Pride Month is here again! Let's celebrate love, diversity, and inclusivity at these events (yes, including Pink Dot!) happening throughout June in Singapore.
It’s June, which means Singapore (and the rest of the world) is awash in all things colourful for Pride Month! There are plenty of Pink Fest activities leading up to Pink Dot 2024, the city’s biggest LGBTQ+-affirming event taking place on Saturday, 29 June. Take your date to a romantic lunch or dinner followed by one of these events and discover why pink – and the rainbow – is so in this month.
Pink Dot 2024: Pride Month events to take part in
1. Pink Screen
Until 29 June
The Projector‘s annual queer film festival returns with a curated selection of seminal titles celebrating the community’s voices and championing inclusion. The list includes Bugis Street, a local production that was previously banned for almost 20 years, and award-winning films Femme, Love is Strange, and Peafowl. There’s also a fundraiser screening of Drive Away Dolls on 28 June. All ticket proceeds will be donated to Oogachaga, one of Singapore’s most established non-profit organisations helping the LGBTQ+ community.
Pink Screen 2024, multiple locations including Golden Mile Tower and Cineleisure
2. Fashion For All
Until 30 June
Singapore’s first inclusive fashion showcase is all about freedom of expression and uplifting an industry of emerging and established labels that support diversity and inclusion. Participate in interesting workshops and discover veteran and homegrown brands such as Graye, Binary Style, Carrie K, and more.
Fashion For All, Design Orchard, 250 Orchard Road, Singapore 238905
3. Be Proud. Be You. Workshop: “What’s In My Closet?”
6 June
Do you still struggle with being your authentic self? Let Candice guide you on a gentle journey of self-discovery. Participants will pick up soul work and altered state sessions that can help honour and celebrate their identity with peace and harmony.
Be Proud. Be You. Workshop: “What’s In My Closet?”, Level 5, Proud Spaces, 243 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159932
4. Unseen Grief: The LGBTQ+ Experience
8 June
The idea of talking about grief and loss might still be unsettling, especially for an Asian society such as ours. However, we need to have meaningful conversations about these topics to understand and normalise them. This discussion will spotlight real and raw personal stories and explore various topics with the aim of unlocking emotional depth and shared humanity.
Unseen Grief: The LGBTQ+ Experience, #01-05 & #K1-04, Group Therapy, 181 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058743
5. Pasar Pink
9 June
If you have zero plans this weekend, we suggest dropping by the Museum of Ice Cream for Pink Fest’s inclusive social market. Shop till you drop and score resplendent rainbow merch, stickers, tote bags, and more. There are plenty of food stalls to eat, drink, and be merry, as well as a proud pet parade where you can get up close and snap pics of adorable four-legged friends.
Pasar Pink, Museum of Ice Cream (outdoor area), 100 Loewen Road, Singapore 248837
6. Workshop | Intro To Kinks (All Genders)
12 June
Are you new to the world of BDSM? Or perhaps you’re a curious cat who’s keen to know more about kink play and pleasure. In this adult-only workshop, a seasoned sex-pert takes off the blindfold and reveals what truly goes on behind closed doors. You’ll learn about intimacy, consent, and safety in spicing up your single or long-term relationship. Psst: enjoy a 15% discount on-site after the session!
Workshop | Intro To Kinks (All Genders), #10-17, Hedonist Intimate Space, 100 Peck Seah Street, Singapore 079333
7. Trans:mission
12 to 16 June
Despite the trans community’s increasing visibility in Singapore, we still have a long way to go in understanding and accepting these folks. Theatre company Wild Rice, in conjunction with local trans performers such as Kak Nina Boo and Medli Dorothea Loo, present this candid documentary on the lived experiences of trans people on our sunny island.
Trans:mission, Level 4, Wild Rice @ Funan, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105
8. Pre-Loved & Loved Up: A Queer Book Sale By Pelangi Pride Centre
15 June
Calling all bookworms! This LGBTQ+ community space and resource centre is rolling out the carpet for you to dive into a rainbow of literary wonders. Take your pick from curated bundles, surprise selections, and spicy reads to add to your bookshelf. Here’s where you can find pre-loved classics and page-turning treasures that cost less than $10.
