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One of the largest Pride events in the UK and Bristol's largest festivals.

An incredible two weeks of events culminating in a huge outdoor event celebrating music and arts festival on The Downs with over 200 performers across multiple stages. One of the largest Pride events in the UK and with an attendance of 40,000 people, we are also one of the biggest events to take place in Bristol. We are proud to be one of the city's flagship festivals and named in the 2019 global

Top 30 World Pride events and Top 3 reasons people visited Bristol. Organised by the community, Bristol Pride is an award-winning, festival that showcases, celebrates and champions LGBT+ Equality across the South West. Bristol Pride is a registered charity (1166817) and we work all year round to challenge homophobia and promote equality and diversity, for all, through various events, school visits, consultation services and lobbying.

28/08/2026

Take me back! 🌈

28,000+ people joined us on The Downs for Bristol Pride this year, filling the festival with colour from start to finish.

Can we talk about the outfits? 💅 We saw some absolutely wonderful looks across the festival this year. Pride definitely gave everyone an excuse to dress up, and you did not disappoint. ✨

With more than 250 performers across four stages, there was plenty happening, but it’s all of you who bring the festival to life.

Thank you to every single person who came along and shared the day with us. ❤️

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Bhagesh Sachania@bhageshphoto
Chris Cooper &
Sam Abbott
Mandie Garcia
Evan Langley .langley_photography

24/08/2026

Last chance to have your say! Complete both surveys by 31 August. ❤️

Your feedback helps us understand what worked well at Bristol Pride 2026, what could be improved and what you would like to see in the future.

We have two surveys to help us understand your experience:

✏️ Our 2026 Attendee Survey gives you the chance to tell us about your overall experience and help shape Bristol Pride going forward.

♿ Our Accessibility Survey focuses specifically on accessibility. We want to hear what worked well, what did not, and what could help us make Bristol Pride 2027 even more accessible.

It only takes a few minutes, and everyone who completes will be entered into a competition to win a pair of Super Supporter Wristbands for Bristol Pride 2027! ✨🎟️

Complete the surveys here: 👇🔗
linktr.ee/bristolpride

📸 Harriet Adams -

19/08/2026

20,000+ people marching through Bristol and thousands more lining the streets. 🌈

Our Pride Parade is always one of the most powerful parts of Bristol Pride, bringing our community, friends, families, allies and organisations together right through the heart of the city.

This year, over 80 organisations and groups joined us alongside thousands of people marching with Pride. Protesting, supporting and celebrating with our community as we raise our collective voices to push back against rising hatred and to be loud, proud and visible.

Thank you to everyone who was part of it. ❤️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Harriet Adams
Mandie Garcia
Bhagesh Sachania@bhageshphoto
Chris Cooper &
Sam Abbott

17/08/2026

You look FABULOUS 💅 ✨

One of our favourite things about the Parade is seeing everyone bring their own personality to it. Whether you spent weeks planning your outfit or threw something together that morning, you brought SO much colour to the streets of Bristol.

With more than 20,000 people marching this year, there was certainly no shortage of Pride looks to photograph. ❤️

Have you spotted yourself or someone you know?

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Mandie Garcia
Chris Cooper ,
Sam Abbott

14/08/2026

No straight faces were found at Bristol Pride Comedy Night… well, maybe just a few. 🌈😂

A huge thank you to the brilliant comedians who brought so many laughs to Bristol Old Vic:

⭐ Our host Jayde Adams
⭐ Sophie Duker
⭐ Dane Buckley
⭐ Olga Koch
⭐ Morgan Rees

Thank you to everyone who joined us and showed so much love to the artists. We would also like to thank the team at Bristol Old Vic, our crew, BSL interpreters and everyone working behind the scenes to make the night happen. 💜

Bristol Pride is a not-for-profit charity, and events like this are only possible with your support. If you enjoyed Comedy Night or any part of this year’s festival, please consider making a donation to help keep Pride happening.

