Atlanta Pride is turning up the volume for 2026.
We’re thrilled to announce that rapper, entrepreneur, and fashion icon JT will headline the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival, taking the Main Stage during our annual celebration on October 10-11 in Piedmont Park.
Joining JT on this year’s entertainment lineup are Cain Culto and Zee Machine, two incredible artists whose bold creativity and authentic voices embody this year’s theme, Louder & Prouder.
From chart-topping hip-hop to genre-defying pop and powerful performances, this year’s lineup is shaping up to be one of our most exciting yet. Together, these artists represent the diversity, resilience, and joy that make Atlanta Pride such a special celebration for our community.
“We strive to create an entertainment lineup that reflects the diversity, talent, and energy of our community,” said Chris McCain, Executive Director of Atlanta Pride. “JT, Cain Culto, and Zee Machine each bring their own unique artistry and fearless authenticity to the stage. Their performances will help make this year’s festival an unforgettable celebration of being Louder & Prouder together.”
Straight out of Dade County, JT has risen from the trenches to claim her place in
hip-hop royalty. As one-half of the groundbreaking female rap duo City Girls, she helped redefine and push boundaries for women in hip-hop. Their acclaimed album Girl Code debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Breaking out on her own with her debut mixtape City Cinderella, JT’s Miami lineage and glittering raps take center stage, cementing her as one of music’s most versatile lyricists. Anchored by her first-ever Hot 100 hit “OKAY” and the equally fiery single “Ran Out,” JT’s superstar ascension has led to covers of Cosmopolitan, Essence, and Wonderland, along with a headlining slot at NYC Pride last June.
JT has also found her footing in the fashion world, being coined a rising fixture by Vogue. JT’s magnetism has made her a force in the branding world as well, landing collaborations with MAC Cosmetics, Timberland, and Poster Girl, further proving her crossover appeal. With her new single “Numb” and more music on the horizon, JT is no longer the artist with the most potential — she’s the one actively shaping the space from both music and fashion lens.
Cain Culto is a former worship pastor turned queer renegade, blending left-field pop and hip-hop with global influences. Raised in a Colombian-Nicaraguan household, he grew up between Florida and Kentucky, absorbing salsa, bluegrass, and evangelical culture. After leaving his acclaimed Christian band Ecclesia in 2021, he reemerged as Cain Culto—an artist reclaiming his spirituality, sexuality, and cultural roots.
Zee Machine is a Los Angeles-based pop/rock/electronic singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist, known for their powerful vocals, dynamic songwriting, and genre-fluid sound. A Berklee College of Music graduate, they’ve been making music and performing internationally since high school, steadily building a devoted fanbase and a strong online presence.
Additional performers, DJs, community stage artists, and festival programming will be announced in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for even more exciting updates.
Join us October 10-11 as we celebrate our community, our resilience, and our joy together at the largest free Pride festival in the United States, where we will be Louder & Prouder!
