Nottinghamshire Pride 2026
- 26 Jul
- Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire Pride, or Notts Pride, returns to the streets of Nottingham on Saturday 26 July 2025. Organised by a dedicated charity, the free event celebrates the lgbtq+QIA+ community and invites everyone to join a day of visibility, education and celebration. The parade is the centrepiece of the day, weaving through central streets with banners, costumes and music. Spectators are encouraged to line the route, cheer the marchers and wave flags as the procession makes its way to Sneinton Market, where live acts, speeches and stalls will keep the crowd entertained from late morning until early evening.
The 2025 programme emphasises community involvement. Local artists, drag performers and community choirs will share the main stage alongside headline acts. Sneinton Market will host a makers’ market showcasing crafts from queer‑owned businesses, while information stands run by charities and support organisations will offer resources on health, wellbeing and inclusion. Volunteers are needed to steward the march and help manage the site, and the organisers encourage anyone interested to sign up via the Notts Pride website. As always, there is no admission fee, and families are welcome.
After the market closes, the celebrations continue across the city. Official after‑parties, including the Gladrags bash promoted on the Pride website, raise funds for the Pride charity and give revellers a chance to dance into the night. Visitors are advised to book accommodation early because hotels fill up quickly for the last weekend in July. The organisers are also working with local transport providers to ensure extra services run throughout the day.
Notts Pride is more than a parade. Throughout the year, the charity runs workshops, campaigns against discrimination and promotes lgbtq+QIA+ history in schools and workplaces. Their team of volunteers is committed to making Nottinghamshire a safe and welcoming place for people of all identities. By taking part in Pride 2025, attendees will support that mission and help amplify voices that are too often marginalised.
