The Academy Presents: The 2026 Legends Awards: Honoring Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi 🌟
Sun, Nov 22
|The Castro Theatre
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Legends Awards as we honor Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and celebrate our incredible community honorees. Expect dazzling performances, heartfelt tributes, and plenty of sparkle—hosted by the legendary Sister Roma!
Time & Location
Nov 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
About the Event
The Academy’s annual Legends Awards returns November 22 for a night of celebration and giving thanks at the iconic Castro Theatre. The Legends Awards honors extraordinary people whose contributions have shaped San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community and whose stories deserve a permanent place in its history.
This year, we celebrate our allies by presenting Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi with the evening’s highest honor. She is joined by community award recipients Mark Leno, Gael Lala-Chávez, and Angel Adeyoha.
An incredible lineup of special guests, led by Sister Roma and fashion designer Zac Posen, will also include Music Director Russell Deason, Donna Sachet, Honey Davenport, and performances by Eduardo González-Maldonado and Leanne Borghesi.
Join us for a night of giving thanks to the leaders, builders, artists, advocates, and allies who have made our community what it is today—and continue to shape what comes next. This year we are excited to include a new…