Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest weekend of the year. 💜
FRIDAY 24TH JULY
🎉 6PM, Liverpool’s Pride Opening Party | LEX Auditorium
The weekend kicks off in style. Sugababes headline, with Beth Ditto, Tia Kofi, Bimini with House Gospel Choir, and Horse Meat Disco. Hosted by Tyler DeClaire, Debbie Darling, and Pam Sandwich.
Tickets from £35, or select the Fri & Sat ticket at no extra cost to use for both Friday and Saturday.👉 liverpoolsprideopening.co.uk
SATURDAY 25TH JULY
☕ 8:00AM, Meet Before You March | Lovelocks Coffee Shop
A free, welcoming pre-march gathering for anyone heading to Pride, especially those marching for the first time, coming alone, or who just want a friendly face before the day begins. Free drinks and snacks courtesy of Sahir, with a chill social space supported by Parade Pals, Sahir staff and volunteers.
Hosted by Lovelocks Coffee Shop and Sahir.
🚶 9:30AM, Group departs Lovelocks for the march muster point
Leave Lovelocks together and head to the assembly areas. No one marches alone. 💜
📍 10:00AM – 10:45AM, Assembly | Houghton Street / Clayton Square
Arrive at the assembly areas between 10:00AM and 10:45AM to safely settle into your designated zone and take part in the opening space.
📣 11:00AM, Muster & Speeches | St John’s Beacon
Housekeeping and community voices open the event from the St John’s Beacon balcony.
🏳️🌈 11:30AM, The March Sets Off
The march forms up and officially begins its route through the city.
📍 12:30PM, Arrival & Dispersal | Lord Street
The parade reaches Lord Street where a staggered dispersal begins. From here, jump on the free City Sights bus and head straight to the LEX to continue the celebrations.
🚌 12:30PM, Free City Sights Bus
From the bus stop next to M&S on North John Street to the LEX. Running until 4PM, hop on and arrive in style. Courtesy of City Sights Liverpool. 🙏
🥁 12PM, Katumba | LEX Auditorium
Liverpool’s Pride 2026 officially opens with Katumba’s electrifying drum-led welcome performance. Get there early, this is not one to miss.
🎪 12PM, LEX Auditorium opens
£3 kids | £6 adults | Includes all Convention Centre access
- 🛁 LUSH Liverpool, bath bomb making, Pride products, glitter mists, makeup to try and buy, and more. Running until 4PM.
- 🌈 Youth & Family Zone, run by GYRO (part of YPAS Liverpool). K-Pop, karaoke, Disco Head Dancers, St Helens Dance Troop, Zara Larsson tribute act, Drag Queen Storytime, face painting, glitter, arts and crafts, mascot meet and greets, and Spidey. Running until 4PM.
- 🏪 Community Expo, over 45 charities, community organisations, healthcare providers, independent makers, and businesses. All day inside the LEX.
- Main Stage hosted by Debbie Darling, featuring Bonnie Ann Clyde, Jester Boy, Minnie, Liam Galvin, Kiki Pain, Brenda La Beau, Pam Sandwich, Shania Pain, Mark Anthony, Coco Deville, Patrick Saint James, Charlotte Rays, Athena Barbital, and Attitude Dance School. Running 12PM – 4PM.
- Cabaret Stage hosted by Ketona Madrave, featuring Teena, The Royal Serenity, Rangda Thee Goddess, Poppy, Robin Reed, Lilly Snatch Dragon, Jailen Invasion, Natasha Von Spirit, Shuv Barbital, Fortune Jordan, Wild Vixen, House of Gemme, Coco Fabulicious, Ruby Reign Pain, Debbie Darling, and Jester Boy. Running 12PM – 4PM.
👑 4PM – 5PM, House of Suarez | LEX Auditorium
The Main Stage closes with the most spectacular performance of the day. Drag royalty. Pure theatre. Absolutely unmissable.
🏁 5PM, Event closes
🚌 Return City Sights Bus | 3PM – 6PM
From the tour bus stop by the Arena back to Outside The Lisbon, Victoria Street. Free, courtesy of City Sights Liverpool. 🙏
🎟️ TICKETS
Auditorium (includes everything), Kids: £3 | Adults: £6
Pay online or on the door on the day.
👉 mandsbankarena.com/whats-on/liverpools-pride
March registration closes 8PM Friday 24th July
👉 prideinliverpool.co.uk/march/