Tickets on Sale for New Hope Celebrates Pride Pageant 2026

The annual drag pageant returns to the Bucks County Playhouse on April 4, 2026.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 New Hope Celebrates Pride Pageant, one of the most anticipated LGBTQ+ events in the region. The full-scale production featuring drag performances will take place on April 4, 2026 at the Bucks County Playhouse, with general admission tickets priced at $60 and VIP seating available for $80.

Why it matters

The New Hope Celebrates Pride Pageant is a beloved annual tradition that celebrates queer joy and artistry, drawing performers and attendees from across the country to the charming town of New Hope, Pennsylvania. As one of the most prominent LGBTQ+ pride events outside of major metropolitan areas, the pageant highlights the vibrant queer community in the region.

The details

The 2026 New Hope Celebrates Pride Pageant will feature an extraordinary lineup of drag queens competing for the title of Miss New Hope 2026. The event's theme this year is "REIGNING COLOR." Tickets include access to a pre-show social with a cash bar starting at 4:00 p.m., and VIP tickets come with two complimentary drinks.

  • Tickets for the 2026 New Hope Celebrates Pride Pageant went on sale on March 8, 2026.
  • The pageant will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

The players

Bucks County Playhouse

The historic Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania, which will host the 2026 New Hope Celebrates Pride Pageant.

Marti G Cummings

The returning host of the New Hope Celebrates Pride Pageant, known for their advocacy of celebrating queer joy.

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What they’re saying

“Celebrating Queer Joy is more important right now than ever before. And it's safe to say that the New Hope Celebrates Pride Pageant IS the epitome of that Queer Joy (with incredible performances).”

— Marti G Cummings, Pageant Host

What’s next

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The takeaway

The New Hope Celebrates Pride Pageant has become one of the most prominent LGBTQ+ pride events outside of major metropolitan areas, showcasing the vibrant queer community in the charming town of New Hope, Pennsylvania. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 edition, which promises to be another celebration of queer joy and artistry.