Pride is a parade and festival for LGBTQ+ people. There are dozens across the UK every year. No registration needed, nothing to pay. Just show up. You can come alone or with friends. No one will ask where you're from.
Major UK Prides
July
Pride in London
The biggest Pride in the UK. Parade through central London. 1.5+ million spectators. Free. Usually the last Saturday of June or first Saturday of July.
July
Glasgow Pride
Usually mid-July. Date TBC — check website.
July
Bristol Pride
Usually July. Date TBC — check website.
July
Liverpool Pride
Usually July. Date TBC — check website.
July
Trans Pride Brighton
Specifically for the trans community. Usually mid-July. Date TBC — check website.
August
Brighton & Hove Pride
The unofficial LGBTQ+ capital of the UK. Parade, festival in Preston Park. Usually the first weekend of August.
August
Manchester Pride
The second largest Pride in the UK. Canal Street. 4 days — parade, concerts, village. Usually the last weekend of August (bank holiday).
August
Cardiff Pride (Cymru Pride)
Usually August. Date TBC — check website.
August
Leeds Pride
Usually August. Date TBC — check website.
August
UK Black Pride
For QTIPOC (LGBTQ+ people of colour). Especially relevant for people from Central Asia. Usually August. Date TBC — check website.
Other LGBTQ+ Events
June
Mighty Hoopla
LGBTQ+ music festival. London. Usually June.
July
Fetish Week London
July. If you're curious — that's perfectly fine.
various
Queer Prom
A party for LGBTQ+ young people. Various cities.
Tips
- Just come and watch — you don't have to march in the parade
- Free (unless there's a separate ticketed festival)
- You can come alone
- Lots of people — it's safe
- If you want to go with someone — write to us: [email protected] or on Telegram @skybow_help_bot