Newcastle Pride 2026 England

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Newcastle Pride takes place from the 25th to 26th July 2026.

Northern Pride was formed in August 2007 after a brief gap in Pride activities following the closure of Pride on the Tyne. A research project was commissioned and carried out by MET Ltd to establish what the North East LGBTQIA+ community would like from a Pride event. These results were fed back to the community in May 2007 and from this feedback, a group of volunteers came forward and formed the first Northern Pride Committee. After 17 incredible years shaped by registered charity Northern Pride, the festival steps into an exciting new chapter led by Curious Futures, a not for profit company part of Curious Arts. 2026 promises a return to the city centre, city-wide celebrations and a Pride weekend designed with the community at its heart.

Theme
City of Hope, Streets of Joy
This year, we march under our theme, City of Hope, Streets of Joy, bringing people together to celebrate identity while standing united in the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. Marching together is a powerful act of visibility and solidarity, helping to raise awareness and create a strong sense of belonging and empowerment within our community.

Saturday
Parade
Starting at 12:00, gather at Newcastle Civic Centre from 11:30. March with us, weaving through the city, down the iconic Northumberland Street and passed the historic Grey’s Monument. The city becomes awash with all the colours of the rainbow.

Festival
Family and Youth
Market Village
Trans+ Zone
HEALTH & WELLBEING ZONE.
Stage
Leading the charge for 2026 are pop icon Nadine Coyle, dance floor queen Katy B, drag superstar & HeSheThey resident DJ Bimini, plus RuPaul's Drag Race favourite Danny Beard. Joined by an electrifying mix of live acts, tribute powerhouses and Pride favourites including QueenZ Live, Chappell Roan by JC, The Harry Styles Show, Ghetto Fabulous, Miss Rory, Queerdo ft. Martha Tucka, Urban Cookie Collective, Dollhaus, Olivia Rodrigo by Good 4 Olivia, and Ophelia Balls.

After party
to follow