By Sitaram Mewati
The LaLiT New Delhi is set to celebrate Pride Month with an ambitious four-night programme showcasing drag, performance art and queer culture, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to inclusivity and LGBTQIA+ representation in India.
Hosted at the hotel’s popular 24/7 Bar every Friday in June 2026, the curated series will feature some of India’s and Vietnam’s most prominent queer performers. The line-up includes Saraya Abdoul St Laurent, Irina the Diva, Lush Monsoon, Valentina, Naavya A. Singh, Veronia, Krystal Koko, Fardish, Betta Naan Stop, Hash Brownie, Akki, Onekid, Colen Prince Agastya and Haus of Sins.
The programme has been conceptualised under the leadership of Keshav Suri, Executive Director of The LaLiT Suri Hospitality Group, and continues the hotel’s reputation as a leading queer-affirming hospitality destination. The initiative also reflects The LaLiT’s more than 15-year association with supporting queer artists, performers and communities across the country.
The celebrations will commence on June 5 with “Drag Excellence”, a high-energy international showcase featuring leading drag artists from India and Vietnam, alongside a presentation on the history of Pride. On June 12, “Mehfil-e-Dolls” will present a Mughal-inspired reimagining of mujra, headlined by actress and transgender advocate Naavya A. Singh. “Desi Met Gala” on June 19 will bring Bollywood-inspired drag impersonations, a red-carpet experience and audience runway. The final evening, “Eden After Dark” on June 27, will feature an immersive performance by Haus of Sins blending burlesque, neo-cabaret and cinematic storytelling.
“We built Kitty Su because queer artists deserved a room worthy of their talent,” said Keshav Suri, adding that the Pride programme celebrates artists whose work deserves the finest stages and widest audiences.
The month-long initiative is expected to be among New Delhi’s most vibrant Pride celebrations, combining entertainment, artistic expression and community engagement.
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