upcoming shows

founded by artin avaznia, Underground Pride is an event celebrating queer culture and its impact on pop culture at- large. The immersive experience blends party and performance to highlight the queer underground’s freshest talent. We were born in 2024; 2026 marked a bold step as we went on our first national tour. selling out coast to coast hitting toronto, vancouver, montreal, and ottawa.

UNGROUND PRIDE HAS REACHED OVER 2000 ATTENDEES SINCE ITS INCEPTION. WE ARE DEDICATED IN PROTECTING AND AMPLIFYING QUEER CULTURE WHILE ENSURING PRIDE ALWAYS REMAINS ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE.

Bright yellow poster advertising a tribute concert for Michelle Ross, featuring live performances by Artin Avaznia, Tyler 'Q' Yan, and Karl 'AdoRe' Adorme, with sounds by Mix Signals, Desire, and Incognita. The event takes place at Longboat Hall on Saturday, June 27, with tickets costing $15, doors opening at 10 PM, and a $5 vodka bar. The poster includes the phrase 'We are the future' and a graphic of an eye inside a torn hole.

2026 TOUR

Event poster advertising a tribute concert for Michelle Ross by Batty Banks & Acacia with live performances by Artin Avaznia, Viola & Zam, taking place at the Rickshaw Theatre on Saturday, August 1st, with tickets costing $15, doors opening at 9 PM, and $5 vodka bar, featuring sounds by Prado Monroe, LadyLucki, Paye4Prez. The poster features a blue background with a torn paper eye graphic and bold black and white text listing the event details.
Pink poster for an underground pride event featuring a torn paper eye illustration at top, text about music, live performances, and special tribute to Michelle Ross by Kiara Batty Banks, with event location at Ausgang Plaza, Vendredi 7 Août, tickets $15, at 22:00 hours, with logos of sponsors Rubicon Exotic, Vitaly, Red Bull, and Bacardi at bottom.
Event poster for an underground music night, featuring live performances, sound by Quata Quata, Spexalkay, DJ Punani, and club night on August 21 at Club Saw. Ticket price $15, doors open at 10 PM, $5 vodka bar. Sponsored by Rubicon Exotic, Red Bull, HyO spring water vodka, and Vitaly.

Artin Joins Sandboys LIVE in Toronto

Poster for Artic Live Performance, Toronto, October 24th, featuring a black and white photo of a man with a hat and earrings, with event details in red and white text.
Poster for an underground pride event featuring a woman with curly hair and a serious expression, with text indicating the event is on Saturday, August 9, in Montreal, at Artin Avaznia, Turbo Hâüs at 10:30 PM.
Promotional poster featuring a black and white portrait of a person with curly hair. The text includes "Artin Avaznia Live" and details of an event on "Friday June 27" at "Wellesley Stage," 7 PM, for "Pride Toronto."

ARTIN HEADLINES UNDERGROUND PRIDE 2024

PAST PERFORMANCES

Collage of a lively music event with a performer drinking from a can and engaging with the audience in a club setting.
Crowded concert scene with enthusiastic fans, colorful lighting, live performer, vibrant atmosphere.
Poster for a music hall event featuring the band 'Sandroks' on October 24th, 2025. The poster includes images of two band members in red and black outfits, holding a microphone and a soccer ball, with the event details and performer names written in bold white text over a smoky background.

artin joins sandboys tour live in Toronto. Oct 24th. td music hall

TICKETS

PRIDE TORONTO 2024

Musician performing on stage wearing a hat and patterned robe
Underground Pride: Toronto, Artin Avaznia, Solo Dance Artist, Dancer, Underground Pride, Pride Month, Festival Season, Toronto Events,
Performer on stage with green digital backdrop and audience in foreground.
A person performing a dance on stage with colorful stage lights and sound equipment in the background.

MONTREAL PRIDE - FIERTE MONTREAL