Pacha New York’s Global Lineup Made Planet Pride ‘A Space Where Everyone Feels Welcome’
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Pacha New York’s Global Lineup Made Planet Pride ‘A Space Where Everyone Feels Welcome’By Jeff Benjamin,
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- Spanning nearly 12 hours, the festivities were produced by veteran nightlife promoter Jake Resnicow and spread across multiple stages from Saturday afternoon to deep into Sunday morning.
Hollywood & Entertainment Pacha New York’s Global Lineup Made Planet Pride ‘A Space Where Everyone Feels Welcome’By Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music.Follow Author Jul 02, 2026, 06:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Thousands packed Pacha New York on June 27th for Planet Pride, one of NYC's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations and the reborn venue's first major takeover. Produced by Jake Resnicow, the nearly 12-hour event featured headliners Loud Luxury, Don Diablo, ACRAZE, and RuPaul's Drag Race stars across multiple stages, drawing a global crowd. Resnicow emphasized the dancefloor's power to unite and foster belonging, with proceeds benefiting NYC Pride and local nonprofits. This marked a significant moment for Pacha New York, the former Brooklyn Mirage, reopened by Dubai-based FIVE Holdings. CEO Aloki Batra highlighted Pacha's legacy of bringing people together through music, affirming the venue's commitment to community and self-expression. Planet Pride successfully showcased Pacha's "dance-first" identity, rebuilding goodwill within the nightlife scene.
Pacha New York - Planet PrideRichard G BurrowesFor the final weekend of this year’s Pride Month, thousands packed Pacha New York on Saturday, June 27, as Planet Pride staged its first takeover in the newly reborn venue for one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in New York City.