Pride Month Events Happening in RVA This June (& More Ways to Support Our LGBTQIA+ Community!)
BY THE RVAX TEAM
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month — not just here in RVA but all over the country! Scroll on for a list of ways you can celebrate and lift up Richmond’s LGBTQIA+ community, this month and beyond.
Upcoming events
A few shindigs in partic that caught our eyes
OUTLOUD RVA: A Richmond Pride Community Event
OUTLOUD RVA is a free Pride Month kickoff event at Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, bringing together live art, entertainment, lawn games, local vendors, community organizations, giveaways, and food & drinks in a laid-back, welcoming setting.
This isn’t a traditional concert—it’s more of a relaxed community hangout designed for people to connect with neighbors, local businesses, artists, and advocacy groups while celebrating Pride Month in the heart of Richmond.
Free RSVP is required, with entry via the 5th Street entrance.
Location: 350 Tredgar St (Downtown)
Date & time: Thursday, June 11; 5:30 - 8:30 pm
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Dine Out For Pride
Dine Out For Pride runs June 21–27, 2026, bringing together Richmond restaurants in celebration of Pride Month in partnership with VA Pride and OutRVA.
Throughout the week, participating spots will donate $1 from each featured menu item sold, with proceeds supporting Richmond Region Tourism Foundation’s OutRVA campaign and VA Pride. It’s an easy way to support local restaurants while giving back to the community during Pride Month.
Date & time: June 21 - June 27
Love on Tap
Love On Tap returns at Hardywood Richmond in celebration of the eleventh anniversary of marriage equality, in partnership with Virginia Pride.
This all-day event features live music, community organizations, local vendors, specialty beer releases, and interactive programming, including story hour and workshops. Families are welcome, with activities designed for all ages throughout the day.
Location: 2410 Ownby Ln (Diamond District)
Date & time: Saurday, June 27; 12 - 10 pm
LGBTQIA-owned businesses to support
BTW: Know of another business we should add to this list? Shoot us an email!
Where to donate
These organizations are crucial in supporting our local queer community, and they need our support!:
Who to follow online
Here are some of the voices you should be listening to (and amplifying!) on social media in support of Richmond’s queer community:
Looking for more?:
