Leeds Pride Festival - Freedom Party

Leeds Pride 2026: The Freedom Party (Saturday)

Date: Saturday 18th July 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: Leeds City Centre

Admission: Tickets from £7.50 (Wristband allows re-entry all day)

Get ready for history in the making! For its landmark 20th anniversary, Leeds Pride is expanding into a massive, two-day city-wide festival for the first time ever. Saturday kicks off the celebrations with the brand-new Freedom Party—a high-energy, ticketed site designed to secure the future of the festival while delivering the biggest and boldest Pride entertainment the North has ever seen.

Expect a packed 10-hour programme featuring incredible stage shows, local LGBTQ+ talent, and show-stopping sets from the UK's best tribute acts paying homage to the absolute best pop icons of the last two decades. Whether you are looking to dance to eurodance classics, see drag royalty live, or party with friends, Saturday sets the ultimate tone for a historic anniversary weekend.

Saturday Lineup & Performers

The Saturday stage is packed with a mix of international dance anthems, drag superstars, and nostalgic pop powerhouses:

• La Voix: The RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and Strictly Come Dancing icon takes to the stage with her powerhouse vocals and razor-sharp comedy.

• Sweet Female Attitude: Bringing the ultimate UK garage throwback vibes with their massive anthem "Flowers".

• Livin’ Joy ft. Luzahnn: Delivering legendary, high-energy 90s Eurodance nostalgia with hits like "Dreamer" and "Don't Stop Movin'".

• Baga Chipz:RuPaul's Drag Race UK royalty brings the comedy, the camp, and her famous charisma to the party.

• Tomara Thomas: The dazzling Drag Race UK star joins the lineup to deliver high-octane choreography and stunning looks.

• Absolute Britney & The Harry Styles Show: Top-tier tribute acts bringing stadium-level pop energy to the stage, performing the defining hits of the last 20 years.

Your Hosts for the Day

The energy will be kept high all day long by a stellar hosting lineup, including actor Bradley Riches (Heartstopper, Celebrity Big Brother), powerhouse vocalist Soraya Vivian, and legendary local drag icons Mamma Bear and St Sordid Secret.

Pro Tip: Grab your Freedom Party tickets early! At just £7.50, they ensure you get all-day wristband access to the primary performance hub while keeping the festival sustainable for years to come.