Allies Gala
The Equality Utah

Allies Gala

A 25-year milestone. A collective future. Join us this fall as we honor our past and ignite the next chapter 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.

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Five individuals pose together on a red carpet, some of which are dressed in drag.
Man and woman on stage pose together. The man on the left is dressed in a shiny red suit next to a woman dressed in western attire giving a thumbs up to the camera.
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Five drag performers on stage holding microphones.

  • 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.

Stage performers under colorful light
Previous Year's

Featured Keynote

  • Rising Tides 2025: Tig Notaro
  • 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
A woman in a formal dress stands on a blue stage with a microphone
2022: Eddie Izzard
Two men stand on stage holding microphones and smiling.
2023: Tom Dailey & Dustin Lance Black
Tan France stands behind a speaker podium on a stage with a purple backdrop.
2018: Tan France
Three individuals holding hands on a stage in extravagant clothing.
2016: Gloria Steinem
Drag performer sings into a microphone on stage.
Shangela
Woman stands behind a speaker podium on stage with a large blue backdrop featuring the Equality Utah logo.
2014: Laverne Cox
2024 Allies Gala

Sponsors

Interested in adding your name to this list of remarkable organizations and individuals in 2025? Email rosanne@equalityutah.org to join us and showcase your support for Utah’s LGBTQ community.

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