Event Dates
From: Saturday, September 27, 2025
To: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Plaza District Festival
& Plaza Walls Mural Expo 2025
Plaza Walls Mural Expo is an annual celebration of street art, showcasing vibrant murals from local and international artists.
Plaza District Festival & Plaza Walls Mural Expo 2025
What started as a celebration of the comeback of the revitalized Plaza District, the Plaza District Festival now draws thousands of visitors from around the Oklahoma City area as well as visitors looking for that taste of local.
- Stay close to the Festival at The Ambassador Hotel, an Autograph Collection member, rated “Exceptional” by guest with stylish rooms, an outdoor pool and excellent rooftop bar.
The Festival
- Next Edition – Saturday 27th September, 2025.
- Plaza Walls Mural Expo is an annual celebration of street art, showcasing vibrant murals from local and international artists.
- The event transforms urban spaces into open-air galleries, inviting the community to explore and appreciate public art.
- Located on Northwest 16th Street, the Plaza District Festival highlights a wide array of Oklahoma’s own performing artists, visual artists and musicians while patrons enjoy local food and the chance to purchase unique art pieces.
- Artist booths line NW 16th Street in a festive display of Oklahoma creativity.
- The event is held from 11:00 AM 10:00 PM each day.
- During the festival, you can catch a performance at any of the three stages set up in the district.
The Plaza District
- If you’re the sort that likes to check out the hip and happening, you’ll find it in the Plaza District; an enclave of locally-owned shops, neighborhood bars, quirky galleries and fun-and-funky restaurants.
- Named for the historic Plaza Theater (built in 1935), the area has become a hub for creativity and a magnet for local businesses. Its namesake theater is now the nationally-renowned Lyric on the Plaza Theater, where you can catch live performances in season.
- The plaza district is a 5-minute ride from the gay bars along NW 39th street. Stay close to the bars and a short ride from the festival at Bradford House, rated “Exceptional” by guests, a historic house with exceptional decor and high-end amenities.
Plaza Walls Mural Expo
- While at the festival, check out the see artists in action at the annual Plaza Walls Mural Expo.
- Plaza Walls is a rotating mural project in the heart of Oklahoma’s only mural district.
- Managed and curated by the Oklahoma Mural Syndicate, Plaza Walls continues to be one of the district’s largest tourist attractions
Where to stay in Oklahoma
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers and are a close to the NW 39th Street District, the largest gay and lesbian district in the Great Plains and central regions of the United States.
“The Strip,” as this district is affectionately known, also plays host to one of Oklahoma City’s biggest annual events, the OKC Pride Parade and Festival.
Sleep Inn & Suites, Hyatt Place, Courtyard by Marriott, District Hotel
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Where we stay!
The Marriott is our editors
choice when we are in Oklahoma
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Gay Map of Oklahoma
2200 Northwest 40th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and free toiletries & pool view.
1515 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
Guest rooms at Courtyard Oklahoma City are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Offering free WiFi and an indoor pool, bistro restaurant and. A fitness centre is also available on site
1511 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
All rooms include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A seating area with a sofa is provided. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk and a fitness centre
5200 North Classen Circle, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
All guest rooms come equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, curved shower rods, desks, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, voice mail and cable television. In addition, some rooms have sofa sleepers.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
The holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower. Offers free WiFi and air conditioning, Non-smoking throughout
1128 Northwest 12th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
Classen Cottage offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. This holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, 2 bathrooms fitted with a shower.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and an oven. Towels and bed linen are offered. free WiFi, air conditioning
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A flat-screen TV. Air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi
2807 Northwest 36th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
Fun gay bar with Drag shows
Welcome to Frankie's! Fun place to hang, dance, be entertained and meet new friends! Everyone has a home at Frankie's, come see for yourself
2218 Northwest 39th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
High-energy gay bar featuring cocktails & American eats, with dancing, regular drag shows & karaoke.
OKC's best Off-The-Wall Dinner Theater, Cabaret, & Gay Nightclub. Female illusion shows, dinner theatre, karaoke, trivia and more!
2117 Northwest 39th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
One of the most celebrated clubs in Oklahoma City history re-opened in the fall of 2019. Come experience the iconic dancefloor for yourself, with live DJs, new lights, new sounds, and of course, the epic video screens–now in high def.
2120 Northwest 39th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
popular with everyone complete with a large back deck, dance floor and hot dancers, regular drag shows, Karaoke and drag bingo
2201 Northwest 39th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
Friendly neighbourhood gay bar offering Strong cheap drinks with good service, this bar can get very busy and is well worth a visit when you’re in Oklahoma
2125 Northwest 39th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
A friendly neighbourhood gay bar with great drinks and friendly owner
is among the best bars in Oklahoma City, offering vintage and contemporary cocktails in a mood-enhancing smoke free atmosphere. You and your friends can settle into a comfy chair or loveseat, and wile away the hours enjoying laughs, cocktails, and sultry jazz music
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We have chosen hotels in Oklahoma that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Omni Oklahoma
4 Star, Good Pool
- 4 Star – Outdoor Swimming Pool, City Views
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV, private bathroom
- Near Chesapeake Energy Arena, offers outdoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, and bar.
Marriott Downtown
4 Star Good Rates
- 4 Star – Near Historic Bricktown, Indoor Pool
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Free internet, work area, TV
- Adjacent to Bricktown, with indoor swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant, and smoke-free rooms with free internet.
Courtyard by Marriott
3 Star, Great Value
- 3 Star – Bistro Restaurant, Fully Equipped Fitness Centre
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, coffee facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, on-site bistro serving breakfast and dinner, and a fitness center.
Embassy Suites
3 Star, Location
- 3 Star – Indoor Pool, Near University Hospital
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Microwave, refrigerator,
- Adjacent to University Hospital, offers indoor pool, restaurant, rooms with microwaves, refrigerators, and free WiFi.
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