Pre-Loved & Loved Up: A Queer Book Sale By Pelangi Pride Centre, #02-02, Pelangi Pride Centre, 1 Commonwealth Lane, Singapore 149544
9. “Of Communities And Spaces” LGBTQ+ Tour
15 June
We’re all for learning more about our sunny island, and this walking tour is a great opportunity to do that – but with an LGBTQ+ twist. The experience takes you on a journey through iconic sites and hidden gems as you learn more about Singapore’s queer community and how they fit in with our local history. This three-hour tour includes a free drink at a selected bar.
“Of Communities and Spaces” LGBTQ+ Tour, meeting point at Telok Ayer MRT Station (DT18) Exit A, 7 Cross Street, Singapore 048416
10. Hyperise Pink Ball 2024 at HighHouse
16 June
What’s Pride Month without a colourful party or two? Usher in the long weekend this month with Hypertainment’s signature ball, which will take place at Singapore’s highest dance floor. Dress in your pink best and sweat it out to the funky sets by the hottest deejays in town. Psst: keep your eyes peeled for performances by steaming hunks and drag diva Daki.
Hyperise Pink Ball 2024 at HighHouse, Level 61-62, HighHouse, 1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
11. First Home Ownership – Start Planning Early!
18 June
So, you’re keen to own your first property in Singapore. But how do you go about doing it? Our real estate situation can be confusing and scary, which is why Haus of Pride organised this Pride Month event for you. Grab a seat and learn more about home ownership policies for singles, basic calculations, and legal estate planning matters. You can also hit up any of them and get their thoughts and expertise on your plans.
First Home Ownership – Start Planning Early!, Level 5, Proud Spaces, 243 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159932
12. Gayme Xtravaganza
20 June
Psst: if you’re up for freaky fun, goofy games, and guaranteed prizes, get ready for Gayme Xtravaganza. This annual fiesta returns for another evening of queer-ky trivia, party games, and thirsty shenanigans. Form a team of eight and see if you can score prizes worth more than $20,000. Each ticket comes with two house pours and is open to all LGBTQ+ individuals and allies.
Gayme Xtravaganza, #02-01, Hard Rock Cafe, Hpl House, 50 Cuscaden Road, 249724
13. Inclusive Careers Fair
22 June
This signature Pink Fest event brings businesses and community organisations dedicated to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equity together under one roof. Come and connect with diverse talents, including LGBTQ+ folks, neurodivergent individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups in Singapore.
Inclusive Careers Fair, WeWork, 21 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049320
14. Pink Dot 2024
29 June
Pride Month in Singapore culminates in Pink Dot 2024, the annual hallmark “congregaytion” at Hong Lim Park. This year’s edition continues the dialogue on how the queer community still experiences marginalisation and discrimination in post-repeal Singapore. Stand with the community (in pink) by having a picnic at the park. Go around the tents to learn more about the community groups and what they’ve been doing to support LGBTQ+ people and their families. The concert starts at 5.30pm, with the formation taking place at 7.15pm. P.S. Only Singapore citizens and permanent residents are allowed to participate.
Pink Dot 2024, Hong Lim Park, New Bridge Road, Singapore 059299
15. Riot! Space For Foreigners
29 June
Can’t make it for Pink Dot 2024 because you’re not a Singaporean? We know the next best thing where you’re definitely welcomed. Hosted by Singapore’s biggest drag queen Becca D’Bus, Riot! promises to deliver a killer show with some of the city’s best drag talents. Sit back, enjoy the outlandish performances, and stick around for the most colourful after-party.
Riot! Space For Foreigners, #02-01, Hard Rock Cafe, Hpl House, 50 Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249724
16. Pink Beach 2024
30 June
Let’s take a leaf out of Nicki Minaj’s book by going to the beach and catching a wave. Pack your skimpiest swimwear and head to Sand Bar for an afternoon filled with beach games, drag stages, and an all-out dance party with deejays Huy and Keefe on the decks.
Pink Beach 2024, Sand Bar, 53 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099012
Have fun embracing the rainbow vibes and participating in Pink Fest and Pink Dot 2024 festivities.
