Pride in London

Trafalgar Square

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Celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community with the Pride in London parade through central London, with free festivities in Trafalgar Square and other events taking place across the capital.

The annual parade and celebrations in London usually take place towards the beginning of summer, in July. The 2027 Pride in London parade takes place on 3 July 2027. 

What is Pride in London?

Pride in London celebrates LGBTQ+ London with revellers of all genders, sexualities, races and faiths.

Each year, discover a programme of events showcasing LGBTQ+ culture, including theatre, dance, art, cinema, parties and activities across the city.

Pride in London Parade

The festival culminates in the colourful Pride in London Parade in central London, as well as free performances in Trafalgar Square and the West End.  

Join the celebrations among hundreds of floats and performers, singing and dancing through the streets of London. The parade usually starts near Hyde Park Corner and travels along Piccadilly to Piccadilly Circus before turning on Haymarket and heading to Trafalgar Square and Whitehall.

Soho takes over at night with parties and events in the many pubs, bars and clubs.

What events are taking place for Pride this year?

Embrace the sweeping spirit and enthralling energy that flows through the capital with some of the best activities and events taking place in celebration of Pride in 2027.

Pride month events in London for 2027 are yet to be confirmed, so check back nearer the time for more details on exciting events and activities.  

Learn about LGBTQ+ all year round

Celebrate LGBTQ+ London throughout the year with events, shows and exhibitions:

  • Follow the moving tale of two very different communities in Pride The Musical (until 8 May 2027), as LGBTQ+ activists and Welsh miners come together to fight hostility.
  • Watch hard-hitting rock opera musical RENT, loosely based on Puccini's La Bohème, which follows the struggles of young artists in New York City's East Village at the height of the AIDS crisis. 
  • Revel in a famous West End show like Cabaret the Musical or Moulin Rouge! for a spectacular showcase of theatre at its finest.
  • Visit the UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum, Queer Britain, spanning more than 100 years of objects, images and voices.
  • Check out the British Museum's permanent Desire, love, identity: LGBTQ+ histories trail, featuring objects that have a connection with LGBTQ+ history, from African masquerade masks to Greek mythology sculptures.
  • Discover an eclectic programme of plays, musicals, drag, comedy and more at the King’s Head Theatre in Islington, a renowned home for LGBTQ+ theatre.
  • Enjoy films, cocktails and coffee at The Arzner, London's first LGBTQ+ cinema, showcasing a mix of classics, new queer cinema and more. 

How much are Pride in London tickets?

Adult ticket Event Free

The parade in central London and performances in Trafalgar Square are free to attend.

Some other events during the festival require paid-for tickets.