Queer pop singer-songwriter and TikTok star Jordy is set to take over Goodale Park this summer, headlining the 2026 Columbus Pride Festival. Stonewall Columbus announced Sunday that the Los Angeles-based artist will close out the Freedom Main Stage on June 20, serving as the marquee act for the festival’s second day and capping a weekend packed with marches, vendors and community programming across the Short North.
As reported by ABC6, Stonewall Columbus confirmed Jordy as the Freedom Main Stage headliner. "JORDY’s music speaks directly to the heart of what Pride means; living authentically, loving boldly, and celebrating who you are," Densil Porteous, executive director of Stonewall Columbus, told the outlet.
When and Where
According to Stonewall Columbus, the Pride Festival & Resource Fair is slated for June 19 and 20, with the Pride March scheduled to step off at 10:30 a.m. on June 20. Festival hours run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and the celebration is set entirely in and around Goodale Park. For the full minute-by-minute rundown, check the official schedule from Stonewall Columbus.
About Jordy
Jordy broke out on TikTok with tracks like "Long Distance" and the viral "Story of a Boy," a song that has been widely used in transition stories and queer narratives, according to Out. The outlet also notes that Jordy has more than 600,000 TikTok followers and that his album BOY earned a GLAAD Media Award nomination, credentials that help explain why organizers tapped him for the Pride headlining slot.
What To Expect
Columbus Pride is no small neighborhood block party. Stonewall Columbus reports that the festival and march now draw more than 700,000 visitors into the downtown and Short North areas, and the weekend doubles as the nonprofit’s primary fundraiser. Attendees can expect multiple performance stages, long rows of vendors, wellness-focused spaces and on-site safety measures throughout the event.
Follow Updates
Organizers say full set times and the rest of the lineup will drop as June gets closer, so fans should keep an eye on official channels from Stonewall Columbus and Jordy. For artist news and tour updates, visit JORDY’s official site.
