Queer music festivals have a rich history of providing liberation, community, and artistic expression for the LGBTQIA+ community. These events have played a significant role in shaping the festival scene today, and many continue to thrive or emerge. They often blend celebration with social justice advocacy, using music to fuel parades, marches, and powerful displays of resistance. Queer circuit parties like Queerchella (NYC) bring elements of queer music festivals into the mainstream, while events like Coachella, while not explicitly queer, reflect their influence. The legacy of these festivals reminds us that spaces for vibrant community and continued activism are essential for the LGBTQIA+ community.