Marina Summers And Dia Mate Lead Pride PH 2025 Lineup
Get ready, mga ka-rainbow! Pride month is turning up the volume, the beauty, and the beats as Marina Summers and Dia Mate are set to headline the biggest Pride event in Southeast Asia, Pride PH 2025! This isn’t just a march, it’s THE celebration to mark on your calendar, happening June 28 at the iconic Quezon Memorial Circle.
Superstar queens and rising icons
If you’re craving star power, your prayers have been answered. Drag Den champion and international drag superstar Marina Summers is leading the first wave of performers, dazzling festivalgoers with her electrifying stage presence. Alongside her, reigning Reina Hispanoamericana Dia Mate brings elegance, representation, and fierce Filipino pride to the mainstage. These trailblazers aren’t just performing, they’re setting the tone for love, visibility, and community power at this year’s festival. For more on the official lineup, check out the full story on Philstar Lifestyle.
What to expect: Performances, pop culture, and representation
Apart from the headline acts, expect a diverse showcase of Filipino talent across music, dance, and pop culture. Beloved OPM artists like Paul Pablo, Stef Aranas, Raven Heyres, and Kumare Harvey join the roster, along with creative collaborations from Nica del Rosario, Justine Peña, and Matthew Chang. Dance groups including Ballroom PH, Femme MNL, Barefoot Theatre Collective, and Saliwindakan Dance Company promise high-energy performances that’ll keep you moving all day long.
This year’s festival also brings in celebrities from upcoming projects like “Open Endings,” “Love at First Spike,” and “Some Nights I Feel Like Walking,” ensuring a non-stop parade of familiar faces and fresh talent. Want the scoop on who else is set to perform? Visit GMA News Lifestyle for the latest updates!
Why it matters: Visibility, community, and pure joy
After last year’s massive turnout, over 200,000 strong before the rains cut the night short, anticipation for this year’s Pride PH Festival couldn’t be higher. Rapid volunteer sign-ups and the buzz across Quezon City signal a community hungry for visibility, equality, and celebration. With powerhouse acts like Marina and Dia leading the way, this year’s festival promises not just entertainment, but a bold statement of Filipino LGBT+ pride and resilience.
“Realistically speaking, hindi tayong lahat ay magkakaroon ng space sa entablado. But we can create our own stage,” shares Marina Summers, perfectly capturing the heart of this year’s Pride: every voice, every color, every story belongs.
Don’t forget, everyone’s welcome, whether you’re marching, dancing, performing, or just soaking it all in. Tag @bayothub when you post your pics and see you on the dancefloor, mga beshies! 🌈✨
