Baltimore Trans Pride Reveals Its 2026 Headliners – Trim, Aakosha Bentley & More Set to Perform

Gaye’s, we’ve got some heat for you for Baltimore Trans Pride!

As we gear up for the 2026 Baltimore Trans Pride this weekend, June 13-14, at the iconic Druid Hill Park, we’ve got an exciting lineup of events designed to celebrate our dolls and have a little fun along the way.

Started in 2022 by Iya Dammons as part of Baltimore Safe Haven, Baltimore Trans Pride is one of the largest festivals in the country, curated to celebrate the beauty of being both Black and trans. Now celebrating its fourth anniversary, this year’s event carries the theme “Existence Is Resistance.”

At a time when the lives of our trans siblings, particularly trans women, are under constant scrutiny and attack for simply existing, this year marks a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, where joy becomes an act of resistance against bigotry.

The two-day slate of events will include performances by musicians, such as Aakosha Bentley, Bad Dolly, and HoodFish. Attendees are in for a treat as reality television star and performer Pariz Motton is gearing up to bring some of our faves on stage during his set, including Diamond the Body and rising rapper Trim who is set to perform three highly-anticipated songs.

We wouldn’t be Gaye Magazine if we didn’t give you the tea about the excitement happening this weekend:

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

Pride on the Pier: “Unity After Dark”
6-10 p.m.
Broadway Pier
920 S. Broadway
Baltimore, Maryland

Kicking off June 12, community members are invited to Unity After Dark, where they will come together for a night of music, dancing and education. The event will focus on preventive methods to protect LGBTQIA+ people from harm, including free HIV/STI testing, substance use education and more.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

Pride in the Park — Day 1: “Community, Wellness & Visibility”
Noon-8 p.m.
Druid Hill Park
Grove Road
Baltimore, Maryland

Saturday, June 13, kicks off day one of Pride in the Park with the theme “Community, Wellness & Visibility.” Participants are invited to enjoy a fun day of music performances, peer recovery and wellness information, as well as a plethora of resources and activities curated to help the community have a great time while reducing barriers to care.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Pride in the Park — Day 2: “Legacy, Liberation and Love”
Noon-8 p.m.
Druid Hill Park
Grove Road
Baltimore, Maryland

The final day of Black Trans Pride closes with day two of Pride in the Park. “Legacy, Liberation and Love” will celebrate resilience, remembrance and the future our trans siblings deserve.

Community members are invited to gather for a powerful day of live performances, ballroom showcases, healing spaces, wellness activities, community awards and lifesaving resources rooted in HIV prevention, recovery support, violence prevention, mental health advocacy, harm reduction, health care access and unconditional community care.

For more information, visit https://www.baltimoretranspride.com/events