When it comes to celebrating Pride Month in Singapore, many of us would only think of attending the annual Pink Dot celebration at Hong Lim Park. But beyond wearing pink tees to be united as one and watching the performances, it turns out that the month of June is actually packed with other fun-filled activities to celebrate love.
From watching live drag shows to learning about kink play, here’s a list of things you can do to fully embrace the joy of Pride Month.
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Pink Screen is an annual film festival that features films representing the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, they are putting the spotlight on four different titles — Bugis Street (1995), Drive Away Dolls (2024), Love is Strange (2014), and Peafowl (2023).
FYI, these films are widely acclaimed by professionals in the industry. In particular, Love is Strange won the Best Grownup Love Story at the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards and Peafowl received an award at the Busan Film Festival.
Price: From $12++
Date: Now to 29 June 2024
Address: Golden Village x The Projector at Cineleisure 8, Grange Road, Singapore 239695 | The Projector at Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road, Level 5 Singapore
Booking: Online
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If you’re interested in fashion, consider heading to Design Orchard to check out Singapore’s first inclusive showcase. Featuring a lineup of clothes and accessories made by local designers, Fashion For All seeks to celebrate people of all ages, body types, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexualities. You can expect to see clothes from brands like Kanzi, Serina Lee, Boheme, and Binary Style.
Besides admiring the different outfits, there are also other activities that you can participate in like free bracelet making and styling workshops. Check out the event schedule here.
Price: Free
Date: Now to 30 June 2024
Address: Design Orchard, 250 Orchard Road, Singapore 238905
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Baby Queen is the first drag queen film in Singapore. It showcases drag culture in our Little Red Dot and tackles some hard hitting topics like family acceptance and being comfortable in your skin — a heartwarming watch and a great step for Singapore’s LGBTQ+ scene.
At Baby Queen & Kings, you’ll be able to watch the film and a live drag show after. Every Thursday and Friday, different lineups of drag queens will wow you with their energetic and passionate performances.
Price: From $33++
Date: Every Thursday and Friday in June 2024
Time: 8:00pm
Address: 6001 Beach Road, Golden Mile Tower, #05-00, Singapore 199589
Booking: Online
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At The Brunch Club: Pride Edition, you’ll be able to satiate your hunger for food and entertainment in a LGBTQ+-friendly environment. Not only does the event provide diverse food options and free-flow alcoholic beverages for guests, but it also features performances by beloved drag queen Honey Gluttony — who represented Singapore in RuPaul’s Drag Race: WERQ The World 2023.
Price: $164.22
Date: 8 June 2024
Time: 12pm to 4pm
Address: Mandala Club, 31 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089845
Booking: Online
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Pole dancing may seem like an intimidating sport at first glance, but there’s no shame in giving it a shot.
For those who are curious to try out the sport, RainbowAsia — a Singaporean non-profit organisation that aims to build a safe and inclusive queer community — is offering exclusive trial classes as part of their Pink Dot celebrations.
No prerequisites are required and the trial is open to absolute beginners, so feel free to grab your BFFs for a spinning good time.
Price: $15
Date: 8 June 2024
Time: 5pm to 7pm and 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Address: 144 Robinson Road, #07-02, Singapore 068908
Booking: Purchase tickets on Peatix
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This year’s Pasar Pink pop-up will be held at a very pink and picturesque venue, aka the iconic Museum of Ice Cream.
You can browse through their inclusive market featuring 43 booths, and show your support towards the community by purchasing the local artists’ craft. Look forward to shopping from brands like Sifr Aromatics, The Good Burger, SUPER FREAK, Chocolate Anatomy, and more.
Make sure to RSVP for the event on Peatix as the first 100 to flash their tickets at Peatix’s booth will receive a free roll-on perfume from Innerfyre Co.
Price: Free
Date: 9 June 2024
Time: 11am to 6pm
Address: 100 Loewen Road, Singapore 248837
Booking: Purchase tickets on Peatix
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LGBTQ+ pawrents, here’s an event for you. At Pawrents Meet-Up, you can mingle with members of the queer community and introduce your fur babies to each other. The event will start off with an ice-breaker, followed by brunch at Plain Meredith, a pet-friendly cafe.
P.S. This event is open-to-all, meaning that anyone — regardless of whether they have a pet — is welcome to attend. Allies can bring their pets to socialise and play with other furry friends too.
