Colchester Pride

03/10/2026

Let's Get Bookish Together - October

A Room Above A Shop - Anthony Shapland

Whilst this book club is free to attend, we ask that you please book your space via the link in our bio as there is only limited space in the venue.

Open to our fabulous q***r community and allies, this is a safe space to come and enjoy everything about books. Whether you are a seasoned reader or regular book group attendee.

Each month there will be a new book (chosen by a group vote) for the group to read where we can follow up next month to have discussions and socialise with our fellow book lovers.

You can pick up the book at who are supporting pride and provide a discount for book club members on that month’s book.

02/10/2026

Do you enjoy board games? Or are you interested in meeting more people from the LGBTQ+ community? Then come join Colchester Pride at the Dice and a Slice Café for a very informal evening of chat and Ga(y)mes!

We are thrilled to be partnering with Dice and a Slice to offer this FREE monthly event to our community!

We know not everyone in the community wants to go to pubs/clubs etc so we are aiming to bring you a variety of events where you can meet new friends and connect with the vibrant LGBTQ+ folk we have here in Colchester. However you identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, we are here to provide you a safe, welcoming and fun space!

There won’t be set games to play, it will be decided on people’s interests on the night.

Attendance and game play is FREE! Just book your place at the link in our bio!
Refreshments can be brought from the wonderful Dice and a Slice team.

01/10/2026

Colchester Pride Presents: Proud Pages & Q***r Stages

📍 Red Lion Books, Colchester
🗓️ Tuesday 27 October
🕖 Doors open: 7:00pm
🎤 Event starts: 7:30pm
🎟️ FREE to attend (advanced booking is required)

Join Colchester Pride for a fabulous evening of books, conversation and live entertainment at Red Lion Books, Colchester.

Proud Pages & