2026 Entertainment Application

✨ Baton Rouge Pride Fest 2026 – Entertainment Submissions Now Open! ✨

Baton Rouge Pride is excited to open entertainment submissions for Pride Fest 2026, taking place Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Raising Cane’s River Center in downtown Baton Rouge.

Pride Fest is a high-energy celebration of joy, visibility, creativity, and community, and we are seeking performers who help keep the momentum strong and the audience engaged throughout the day. From electrifying drag performances and dance acts to live music and DJs, our goal is to curate a dynamic, nonstop entertainment experience that reflects the vibrancy of the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies.

Our festival is free, family-friendly, and inclusive, welcoming attendees of all ages and backgrounds. Performers should be mindful of this setting while still delivering bold, engaging, and crowd-ready performances. All selected performers are expected to engage with Baton Rouge Pride, fellow artists, staff, and the community in a respectful and professional manner that aligns with the values of inclusion, collaboration, and celebration.

✨ What we’re looking for:

• Drag performers (queens, kings, things, and beyond)
• Singers, musicians, and bands
• Dancers and performance groups
• DJs and high-energy entertainers

✨ Drag Performer Review Process:
To ensure a cohesive and well-balanced drag lineup, drag performer submissions will be reviewed by our Drag Programming Director in collaboration with the Pride Entertainment Committee.

✨ Curation & Selection Notice (Important):
Baton Rouge Pride Fest receives a high volume of entertainment submissions each year. While we deeply value every artist who applies, submission does not guarantee selection. Performers are selected based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to overall fit with the festival atmosphere, performance energy, audience flow, scheduling needs, stage capacity, and the goal of presenting a diverse and engaging lineup. Baton Rouge Pride reserves the right to curate entertainment programming in a way that best serves the festival experience, our attendees, and the community as a whole.

✨ Additional Notes:

• Selected performers will be contacted directly
• Performance details, compensation (if applicable), and technical needs will be discussed upon selection
• Incomplete applications may not be reviewed
• If Pride is part of your story—and your performance brings energy, connection, and celebration to the stage—we encourage you to apply and help us create an unforgettable Pride Fest experience.

Baton Rouge Pride Fest 2026 Theme: This is what Pride Feels Like

Apply now and be part of the celebration.

Baton Rouge Pride Fest 2026

Entertainment Submission – Terms & Conditions

By submitting an entertainment application for Baton Rouge Pride Fest 2026, the applicant acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

1. Submission & Selection
   Submission of an application does not guarantee selection or performance at Baton Rouge Pride Fest 2026. All submissions are reviewed by the Baton Rouge Pride Entertainment Committee. Drag performer submissions are reviewed in collaboration with the Drag Programming Director. Baton Rouge Pride reserves the sole right to curate and finalize all entertainment programming
2. Curation & Programming Discretion
   Performers are selected based on multiple factors, including but not limited to: overall fit with the festival atmosphere, performance energy, diversity of acts, scheduling needs, stage capacity, technical requirements, and audience flow. Baton Rouge Pride reserves the right to make final decisions regarding lineup, scheduling, stage placement, and performance duration.
3. Professional Conduct & Community Standards
   Selected performers are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner in all interactions with Baton Rouge Pride, staff, volunteers, fellow performers, sponsors, and attendees. This expectation applies before, during, and after the event, including public communications and social media, and should align with Baton Rouge Pride’s values of inclusion, collaboration, and celebration.
4. Family-Friendly Event Expectations
   Baton Rouge Pride Fest is a free, family-friendly event. Performers agree to tailor their performances accordingly and to follow any content guidelines communicated by Baton Rouge Pride prior to the event.
5. Compensation & Expenses
   Compensation, if applicable, will be communicated directly to selected performers. Baton Rouge Pride is not responsible for travel, lodging, meals, costumes, or other expenses unless expressly agreed upon in writing in advance.
6.  Technical Requirements
   Selected performers must provide accurate technical needs (e.g., sound, music format, props) by the specified deadline. Baton Rouge Pride cannot guarantee accommodation of late or incomplete technical requests.
7. Changes, Cancellations & Force Majeure
   Baton Rouge Pride reserves the right to modify performance schedules, stages, or programming as needed due to operational, safety, weather, or unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or changes beyond Baton Rouge Pride’s control, the organization is not liable for expenses incurred by performers.
8. Media & Promotion
   By participating, performers grant Baton Rouge Pride permission to photograph, video, and record performances for promotional, archival, and marketing purposes without additional compensation.
9.  Application Accuracy
   Applicants certify that all information provided is accurate and complete. Incomplete or misleading applications may be disqualified from consideration.
10. Acceptance of Terms
    Submission of an application constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.