SF Pride turns 56 this June, and the parade up Market Street on Sunday, June 28 will pull its usual crowd. But Pride in this city has always been wider than the parade — and with Pink Saturday officially canceled after the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence withdrew as organizers, the grassroots, cultural, and community programming carries more weight in 2026 than it has in years.
Whether you’re a Castro local, a curious first-timer, or someone who wants a Pride that isn’t entirely a street party, here’s what to put on your June calendar.
### 1. SF Pride Official Kickoff at the Castro TheatreDate: Thursday, May 21, 2026Where: Castro Theatre, 429 Castro StreetCost: Ticketed via SF PrideCo-produced with Peaches Christ Productions and hosted by Peaches Christ and Honey Mahogany. The newly reopened Castro Theatre — back online under Another Planet Entertainment — returns as the official kickoff venue, with an on-stage ceremony honoring this year’s Grand Marshals.
### 2. International Queer Women of Color Film Festival (22nd annual)Date: June 12–14, 2026Where: Presidio Theatre, 99 Moraga AvenueCost: Free, all agesQWOCMAP programs 47 films under the theme “We Resist, and We Roll.” Every film is fully captioned and described. Free admission inside a historic theater tucked into the Presidio National Park.
### 3. Frameline 50 — SF International LGBTQ+ Film FestivalDate: June 17–27, 2026Where: Multiple SF and Oakland venues; Castro Theatre as anchorCost: Varies by screeningEleven days of screenings, parties, and industry panels for the festival’s 50th anniversary edition. Frameline calls itself “the most prominent and well-attended LGBTQ+ arts program in the U.S.” — and after the Castro’s reopening, it’s back at its spiritual home. Schedule and tickets via Frameline…