Big Queer Weekend

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Four days celebrating Austin’s Queer creative community: six feature films from aGLIFF and SXSW Film, red carpets and filmmaker Q&As, plus a free night of Queer music, drag and art at Drinks Backyard.

Something big is happening this September!

The Austin LGBT Chamber, SXSW, aGLIFF, and Pride in Local Music are teaming up for a weekend celebrating LGBTQIA+ film, music, art, and community.

🗓️ September 24–27, 2026
🎬 Queer Cinema
🎶 Live Music
🎨 Arts & Vendor Market

FREE Pride in Local Music showcase, drag performances, and the Queer Artisan Marketplace

An evening of Queer music and art presented by the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s Pride In Local Music initiative: local Queer musicians and bands on stage, drag hosting all night, and a marketplace of Queer artists and artisans in the yard. No cover, no ticket — open to the public. Please RVSP here.

• Hosted by Maxine LaQueene
• Melissa Carper
• Bboy Wicket
• Maru Haru
• Painterly
• Steph Cash

FILMS

• Lady Champagne
• The Best Little Tiny Park in Texas
• The Dads
• Give Me The Ball
• Out Laws
• Assembly
• Aiden & Dean Don't Fall in Love
• WICKET

Tickets 

Choose a single film program, a limited weekend pass, or Sunday's networking brunch. Saturday night's music, drag and marketplace at Drinks Backyard is free — no ticket needed. Purchase tickets here.

• Weekend Pass (Strictly Limited) - $50
• General Admission Film Ticket - $20
• Big Queer Creatives Brunch (and Pool Party!) - $10
• Saturday Music, Art & Marketplace - FREE

Mark your calendars now! We’ll be sharing the full lineup and event details soon!