Birmingham Pride 2026: parade, performances & tickets

Birmingham Pride 2026 is set to take place over during the Spring bank holiday weekend, from 23 to 24 May, in Birmingham's Gay Village, centered around Hurst Street. The event kicks off with a vibrant parade on Saturday, 23rd May.

Set in the heart of the Gay Village, the festival has been a cornerstone event since 1997, attracting thousands to both the parade and the festival activities.

Birmingham Pride 2026 headliners

Birmingham Pride 2026 promises an electrifying weekend of music in the heart of the city's LGBTQ+ Village. The Main Stage will feature a stellar lineup of national and international artists, with headliners and other performers yet to be announced.

Birmingham Pride 2026 parade

The festival kicks off on Saturday, 23rd May 2026, with the vibrant Birmingham Pride Parade. Participants will gather at Victoria Square from 11:00 AM, with the parade starting at 12:00 noon, weaving through the city streets and culminating in the Gay Village. The parade serves as both a protest for equality and a celebration of LGBTQ+ life.

Where to get tickets for Birmingham Pride?

Information about more events and activities will be released closer to the date. For now, tickets are already available on the Birmingham Pride website.

If you’re visiting Birmingham for Pride weekend in 2026, check out our curated selection of gay-friendly hotels in Birmingham and book your stay.