2025 Pittsburgh Equality Gala: Bridging the Future
Connecting Communities | Celebrating Progress | Creating Tomorrow
Join us on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the 2025 Pittsburgh Equality Gala, a vibrant evening of celebration, inspiration, and connection benefiting the Pittsburgh Equality Center and the LGBTQIA+ community we proudly serve.
The 2025 Pittsburgh Equality Gala, the premier gala hosted by the Pittsburgh Equality Center, brings together LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, and advocates for a night of joy, reflection, and collective action.
With this year’s theme, “Bridging the Future,” we honor Pittsburgh’s rich legacy of unity while looking boldly forward. Experience an unforgettable night filled with dinner, drinks, live performances, and dancing, bringing together community leaders, advocates, allies, and changemakers committed to advancing equality and inclusion.
The evening includes…
VIP Admission (6:00 PM) – With an extra hour of celebration, VIP ticket holders will be treated to an elevated experience from the moment they enter. Guests are greeted at registration with a glass of sparkling wine to kick off the event, and then continue the VIP only experience enjoying a variety of professionally curated wine and chef selected cheese pairings and appearances by local leaders, dignitaries and other special guests. VIP ticket holders also receive complimentary valet service, an exclusive ‘Thank You gift’ and access to all other GA benefits. VIP tickets are extremely limited and will sell out
General Admission (7:00 PM) – Doors open to all guests for an unforgettable evening of performances, dancing, gourmet small bites, and open bar
Entertainment & Honors – Enjoy dazzling drag performances, the hottest music, and the presentation of our inaugural awards: Lifetime Achievement, Community Member of the Year, and Ally of the Year.
Dress to Impress – City Elegance, In Color – An elevated look, drawing color inspiration – both big and small – from the progress pride flag
More than just a gala, “Bridging the Future” is a movement. Together, we will celebrate the resilience of our community, uplift diverse voices and identities, and raise critical funds to ensure the Pittsburgh Equality Center’s impact continues to grow for generations to come.
Join us in shaping a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow.