Sugababes, Beth Ditto and more set for massive Liverpool Pride opening party

Liverpool is set to kick off Pride 2026 in standout fashion, with an impressive opening soiree planned to takeover the M&S Bank Arena on Friday 24th July.

Leading the first wave of announcements, chart-topping pop trio Sugababes will headline the night with a full greatest hits set, bringing their iconic catalogue to the city’s biggest Pride celebration yet. Joining them is Gossip vocalist and 6 Music presenter, Beth Ditto, making her Liverpool solo debut, alongside Tia Kofi and Bimini.

The line-up leans heavily into club culture too, with Horse Meat Disco bringing their signature disco energy, while Harrsn teams up with the House Gospel Choir for a euphoric live set.

Flying the flag for Liverpool’s local scene, hosts Tyler Daclaire, Debbie Darling and Pam Sandwich will guide the night, which opens with a specially curated Pride ceremony led by Debbie Darling, bringing together dozens of LGBTQ+ performers from across the city in a powerful celebration of community and identity.

The event marks the official launch of Liverpool Pride 2026, part of a wider weekend programme that will include the Pride March and a host of community-led events across the city. Delivered by Sahir House in partnership with the LCR Pride Foundation, this year’s Pride aims to be more inclusive, representative and community-driven than ever.

With global names, local icons and a strong focus on LGBTQ+ voices, this year’s opening party is shaping up to be an unmissable start to Pride weekend in Liverpool.

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