Category is… QUEER JOY!  The Big GAY Dance Party promises to be bigger and gayer than ever.

The Equality Community Center is thrilled to once again join with the State Theatre and Coast 93.1 to host our annual Pride benefit during #PridePortland weekend!

This year we are proud to partner with local producers Crown & Chaos to lift up trans and BIPOC performers as we transform the legendary State Theatre into Maine’s biggest Pride DANCE PARTY! 

Two amazing DJs, sexy go-go dancers, some fierce performances, VIP lounge, and a VERY special guest from the current season of RuPaul’s Drag Race (to be announced soon)!

And to make the night and Pride weekend even more meaningful, every dollar raised through ticket sales and sponsorships will directly support the ECC’s on-going work serving as a safe haven for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community, and making history as we open Maine’s first LGBTQ-affirming affordable senior living community, Equality Commons, this summer! 

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 7pm-12am
Location: The State Theatre, Portland

Hosted by:  Finn Gerring and Rexx Chaos from Crown & Chaos

Starring: A very special guest from the current season (18) of RuPaul’s Drag Race - to be announced soon!

DJs: Maine’s very own Mel the British; and joining us from the queer club scene in Chicago, a special guest DJ to be announced soon.

Ages 18+
ASL Interpreted

Tickets: Early Bird - $20 (until 5/1)
Advance - $30
Day of - $40
VIP Experience - $60 (includes Meet & Greet w/ Drag Race guest and private bar access in our VIP lounge)
No refunds.
Limited # of pay-what-you-can tickets available upon request from the ECC.

Note: You can buy tickets in person (without fees) at the State Theatre box office Fridays 10am-5pm.

For more information about the event, including sponsorship opportunities and ticket requests: email events@eccmaine.org