QUEER PROM 2026
Queer the Past, Slay the Future
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026, 8:00PM TO 11:00PM
$20 TO $35 SLIDING SCALE*
18+ ONLY
With every ticket, attendees receive:
✨ A Queer themed Goodie Bag
✨ Snacks and a Flower
✨ One Free Drink Ticket
✨ Access to exciting activities including:
DJ‑spun music all evening
Themed photo booth
Raffle with a loaded Valentine’s Basket
Royal Court crowning
Best Dressed contest aligned with our theme - Judges to be announced!
Resilient Community Arts is providing child care from 7-10 pm. Register your kids for easy child care so you can enjoy the night worry-free!
A Celebration of Love, Expression, and Community
Join us for our second annual Queer Prom. A radiant night of dancing, self-expression, and joy in a space where everyone belongs. This isn’t just a party - it’s a bold celebration of queer identity, creativity, and community care. Whether you come solo, with a partner, or in a group of chosen family, you’re invited to show up exactly as you are. Expect music, movement, outfits that sparkle, and the kind of love that transforms rooms.
Why Queer Prom Matters
In a world where queer and trans communities continue to face exclusion and erasure, Queer Prom is a joyful act of resistance and affirmation. As an arts nonprofit committed to equity and access, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, safe, and celebrated. Events like this create more than memories, they build cultural infrastructure. They remind us that community care is a form of art, and that gathering together with pride and purpose strengthens the fabric of our shared future.
Queer Prom Vibes Playlist
Get in the prom mood early with our Queer Prom Vibes playlist - a bold, beautiful, and joy-filled soundtrack curated for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community!
This isn’t the music you’ll hear on prom night (our live DJs have that covered!), but it is the perfect playlist to dance to while you get your outfit ready, dream up your corsage, or hype up your friends.
Scan the QR code to listen now!
Got a queer anthem or dancefloor favorite we should add? Send us your requests and help make this playlist as diverse and dazzling as our community.
Where does the Money go?
Every dollar raised at Queer Prom goes directly to NCFA’s Community Funds, continuing to fuel access, inclusion, and creativity for our neighbors. The Northampton Center for the Arts Community Fund enables local residents to attend programs and rent Center spaces, regardless of financial circumstances. Whether it’s subsidized space rentals for non-revenue-generating events or scholarships for arts programming, this fund removes barriers and opens doors. By joining us for Queer Prom, you’re not just celebrating queer joy, but you’re helping to ensure everyone in our community can experience the transformative power of the arts in Downtown Northampton.
Queer Prom Childcare
Your kiddo can enjoy crafts, pizza, and, starting at 8 pm, a G-rated movie screening while you enjoy Arts Night Out and NCFA's Queer Prom!
Staffed by Resilient Community Arts at 33 Hawley in Eli's Room; if your child will be staying for more than 1 hour, please consider paying towards the higher end of the sliding scale.
Are you interested in sponsoring Queer Prom as a business or an individual? We need your support! Whether you're contributing as a business owner, a member of the 2LGBTQIA+ community, supportive family or an ally, your gift helps make this event inclusive, joyful, and truly unforgettable. Click here to become a sponsor.
BECOME A SPONSOR
MAKE A GIFT TO QUEER PROM
Every Dollar Helps Us Keep the Dance Floor Open. Queer Prom is more than one night of celebration—it’s a powerful reminder that joy, safety, and belonging should never be out of reach.
We invite you to make a donation of any amount to help ensure that Queer Prom remains a space where the 2LGBTQIA+ community and allies can shine. Every contribution—whether it’s $5, $50, or $500—helps cover the costs of , music, decorations, accessibility, and free or low-cost tickets for those who need them.
Your support means:
No one is turned away for lack of funds
We can prioritize safety, inclusion, and creative expression
Queer Prom can continue year after year, growing with and for the community
Make a gift today. Let’s keep the glitter, the music, and the magic going—for this year and beyond.
