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Built This City

Date Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time 5:30 PM VIP Early Entry • 7:00 PM General Admission
Venue Castro Theatre, San Francisco
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An SF Pride Variety Spectacular celebrating 50 years of queer San Francisco activism, art, and entertainment.

The Resistance Is Made of Art & Celebration

San Francisco Pride and Peaches Christ Productions invite you to join us for the official kickoff to Pride 2026. We're taking over the historic Castro Theatre for an unforgettable variety spectacular as bold, brilliant, and beautifully queer as this city has always been.

Every ticket purchase is more than a seat — it is a direct investment in San Francisco Pride's year-round 501(c)3 mission to educate the world, commemorate our heritage, celebrate our culture, and advance liberation for all.

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Meet the Hosts & Directors

Peaches Christ

Drag Icon & Filmmaker

Peaches Christ is a world-renowned filmmaker, drag icon, and producer who has defined San Francisco's queer cinematic and theatrical culture for decades. Known for her legendary cult-movie events and theatrical productions, she brings her signature theatrical brilliance and production powerhouse to curate this historic kickoff show.

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Honey Mahogany

Performer, Activist & Icon

Honey Mahogany is an acclaimed vocalist, theatrical performer, and community leader who has stood at the center of San Francisco's trans activism and legislative advocacy. As a co-owner of the historic Stud Bar and a key voice in creating the Transgender District, Honey blends art and activism on stage.

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Exclusive VIP Experience

VIP Party &
Grand Marshal Ceremony

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for VIP ticket holders.

Join us early for a premium reception featuring food, beverages, lively music, and an exclusive opportunity to meet and converse with this year’s 2026 Grand Marshals on stage in the very neighborhood where so much LGBTQ+ history unfolded.

Honoring Our 2026 Grand Marshals:

Imani Rupert-Gordon
John Weber
Marcel Pardo Ariza
Ms. Bob Davis
Roger Doughty
Trans-Thrive

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Sustain the movement, receive premium seating, and access the private early reception block.


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The Variety Spectacular Lineup

Celebrating 50 years of San Francisco queer artistry with an extraordinary roster of activists, music groups, filmmakers, drag legends, and theatrical ensembles.

SF Gay Men's Chorus

Historic Choral Ensemble

Dear San Francisco

High-Flying Acrobatics

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

Order of Queer Nuns

Cast of Compton’s Cafeteria Riot

Historic Theater Ensemble

Pansy Division (Jon & Dirty Carol)

Legendary Queer Punk Rock

The Cockettes Nouveau

Glamorous Avant-Garde Theater

Absolute Empresses of SF

Juanita More!, Ehra Amaya, Linda Summers & more

Breanna Sinclairé

Celebrated Transgender Opera Singer

Elvis Herselvis & BeBe Sweetbriar

Local Drag Legend Showcase Performers

Complete Guest Star Roster:

The Rice Rockettes • Miss X & Phillip R. Ford • Roryography • Media Meltdown • H.P. Mendoza • Jason Brock • Pippi Lovestocking • Sister Roma • Absolute Empress LII Mercedez Munro • Absolute Empress LX Afrika America & many more!

Built This City Together

Join us on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Castro Theatre to witness history, support community resilience, and celebrate the queer soul of San Francisco.

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