Anthem Orlando’s 2026 holiday calendar is a serious lineup — confirmed mega global DJs, drag programming, signature nights, and a schedule that stretches from Memorial Day Weekend through New Year’s Eve. If you are planning your year around the nights that matter most, this is the guide to bookmark. Some dates are fully confirmed and ready for you to plan around; others are still being finalized and deserve a spot on your watch list. Here is what the calendar looks like right now.
How to read this guide
Skim to the holiday that matters to you, then head to the events page for the full ticket details, cover charges, table reservations, and night-of specifics. This roundup covers confirmed DJs and programming where known, and flags nights still being booked. All information reflects what is confirmed as of 2026-04-29 — check the events page for updates closer to each date.
Memorial Day Weekend — May 22–25
Memorial Day Weekend at Anthem runs across three nights, and each night has its own identity.
Friday May 22 opens the weekend with DJ Nani Soul headlining Femme Forward Fridays — Anthem’s signature Friday night dedicated to femme DJs, queer women, and the energy that comes with it. It is a strong opening to the weekend and a consistent crowd favorite.
Saturday May 23 brings DJ Atabey to the decks. Saturday nights at Anthem are built for extended sets and a floor that stays moving late into the morning — Atabey fits that format well.
Sunday May 24 is the most programmatically layered of the three nights. The afternoon kicks off with Lez-Go Brunch — a daytime event that brings the queer community together for something between a brunch and a party. Then the night transitions into Hunger Gaymes, a themed evening with its own distinct energy.
Memorial Day Weekend in downtown Orlando extends well beyond Anthem — rooftop bars, hotel pools, and daytime events across the district are part of the full picture. For the complete downtown plan, including where to spend Saturday and Sunday before the nightlife kicks in, see the Memorial Day Weekend Downtown Orlando guide. For night-by-night ticketing and cover details, the events page has everything.
Pride Month — June
Pride Month at Anthem is part of a much larger landscape across downtown Orlando. June 2026 includes Gay Days, Pride Cup, Girls in Wonderland, Pulse Remembrance, Pride Bar Crawl, Juneteenth, and more — the full calendar is in the June roundup for downtown Orlando. Anthem’s regular Friday and Saturday programming runs throughout the month, and Pride-specific events will be updated on the events page as they are confirmed. June is a high-energy month for the LGBTQ+ community in Orlando — the full picture is worth reading before you plan.
Father’s Day — Sun June 21
Father’s Day at Anthem is not a brunch night — it is an inclusive Sunday evening out for chosen-family dads, partners, and everyone who turns out for queer Sunday programming. DJ GVMBOA is behind the decks, and the crowd reflects the full range of people who show up for a Sunday night done right. Whether you are out with your biological family, your chosen family, or just your crew, the night is built for it. Sunday nights at Anthem tend to run with a slightly different energy than Friday or Saturday — more neighborhood, more communal. Father’s Day leans into that.
Independence Day Weekend — July 3–4
July 4th weekend at Anthem centers on Saturday July 4, and the booking is one of the year’s most anticipated: DJ Dani Toro returns to the stage.
Dani Toro is a mega global DJ with a massive circuit following — bringing him back is a statement. His sets run long and loud, the kind of night where the floor does not thin out until the venue closes. If you have seen him here before, you already know what to expect. If you have not, July 4th is the introduction.
Friday July 3 holds Femme Forward Fridays as the warm-up to the weekend — DJ Nani Soul programming runs as usual, giving you a two-night runway into the holiday.
For Saturday July 4, the dress code holds to Anthem’s elevated standard. This is a marquee night, and the crowd will be dressed accordingly — no athletic wear, no flip-flops. Costume is not the theme here, elevated is. Plan to arrive early; July 4 crowds in downtown Orlando are significant, and the venue fills. Table reservations for this night are worth considering well in advance — check the events page for availability.
Labor Day Weekend — Sep 4–7
Labor Day Weekend at Anthem is the last big summer-energy weekend before the Halloween build-up begins in earnest. The calendar runs across the full long weekend, with Saturday September 5 as the anchor: DJ J Warren is confirmed for that night.
Labor Day crowds tend to carry that end-of-summer charge — people are out, the weather is starting to shift just enough to make late-night dancing feel right again, and the energy in the venue reflects it. J Warren on a packed Saturday floor is a strong way to close out the summer chapter.
Friday September 4 and Sunday September 6 will follow Anthem’s regular programming calendar. Check the events page closer to the date for confirmed lineups on those nights.
Halloween — Fri Oct 30 / Sat Oct 31
Halloween at Anthem is the marquee night for upscale LGBTQ+ nightlife in Orlando, and 2026 delivers: Saturday October 31 headlined by Jesus Montanez.
