Entertainer, Artist, Poet, & Speaker Application 2026 CLT Pride
About the event
About the application
Dear artists, entertainers, and speakers!
We invite you to submit your information here to be considered as a potential performer for the 2026 Charlotte Pride Festival on August 15 and 16, 2026. All forms of art, entertainment, talent, and speakers are welcome.
When filling out the application, please provide us with examples of your work so we can fully consider your participation. Due to the high volume of submissions, we will NOT be able to reach out to request samples if you do not provide them here.
We will be in touch as the August event weekend gets closer, if we are interested in moving forward.
Thank you for your interest in being a part of Charlotte Pride 2026!
Terms & Conditions
Please note: This interest form is solely for local artists, entertainers, and speakers. We define "local" as: A person or group that is based in Charlotte or elsewhere in the Carolinas, or someone who has a deep connection to Charlotte or the Carolinas, but may live elsewhere at this time.
PRIORITY DEADLINE: Please note that submissions received after the deadline may not be considered for inclusion in the 2026 festival.
Questions on the application
User information
- First name
- Last name
- Gender
- Birthday
- Address
Additional information
- Name of Artist/Entertainer/Performer/Act/Band/Art Project/Speaker/etc.
- Primary Contact Name (If different from the above)
- Primary Contact Pronouns
- Do you have other individuals in your band, art project, act, etc.? Please list their names and pronouns.
- Please provide a brief description of your act.
- I am/We are... (select any that apply)
- What is your connection to the LGBTQ+ community?
- Please include your mailing address
- Phone
- Please include a short bio (150 words or less)
- Website Link
- Facebook Link
- Instagram Link
- Online EPK link
- YouTube Channel or Video Link
- Soundcloud Link
- Other Link
- I am interested in the following:
- I am/We are a
- If you selected "Other Performer" in the previous question, please let us know what type of act you are below
