Ava Max to Headline ‘WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at Outloud Music Festival’ on June 5, 2026; Event Kicks Off the WeHo Pride Weekend Celebration

Global pop powerhouse Ava Max will headline WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD Music Festival, a free-with-registration outdoor concert courtesy of the City of West Hollywood, taking place Friday, June 5, 2026, in West Hollywood Park. Friday night's full lineup will feature a diverse lineup with additional performances by Jess Glynne, Maude Latour, Cakes da Killa, DARUMAS, Hannah Rad, a Drag King Showcase featuring King Molasses, Tenderoni, and Dick Von Dyke. The evening adds to an already stellar OUTLOUD Music Festival weekend lineup with Saturday and Sunday performers to include The Pussycat Dolls, JADE, Ashlee Simpson, and many more.

WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD Music Festival is free to the public and requires an RSVP to secure complimentary tickets, as event capacity is limited. OUTLOUD Music Festival Weekend Pass holders will automatically receive access to Friday night's programming and do not need to register. Sign up to receive registration details at www.outloudmusicfestival.com. Registration will officially open on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10 a.m. PT. Each person registering will be limited to one registration per email address.

"The City of West Hollywood has long set the standard for LGBTQ+ visibility and civic leadership," said City of West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman. "Friday Night at OUTLOUD reflects that legacy, creating a space where community and expression intersect on a major stage. It's a powerful way to open a WeHo Pride Weekend, which carries a deep meaning for LGBTQ+ pride far beyond our City."

WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD activities begin at 6 p.m. PT on Friday, June 5, 2026. The evening launches WeHo Pride weekend programming. The free WeHo Pride Street Fair takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 and Sunday, June 7, 2026 starting at 12 p.m. PT each day and features live entertainment and activities along with sponsor and community organization booths. Saturday's events include the Women's Freedom Festival andthe City's annual Dyke March, which take place at the WeHo Pride Community Stage on Santa Monica Boulevard. The celebration continues with the free WeHo Pride Parade on Sunday, June 7, with more details to come.

For information about WeHo Pride events and programming, visit: www.wehopride.com. @WeHoPride (IG/FB) #WeHoPride. Receive WeHo Pride text updates by texting "Pride" or the rainbow emoji to (323) 848-5000. To RSVP for Friday Night or purchase single-day general admission tickets for the OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride, visit: outloudmusicfestival.com @OfficiallyOUTLOUD (IG/FB) #WeAreOUTLOUD.

For more than four decades, the City of West Hollywood has been home to one of the nation's largest Pride celebrations. Each year, hundreds of thousands of LGBTQ+ people and allies from around the world make West Hollywood their destination during Pride.

WeHo Pride will kick off on Friday, May 22, 2026, with the Harvey Milk Day celebration featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant . The WeHo Pride Arts Festival will take place Saturday, May 23, 2026 and Sunday, May 24, 2026. WeHo Pride Weekend will take place Friday, June 5, 2026 through Sunday, June 7, 2026 and will include WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at OUTLOUD; the free WeHo Pride Street Fair, showcasing a diverse array of LGBTQ+ community groups and organizations; the OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride; the Women's Freedom Festival; the Dyke March; and the WeHo Pride Parade. Additional information about #WeHoPride will be posted at www.wehopride.com as it becomes available.

Incorporated in 1984, the City of West Hollywood has become one of the nation's most influential cities in advancing LGBTQ+ equality. Few cities of its size have had a greater impact on national public policy discussions surrounding fairness and inclusion for LGBTQ+ people. Home to the Rainbow District along Santa Monica Boulevard - a vibrant corridor of historic LGBTQ+ clubs, restaurants, and retail shops - West Hollywood consistently ranks among the most LGBTQ-friendly cities in the United States. @RainbowDistrictWeHo

More than 40 percent of West Hollywood residents identify as LGBTQ+, and four of the five members of the West Hollywood City Council are openly LGBTQ+. The City has championed policies that support LGBTQ+ people and it continues to lead efforts to advance and protect equality at the local, state, national, and international levels.

OUTLOUD, created by Jeff Consoletti, is the leading LGBTQ+ music brand, celebrating and amplifying queer artistry through groundbreaking live events and entertainment experiences. Since its inception in 2020, OUTLOUD has grown from a digital-only series into a dynamic live event platform that champions LGBTQ+ artists, fosters community, and sets the stage for the next generation of queer talent.

With a commitment to creating inclusive spaces, OUTLOUD curates signature music festivals, one-of-a-kind events, and innovative collaborations that spotlight diverse voices within the LGBTQ+ community. Its marquee event, the OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride, has featured iconic performances by Kylie Minogue, Paris Hilton, Grace Jones, Kesha, Janelle Monáe, Diplo, Orville Peck, Carly Rae Jepsen, Adam Lambert, Idina Menzel, Passion Pit, Doechii, and more. With multiple awards and garnering over 100 billion media impressions in 2025 alone, OUTLOUD continues to expand its reach with new markets and ventures, including the launch of OUTLOUD Boston, the Slay Ride Tour - A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular, and the DJ Meredith Marks - The Naughty & Ice Tour, further cementing the brand as a global platform for queer music, culture, and entertainment.

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