Jesus Montanez is a mega global DJ, and having him in the room on Halloween night is not a small thing. His bookings draw circuit crowds and people who plan their travel around his appearances. This is the night that people will talk about in early November, and the one you want to be in the room for.
The costume culture at Anthem on Halloween runs high. The crowd tends toward glam-horror, queer-iconic looks, theatrical builds, and layered character work — people show up having thought about this. The dress code stays elevated: costume in spirit, but the aesthetic bar is set by the room you are walking into. Think sharp, not sloppy. Think considered, not last-minute. The intersection of costume and elevated is where Halloween at Anthem lives.
Friday October 30 will carry its own programming, with the lineup to be announced closer to the date — check the events page for updates. But Saturday is the night to hold.
For Saturday October 31, buy your tickets early. This is a night that reaches capacity. If you want a table, reserve it as soon as that option opens — do not wait on it. VIP options for a night with a booking like Jesus Montanez are worth the planning.
Thanksgiving Eve — Wed Nov 25
Anthem’s Thanksgiving Eve programming is being finalized as of 2026-04-29 — watch the events page for announcements later in the year.
Thanksgiving Eve — sometimes called Black Wednesday — is one of the biggest nights of the year for nightlife across the country. Everyone is home for the holiday, out with their hometown crew, and the collective energy of a Wednesday night that functions like a Friday is its own thing. Anthem treats it accordingly. The lineup will reflect the weight of the night once it is announced. For now, mark it on the calendar and check back in fall.
New Year’s Eve — Thu Dec 31
Anthem’s New Year’s Eve lineup is being finalized as of 2026-04-29. We always go big. Watch the events page in late summer for headline DJ announcements, ticketing tiers, and dress-code themes.
NYE at Anthem is the marquee night of the year — full stop. The headline DJ booking, special programming, costume and formal dress-code guidance, and tiered ticketing are typically announced in late summer or early fall. When those details drop, they move fast: tables book out, early-tier tickets sell through before people realize the window closed.
If NYE is on your list — and it should be — the move is to follow the events page and be ready to commit when details drop. This is the one night where “I’ll figure it out closer to the date” tends to mean standing outside. Plan ahead.
How to plan a holiday night at Anthem
For marquee nights — DJ Dani Toro on July 4, Jesus Montanez on Halloween, and NYE — tables and VIP reservations are worth booking as soon as they open. These nights reach capacity, and the floor experience is significantly better when you are not working around a crowd you arrived late into.
On all holiday nights, the dress code is elevated: no athletic wear, no flip-flops, nothing that reads as daytime-casual. Halloween is the one exception to the aesthetic, but even then, the room expects a considered look.
Check the events page the day of — start times, cover, and any last-minute additions are posted there. Plan your rideshare home before you arrive; downtown Orlando on holiday nights is busy, and wait times surge after 2 a.m.
FAQ
Do I need tickets in advance?
Standard nights operate on a free-entry or cover-at-the-door model. For marquee bookings — DJ Dani Toro on July 4, Jesus Montanez on Halloween, and NYE — advance tickets and table reservations are strongly recommended. Check the events page for current availability on each night.
What is the dress code on holidays?
The same as always: elevated. No athletic wear, no flip-flops, nothing that reads as casual daywear. On Halloween, costume is welcome — and expected — but the bar in the room is set high. Think glam, theatrical, and considered. The dress code applies to the costume too.
Is Anthem open every holiday?
Anthem’s programming runs weekly, and major holidays typically shift the lineup toward bigger bookings. That said, not every holiday gets a dedicated event — some land on off nights or are treated as regular programming. Always check the events page before assuming a given night is on.
Can I book a table for big nights?
Yes. Table reservations and VIP options are available for marquee nights and fill up fast. See the events page or contact Anthem directly. For Dani Toro, Jesus Montanez, and NYE, do not wait until the week of.
What about Mother’s Day brunch?
Anthem is nightlife-first, and Mother’s Day falls on a Sunday daytime. For the queer moms and chosen-family moms in your life, downtown Orlando has strong brunch options for the daytime. Save the energy for the Friday and Saturday signature nights around it — Anthem’s weekend runs as usual.
Anthem’s 2026 holiday calendar runs from Memorial Day Weekend through New Year’s Eve, with confirmed marquee bookings already in place and more to be announced. Watch the events page for the still-TBD lineups — Thanksgiving Eve and NYE in particular are nights where the announcement is worth waiting for. For ongoing LGBTQ+ programming in Orlando beyond the holiday calendar, the full coverage lives at /lgbtq-events-orlando/. Mark the calendar now and fill in the details as they land.