The holiday season just got a lot gayer. OUTLOUD, the LGBTQ+ music and entertainment brand behind WeHo Pride’s marquee festival, has announced OUTLOUD Presents: Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular. The tour stars RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars winner Alyssa Edwards, performer Frankie Grande, and drag entertainer Kori King.
The glitter-filled production launches December 4 in West Hollywood before making stops in Denver, Salt Lake City, Austin, Dallas, Louisville, Nashville, Philadelphia, and Dorchester.
Spreading Cheer and Visibility
“From California to Kentucky and Tennessee, Slay Ride will remind audiences that queer joy belongs everywhere, even in states where visibility is being challenged,” said Jeff Consoletti, founder and executive producer of OUTLOUD.
Consoletti added that expanding OUTLOUD’s reach is about more than music, it’s about community. “We’re creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people feel seen and celebrated, especially during a time of year that can be tough for many.”
Alyssa Edwards Returns to the Stage
For Edwards, Slay Ride marks a reunion with the OUTLOUD family. “My return to the OUTLOUD stage is going to be bigger and jollier than ever,” she said. “We’re turning venues across the country into safe, fabulous spaces where everyone can feel celebrated. Nothing shines brighter than a community that comes together.”
Giving Back While Having Fun
A portion of every ticket, $1 per sale, will benefit the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. The donation continues OUTLOUD’s ongoing support for equality-focused initiatives.
The variety show blends music, dance, drag, and comedy into a campy, high-energy spectacle meant to reimagine the holiday season with signature OUTLOUD flair. From dazzling choreography to cheeky numbers, Slay Ride promises a “HoliGay” experience that’s equal parts nostalgia and unapologetic queer joy.
The Slay Ride 2025 Tour Dates
- Dec. 4: Beaches Tropicana – West Hollywood, CA
- Dec. 5: X Bar – Denver, CO
- Dec. 6: Milk+ – Salt Lake City, UT
- Dec. 7: Highland Lounge – Austin, TX
- Dec. 10: Station 4 – Dallas, TX
- Dec. 11: Play Dance Bar – Louisville, KY
- Dec. 12: Play Dance Bar – Nashville, TN
- Dec. 13: Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- Dec. 14: Blend – Dorchester, MA
Tickets go on sale November 7 at 10 a.m. local time at outloudmusicfestival.com.
