Events & Community - Anthem Orlando

Drag Show in Downtown Orlando: Dragged From The Grave

Mike Vacirca

July 18, 2026

Events & Community, Orlando Nightlife Guide, Things to Do in Downtown Orlando

A drag show in downtown Orlando with a horror twist: Dragged From The Grave brings campy glam to Anthem Orlando on Monday, July 20. Here’s what to expect. Read more

Drag Competition in Orlando: Open Stage Night at Anthem

Mike Vacirca

July 17, 2026

Events & Community, Orlando Nightlife Guide, Things to Do in Downtown Orlando

Where to find an open stage drag competition in Orlando: Fun Bags at Anthem, 100 N Orange Ave, hosted by Medusha: how it works and how to get on stage. Read more

Bear Nightlife in Orlando: Girthquake at Anthem Orlando

Mike Vacirca

July 16, 2026

Events & Community, Orlando Nightlife Guide, Things to Do in Downtown Orlando

Bear nightlife in Orlando: Girthquake at Anthem Orlando is downtown’s dedicated bear dance. DJ Scott Robert, big-room house, all bears and their friends welcome. Read more

Downtown Orlando NYE 2026-2027: Ring in 2027 at Anthem’s BLACKOUT NYE

Mike Vacirca

July 16, 2026

Events & Community, Orlando Nightlife Guide, Things to Do in Downtown Orlando

Downtown Orlando NYE 2026-2027: Orange Ball Drop in Thornton Park, downtown fireworks, and BLACKOUT NYE at Anthem, the biggest LGBTQ+ New Year’s Eve party in Central Florida. Read more

Come Out With Pride Orlando 2026: Full Guide + Anthem Afterparty

Mike Vacirca

July 16, 2026

Events & Community, LGBTQ+ Resources, Things to Do in Downtown Orlando

Come Out With Pride Orlando 2026 is Saturday, October 17 at Lake Eola. Parade route, festival hours, fireworks, and the downtown afterparty at Anthem Orlando. Read more

Orlando Halloween 2026: Downtown Nightlife Guide

Mike Vacirca

July 16, 2026

Events & Community, Orlando Nightlife Guide, Things to Do in Downtown Orlando

Where to spend Halloween 2026 in downtown Orlando: pub crawls, block parties, costume contests, and the biggest LGBTQ+ Halloween party at Anthem Orlando. Read more

Summer 2026 in Downtown Orlando: Nightlife, Events & Anthem’s Full Lineup

Mike Vacirca

July 16, 2026

Events & Community, Orlando Nightlife Guide, Things to Do in Downtown Orlando

Summer 2026 in downtown Orlando: the full nightlife guide. Weekly parties, DJ headliners, World Cup, Girthquake, Labor Day and every night at Anthem, downtown’s LGBTQ+ home base. Read more

World Cup 2026 Final Watch Party in Orlando: Sunday, July 19

Mike Vacirca

July 16, 2026

Events & Community, Orlando Nightlife Guide, Things to Do in Downtown Orlando

Where to watch the World Cup 2026 Final in Orlando on Sunday, July 19. Live at Anthem Orlando, downtown’s LGBTQ+ bar at 100 N Orange Ave. Free entry. Read more

Anthem Orlando’s 2026 Global DJ Lineup: 18 Nights of International Headliners

Mike Vacirca

July 3, 2026

Events & Community, Orlando Nightlife Guide

Anthem Orlando unveils its 2026 Global DJ Lineup: 18 nights of international DJs in downtown Orlando. Free launch tickets on sale now. Read more

Disability Pride Month in Orlando: Everyone Belongs on This Dance Floor

Mike Vacirca

June 24, 2026

Events & Community, LGBTQ+ Resources

July is Disability Pride Month. Here’s how Anthem, Downtown Orlando’s LGBTQ+ bar, celebrates disabled queer joy and works toward accessible nightlife. Read more