Atlanta Pride entertainment at a glance – Georgia Voice – Gay & LGBT Atlanta News

In addition to incredible vendors and an amazing parade, Atlanta Pride weekend includes two days of multiple stages filled with exceptional entertainment, from local artists to global superstars! Meet this year’s artists and find your new favorite artist before they take the stage this weekend!

Saturday

Remarkable voices

Small groups from the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus and the Atlanta Women’s Chorus will take the stage to kick off the weekend’s entertainment!

Shooting Star Cabaret

This year’s edition of Shooting Star Cabaret includes performances by Alabama, Ariana D. Monroe, Canzara ALXNDR SZN, Cherry DeVille, Cora Nova, Eileen Slightly, Enzo Deep, Eros Etoile, Hannibal Montannibal, Jacey Rockett, Lola Mami, Lucky Nicole, Mrs. Ivana, Naja X Supreme, Ruby Iman Starr, Thomas A Eddyson and Vanity Iman Cavali – plus presenter Mona Lott!

Out Front Theater Company

Out Front, Atlanta’s premier LGBTQ theater company, takes the stage ahead of their production of “Hairspray,” opening October 24!

Naomi.

Naomi. is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter whose sound is reminiscent of artists like Doja Cat, PinkPantheress and Billie Eilish. After debuting in 2019 with her single “Babe,” Naomi. was named “Atlanta’s brightest new music producer” by Wussy Magazine.

Naomi and the Sundaze

Naoma and the Sundaze is an eight-piece disco-funk band from Atlanta. Her latest album, Goddess of Groove, was released on October 4th.

Nachlanta

Nachlanta is an Atlanta-based Bollywood fusion dance group returning to the Atlanta Pride stage!

Lucas Kade

Lucas Kade is a transsexual dancer, dreamer and witch.

Kyle Dion

Kyle Dion blends the sounds of R&B, soul and pop to create a distinctive sound that has seen him collaborate with artists such as Kali Uchis (“Your Teeth in My Neck”), UMI and DUCKWRTH (“Play Too Much”) and Kari Faux brought in (“Purr”) and Ja Rule (“Placebo”).

Cello/Phn

Cello/Phn is an Atlanta-based alternative R&B and psychedelic musician and songwriter. At this year’s Atlanta Black Pride Festival, he performed his latest single, “Fennin’.”

Mila Jam

Mila Jam is a trans singer-songwriter who grew up in Georgia. Her song “Faces” is considered an anthem for the LGBTQ community and focuses on self-acceptance, inner beauty and a sense of belonging; The music video stars Laverne Cox, Tituss Burgess, Candis Cayne, Geena Rocero, Peppermint, Zackary Drucker, Trace Lysette and Nathan Lee Graham.

Cake da Killa

Cakes da Killa is a rapper who rose to fame in 2012 through the queer explosion of hip-hop in New York. Currently based in Atlanta, Cakes da Killa blends hip-hop, house and EDM, citing artists such as Erykah Badu and Busta Rhymes, Lil’ Kim, Nicki Minaj and Bette Midler as influences.

Monét X change

Monét She currently co-hosts the podcasts “Sibling Rivalry” with Bob the Drag Queen and “Ebony and Irony” with Lady Bunny.

Ava Max

This year’s headliner is Ava Max, best known for her breakthrough 2018 single “Sweet but Psycho.” The pop star has often been compared to Lady Gaga for her music and “showy presentation” and her influences include Gaga as well as Beyoncé, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Fergie, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Her latest single “Spot a Fake” was released on September 19th.

Sunday

Starlight Cabaret

This year’s legendary drag show – the largest outdoor drag show in the country – features performances from Drew Friday, Tania Dupree, Aspen York, Ran Diosa, Taejah Thomas, Queen Essence Hall, EllaSaurus Rex, Aqua de Laroja, Destiny Brooks and Raquel Rea Heart, Mona Lott, Cici Nicole, Majik Sebastian Cassedine, Coco Iman Starr, Brigitte Bidet, Mr. Elle Aye, Shawnna Brooks, Niesha Dupree, Lena Lust, Dragnificent 2024 winner Jarvis Hammer and host Phoenix!

Sweet tea variety show

Southern Fried Queer Pride presents this all-ages variety show featuring Beyond, Charlie Xile, Hannibal Montannibal, Alexandria Dion, DJ Cochino and host Taylor ALXNDR!

The Candybox Revue

The Candybox Revue is an award-winning Atlanta-based burlesque ensemble and entertainment company full of sparkling burlesque glamour, musical theater and Vegas-style bump and grind. The Candybox Revue has been an Atlanta mainstay for a decade and was awarded the 2019 Reader’s Choice Best Burlesque Troupe by Creative Loafing.

A Chaka moment… in the park

Chaka Khan Hacienda, one of Atlanta’s most popular queer parties, is coming to the park and closing out Pride weekend with Honey Balenciaga, Uniiqu3, Ocean Kelly, Jake Jonez, Montre, Divoli S’Vere, Ree de la Vega and Gorp!