UK Pride Events 2026: Full List of LGBTQ+ Pride Festivals & Parades
The UK Pride season in 2026 is set to be bigger, bolder, and more inclusive than ever. From major city parades like London Pride and Birmingham Pride to smaller community-led celebrations across England, Scotland, and Wales, Pride events take place throughout the year — with peak season running from May to August.
Below is a comprehensive list of confirmed and traditionally scheduled UK Pride events in 2026. Dates may be updated closer to the time, so always check official event websites before travelling.
Winter Pride Events (February 2026)
St Ives Pride (Cornwall) – 14 February 2026
Student Pride (London) – 27–28 February 2026
Southend Winter Pride (Essex) – 28 February 2026
Spring Pride Events (March–April 2026)
March 2026
BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival – 18–29 March 2026
Trans Pride Kent (Herne Bay) – 28 March 2026
April 2026
Pride in Aberystwyth (Wales) – 25 April 2026
Falmouth Pride (Cornwall) – 25 April 2026
Major UK Pride Events – Summer 2026
May 2026
Exeter Pride – 9 May 2026
Swansea Pride – 16 May 2026
Cheltenham Pride – 16 May 2026
Chichester Pride – 23 May 2026
Birmingham Pride – 23–24 May 2026
Durham Pride UK – 23–24 May 2026
June 2026
Pride Canterbury – 6 June 2026
Oxford Pride – 6 June 2026
Blackpool Pride – 6–7 June 2026
Barry Pride (Wales) – 6 June 2026
Torfaen Pride (Wales) – 6 June 2026
Pontardawe Pride (Wales) – 6–7 June 2026
Kendal Pride – 12–14 June 2026
Ramsgate Pride – 13 June 2026
Shetland Pride – 13 June 2026
Stranraer Pride (Scotland) – 13 June 2026
Hexham Pride – 13–14 June 2026
July 2026
Worthing Pride – 3–4 July 2026
Pride in London – 4 July 2026 (expected)
Leeds Pride – 18–19 July 2026
Late Summer & Autumn Pride Events (August–September 2026)
August 2026
Wakefield Pride – 8–9 August 2026
Ashby Pride – 8 August 2026
Levenshulme Pride (Manchester) – 14–16 August 2026
Swindon & Wiltshire Pride – 15 August 2026
Crawley Pride – 22 August 2026
Walsall Pride – 29 August 2026
Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride – 29 August 2026
Scunthorpe Pride – 29 August 2026
Stirling Pride (Scotland) – 29 August 2026
Hastings Pride – 30 August 2026
September 2026
Additional local Pride events may take place in early September — updates typically announced later in the year.
Planning Your UK Pride Trip in 2026
Many UK Pride events are free and community-run, while larger festivals may include paid after-parties or weekend passes. Accommodation often books up quickly for major Prides like London, Birmingham, and Leeds — early planning is strongly recommended.
Always check official Pride websites and social media for updates