Exeter Pride 2026 England

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Exeter Pride takes place on Saturday the 9th May 2026.

Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning plus (LGBTQ+) communities, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country. The day will feature a colourful rainbow flag march through Exeter, including a fire engine, an ambulance, dancers, music and much more. Representatives from community groups and organisations as well as individuals will also be taking part to show their support. There will be information and advice from local, national and international organisations, as well as demonstrations and fun activities.

Theme
No theme

Parade
Exeter Pride March start in Sidwell Street at 12:00. Exeter Pride makes the way along Sidwell Street, High Street and Queen Street and finishing at Northernhay Gardens where there will be acoustic entertainments, stall and activities.

Festival
The main part of the Exeter Pride Festival will be taking place in Northernhay Gardens from 13:00 onwards with two Stages incorporating Drag, Bands, Choirs, and many more local performers and LGBTQIA+ artists. In addition, a marketplace will showcase all the best food, drink and local small businesses and charitable organisations that Exeter and the wider southwest has to offer.

After party
After a day of Pride, come and party the night away, because the official Exeter Pride After party is back with CLIMAX on the 9th May. CLIMAX is Exeter's only Club night Cabaret hosted by Cleo Toris and showcasing the best drag talent the Southwest has to offer. Bigger and better than ever, 10 Incredible drag performers, Gorgeous GoGos, and Unmatched queer music.