OutWest: A Western Pride Celebration at Historic Old Tucson

OutWest is bringing a bold new LGBTQIA2+ Pride celebration to Historic Old Tucson Studios on Saturday, June 13, 2026. From 4:00 PM to midnight, guests are invited to experience a one-of-a-kind Western Pride event across more than 30 acres of iconic movie sets, attractions, entertainment spaces, and Old West atmosphere.

Created to honor the legacy of GayWest, which began at Old Tucson in 1996, OutWest reimagines that history for a new generation. The event will feature live entertainment, multiple stages, community vendors, food and drink, themed attractions, wellness resources, dancing, and inclusive spaces designed to bring Southern Arizona’s LGBTQIA2+ community together.

Highlights include the Tucson QueerStory TownHall History Exhibit, the Rainbow Rodeo presented by MsTer International Gay Rodeo 2024 Ryder Gently and Ryder’s Outlaws, and the OutWest Queer Dance Saloon presented by Fluxx.

This nonprofit, community-driven celebration is guided by CARE: Connect, Accept, Reach Out, Empower. Tickets are on sale now, and early purchase is encouraged.