Price: $5
Date: 9 June 2024
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm
Address: 7 Holland Village Way, Singapore 275748
Booking: Whatsapp 9030 5073
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The topic of being transgender is rarely discussed in Singapore, which makes Trans:Mission even more meaningful.
As the first play in Singapore that is fully written and performed by trans people, Trans:Mission seeks to educate people about what it is like to grow up as trans in our Lion City. It sheds light on the transgender community and depicts the struggle of creating a community in a society sometimes does not accept those labelled as “different”.
Price: $35
Date: 12 to 16 June 2024
Address: 107 North Bridge Road, #04-08 Funan, Singapore 179105
Booking: Purchase tickets on Wildrice’s website
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Singapore Frontrunners is holding their 6th annual Pink Fest Run, welcoming any individual interested in running regardless of ability, gender or sexual orientation.
For those who are interested, two route options are available: 4km and 8km. The event is completely free, so all you have to do is show up and work up a sweat while surrounded by positive energy.
Price: Free
Date: 15 June 2024
Time: 8am to 10am
Address: 8 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397699
Booking: Reserve a spot on Eventbrite
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Get ready to start sewing your fabulous costumes and compete in various runway categories at the Pinki Kiki Ball 2024. Here, celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and strut your stuff down the catwalk. Some categories this year include “Lip Sync In Drag” and “Sex Siren”, so we’re anticipating a wild party for the night.
Price: From $40++
Date: 15 June 2024
Time: 8am to 3pm
Address: 50 Cuscaden Road, #02-01 Hpl House, Singapore 249724
Booking: Purchase tickets on Peatix
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Ever wondered what it was like to participate in Netflix’s Physical 100? Now it’s your time to become the next fitspiration with this Physical Q Fitness Challenge, which puts your skills to the test with their three challenges. If you are concerned about the intensity, fret not as the challenges are set to accommodate different skill levels.
You and your kakis can participate to stand a chance to win a $300 cash prize. If you are attending as moral support, you can take part in the fun as there will be mini side challenges for the spectators.
Price: $42
Date: 22 June 2024
Time: 8:30am to 1pm
Address: East Coast Park Service Road, Singapore 455496
Booking: Fill in the google form here
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Queer couples who are planning to start a family should definitely tune in to the Queer Parenthood: The Gay Reality sharing by lesbian couple Cally and Ching. During this zoom session, the two moms will talk about their fertility journey, as well as their experience as a queer family in Singapore.
Slots are limited to keep the sharing intimate, so sign up quickly if you’re interested.
Price: Free
Date: 23 June 2024
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Booking: Fill in the google form here
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It’s impossible to miss out on the biggest event of Pride Month — Pink Dot. Make sure to slay in your best pink fit on the day alongside your family and friends. From live performances to meeting LGBTQIA+ groups, there won’t be a dull moment.
Participants can expect to show their support with placards and watch live performances and speeches.
Price: Free
Date: 29 June 2024
Time: From 3pm
Address: New Bridge Rd, Singapore 059299
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Besides basking in the fun of Pink Dot, the afterparty is where things really begin. Fill up your beer mugs at Two Queens Asia Pride Special, featuring a safe space for drag queens and strippers from the community. Head over to Two Queens’ Instagram page for more details on table packages, so you and your besties can party in comfort throughout the night.
Price: TBA
Date: 29 June 2024
Time: 10:30pm till late
Address: 20 Upper Circular Road, #B1, #01/06 The Riverwalk, Singapore 058416
Booking: Whatsapp 9366 2852
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If you were wondering how to spice up your sex life, check out this all-gender Shibari workshop by Kinky Minky Club. It’ll introduce you to the fascinating world of Japanese rope bondage. At the workshop, you can learn about human anatomy, the different types of ropes and tying, as well as rope bondage safety.
Note that this workshop requires you to bring your own ropes. If you don’t have any yet, you can purchase a set of treated jute ropes from Kinky Minky Club’s website.
Price: $90
Date: 29 June 2024
Time: 11am to 2pm
Address: Location is revealed upon confirmation
Booking: Purchase tickets on Kinky Minky’s website
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These Pride Month activities in Singapore are the perfect way to celebrate the month with a bang — all while showing your support for a purpose that matters. With every step, we’re progressing to make Singapore a more inclusive space for love to thrive.
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