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Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Paris Hilton To Headline Outloud Music Festival At WeHo Pride
The highly anticipated Outloud Music Festival is back, unveiling a star-studded lineup for its 2025 edition. Taking place May 31 and June 1, 2025, at West Hollywood Park, the festival is a central part of the annual WeHo Pride Weekend celebration.
Produced by JJLA, the two-day outdoor festival will feature an electrifying lineup, including Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Honey Dijon, Paris Hilton, and Kim Petras, along with a diverse mix of LGBTQ+ and ally artists.
Additional performers include Shygirl Presents: Club Shy, Pabllo Vittar, Rebecca Black, Empress Of, Horse Meat Disco, Tommy Genesis, Sasha Colby, Alyssa Edwards, Onya Nurve, Flyana Boss, Alex Chapman, The Knocks x Dragonette with Aquaria, Meredith Marks (DJ Set), Frankie Grande, Corook, Rose Gray, Chrissy Chlapecka, Zoe Gitter, Xana, Kalie Shorr, Grant Knoche, Neverending Nina, and more to be announced. The festival will be hosted by Ryan Mitchell, Hannah Rad, Arisce Wanzer, and Billy Francesca.
“At a time when our rights and visibility continue to be challenged, it’s more important than ever for the LGBTQ+ community, allies, organizations, and advocates to come together in solidarity,” said Outloud founder and Executive Producer Jeff Consoletti. “This festival is a place where we celebrate and empower queer artists on a massive scale. As we continue to grow, so does our impact in bringing the LGBTQ+ community to the forefront of entertainment.”
Over the years, Outloud has featured groundbreaking performances from artists such as Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Doechii, Kesha, Janelle Monáe, Carly Rae Jepsen, Adam Lambert, Orville Peck, Years & Years, Jessie J, Lil’ Kim, MUNA, Diplo, and Hayley Kiyoko.
“We’re thrilled to have the Outloud Music Festival as part of WeHo Pride weekend in West Hollywood,” said West Hollywood Mayor Chelsea Lee Byers. “Each year, Pride starts here, and we have so much planned for WeHo Pride. Right now, as adverse forces threaten our hard-fought rights, it’s vitally important to create a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ people and to celebrate artists and performers who embrace that love always wins. It will be an amazing WeHo Pride weekend in West Hollywood, and I encourage everyone to stay up to date on the latest by visiting wehopride.com.”
The festival is just one part of WeHo Pride’s vibrant lineup of events, which also includes the WeHo Street Fair, WeHo Pride Parade, Dyke March, Women’s Freedom Festival, WeHo Pride Presents Friday Night at Outloud, and the WeHo Pride Arts Festival.
TICKETS & EVENT DETAILS
Outloud Music Festival runs May 31 and June 1, 2025, from 1 p.m. to midnight. Individual day schedules and daily tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets go on sale March 25 at 10 a.m. PST at outloudmusicfestival.com, with pricing as follows:
- General Admission Weekend Pass – $159
- VIP Weekend Pride Pass – $359
- Super VIP Weekend Pride Pass – $699
(Prices exclude taxes and fees.)
For those travelling to Los Angeles, Outloud has partnered with West Hollywood-based hotels, including Mondrian Los Angeles, Hotel Ziggy, and Le Parc at Melrose, to offer exclusive hotel packages.
For more information and ticket purchases, visit outloudmusicfestival.com.
Festivals
FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
FANS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kx5 and SG Lewis
The FIFA Fan Festival™ shifted into concert mode on July 17 as Vancouver welcomed one of the festival’s Signature Concert nights. After weeks of blending live music with FIFA World Cup action, Friday’s schedule focused entirely on the evening lineup, giving fans a chance to enjoy a full night of electronic music at the amphitheatre.
The gates opened at 5 p.m., with Shades of Day kicking things odd. Vancouver artist Grayson Repp followed at 6:30 p.m. Repp did exactly what an opening act should do, warming up the growing crowd and setting the tone for the night. As more fans poured into the festival grounds, the atmosphere steadily built toward the evening’s headline performance.
SG Lewis started at 7:30 p.m., bringing his signature mix of house, disco, and electronic pop. His smooth production and dance-friendly set kept the energy climbing, with the audience fully embracing the chance to dance in the new amphitheatre. By the end of his performance, the venue had transformed into a massive outdoor dance floor.
The night’s main attraction arrived at 9 p.m. as Kx5 took over the stage. The collaboration between Deadmau5 and Kaskade has become one of the biggest names in electronic music, and their performance lived up to the anticipation. Massive visuals, pyrotechnics, synchronized lighting, and booming production turned the FIFA Fan Festival into a festival within a festival. Fans packed the amphitheatre from the floor to the lawn, singing along when vocals appeared and raising their hands as the bass echoed across the PNE.
Unlike many of the FIFA Fan Festival days that balanced football broadcasts with music throughout the afternoon, July 17 belonged entirely to the concert experience. From Grayson Repp‘s early set to SG Lewis‘ polished performance and Kx5‘s high-powered finale, the Signature Concert delivered one of the biggest musical highlights of the Vancouver Fan Festival.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
Kx5
SG LEWIS
GRAYSON REPP
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer