Portsmouth Pride
Saturday, June 20, 2026 | Strawbery Banke Museum
Portsmouth PRIDE Weekend 2026 Schedule
NH Outright is looking for volunteers to help make Portsmouth Pride an incredible day for our community. Sign up for a shift or stay all day!
PRIDE Parade.
The parade will gather downtown outside of 40 Pleasant St and go down State St before turning onto Atkinson St to arrive at Strawbery Banke! No sign up is required- both groups and individuals are invited to participate! The parade will start gathering around 12PM and step off at 12:35PM on Saturday, June 20th.
Pride Marketplace.
The Portsmouth Pride Marketplace at Strawbery Banke features 100+ vendors, including local artisans, nonprofits, and businesses.
Vendor applications for the 2026 season are now closed. Applications for the 2027 Pride Marketplace will open in March 2027. To be the first to know when applications go live, stay connected with us:
Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and announcements
Follow us on social media to stay in the loop
Main Stage Performances.
The Portsmouth Pride Mainstage is back! Visit the stage to hear speeches and watch an array of exciting performances, musical acts, and more! Details coming soon.
PRIDE After Party.
We're taking over The Hawthorn in the West End for a night of queer joy like no other. Your ticket includes your choice of cocktail, mocktail, or selection of wine, beer, and seltzer. Enjoy passed hors d'oeuvres and tables of gorgeous appetizers thoughtfully crafted by local caterer Sunday Supper. Doors open at 7PM.
Drag Brunch at The Music Hall Lounge.
Top off Portsmouth Pride and the 2026 Weekend of Love with Drag Brunch at The Music Hall Lounge. Now in its third year, Drag Brunch is a collaboration between Gather, NH Outright, and The Music Hall. Doors open Sunday morning for a buffet-style brunch with a cash bar. Tickets and more information on The Music Hall website.
Celebrate PRIDE All Month Long!
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Join members of NH Outright and the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth as we meet for appetizers, beverages, and conversation to kick off PRIDE month. This event is from 5-7PM on June 2nd at Loaded Question Brewing Company. Register for free here!
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The Open Book Art Exhibition opens Friday, June 5th from 5–8 PM at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, NH. The show features artwork by LGBTQ+ youth from our after-school arts program supported by the NHAA. The exhibition is free and open to all.
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Join us Saturday June 6th for a dedicated Youth Pride Party created just for LGBTQ+ youth and allies ages 13-18 to celebrate community, creativity, and self-expression. Learn more here.
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Join us for an enchanted evening of cocktails and light fare in the gardens and on the grounds of Sarah Orne Jewett House. Meet iconic Maine author and LGBTQ+ icon Sarah Orne Jewett; her partner, Annie Fields; and a few members of their inner circle. Enjoy lawn games and exploring the first floor of Sarah’s home as you listen to live music by the Crimson Fiddler. A partnership of Historic New England and NH Outright. Purchase tickets here.
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Race against the clock to complete jigsaw puzzles and help raise funds for New Hampshire Outright! Register to compete here.
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Join us Thursday, June 25th from 5:30-7:00 PM for an evening of community, connection, and good food at the Queer Family Picnic, a casual outdoor gathering for queer families and queer folks dreaming of building one.
Out & About
Out & About is our annual Pride Month fundraising program. Each June, local businesses run a fundraiser of their choosing, with a portion of proceeds supporting NH Outright's programs for LGBTQ+ youth.
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Flamingos will donate 100% of profits from the sale of add-on Pride sprinkles for the entire month of June.
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Laney & Lu will donate a portion of proceeds from every Blissful Chakra Salad sold during June to NH Outright.
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Lovebirds Donuts will donate a portion of every Pride Party donut sold in June to NH Outright.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Portsmouth Pride 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Strawbery Banke Museum on 14 Hancock Street in Portsmouth, NH. The festival runs approximately 1:00–5:00 PM. We encourage folks to walk in the parade (starting at 12:30PM), which will land at the festival grounds at 1PM.
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Portsmouth Pride is organized by NH Outright, a nonprofit dedicated to creating safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and community members across New Hampshire. Visit our About page to learn more about our mission.
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Yes! The Portsmouth Pride Festival & Marketplace is free and open to the public. Some ticketed events throughout Pride Weekend—such as the Official Pride After Party and Drag Brunch—require separate tickets.
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Yes. Portsmouth Pride takes place rain or shine at Strawbery Banke Museum.
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The parade will gather downtown outside of 40 Pleasant St and go down State St before turning onto Atkinson St to arrive at Strawbery Banke. No sign up is required- both groups and individuals are invited to participate. The parade will start gathering around 12PM and step off at 12:35PM on Saturday, June 20th.
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Parade participants are encouraged to gather around 40 Pleasant St starting around 12:00PM, with the parade stepping off at 12:35PM.
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The Portsmouth Pride Festival & Marketplace at Strawbery Banke features 100+ vendors (local artisans, nonprofits, and businesses), a mainstage with live performances and speakers, food trucks, a dedicated FamilyZone with activities and opportunities to take a sensory break, and a 21+ beer tent.
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Yes! Portsmouth Pride is a family-friendly event. A dedicated FamilyZone with age-appropriate activities has been a staple of the festival in recent years.
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Yes. Food trucks and other vendors will be on-site. A 21+ beer tent will also be available. Valid ID is required to purchase alcohol.
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Mainstage performers and speakers will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. Check back at nhoutright.org/portsmouth-pride and follow NH Outright on social media for updates.
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Vendor applications for the 2026 season are now closed. Applications for the 2027 Pride Marketplace will open in March 2027. To be the first to know when applications go live, stay connected with us by joining our newsletter and following us on social media.
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Parking at Strawbery Banke is not available, so please plan accordingly. There is limited street parking in the neighborhood, and the closest parking garages are the Hanover Street parking garage and Foundry Place garage. We strongly encourage carpooling or arriving early, as parking fills quickly during the event.
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The festival is held on the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum, which is a largely flat, nearly 10-acre outdoor campus. The Visitors Center is ADA-compliant, and accessible restrooms are available. Some unpaved paths may be difficult to navigate depending on the type of mobility device used.
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Yes. ADA-compliant restrooms are available in the Visitors Center, and a wheelchair accessible porta potty will be available. On the east side of the campus, the historic Jefferson House has modern men’s and women’s restrooms, accessible by a two-step staircase and landing. Each has an extra-large stall with a private sink and changing table.
Jefferson House also houses a single gender-inclusive ADA-compliant restroom with a changing table, accessible by ramp.
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Yes! NH Outright is hosting a Youth Pride Party on Saturday June 6th. Registration and details can be found here.
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Visit our Portsmouth PRIDE volunteer sign-up form to get involved!
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Sponsorships are available! Business support helps NH Outright create safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth across New Hampshire. To explore sponsorship opportunities, contact our Development Director at christine@nhoutright.org.
Sponsorship Opportunities.
Support from our local businesses helps NH Outright create safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and community members across New Hampshire. Portsmouth Pride 2026 is one of our most visible celebrations of that mission and your contributions make it possible.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to our Development Director at christine@nhoutright.org.
