FROM SCREEN TO STAGE: OUR HISTORY
2020 — THE BEGINNING
ISHQ — Muslim Pride launches online.
Born during lockdown, Muslim Pride begins as a virtual showcase connecting 10+ queer and trans Muslim artists across borders through music, drag, poetry and performance.
2021 — ACROSS BORDERS
The virtual stage gets bigger.
Muslim Pride returns as a three-day international digital festival, bringing together 25+ queer and trans Muslim artists from around the world.
2022 — THE PAUSE
Sometimes growing means stopping.
Plans for the first in-person Muslim Pride are put on hold as the project takes time to regroup, rebuild and imagine what comes next.
2023 — FROM SCREEN TO STAGE
Muslim Pride goes live.
The screen becomes a stage at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre in Toronto, bringing 17+ artists and audiences together in person for the first time. (Xtra Magazine)
2024 — BUILDING COMMUNITY
The stage becomes a gathering place.
Muslim Pride returns to Buddies with 15+ artist and expands beyond the mainstage with community programming, including Drag 101 workshop at The 519. (NOW Toronto)
2025 — TORONTO TO NEW YORK
Muslim Pride crosses the border.
Muslim Pride makes its U.S. debut in New York City, bringing 26+ queer and trans Muslim artists to The Stonewall Inn and The NYC LGBT Center.
2026 — WE CAME BACK
One night can be a moment. Returning means something more.
Muslim Pride returns to The Stonewall Inn for a second year, with 13+ queer and trans Muslim artists on the bill.
2027 — THE NEXT CHAPTER
TORONTO • NEW YORK • WASHINGTON, DC
Muslim Pride expands its multi-city programming, with plans to bring together 30+ queer and trans Muslim artists across three cities.
The stage keeps getting bigger.
Icons and rising voices
Muslim Pride brings together the most celebrated queer and trans Muslim artists while championing fresh, emerging talent—creating a powerful platform for both icons and rising voices to shine.
(Photo: Lucifer Rose— circa 2024)
Commitment to safer spaces
Muslim Pride is committed to creating safer, affirming environment for all—audiences, artists, staff, and organizers—by working closely with our venues to ensure every space reflects our values of care, respect, and community well-being.
(Photo: Halal Bae— circa 2023)
2026 LINE UP
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2025 LINE UP
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