Basildon Pride Festival 2023

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Basildon Pride Festival takes place on the 2nd September 2023.

Basildon Pride doesn’t just end after the festival’s big finale! We work throughout the year to contribute to our local community through community outreach, charity fundraising, social events and much, much more.
Basildon Pride was founded in 2018 following a significant rise in hate incidents directed towards the LGBT+ Community in our borough. Our response was a march through Basildon Town Centre with the message that “Love Conquers Hate” followed by a celebration at Colours Nightclub.

Theme
to follow

Parade
11am from the old Toys ‘R’ Us building
Basildon Pride starts at the parade, as we share the message of diversity and inclusion through the centre of town.

Festival
Free entry all day long | No tickets required
From 11am until 7:30pm
We’ve organised a great mix of national and local entertainment, with everything from fabulous drag queens to amazing tributes.
Main Stage
Gateway Stage

After party
9pm until 3am
We’re hosting our OFFICIAL PRIDE after party at The Loft in Basildon Town Centre. We’re going to have a whole night of great music with 2 DJs throughout the night, as well as a fabulous Drag act! Only £5 per person, pay on the door!