The fortnight-long celebration has a packed schedule
Bristol Pride Day parade 2025(Image: Paul Gillis/Reach Plc)
Bristol Pride has announced its full line-up for 2026, promising a packed fortnight of events to celebrate LGBQT+ culture.
Internationally-renowned DJ and producer Jodie Harsh has been revealed as the headliner for the Pride Day after party at the O2 Academy on July 11.
American icons Sister Sledge and former Neighbours star Jason Donovan have already been announced as the main attractions for the flagship daytime festival on the Downs on Pride Day, with 40,000 people expected to march through Bristol before heading for a dance.
The full festival schedule runs from June 27 to July 12, with venues all over the city taking part.
DJ and producer Jodie Harsh is set to headline the Pride Day after party(Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Daryn Carter, director of Bristol Pride, said: “We’re excited to share more of this year’s programme as Pride returns to the city.
“From community events and grassroots performance to major headline acts, it’s a celebration of everything that makes our community so vibrant.
“Pride is both a celebration and a protest and every ticket helps us to continue creating a space that is inclusive, accessible and meaningful for everyone.
“With a packed programme spanning two weeks and a huge Pride Day finale, Bristol Pride 2026 promises to once again bring the city together in celebration, solidarity and joy.”
Apart from Pride Day, other notable events include a Pride Bingo Boat Party on the harbourside on June 27 and a Pride Circus Night at Circomedia in St Pauls on July 2.
On Friday July 3, the Bristol Pride Ceilidh will bring an evening of high-energy, inclusive night of rhythm, joy and pride, to the Lantern at Bristol Beacon. Pooch lovers are in for a treat on July 4 as the Pride Dog Show returns to Castle Park.
Bedminster’s own Jayde Adams has been chosen to host the Bristol Pride Comedy Night at the Old Vic on Thursday July 9.
The Queer Vision Film Festival will offer something for movie buffs with a packed programme at venues throughout the city throughout the fortnight of festivities.
This year’s Pride Day is set to be much more expensive to attend than previous iterations. A Pride Day supporter ticket, which cost £9 in 2025, has been replaced by a general admission ticket costing £18.50. Event organisers say this is a reflection of the ‘increased challenges we face in making Pride happen’, with the 2025 event costing £714,600 to put on.
Tickets and full listings are available on the Bristol Pride website.