Pittsburgh’s queer summer is about to pop off in a major way. The newly rebranded All Out Music Fest — formerly known as Pride on the Shore — is making its triumphant return to Stage AE on Friday, May 30th, just in time for Pride weekend. Now in its fourth year, the festival promises a genre-defying explosion of music, drag, and unfiltered queer celebration.
Presented by PromoWest North Shore and Nick Staples Presents, All Out Music Fest 2025 is shaping up to be Pittsburgh’s ultimate LGBTQ+ live music event. With a genre-spanning lineup and immersive festival vibes, this year’s celebration is all about community, creativity, and unapologetic queer joy.
Headlining the fest is none other than Swedish dance-pop duo Galantis, whose hits like Runaway (U & I) and Heartbreak Anthem have become queer club anthems across the globe. Expect glitter, visuals, and a whole lot of hands-in-the-air moments.
Joining Galantis is a stacked lineup of rising stars and underground favorites including Hayla, Meredith Marks, Michael Navarro, Athena Dion, Juicy Love, Kat Wilderness, Grant Knoche, Maude Latour, and Adam Wright — a mix that reflects the kaleidoscope of sounds shaping modern queer music.
But let’s be real: it wouldn’t be a queer Pittsburgh party without drag royalty. Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race will be gagged to see Lydia B. Kollins and Morphine Love Dion strut their stuff, alongside a fierce crew of local icons like Indica, Kaydence McQueen, Belair Banks, Alora Chateau, and Land Shark, all slaying the new Queertopia Stage presented by QBurgh.
“Our goal is to create an event that celebrates live music, community, and the vibrant LGBTQ+ culture of our city,” said Nick Staples. “We want people to walk away feeling inspired, energized, and more connected to Pittsburgh’s creative scene than ever before.”
Tickets go on sale tomorrow, April 17 at 11 AM, and they’re expected to fly. VIP packages will also be available for fans who want to live their best glam life with perks like premium viewing, express entry, and more.
You won’t want to miss this one.
