Birmingham Pride

Birmingham Pride is known for its massive outdoor festival, featuring great music acts and a vibrant street party atmosphere. The event takes over the city’s LGBTQ+ district with club events and community activities. It’s one of the four biggest Prides in the UK.

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Birmingham Pride Date

Birmingham Pride Parade is one of the first prides in Europe’s summer pride season and usually takes place during the final Spring Bank Holiday weekend in May.

When is the Birmingham Pride taking place in 2026?

In 2026, the Pride parade is scheduled for Saturday, May 23. It is free for everyone to attend.

The festival takes place all weekend (Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th) with the Birmingham Pride street party, which requires the purchase of a ticket. The party will be held in the heart of the pride Village and features LGBTQ+ bars and clubs, community market stalls, food vendors and live performances with an incredible line-up.

What is the main party at Birmingham Pride?

The main party is the festival itself and the bars in and around the festival area.

In addition to that there after parties that are taking place selling pre-tickets:

  • DILF @ Hub at Eden, taking place on Friday 22nd of May. DILF is a popular party series taking place in several places in the UK and hosting a special Pride edition in Birmingham. You can get the tickets on their website.
  • Dandy @ Hub at Eden. It offers an alternative queer clubbing event. Probably one of the few places in Europe where you still have a party playing Inide tunes at an LGBT event. Get your tickets online before the event.
  • SCSSR @ The Printmakers. This is a FLINTA* after party and the biggest lesbian and FLINTA afterparty at Birmingham Pride. Tickets available on their Website.
  • Dirty Stop Out @ Bierkeller. Check out more details on the Event Site.

 

Pride Route Birmingham

The event starts at Victoria Square in the heart of the city centre and makes its way through the city to the LGBTQ+ village.

After starting in Victoria Square, the route continues past the Town Hall. It continues via Paradise Street, making its way down New Street, High Street, Carrs Lane, passing Primark and continues towards Moor Street Station. After it continues along St Martin’s Queensway, Smallbrook Queensway before turning into Hurst Street and concluding in the LGBTQ+ village.

Birmingham Pride Starting Time

The Parade usually starts to form at 11:00 am, making its way through the city from 12 noon.

Key Facts

When did the Birmingham Pride first take place?

Birmingham Pride was first held in 1997. Prior to this, Birmingham hosted various pride-related activities, including the “Five Days of Fun” in the 1980s.

How many visitors to Birmingham pride?

The festival attracts approximately up to 40,000 visitors each year and the parade has an audience of up to 75,000 each year.

What is the theme this year?

All of us. All together. Always.

For more information, check the official Birmingham Pride Website. For more Pride Events in Europe check the overview of Pride Events in Europe.