Category: Orlando Nightlife Guide
Your comprehensive guide to LGBTQ+ nightlife, gay bars, clubs, and entertainment in Orlando, Florida.
This Week at Anthem: May 25 – May 31, 2026
Memorial Day cosplay drag, Roxxxy Andrews headlining the Rainbow SIG reception, Berlin Techno’s 2nd anniversary, salsa, perreo, a Drag Race viewing party, and a Sunday spin-and-Botox closer — your full week at Anthem. Read more
Anthem’s Summer Cocktail Menu 2026 — From the Classic Mojito to Anthem’s Old Fashioned
The summer menu is on the bar at Anthem. Seven signature cocktails, an eighth blue addition (the Shark Bite), and a bottle service list built for the night you actually want to remember tomorrow. Available from open until 10pm — early enough for the sunset window, late enough to roll right into the dance floor.… Read more
Why Anthem Exists — An Owner’s Note on Pulse, Community, and Queer Joy
A personal note from Mike Vacirca, co-owner of Anthem Orlando, written for the 10-year mark of Pulse. Adapted from an interview with Patricia Tolley. Anthem Orlando opened in October 2025 in the heart of downtown Orlando at 100 North Orange Avenue. But the concept started before we ever opened the doors. Anthem was born from… Read more
This Week at Anthem: May 11 – May 17, 2026
Anthem May 11–17: gothic drag Monday, drag bingo Tuesday, sing-along Wednesday, Drag Race Friday, XXX Leather Saturday, Disco Fever Sunday. Read more
This Week at Anthem: May 4 – May 10, 2026
Your full lineup at Anthem May 4–10: Cinco de Mayo Tuesday, Drag Race All Stars Friday, plus Latin night, drag, and dance floors every night. Read more
This Week at Anthem: April 27 – May 3, 2026
Your week at Anthem Orlando, April 27 – May 3: Latin nights, drag, Sapphic Sound jam, Perreo Central guest show, and a full White Party with DJ Dani Brasil. Read more
Orlando Pride Month 2026: Events, Parades, and How to Celebrate
Your complete guide to Pride Month 2026 in Orlando — events, parades, drag, where to celebrate, and how to show up for the LGBTQ+ community this June and beyond. Read more
Anthem Orlando Events: Your Complete Guide to the Best LGBTQ+ Parties in Downtown Orlando
Every week at Anthem Orlando, there is something incredible happening. As downtown Orlando’s premier LGBTQ+ venue, we have built a weekly lineup that offers something for everyone. Weekly Lineup She-Nanigans Tuesdays Every Tuesday, She-Nanigans takes over Anthem with a rotating lineup of camp, chaos, and queer joy. From Music Bingo: Queer Icons to karaoke nights,… Read more
RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Parties at Anthem Orlando: Watch With the Community
There’s nothing quite like watching RuPaul’s Drag Race with a room full of people who live for every runway, every lip sync, and every iconic Ru quote. At Anthem Orlando, our weekly Drag Race viewing parties have become one of the most beloved traditions in Orlando’s LGBTQ+ community — and everyone is welcome. What to… Read more