Leeds Pride Festival - Dance Arena

Leeds Pride 2026: The Dance Arena & Official Afterparty

Supported by Gaydio

Date: Sunday 19th July 2026

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 AM (16 Hours of Non-Stop Beats)

Location: UnderTheArches, Lower Briggate (Day) → Under The Arches, Lower Briggate (Night)

As Leeds Pride celebrates its monumental 20th anniversary by expanding into a full two-day festival, the electronic music scene takes center stage. In proud partnership with Gaydio, the UK's leading LGBTQ+ radio station, this is the ultimate itinerary for the ravers, dancers, and night owls who want to move from day dot until the sun comes up.

Phase 1: The Daytime Dance Arena (2:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

The open-air celebration begins at mid-day on Lower Briggate, transforming the historic Freedom Quarter into a massive, pulsating street party. Backed by state-of-the-art production, heavy bass systems, and your favorite Gaydio anthems, the Dance Arena champions a world-class lineup of local and international LGBTQ+ talent.

Daytime Feature Act: Shena Winchester 4:30pm

Highlighting the afternoon is a massive live performance from dance music royalty Shena Winchester. Known globally as the iconic voice behind Michael Gray's multi-platinum anthem "The Weekend" and Junior Jack's "Dare Me (Stupidisco)", Shena will be bringing her unparalleled, soaring live vocals to the open-air stage.

• The Sound: Vocal House, Tech-House, Classic Dance, and Nu-Disco.

• The Vibe: High-energy, open-air, inclusive, and loud.

Phase 2: The Official Late-Night Afterparty (9:00 PM – 4:00 AM)

Don't let the music stop when the daytime stages close. Starting from 8:00 PM, the party officially migrates indoors to Under The Arches on Lower Briggate to ensure a seamless transition into the early hours.

Afterparty Headliners: Sweet Female Attitude 11:30pm

Taking over the midnight hours, legendary UK garage and dance act Sweet Female Attitude will be performing LIVE. Get ready to sing your heart out to their timeless, massive anthem "Flowers", alongside a high-octane set of pure garage and house throwbacks that will keep the dancefloor locked down.

• The Sound: Deep House, Garage Classics, Circuit Beats, and Late-Night Techno.

• Entry: Secure an Afterparty ticket in advance

Gaydio Pro Tip: The crossover between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM is peak time. Grab your club entry ticket early to beat the massive exit crowds moving from the outdoor street festival into the afterparty venue!