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MashUp! Weekend 2026: Resurrection Renaissance

MashUp! Weekend 2026: Resurrection Renaissance Returns to Nashville

A three-day celebration of Black LGBTQ+ culture, wellness, and community care.


NASHVILLE, TN | February 20–22, 2026 — MashUp! Nashville presents MashUp! Weekend 2026: Resurrection Renaissance, a three-day cultural uprising rooted in the bold, brilliant spirit of Nashville’s Black LGBTQ+ community. Taking place February 20–22, MashUp Weekend is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser and a cornerstone event that supports year-round health equity and community-building initiatives.


The weekend serves as a living tribute to the art, identity, and resilience passed down through generations of Black queer communities. It invites attendees to return to themselves—not as society has defined them, but as they truly are. MashUp! Weekend brings together accessible health and wellness resources, creatives, nightlife, culture, and collective care across multiple events designed to celebrate and sustain Black LGBTQ+ life in Nashville.


This year’s theme, Resurrection Renaissance, reflects a powerful return to joy, visibility, and wholeness—rising again and again in the face of systems that seek to diminish Black queer existence.


MashUp! Weekend 2026 is powered by Music City PrEP Clinic a leading force in sexual health and wellness across Tennessee and Kentucky.


Weekend Events Include:


FREE(k) Friday | Friday, February 20 | 8pm-1am

A nightlife-forward kickoff featuring DJs, live performances, and high-energy celebration. Sexual wellness resources and harm-reduction support are integrated throughout the evening to ensure a pleasure-centered and safety-forward experience.


MashUp! Family Reunion (Day Party) | Saturday, February 21| 11-5pm

A daytime gathering for the village. All day DJ, a Kid-zone, policy and advocacy panelists, line dancing, a talent and drag show, a community altar, health and wellness vendors, resources and panels, and Black queer joy that feels like home. Wellness activations and community care resources woven throughout.


The Resurrection Ball | Saturday Night, February 21 | 7pm-11pm

Hosted by the Music City ACC Ball, this ballroom experience showcases categories, competition, fashion, and performance — celebrating Black queer excellence, creativity, and self-expression.


Giving Out Loud Brunch | Sunday, February 22 | 12pm-4pm

The culminating and largest fundraising event of the weekend, Giving Out Loud Brunch features honorees, a curated program, performances, great food, full bar, and a live auction. Proceeds directly support the MashUp! family, health and wellness equity programming and community building initiatives.


MashUp! Weekend 2026 welcomes both Nashville locals and visitors, offering weekend passes, individual event tickets, and special hotel rates to encourage out-of-town attendees to experience the wealth of culture and joy this city is home to.


Event Details, Tickets, and Sponsorship Information: https://www.mashupnation.org/mashupweekend


About MashUp! Nashville

MashUp! Nashville is a nonprofit that works to increase the visibility of health disparities and social inequalities that impact the well-being of Black LGBTQ folks. MashUp! confronts health inequities and social injustice head-on, improving the lives and well-being of Black LGBTQ+ through education, advocacy, and community-driven solutions.


Communications Contact:

Emmett Rector



 
 
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