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From Feb. 26 through March 2, 2026, the National LGBTQ Task Force’s Winter Party Festival returns to Miami Beach for its 33rd anniversary. A cornerstone of the LGBTQ cultural calendar, Winter Party is both a global gathering and a powerful fundraising engine supporting year round advocacy, organizing, and education for LGBTQ communities.
Each year, thousands travel from across the country and around the world to take part in a multi day series of events that transform Miami Beach into a space centered on queer joy, connection, and belonging. Nearly a dozen events will take place across Miami and Miami Beach in 2026, bringing the city’s energy to life while raising vital funds for the movement.
“While Winter Party helps generate critical funds for the vital work of the National LGBTQ Task Force, the event itself is also a central and core part of our mission. Winter Party has always been a party with a purpose but the party matters. Creating a world class experience that centers queer joy, connection, and belonging is not separate from the work. It is the work,” said Andy Garcia, Director of Conferences and Events for the National LGBTQ Task Force.
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The 2026 lineup features an international roster of DJs including Abel, Brady Prince, GSP, Jace M, Joey With The Mustache, Joshua Ruiz, Karsten Sollors, Morabito, Oscar Velazquez, Sagi Kariv, and Toy Armada, artists known for soundtracking queer dance floors around the world.
Garcia emphasized that the festival’s impact extends beyond the dance floor. “We’re intentional about building spaces where people feel safe, celebrated, and seen. We raise money for year round impact, and we also deliver a powerful shared experience that reminds people what we’re fighting for.”
MISTR will serve as the presenting sponsor of Winter Party Festival 2026. The telemedicine platform provides free online access to PrEP, DoxyPEP, STI testing, Hepatitis C testing and treatment, and long term HIV care across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. It offers these services at no cost to people with or without insurance.
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Founded in 1994, Winter Party has long balanced celebration with purpose. It offers a space to live openly while directly supporting advocacy efforts at a time when LGBTQ communities continue to face legislative and cultural challenges nationwide.
“Winter Party is a celebration, yes, but it’s also a gathering of strength,” Garcia said. “It’s a visible reminder that queer joy is part of how we endure, organize, and keep moving forward.”
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Winter Party Festival 2026 takes place Feb. 26 through March 2, 2026, in Miami Beach. For tickets and festival passes, visit the official Winter Party website.
