United Kingdom Events

One of the largest events held in the capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast Pride is the largest such parade on the island of Ireland and one of the top ten largest pride events in the UK. 2018 sees Belfast Pride celebrate its 27th year.

The festival promotes equality, diversity and inclusion for the LGBT+ community of Belfast and beyond through a varied 10-day program of events and activities. The main attraction is the Saturday Pride Parade through the city on the 4th August.

If you’re thinking of attending, do check our list of recommended hotels in Belfast.

Brighton & Hove has hosting an annual Pride event in the UK’s gay capital since 1991. This is an exceptionally friendly, community festival that is one of the highlights of the city’s calendar. The parade and spectacular, diverse, flamboyant party in Preston Park attracts tens of thousands from around the UK and beyond.

The Brighton & Hove Pride 2018 takes place on Saturday, August 4th. The Parade begins by the Brighton Wheel on Madeira Drive and continues through the town towards Preston Park. Expect plenty of colourful costumes, performances from top artists and a whole host of club nights .

Check the website for more up-to-date details. For hotel bookings, click here for our list of recommended hotels in Brighton.

A massive free pride festival in one of the England’s most attractive cities. Bristol Pride is a ten day festival that showcases, celebrates and champions the LGBT+ community in the South West of England. in 2017, it hosted over 30,000 people.

With a variety of events including live performances, cabaret and events for families, the main attraction is the pride parade on Saturday 14th July through the city streets.

If you’re considering coming to Bristol Pride please check our recommended hotels in Bristol.

The largest celebration of LGBT culture in Wales. Pride Cymru is a vibrant weekender in the Welsh capital Cardiff. While many events require tickets the main attraction is the free street parade and talks following.

Thinking of attending? Then please check out our list of recommended hotels in Cardiff.

Modest gay pride celebration on England’s South West coast. Exmouth Pride attracts revellers to this beautiful Devonshire sea-side town. The festival is held in the Manor Gardens and has a welcoming, inclusive and friendly atmosphere. It is free and has live music.

Thinking of attending? Exmouth is just a short hop away from the larger town of Exeter so many visitors stay there. Why not check out our list of recommended hotels in Exeter?

The largest celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans life in Yorkshire. Leeds Pride markets itself as the friendliest pride in the UK and attracts large crowds from across the North of England and further afield.

If you’re thinking of attending, be sure to check out our list of recommended hotels in Leeds.

A two-day festival celebrating diversity, equality, love and life in the hometown of The Beatles. Liverpool Pride is an incredibly popular event, now in its 8th year with a wide range of acts and activities to entertain scousers and visitors from afar.

If you’re planning to attend, please check our list of recommend hotels in Liverpool.

Pride in London is an annual week-long celebration of the UK’s LGBT community and equal rights.

Each year, tens of thousands of people took to the streets and enjoyed the entertainment in Trafalgar Square. The 2018 event will be a bigger and bolder expression of vitality for the LGBT community in London.

The Parade is the main highlight and will take place on Saturday, July 7th, running from the BBC Broadcasting House to Oxford Circus, down Regent Street, through Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, past Trafalgar Square and into Whitehall.

All the gay bars, clubs, cruise bars and saunas in London help keep the fun going all night long with numerous special events throughout the city.

The renowned club night Sink The Pink returns for a special London Pride 2018 party.

The Colour Ball will take place at the O2 Brixton Academy in the evening following the main parade.

Known for its fabulous fancy dress, DJ sets and drag queen lip-sync battles, the party will be Sink The Pink’s biggest party to date.

‘Get Fresh For Pride’ with Mikey XCX and Laurence Del Rey spinning pop, wonky synth and red-hot remixes for a sweaty crowd.

The night’s low on attitude, high on grinding to The Knife, Grimes, Robyn and Kim Petras. Get those rainbow face paints out, wear shorts and enjoy the rest.

Featuring DJ’s Pistolpete, Massimo Paramour, Zola St.

Manchester Pride‘s Big Weekend in 2018 promises to be bigger and better than the previous year, taking place from August 25th-28th in the Gay Village (Canal Street).

The Big Weekend features numerous art, culture, music, sports and debate events, with 70 hours of live music and various stalls and arenas hosting a wide range of activities. The parade will be on Saturday, August 25th, from around midday.

Check the website for more details and full program. For hotel reservations, click here for our list of recommended hotels in Manchester.

A hugely popular pride parade in Newcastle. Northern Pride attracts visitors from all around the North East of England, the UK and further afield. This year’s theme celebrates the rainbow flag.

The majority of events take place on the Town Moor, just outside the city centre, with live performances, stalls and a family zone. A parade through the streets takes place on Saturday 21st July and the weekend finishes with a candlelit vigil outside of Newcastle Civic Centre.

Thinking of attending? Then please check our list of recommended hotels in Newcastle.

A massive free pride festival in one of the England’s most attractive cities. Bristol Pride is a ten day festival that showcases, celebrates and champions the LGBT+ community in the South West of England. in 2017, it hosted over 30,000 people.

With a variety of events including live performances, cabaret and events for families, the main attraction is the pride parade on Saturday 14th July through the city streets.

If you’re considering coming to Bristol Pride please check our recommended hotels in Bristol.