It’s time to get your rainbow flags out and cover yourself in glitter as Pride Month 2023 is almost here!
Last year, we celebrated 50 years since the first Pride march in the UK when over a million people flocked to the capital to show their support on the anniversary of the parade.
And the momentum hasn’t stopped this year as there are countless Pride parties, talks and of course the enormous city centre parade to celebrate and support the LGBTQ community.
Here’s our round-up of the best Pride events taking place in the capital this summer.
West London Queer Project 10k Pride walk
To kick off Pride month, the West London Queer project is doing a 10k walk, followed by a celebration.
The event is in aid of motor neurone disease and tickets cost £25, which gets you entry to the walk, a t-shirt, a badge, a burger/hot dog and a drink and entry into the celebration at the Black Lion.
Performers include Choriza May, Miss Lola Lasagne, Luna Cortez and Beary Poppins.
To find out more information and to grab tickets, click here.
Date: June 3
Time: 10am – 5pm
Meeting point: Furnivall Gardens, 52a Rutland Grove, London W6 9DG, UK
Queer Walls at Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace is giving you the rare opportunity to explore beyond its walls after hours with this fabulous pride event.
Drag power couple Adam All and Apple Derrieres will take on the roles of Stephen and Virginia Courtauld for the evening, and will invite you to their 1930s art deco cocktail party.
The evening will include performances from cabaret stars as well as an exploration of LGBTQ history.
Tickets for the event are £14 for members and £18 for non-members.
You can find more info and grab tickets here.
Date: June 9
Time: 7pm – 10 pm
Location: Eltham Palace and Gardens, Greenwich, SE9 5NP
Queer Migrant Pride
St Margaret’s House are celebrating both Pride month and Refugee week with a free daytime festival featuring workshops, activities, talks screenings and performances in support of a world without borders.
The lineup will include Elop, Rainbow Migration, Postive East and Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants, with more to be announced.
For more information and to get yourself a free ticket, click here.
Date: June 24
Time: 10am – 7pm
Location: St. Margarets House 21 Old Ford Road, London, E2 9PL
Forest Gayte Pride 2023
Forest Gayte Pride promises to be a fantastic event, showcasing the finest Queer Performance, Drag, Cabaret, Live Music and DJs.
Tickets cost £6, but students or those on low income can use the code COMMUNITYPRIDE for free tickets or COMMUNITY for a £2 discount.
You can find more details and buy tickets here.
Date: June 24
Time: 8pm – 1am
Location: Forest Tavern 173 Forest Lane London E7 9BB
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Pride’s Got Talent
Pride’s Got Talent is back for another year of showcasing London’s LGBT talent.
The contest will be judged by industry professionals and the winners will receive £1000 to help progress their career and will get the chance to perform in Trafalgar Square.
Applications to audition are now closed but you can find out more about the event here.
Date: June 27
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: The Two Brewers, 114 Clapham High St, SW4 7UJ
London Pride parade
By far the biggest Pride event of the year is Pride in London, where 30,000 people will march through the city in a spectacular parade to support and celebrate the LGBTQ community.
There will also be four stages around the city, in Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Soho and Golden Square.
It’s not been confirmed who is performing yet but last year’s event featured the likes of Emeli Sande and Ava Max.
The event is completely free and you can find more info, or sign up to volunteer wat the event here.
Date: July 1
Time: TBC
Location: Across central London
Pride Summer Boat Party
Hop on board The Salient for an afternoon of live drag acts and Pride anthems in the summer sun.
The dress code is ‘Loud and Proud’ and the event will be a celebration of self-love.
Tickets cost £30 and can be purchased here.
Date: July 1
Time: 1pm – 7pm
Meeting point: Blackfriars Pier, White Lion Hill, London EC4V 3QR
Unicorn London Pride
Club night Unicorn is taking over E1 this July, for a night of Trance and Euphoria.
DJ John Dixon (famed for his residencies at renowned venues like Parisian UNDER and La Démence in Brussels) will be playing at the event which will be co-hosted by Trough who will be taking over the second space.
Tickets cost from £25.99 and you can purchase them here.
Date: July 1
Time: 10pm – 6am
Location: E1, 110 Pennington St, St Katharine’s & Wapping, E1W 2BB
Paint London pride
Put your artistic skills to the test with this Pride-themed sip and paint class.
Grab a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other as you paint a Pride-inspired London skyline.
No experience is required for the class and all art equipment is required.
Tickets cost £35.99 and can be purchased here.
Date: July 1
Time: 3.30pm – 6pm
Location: London Art Bar, Holborn 300 High Holborn London WC1V 7JH
Classical Pride
Classical Pride will be the first concert of its kind given by a major orchestra in Europe.
The event will be hosted by Nick Grimshaw and will feature the world-renowned City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
It will showcase the profound contribution that the LGBTQ community makes to classical music.
Tickets start from £15 and can be purchased here.
Date: July 7
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Location: Barbican centre, Silk St, EC2Y 8DS
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