PrideFest 2026 Artists
HEADLINERS 2026
GRANT KNOCHE
Grant first gained prominence as a child performer in the group Kidz Bop, and later expanded into television. He finished fourth place in NBC’s American Song Contest in 2022. He’s been busy working on his own music lately, with two full-length records: I Could Die Just Thinking Of Us (2023) and Good Luck Getting Over Me (2025). In addition to his solo career, he has written songs and produced for various artists, including Christina Aguilera, Jess Glynne, and Victoria Justice, among others. His latest tour has been taking North America by storm, and we’re proud to have Grant as one of his next stops!
Appearing: 6/28 Seattle Center Main Stage
SUPPORTING ARTISTS: PrideFest Seattle Center
Social activist by day, socialite by night. Aleksa Manila is a celebrated and respected drag personality. Aleksa is a favorite emcee/host, speaker/panelist, performer/model at many events in the region because of her smart and sassy presence onstage and her ease of engaging her audience. She's a staple in Seattle's landscape from ICON - a celebration of drag, art & life!, LEO Party, University of Washington's Lavender Graduation, Seattle Pride Parade, Seattle PrideFest, Seattle PrideFest Capitol Hill, Lifelong's Gay Bingo to Seattle Symphony's Celebrate Asia among many.
Aleksa Manila
Appearing: 6/28 Seattle Center Main Stage (ALL DAY HOST)
SUPPORTING ARTISTS: PrideFest Capitol Hill
Bacon Strip Seattle has been an independently produced drag variety show since 2005. check them out every first Saturday in Georgetown at Jules Maes Saloon. More info and tickets at baconstripseattle.org
Bacon Strip
Appearing: 6/27 Capitol Hill Main Stage
DonnaTella Howe is moving and shaking all over Seattle. From Bacon Strip to Rainbow Bingo and playing hostess for House of Glitterati at the Tractor Tavern, the Seattle Pride parade and Capitol Hill PrideFest. She has expanded her appearances and is working the freelance circuit. Her hosting ability came about while working as assistant for MoM, running her Mothers Day and birthday tribute shows and the occasional WET night at RPlace.
DonnaTella Howe
Appearing: 6/27 Capitol Hill Main Stage (Host and Curator)