This Pride Month, celebrate the icons who paved the way, the legends leading the way, and the up-and-comers headed our way with The Current. There are many ways to listen and get involved all month long.
The Current’s Pride Stream is a 24-7 stream of music from LGBTQ+ artists and allies for all identities.
Here’s a roundup of music-enhanced Pride events throughout the month of June: Twin Cities Pride shows 2025: Where to see live music
The Current’s Pride programming is supported by Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church.
Pride Month Specialty Show Programming on The Current
Sunday, June 1: The Local Show (7 p.m. - Midnight)
Thursday, June 5: Transmission (10 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
Saturday, June 7: Teenage Kicks (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
Sunday, June 15: United States of Americana (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
Friday, June 20: Tonal Recall (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.)
Friday, June 27: On-air Dance Party (10 p.m. - 12 a.m.)
Saturday, June 28: Radio Free Current (7 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
Saturday, June 28: On-air Dance Party (10 p.m. - 12 a.m.)
Saturday, June 28, & Sunday, June 29: Listen for on-air ticket giveaways throughout the day
Pride on The Morning Show
Tuesday, June 3: Pride-themed Coffee Break (9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
Wednesday, June 4: Pride Month Artist Influence Set - Thao Nguyen (8:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, June 11: Pride Month Artist Influence Set - Durand Jones of Durand Jones and the Indications (8:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, Jun. 18: Pride Month Artist Influence Set - Bartees Strange (8:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, June 25: Pride Month Artist Influence Set - TBD (8:30 a.m.)
Friday, June 27: Pride Dance Party Coffee Break (9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
Twin Cities Pride Weekend
The Twin Cities Pride Festival will be held at Loring Park in Minneapolis Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29, 2025. The event will highlight the best in LGBTQIA+ entertainment on three stages, featuring over 650 unique vendors, including LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses.
On Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, Minnesota Public Radio will host a booth in Loring Park, in the blue section of the park, near the corner of 15th Street and Willow Street. Make sure to stop by our booth to purchase MPR merchandise, enter for a chance to win fun giveaway items, and say hi to our team. Plus, on Sunday, June 29, be on the lookout for us in the Twin Cities Pride Festival Parade that runs from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.!
More Information on the Twin Cities Pride Festival can be found here.