Sahir House Announces Access Pride 2026, Liverpool’s Inclusive, Alcohol-Free LGBTQ+ Celebration Returns to The Brink

Liverpool-based LGBTQ+ charity Sahir House has announced the return of Access Pride, the city’s only fully accessible, sober Pride event, taking place on Saturday 25 July 2026at The Brink, Parr Street, Liverpool.

This will mark the third Access Pride, since its inaugural event in 2024, which welcomed over 200 attendees, with many taking part in a Pride event for the very first time, a powerful indicator of the unmet need Access Pride was created to address.

The original Access Pride welcomed over 200 attendees and saw 80% of those who attended report feeling “welcomed, included, and valued.” Notably, 30% of attendees were taking part in a Pride event for the very first time, a powerful indicator of the unmet need Access Pride was created to address.

What Makes Access Pride Different

Access Pride features a curated open mic programme showcasing music, poetry, drag, and theatre from LGBTQ+ artists across the region, alongside community-led workshops. The day is structured to allow attendees to engage at their own pace, opening with a calm welcome hour before building into more lively performances and conversation throughout the afternoon.

As a fully sober, alcohol-free event, Access Pride provides a rare and vital space for LGBTQ+ people in recovery, those with sensory sensitivities, and anyone for whom mainstream Pride events have historically felt inaccessible or unwelcoming.

Moon Scott, LGBTQ+ Community Engagement Worker at Sahir, said:

 “Access Pride is a space to be, to breathe and to celebrate the nuances of being LGBTQ+ through creativity, self-expression and presence. It’s an important space for community, especially recently, to come together and feel hope, inspiration and proud to exist.”

Robin Panrucker, Volunteer from Taylor Wessing, said:

“We are incredibly proud to be sponsoring Access Pride for the second year running. It’s a powerful opportunity to stand alongside a community that champions inclusion, visibility, and belonging. For me personally, having the chance to volunteer at Access Pride makes it even more meaningful — seeing first-hand the impact of creating a safe, welcoming and alternative space where people can celebrate their identity in ways that truly work for them. Whether that’s quieter, more accessible, or simply different to the mainstream, Access Pride ensures everyone can feel seen, supported, and able to be themselves. Being part of this reflects our ongoing commitment to breaking down barriers and creating environments where everyone belongs.”