Pride St. Louis Last Comic Standing Open Mic Night
Pride St. Louis is excited to host our annual Last Comic Standing comedy competition.
The winner will:
Perform at PrideFest 2026
Receive two tickets to the PrideFest VIP Experience
Event Details
Open Mic Night
February 17, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Main Competition
February 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Location
Rehab Bar and Grill
4054 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
Our open mic night is a free event open to anyone interested in testing their comedy skills. Eight pre-registered contestants will advance to the main competition.
How to Enter
Please submit your application using the form below to compete in Pride St. Louis’ Last Comic Standing event.
Application Deadline
January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Contestant selection is based on the order of submission.
Applicants who register by the deadline will be able to select their spot in the lineup based on submission order.
The winner will be selected by a qualified panel of judges with audience participation. Judging criteria will be provided the night of the competition.
After registering, please email a photo of yourself to Wesley.Copper@pridestl.org for marketing purposes.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to working with you.
Pride St. Louis Last Comic Standing Competition
Pride St. Louis is excited to host our annual Last Comic Standing comedy competition.
The winner will:
Perform at PrideFest 2026
Receive two tickets to the PrideFest VIP Experience
Event Details
Open Mic Night
February 17, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Main Competition
February 24, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Location
Rehab Bar and Grill
4054 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
Our open mic night is a free event open to anyone interested in testing their comedy skills. Eight pre-registered contestants will advance to the main competition.
How to Enter
Please submit your application using the form below to compete in Pride St. Louis’ Last Comic Standing event.
Application Deadline
January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Contestant selection is based on the order of submission.
Applicants who register by the deadline will be able to select their spot in the lineup based on submission order.
The winner will be selected by a qualified panel of judges with audience participation. Judging criteria will be provided the night of the competition.
After registering, please email a photo of yourself to Wesley.Copper@pridestl.org for marketing purposes.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to working with you.
Pride Idol 2026
New Year. MORE opportunity to SHINE.
Pride Idol presented by McDonalds
Our beloved Pride Idol is taking on a new format! Do you love to sing? Are you eager to share your talent with the world? Have you always wanted to perform on the Pride St. Louis Mainstage? Well now is your time!
10 competitors will be chosen to compete head to head vying for the title of Pride Idol 2026. Our new format offers a chance for you to show us your full package as a performing artist. Applications are open now through January 18th.
Pride Idol 2026 will take place at The Key on March 6th at 7 pm.
For more information, visit www.pridestl.org/prideidol
Are YOU the next PRIDE IDOL? Apply today!
Pride St. Louis Royalty Pageant
CALLING ALL ROYALS
Serving as ambassadors and leaders in our community, the Pride St. Louis Royalty Court embodies queer joy, artistry, and representation within our city. The historic Pride St. Louis Royalty Pageant returns April 26, 2026 at River City Casino. Mx. Pride, Ms. Pride, Mr. Pride, King of Pride, and Queen of Pride titles are all up for grabs. Your crown awaits!
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW! For more information, visit www.pridestl.org/royalty
Categories
❤️ Presentation of Pride (Deities of the Rainbow)
🧡 Talent
💛 Evening Wear
💚 Interview
💜 Fundraising
Honoring the 2025 Pride St. Louis Royalty Court
👑 Queen of Pride - Cationna Carrington-Steele
👑 King of Pride - Semaj Mazzaratie-Evermore
👑 Ms. Pride - Vanessa Frost
👑 Mr. Pride - Adonis Lord St. James
👑 Mx. Pride - Au Cherrie
Tickets available for purchase: https://RoyaltyPageant.eventbrite.com
PrideFest 2026
PrideFest 2026 returns to Downtown St. Louis on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, 2026, bringing together the LGBTQIA+ community and allies for a weekend of connection, visibility, and celebration.
As the region’s largest Pride event, PrideFest continues Pride St. Louis’ mission to Educate. Advocate. Celebrate. This year marks an exciting new chapter as we debut our refreshed brand and build on the incredible community support that made our return possible. PrideFest 2026 will honor our shared history while looking ahead to the future, centering joy, resilience, and community pride.
The weekend will feature live entertainment, the Grand Pride Parade, community and nonprofit organizations, local and national vendors, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to engage with groups working to advance equality across the region. PrideFest is designed to be welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for people of all ages.
Pride St. Louis will be hosting events throughout the year leading up to Pride Month, with additional details and programming announcements coming soon. Be sure to follow Pride St. Louis on social media and check back at pridestl.org for updates, registration information, and ways to get involved.
We look forward to celebrating with you in June 2026.