Palm Springs Pride unveils LGBTQ+ artist showcase to headline 68-act festival
Jesus Reyes
Palm Springs, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs Pride announced its four-day festival entertainment lineup, centered around a dynamic LGBTQ+ Artist Showcase that spotlights groundbreaking queer talent from across the nation.
Organizers said the celebration of community, visibility, and fierce energy will feature a total of 68 diverse performances, kicking off Thursday night on the Arenas District Main Stage.
“This year, we’re proud to put a spotlight on the incredible depth of talent within the LGBTQ+ community and its allies,” said Jasmine Sullivan Waits, Executive Director of Palm Springs Pride. “The lineup is a collection of the powerful, genre-bending music being made right now, and we can’t wait for our attendees to experience it.”
Featured LGBTQ+ Artist Showcase
The Festival’s Main Stage on Arenas Rd will be graced by a mix of international stars, multi-talented queer artists, and high-energy performers, setting the tone for an unforgettable Pride weekend. The featured showcase artists include:
NOVUL: A rising Canadian pop-alternative artist based in Los Angeles, known for her genre-blurring sound, high-energy performances, and bold creative identity, headlines the Arenas Main Stage on Saturday, November 7. Come experience why NOVUL’s bold visuals and fearless sound are fueling her rapid rise.
Sorana: Kicking off the weekend with a global sound and infectious energy, Sorana is a Romanian multi-platinum singer and songwriter known for her catchy melodies and passionate vocals. Following her start on the Romanian X Factor, she has collaborated with music giants like The Chainsmokers, Jason Derulo, and David Guetta.
Jules Liesl: The Bold New Voice of Gay Dance-Pop
Fresh off her Top 17 Billboard Dance Airplay hit, Jules Liesl is rapidly emerging as one of pop’s most electrifying new voices. Recently hailed by Flaunt Magazine as “the fun new voice of gay dance-pop,” Jules blends high-energy production, undeniable hooks, and fearless authenticity into a sound that’s entirely her own.
Reclaiming her power through music and unapologetic self-expression, Jules commands a digital following of several million and continues to inspire a growing LGBTQ+ audience around the world. Known for her striking visual identity, captivating performances, and bold sense of individuality, she represents a new era of pop, vibrant, inclusive, and uncompromisingly original.
ViRR: A rising star from San Diego and a 2025 San Diego Music Awards Nominee, ViRR is a Navy veteran and Black queer artist whose music is an energetic blend of pop, R&B, soul, and alternative rock. His genre-bending approach and emotionally dynamic vocals have made him a must-see act.
Real Xman: Bringing the ultimate “Pride energy,” the San Diego-based artist Real Xman promises to deliver “bangers for the Girls, Gays, Thems, Theys, and allies,” electrifying the crowd with unapologetic queer anthems.
Bryce Xavier: Queer artist Bryce Xavier, who engages an audience of over 4 million followers, will be featured in the Friday lineup, fresh off the release of his new single “You Make Me Stupid” on October 24.
Ashley Paul: Get ready for an electrifying performance by the acclaimed Ashley Paul, whose remarkable career spans music, film, and television. Her hit single Bingo Baby has over 1 million streams and is ranked #1 on Amazon Music, proving she’s a true powerhouse entertainer.
Beyond the featured headliners, the festival includes a variety of musical acts guaranteed to keep the party going, including Planet Booty, direct from Oakland, this ollective of Indiana brothers and their friends is an eclectic funk and soul dance band powerhouse known for preaching sweaty joy along the West Coast.
Chase Brown is a Texas-born country artist and Las Vegas resident known for his high-energy “Vegas Country” show that blends country hits from various decades with pop and rock.
The decks will also be hot with twenty DJs in the lineup, including Sam Childs, DJ Galaxy, Jayne Gray, and ModGirl’s Rainbow Rave to close the Festival on Sunday. A new DJ stage, located at Palm Canyon Dr at Amado, will be the go-to spot for nonstop EDM vibes, featuring talented local and special guest DJs.
Attendees can dance under the desert sky and take a spin on the 100-foot Ferris Wheel while soaking in breathtaking views of downtown.
The four-day celebration, presented by the City of Palm Springs, kicks off on Thursday night with Dia de La Reina at the Arenas District Main Stage, where the Pride energy never stops!
The full schedule of all 68 performers and acts will be available soon on the Palm Springs Pride website at pspride.org.