part Safe Space Meetup - all community love. Rainbow fits, flags, and lights encouraged!
๐ฅ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐:
Macon Bike Party is a free, slow-paced bicycle ride through Maconโs neighborhoods with music, friends, and fun. All ages and skills welcome - costumes and bike decor encouraged. Itโs not a race, itโs a party on 2 wheels!
- Registration: Bike Walk Macon office (830 High Street) at 6:00 pm. Before the ride, weโll share city-cycling safety tips. Wheels are down at 6:15 pm and ends at The Rose Room (378 2nd Street) by 8:00 pm.
- Riders are welcome to join or depart the group at any point. All ages are welcome.
- A complete route map will be available on the Facebook event page 24 hours before the ride.
- Remember to bring a helmet.
- We'll have FREE Bike Walk Macon lights, snacks, and water.
๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ป:
The Rose Room (378 2nd Street) is our official after-party spot, where riders can gather and socialize after the ride. We'll finish at the Rose Room, so stay a while and make new friends! Plus, Bike Party attendees get a 10% discount on their tabs!
More details at www.bikewalkmacon.com/bikeparty