On June 5, 2026, Madonna appeared in headlines around the world following her surprise Grindr Presents: Madonna LIVE in New York performance in Times Square.
The June 4 pop-up event was staged at the TSX Stage in Times Square and helped launch Pride Month with a live celebration of Madonna’s upcoming Confessions II album, while also revisiting songs from 2005’s Confessions on a Dance Floor.
The performance was widely celebrated in the media, with major outlets covering Madonna’s Pride Month return to New York:
“Madonna Kicks Off Pride Month With a Surprise Times Square Performance” — Vogue
“Madonna Turns Times Square into Night Club, Previews New Album to Kick Off Pride Month at Surprise Concert: ‘C’mon, Gays!’” — People
“Madonna Performs a Surprise Times Square Concert in Custom Dolce & Gabbana” — Harper’s Bazaar
Madonna performed the following songs:
- I Feel So Free
- Bring Your Love
- Love Sensation
- Get Together
- I Love New York
- Hung Up
The performance featured new music from Confessions II, including Love Sensation, and celebrated Pride Month with visuals honouring LGBTQ+ icons including Marsha P. Johnson, Keith Haring, and Robert Mapplethorpe.
Before leaving the stage, Madonna shouted to the crowd: “Thank you for coming, I love you, happy Pride!”
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