Bristol Pride

Bristol Pride 2026 spans two full weeks across the city, from Saturday 27 June to Sunday 12 July, building to Pride Day on The Downs on Saturday 11 July. Pride Day opens with the free walking parade gathering from 10am at the Bandstand end of Castle Park, departing at 10.45am, with last year's march drawing 25,000 people through the city centre and onto the harbourside before crowds head up to The Downs for the main festival. An expected 40,000 people will be on The Downs across five stages.

The Main Stage is headlined by global disco icons Sister Sledge with the Sledgendary band, alongside Jason Donovan in the Afternoon Legend slot, plus Black Box, Chloe Qisha, Absolute Britney, Kelly Llorenna and many more, with over 200 performers across the festival. RuPaul's Drag Race alumni Myki Meeks and Catrin Feelings lead the Cabaret Stage. The two-week wider programme includes the Pride Bingo Boat Party (27 June), Circus Night at Circomedia (2 July), the Pride Dog Show (4 July), the Queer Vision Film Festival, comedy night at Bristol Old Vic, plus the Official Afterparty at the O2 Academy headlined by Jodie Harsh.

The parade is free to join. Pride Day on The Downs is ticketed, with general admission, concessions, Pay What You Can and Pay It Forward options to keep the festival accessible. Wristband holders get free First Bus travel on Pride Day, plus 50p off bar prices and discounts at participating food traders. Bristol Pride is a multi-award-winning not-for-profit charity and the 2025 winner of Best Pride Organisation at the Gaydio Awards. Check the Bristol Pride website for the full programme and ticket details.