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Suffolk Pride Fringe takes place from the 31st May to 28th June 2026.
It's Pride season, and at Suffolk Pride, that means it's Fringe Festival time. Suffolk Pride Fringe Festival is an alternative to the large-scale Pride Day, encompassing the pride elements of Protest, Education, Wellbeing, and Celebration, with 5 weeks of events. Being a fringe festival means not all the events are organised by us. We have collaborated with allies and members of the community who also wish to highlight where you can find inclusive, queer-friendly events, venues, and safe spaces in Suffolk. This has allowed for most of the events to be free, if not affordably priced. Suffolk Pride Fringe is for everyone to get involved, with events for young people and families, 18+ and all ages included. We hope you find something that works for you.
Theme
Rebirth.
Within LGBTQIA+ communities, we know what it means to endure difficult times. Again and again, visibility fades, support weakens, and our existence becomes something debated or challenged. Yet, like the sun, we continue to rise. Even after the darkest nights, the morning always comes. This theme is about resilience, hope, and renewal. It celebrates the warmth, joy, creativity, and light our community brings into the world, and reminds us that even when we feel unseen, we are never truly gone. When the sun disappears from one place, it shines somewhere else. In the same way, LGBTQIA+ people have always existed despite centuries of failed erasure, always found one another, and always created spaces where love, authenticity, and community can thrive. “Rebirth” invites us to reflect on growth, healing, and the power of coming together once more. It asks us to imagine what becomes possible when we refuse to let our light be dimmed. This Pride Fringe, we celebrate every person who continues to shine, boldly, softly, fiercely, or quietly. Because no matter how long the night lasts… our time will rise again.
Here’s the 5-week run-down…
Week 1
Pride Blooms
Sunday 31st May, 4 pm
The Cornhill, IP1 1DH
Week 2
Presentation Party Monday 1st June, 7 pm CHIp Studios, IP4 1DL
The Christophers Friday 5th June, 7:30 pm King Street Theatre, IP1 1DH
Queer Walking Group Needham Market Picnic Sunday 7th June, 12 pm Duck & Teapot, IP6 8NU
Week 3
Get On The Soapbox presents Words & Verse Monday 8th June, 6 pm New Wolsey Theatre, IP1 2AS
Blue Jean Tuesday 9th June, 7:40 pm The Regal, IP14 1AY
Queer Noise Thursday 11th June, 8 pm The Black Horse Inn, IP1 2EF
The Importance of Being Oscar Friday 12th June, 7:30 pm New Wolsey Theatre, IP1 2AS
Suffolk Roller Derby: Pride Roller Disco Saturday 13th June, 5:30 pm Suffolk New College Sports Centre, IP4 1LT
Week 4
Layla Tuesday 16th June, 7:30 pm The Riverside Cinema, IP12 1BH
Gay Social Men Friday 19th June, 7 pm Thomas Wolsey, IP1 1XF
Liminal Gaze Collective: Queer Life Drawing Sunday 15th June, 2 pm Ipswich County Library, IP1 3AA
Week 5
B*tch & Stitch X Luna Haven Thursday 25th June, 7 pm Geek Retreat, IP4 1DU
Foxyard Pride Friday 26th June, 2 pm Fred’s Bar and Vinyl, IP14 1AB
Clare Summerskill presents: Why God Created Lesbians Saturday 27th June, 6 pm The Pumphouse, IP15 5EU
Wellbeing Walk Sunday 29th June, 10:45 am La Vida, IP11 2DN Booking links: https://bit.ly/m/SPFF
These events range in price from free to low cost. All of our events are in accessible venue spaces. The events range in suitability for all ages, 12+. 15+ and 18+. Stay up to date with the Fringe as we update event details and add to the Fringe by following us on social media, adding our Fringe calendar or checking out our website.
Parade
Pride Blooms
Sunday 31st May, 4 pm The Cornhill, IP1 1DH
Festival
Sunday, 31st May to Sunday, 28th June
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