The guide to Pride: Big days out
Here are some of the biggest Pride events that you can attend this year in the UK.
Date published: 5th Jun 2025
With Pride month officially beginning, we thought we'd share some of the biggest days out you can enjoy to celebrate all things LGBTQ+. There are plenty of parties up and down the UK, which are set to be absolutely joyous affairs, with big headline names from queer icons and an air of celebration throughout.
Take a look at the full list below, featuring the biggest and most bombastic events.
When: Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd August
Where: Marine Parade, Brighton
The Pride Street Party in Brighton features multiple venues across the city, where different stages will showcase a wide range of artists. There will be a stage dedicated to drag, plenty of musicians dotted around and daytime clubbing spots where you can get the party started.
Tickets for Pride Street Party
When: Saturday 23rd August
Where: Church Square, Scunthorpe
This is the third year of Scunthorpe Pride, which will see over 10,000 people attend.The event is free to attend, with donations being welcomed. There will be a Pride market on as well as live music from the likes of Phats & Small and more.
Tickets for Scunthorpe Pride 2025
When: Sunday 8th June
Where: Signature Brew Haggerston, London
How about a metal perspective on pride? Haggerston's Signature Brew are hosting this event by London Metal Coalition and UK Death Dealers, which supports LGBT+ musicians in the UK metal scene. An all-dayer with over ten bands including Symbyote, Worship The Sacrifice and Atlas Theory, it's going to be a brilliant day of live music and unity.
Tickets for London Metal Pride
When: Saturday 21st June
Where: Peel Park, Salford
Salford Pride are turning Peel Park and the surrounding are pink in June. A grassroots event with community at the heart of it, they have live entertainment from Cher Lloyd, Ultrabeat, Banksie, Natasha Hamilton and more. There will also be talks with key figures in the LGBTQ+ community.
Tickets for The Pink Picnic 2025
When: Saturday 9th August
Where: Town Field, Doncaster
Doncaster Pride will be a big day out, with multiple areas that cater to everyone. Alongside two stages of music, there will also be a cabaret space, family space, funfair and pride markets for you to go and explore.
Tickets for Doncaster Pride 2025
Gay Village Party - Manchester Pride 2025
When: Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August
Where: Sackville Gardens, Manchester
Manchester knows how to throw a party, especially Pride which is a weekend-pong celebration of everything to do with queer culture. In 2025, Bewitched, Angie Brown, Sister Sledge and Diana Vickers are just a few of the names joining the party. The fun doesn't stop there though with a silent disco, cabaret, funfair rides and more happening over the four-day party.
Tickets for Gay Village Party - Manchester Pride 2025
When: Saturday 23rd August
Where: Walsall Arboretum Extension, Walsall
A day about inclusivity, attendees of Walsall's Pride Festival can look forward to local and national drag queens providing entertainment with plenty of laughs. There will be fair rides, music, stalls and a vibrant atmosphere to look forward to.
Tickets for Walsall Pride Festival 2025
When: Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd August
Where: Preston Park, Brighton
Brighton Pride have well and truly smashed it when it comes to their lineup this year. The one and only icon Mariah Carey will be taking to the stage in what is a UK festival exclusive. Throughout the weekend, you'll also be treated to sets from Confidence Man, Ashnikko, Slayyyter and more. Its as good a lineup as you'll see this year.
Tickets for Pride On The Park 2025
When: Saturday 19th July
Where: Stand Road Park, Chesterfield
Chesterfield Pride celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, they have announced a lineup that includes Diana Vickers, 911, Alex Party and more. There will also be appearances from some of the finest drag queens around.
Tickets for Chesterfield Pride
Belfast Trans Pride Fundraiser
When: Saturday 9th August
Where: Oh Yeah Music Centre, Belfast
This event raises funds for Belfast Trans Pride and features a wide range of talents from the LGBTQ+ community. A full day of music, get down to see some hugely talented musicians raising money for a good cause.
Tickets for Belfast Trans Pride Fundraiser
To see more Pride events from across the UK, head to our LGBTQ+ Pride Events Inspire Me page.
Check out our What's On Guide to discover even more rowdy raves and sweaty gigs taking place over the coming weeks and months. For festivals, lifestyle events and more, head on over to our Things To Do page or be inspired by the event selections on our Inspire Me page.
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