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The Equality Utah

Allies Gala

Utah’s most anticipated LGBTQ event of the year celebrating unity, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality.

The Allies Gala stands as Utah’s most powerful night of advocacy and celebration. Join an extraordinary gathering of community leaders, advocates, and allies on the red carpet, as we raise critical funds to advance equality on Capitol Hill.

  • October 11, 2025

    Doors at 6pm

  • $195 – $295

    per seat

  • The Eccles Theater

    Salt Lake City, UT

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  • Guest Performers

    Featuring renowned talent from artists and advocates, including Indigo Girls, Billy Porter, Eddie Izzard, Gloria Steinem, and more extraordinary visionaries.

  • Community Celebration

    Celebrating change makers, advocates, organizations, and leaders who transform our community.

  • Local Entertainment

    Showcasing Utah’s vibrant LGBTQ and allied artists through electrifying performances from musicians, DJs, dancers, drag performers, and fashion innovators.

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Previous Year's

Featured Keynote

  • Enchanted World 2024: Andy Bell of ERASURE
  • All Together Now 2023: The Indigo Girls
  • Gorgeous Planet 2022: Eddie Izzard
  • Spark the Fire 2019: Billy Porter
  • Wake the Hive 2018: Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons
  • Revolution Q 2017: Chelsea Handler
  • Everyday Rebels 2016: Gloria Steinem
  • Queer New World 2015: Tyler Glenn from Neon Trees
  • Love is Love 2014: Laverne Cox
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2022: Eddie Izzard
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2024 Allies Gala

Sponsors

Interested in adding your name to this list of remarkable organizations and individuals in 2025? Email [email protected] to join us and showcase your support for Utah’s LGBTQ community.

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    QTalks

    Celebrating The Book of Queer Mormon Joy. Four book contributors will share their journeys of finding joy and authenticity at the intersection of queer and Mormon identity.
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    10.11.2025

    Allies Gala

    Join thousands at our signature event, where we celebrate our achievements, honor our champions, and build momentum for positive change.
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    02.08.2025

    PAC Brunch

    Brunch with a mission! Join us and master storyteller Dustin Lance Black as we rewrite the future, one mimosa and pro-equality candidate at a time.
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