The Top 10 Parties for TGNCs of 2026
Below are Tran Magazine’s favorite parties for TGNCs in 2026. Our metric for selecting our favorite parties for TGNCs include those that occur on a weekly or monthly basis. Our choices for Tran Magazine’s favorite parties do not include “bar parties” but parties in larger venues or clubs that involve one or more floors and/or dance floors.
Our selections measure for the following criteria:
TGNC PRESENCE
FINANCIAL ACCESSABILITY
RACIAL DIVERSITY
MUSIC/DANCING
VENUE
BODYHACK
BODYHACK is a NYC-based decentralized collective and party series, primarily hosted at Nowadays, that functions as a mutual-aid project supporting trans, non-binary, and BIPOC communities. The events feature all-trans lineups and integrate community care, including fundraising for organizations like G.L.I.T.S. and harm reduction services.
TGNC PRESENCE: 10/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: ($0-$30 SLIDING SCALE) 10/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 7/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 8/10
VENUE: 10/10
SCORE: 45/50
PAPI JUICE
Founded in 2013 by Oscar Nñ, Adam Rhodes, and Mohammed Fayaz, Papi Juice is a Brooklyn-based art collective and nightlife event series dedicated to celebrating queer and trans people of color. The collective has partnered with major institutions like MoMA PS1 and the Brooklyn Museum, expanding its cultural impact on inclusive spaces.
GNC PRESENCE: 8/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: 8/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 10/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 9/10
VENUE: 7/10
SCORE: 42/50
HRT PARTY
is a popular NYC-based underwear party created by and for trans people. Founded by Mikey Delgado and produced by C’était BonTemps and Ty Valentine, it aims to celebrate trans power and joy, offering a dedicated safe space for the community. [1]
GNC PRESENCE: 8/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: 8/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 10/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 9/10
VENUE: 7/10
ON TOP”
“On Top” is a legendary NYC weekly nightlife event hosted by legendary nightlife queen Susanne Bartsch. Taking place on Tuesdays at Le Bain—the penthouse lounge and rooftop of The Standard, Highline—the inclusive, high-energy party is famous for its avant-garde fashion, wild club kids, diverse crowds, and top-tier guest DJs.
TGNC PRESENCE: 6/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: FREE 10/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 4/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 6/10
VENUE: 8/10
SCORE: 36/50
ZERO CHILL #4
Zero Chill is a highly popular, underground and queer-leaning warehouse dance party in NYC, celebrated for curating heavy techno, electro, and EDM lineups. Attendees frequently describe it as offering an authentic, European-style club vibe with excellent music, elaborate installations, and a fiercely dedicated.
TGNC PRESENCE: 6/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: ($50 for the dolls) 4/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 7/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 10/10
VENUE: 10/10
SCORE: 37/50
TOSS’D
is a popular queer DIY party in NYC that hosts unique, 12-hour sonic journeys, often running either from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The event regularly spotlights local, underground talent blending techno, bass, electro, house, and experimental sounds. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
TGNC PRESENCE: 6/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: 6/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 6/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 8/10
VENUE: 10/10
SCORE: 36/50
PAUL’S DOLLS
is a weekly trans and queer nightlife event in New York City created and organized by downtown nightlife figure Linux. Hosted primarily at Paul’s Casablanca in Manhattan (owned by Paul Sevigny), it serves as a premiere, unapologetic community space for trans women, club kids, and artists. [1]
TGNC PRESENCE: 10/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: 10/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 7/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 4/10
VENUE: 4/10
SCORE: 35/50
FUNCTION
is a popular Brooklyn-based queer dance collective and event promoter. They frequently organize underground nightlife events, circuit functions, and weekend takeovers featuring techno, house, and electronic music.
TGNC PRESENCE: 6/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: 4/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 5/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 9/10
VENUE: 10/10
SCORE: 34/50
CARRY NATION
The Carry Nation is a premier NYC queer underground party and DJ/production duo formed by Nita Aviance and Will Automagic. Known for extended back-to-back marathon sets, they seamlessly blend NY house, techno, and disco while holding deep historical roots in the city’s nightlife scene. [1, 2, 3]
TGNC PRESENCE: 3/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: ($20-$40) 4/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 5/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 9/10
VENUE: 10/10
SCORE: 31/50
BOUND / BASEMENT
is an underground, queer fetish and BDSM-focused monthly party series. Known for its intersection of techno, latex, leather, and rope bondage, the event cultivates a sex-positive environment. It is highly consent-focused and frequently moves between major NYC nightlife venues
TGNC PRESENCE: 5/10
FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY: 6/10
RACIAL DIVERSITY: 2/10
MUSIC/DANCING: 3/10
VENUE: 10/10
SCORE=26/50
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