You can support us donating here ⬇
www.justgiving.com/charity/bristolpride

📸 Mandie Garcia & Ollie Ley

12/08/2026

Our special limited edition Clifton Suspension Bridge Pride prints are officially in production! 🌈

We’re getting everything ready now and they’ll soon be making their way to their new homes, so if you want one get yours now by visiting our website to be in this print run ➡ bristolpride.co.uk/merch

A great memento of this special occasion with the Suspension Bridge lit up for Bristol Pride 2026, it will look amazing on your wall and you'll be supporting Bristol Pride too ❤️ as every print purchased directly supports Bristol Pride and helps us continue the work we do throughout the year.

P.S. We also have our iconic Bristol Pride pin badges now in different Pride flags and rainbow designs for you to show your Pride. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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10/08/2026

Who made it to our Official Afterparty at ? 🪩

The Pride celebrations carried on into the night with three rooms, huge DJ sets, aerial above the Main Stage, dancers, GoGos and a LOT of dancing into the early hours. ❤️‍🔥

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A huge thank you to all the DJs, performers, dancers and everyone who came along and kept Pride going well into the night. And a big thank you to for having us! 💜

The Official Afterparty is also a Bristol Pride fundraising event, with the money raised helping us make Pride happen. It’s been a tough year, so if you’re able to support us further, you can donate here ✨justgiving.com/charity/bristolpride

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07/08/2026

We always want to improve accessibility at Bristol Pride, but we can only do that with your vital feedback. ♿

We want to hear what worked well this year, what did not, and any thoughts that could help us make Bristol Pride 2027 even more accessible.

Your feedback helps us understand whether we are getting things right, where we need to improve and how we can invest in the areas that will have the greatest impact.

This year, we increased trackway, accessible entrances, viewing platforms and BSL interpretation. We also provided wheelchair-accessible events across the festival fortnight and a neurodivergent space.

We remain committed to continuing this work, and your feedback helps us make informed decisions about what is needed most.

We have created a dedicated Accessibility Feedback Survey, which you can find through this link: forms.gle/NAQ1P6yQq3VvFshZ9 ⬅

It only takes a few minutes to complete, and you could win a pair of Super Supporter Wristbands for Bristol Pride 2027!

05/08/2026

We know today will be a concerning day for our Trans and Non-Binary community, so we're sending love and solidarity.

Today the EHRC code of practice comes into being, but it is guidance not law. There remains no criminal law prohibiting trans people from gendered spaces such as bathrooms and there are no laws allowing harassment in bathrooms.

The code of practice is suggested framework for service providers many businesses, bars, restaurants and venues do not need to do anything. You are not required to provide or become single or separate s*x. In fact, the starting point in the guidance itself is to provide mixed services. Going full gender neutral is an option. Read the guidance. Take note on it's advice about ensuring Trans people are not discriminated against and on gender neutral provisions.

The fight is not over. Please still continue to write to your MP on this matter. Despite 166 MPs signing the motion to reject the unworkable and cruel guidance, despite over 20,000 members of the public and businesses writing to voice their concerns and over 27,000 signing the public petition we are left with no debate, MPs have had no vote and constituents left with no voice. Government silence on this matter has led to a lot of confusion, we hope that when the government returns from recess MPs will be able to continue to challenge this.

03/08/2026

We want to say again a huge thank you to all our incredible volunteers! ❤️

Your time, energy and support help keep Bristol Pride moving, from our two weeks of events to Pride Day itself has been incredible. Over 200 volunteers help make Pride happen this year and we simply could not do it without the brilliant people who give their time to help steward the parade, welcome attendees, support our teams and help everything run smoothly.

We are so grateful to every single person who volunteered with us this year. Thank you for being such an important part of Bristol Pride 2026.

Interested in volunteering with us in 2027? Keep an eye on our social channels for future opportunities 👀

Whilst we have you there is still time to donate to support Pride. It has been a challenging year for Bristol Pride, and your support makes a real difference. If you enjoyed the festival or joined us at any of our events, or couldn't make it but want to ensure Pride keeps going, please consider making a donation to help us continue delivering Bristol Pride and supporting LGBTQ+ people across the city.

Donate here ➡ justgiving.com/charity/bristolpride

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Durdham Downs, Stoke Road
Bristol
BS91JA

Website

https://bristolpride.co.uk/

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