The Dinah 2025 Will Be Like No Other
After 34 years at the helm, Mariah Hanson has announced that the 2025 edition of The Dinah will be her final production of the legendary lesbian event.
Legendary LGBTQ+ trailblazer Mariah Hanson—founder and producer of The Dinah, the world’s largest and longest-running music festival for queer women, nonbinary folks, and allies—will take her final bow in September 2025 capping off an unprecedented 34-year run of music, celebration and LGBTQ+ cultural impact.
“After 34 unforgettable years, I’m stepping away from producing this world-famous celebration of queer joy, freedom, and connection. It’s been the honor of a lifetime to help create space where our community could be bold, wild, and unapologetically ourselves,” says Hanson.
Hanson has confirmed that the upcoming edition of The Dinah, set for September 24–28 at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs, will be her final production—bringing a monumental era in queer culture and independent live events to a close. While this chapter comes to an end for her personally, Hanson is actively in talks with potential successors, seeking the right partner to carry the torch forward and preserve the event’s powerful legacy of pride, visibility, and community for future generations.
Founded in 1991 by Mariah Hanson, The Dinah has evolved from a grassroots weekend gathering into a global phenomenon, drawing thousands to a five-day experience filled with live music, iconic pool parties, and a spirit of transformation. The Dinah stage has repeatedly served as career inflection points for artists who would go on to shape the sound of a generation—from Lady Gaga to Katy Perry, Lizzo to Bebe Rexha and Doechii (among others), Hanson didn’t just predict their success, she helped launch it.
Hanson wishes to conclude on a high note, giving one final, unforgettable celebration to the community that helped build this influential event, all while ensuring The Dinah is thoughtfully passed on to the right hands to continue its powerful legacy.
“If The Dinah has ever touched your heart, brought you joy, or helped you feel seen—I invite you to join me one last time as I close out my Dinah career and celebrate 34 years of unforgettable memories, community, and cultural impact,” says Hanson.
The Grand Finale promises to be a powerful homecoming celebration and an unforgettable thank you, with a line-up and legacy tribute that honor The Dinah’s musical history, queer cultural roots, inclusive ethos, community feel and contagiously electrifying energy.
The Dinah 2025 Highlights
The Dinah 2025 is shaping up to be another grand slam, with a powerhouse entertainment line-up and a stellar wave of celebrity guests expected to join Mariah Hanson’s final Dinah. From chart-topping artists to iconic queer talent, Hanson will raise the bar one last time to deliver a celebration that will be nothing short of legendary. The full entertainment lineup drops soon so head to The Dinah for updates.
Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey from the cult lesbian TV series The L Word—the show that famously catapulted The Dinah onto screens around the world—will be at The Saturday Pool Party, to sign their new book So Gay for You and take photos with fans. A limited number of 150 copies of the book will exclusively be available at The Dinah for purchase and signed in person. They’ll also make a special appearance at the Saturday night party—but not before they hit The Dinah’s iconic red carpet in head-turning looks.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this iconic farewell.
“Come raise a glass, dance under the sun, and help write this last, extraordinary chapter with me,” says Hanson, “a tribute to a journey that changed lives, built community and sparked decades of culture-shifting moments, bold firsts, and unforgettable memories. While I may be taking my final bow, the legacy we’ve built together will live on in every life it’s touched.”
Tickets and full event details are available now at thedinah.com
