Club Glow CEO Pete Kalamoutsos is sounding the trumpet for another dazzling return of Project Glow, the capital’s own electronic dance music festival that has become a beacon of LGBTQ+ celebration and unity. Announced on June 3, 2025, Project Glow will make its milestone fifth appearance at RFK Stadium’s expansive grounds from May 30–31, 2026, promising a vibrant, inclusive weekend for queer and allied dance music lovers.
Speaking to Gayety Pete Kalamoutsos stated“Having helped produce this year’s incredible World Pride Music Festival and hosting it on a back-to-back weekend with this year’s Project Glow really showed the power of dance music to unite communities and give LGBTQ artists a platform to reach fans, night after night.” He went on to add “That’s why we do this, and why we are so excited to be back for an incredible fifth year of Project Glow in 2026.”
In its first four years, Project Glow quickly established itself as Washington’s premier homegrown EDM event. With an energetic mix of world-class DJs, immersive stage designs, and unforgettable after-parties at Echostage, the festival emphasizes an inclusive environment for self-expression, acceptance, and queer empowerment.
A Celebration of Community and Culture
Project Glow isn’t just about thumping basslines and laser lights — it’s a movement firmly rooted in LGBTQ+ identity and culture. As part of a larger ecosystem that includes the World Pride Music Festival, which debuted in June this year, Glow’s organizers are championing representation within the dance music landscape. The back-to-back scheduling underscores the synergy between global queer celebration and local community-building.
That sense of family and belonging is central to Glow’s ethos: vendors from Black Pride D.C., drag performers from local nightlife scenes, and queer visual artists all contribute to a festival that feels of the community, for the community.
Stars Aligned: Top-Tier Talent and Queer Visibility
Project Glow’s first four installments were anchored by headline sets from electronic heavyweights like Tiësto, Subtronics, Loud Luxury, and Alan Walker. The 2025 edition drew more than 80,000 attendees over two days. With such a massive turnout, Glow has powered a cultural ripple effect along the mid-Atlantic, with DJ sets often becoming viral for their queer-forward energy and inclusive vibes.
Afterparties at Echostage—Project Glow’s resident nightclub—provide an extension of the festival into the early morning hours, and give local LGBTQ+ artists their moment alongside international talent.
Tickets, Builds, and 2026 Details
Tickets for the fifth edition of Project Glow are now on sale at ProjectGlowFest.com. Glow has promised VIP and experiential passes, giving fans a variety of options to suit their festival budgets and desires.
With the festival still months away, organizers are teasing more surprises – “activations” that speak to intersectional LGBTQ+ identities, drag brunches, safe spaces, and partnerships with queer wellness groups. Glow’s goal is for festival-goers to come for the music but stay for the community.
Details about the complete artist lineup will be announced in the coming weeks, with Queer tastemakers and electronic underground acts expected to feature alongside A-list headliners.
How Project Glow Amplifies LGBTQ+ Voices
What sets Project Glow apart isn’t just its location in the nation’s capital—it’s the message it sends. In an era when queer nightlife and welfare face political threats, Project Glow stands as a reminder that public queer culture is resilient.
From Town Hall rallies to Pride parades, D.C. has long been a stage for LGBTQ+ visibility. Project Glow adds another layer: one where queer joy, resistance, and art collide in communal euphoria.
