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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.
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 2026:
- Uncover a collection of photographs documenting 150 years of LGBTQ+ history at Queer Britain's free pop-up exhibition at the National Theatre. Jun-Sep
- Learn about the LGBTQ+ veterans who were stripped of their medals and dismissed from service following a government ban on gay people serving in the Armed Forces at Queer Britain's special exhibition Fighting With Pride. 3 Jun-20 Dec
- Explore the history of queer publishing and how communities have used illustration to document, resist and connect, with Queer as comics at the new Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. 5 Jun-4 Oct
- Learn all about the queer characters and stories that shaped Shakespearean London with a Pride Guided Tour at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. 8 Jun-26 Oct
- Support the trans community at the record-breaking London Trans+ Pride, one of the largest events of its kind in the world. This year's theme is "Our Future, Our Fight". 25 Jul
Learn about LGBTQ+ all year round
Celebrate LGBTQ+ London throughout the year with events, shows and exhibitions:
- Revel in a famous West End show like Cabaret the Musical, Moulin Rouge! or Sabrage 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 |
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The parade in central London and performances in Trafalgar Square are free to attend.
Some other events during the festival require paid-for tickets.