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Pride in London<\/a> 2026 is taking over central London today.<\/p>\n The annual event is bringing thousands to the capital\u2019s streets to celebrate the LGBTQ+<\/a> community. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, pubs, bars, and clubs across the capital will open their doors and join the festivities across the weekend. <\/p>\n The festival<\/a> has been running since 1972 and is one of the UK\u2019s largest pride celebrations. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cMany Voices. One Front\u201d and will address four key issues: trans healthcare rights, Black and Brown queer visibility, chosen family rights and the need to end hate crime. <\/p>\n Mayor of London<\/a> Sir Sadiq Khan said at a pre-Pride event: \u201cHere in London, you\u2019re free to be who you want to be, and love who you want to love. London is proud to stand with out LGBTQIA+ communities, today and every day.\u201d <\/p>\n Organisers are expecting around 1.8 million people to participate in what is one of the capital\u2019s most anticipated events of summer. <\/p>\n Everything you need to know about Pride in London 2026 <\/p>\n Pride in London parade route <\/p>\n More than 35,000 marchers from some 600 groups will walk from Hyde Park Corner in Westminster on Saturday and move along Piccadilly towards Piccadilly Circus. <\/p>\n The procession will then move towards Haymarket, via Trafalgar Square, before finishing on Whitehall outside Big Ben. <\/p>\n The parade route<\/p>\n Pride in London<\/p>\n What time does the parade start? <\/p>\n The London Pride<\/a> procession will begin at midday on Saturday and is estimated to reach Whitehall by around 6pm. <\/p>\n Thousands arrived in the capital for one of the UK\u2019s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations<\/p>\n Getty Images<\/p>\n Where are the stages at Pride in London 2026?<\/p>\n As well as the procession, there are six dedicated stages with live performances scheduled for throughout the day. <\/p>\n Each stage has a different theme. <\/p>\n Do I need tickets for London Pride? <\/p>\n London Pride<\/a> is completely free to attend. Members of the public can enjoy the parade and the stages without paying a penny. <\/p>\n But, there are paid elements for those who want to upgrade their experience, including tickets to the grandstands and VIP experiences. <\/p>\n Where are the grandstands? <\/p>\n The festival<\/a> also features two grandstands for spectators at Piccadilly and on Cockspur Street, near Trafalgar Square. These will be open from 11am and have toilet facilities. <\/p>\n These locations are ticketed, but allow for unlimited exit and re-entry. <\/p>\n Who is performing at Pride in London? <\/p>\n The event will welcome performances from Lewisham-born Grammy-nominated singer MNEK and DJ Joel Corry. <\/p>\n Comedian Jorday Gray, Curvy Black Witch, and the West London Queer Choir will also be performing across stages on the day. <\/p>\n Rumours have also been rife that pop superstar Madonna is being lined up for a special performance, though this is yet to be officially confirmed. <\/p>\n Mayor of London Sadiq Khan with his wife Saadiya Khan at the Pride in London 2025 parade <\/p>\n AP<\/p>\n How to travel to Pride in London? <\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Pride-in-London-Route.webp\")
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