Queerlantis, Year 4
walls crumble but WE GROW STRONGER
In 2023, a group of people sat around and decided a night of fun, dancing, drag and entertainment should become part of the SC Pride events every June. Various names were suggested until all agreed that “Queerlantis” would become our annual event, with a nod to the mythical undersea city, Atlantis.
2026 Theme: Queerlantis, We Grow Stronger (Queerlantis IV)
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Join us on June 6, 2026 from 8:00 - 11:00pm at the Veteran’s Memorial Hall in downtown Santa Cruz.
Queerlantis is a one-night "micro-festival" to kick off Pride Month and celebrate the queer community with friends and allies.
Live music, drag performances, a DJ afterparty, a vendor market, and The Neighbor's Pub will transform the historic Veterans Memorial Hall into a vibrant, inclusive celebration of identity, expression, and community.
An official Santa Cruz Pride nonprofit event, any proceeds go toward Santa Cruz Pride's new scholarship fund supporting queer youth in our community.
THE NIGHT
6pm-8:30pm • Live Music
Opens with live band sets from Robbie Fitzsimmons and Everyone Is Dirty.
8:30pm-9:30pm • The Show
A 90-minute explosion of entertainment hosted by Fou Fou Ha and featuring drag performances by Khloe Quarterpounder & Rogue Roulette.
More performers to be announced soon!
9:30pm-11pm • Dance Party
DJ Ayumi Please will close out the night with a proper dance party.
Also on-site: a vendor market and drinks provided by The Neighbor's Pub.
🌿 WHO THIS IS FOR
People over the age of 18, Santa Cruz locals, and the entire rainbow spectrum of the queer community & their allies. 🏳️🌈
If you're looking for Santa Cruz's edgiest pride party of the year, you found it.
2024 Photos
2023 Photos
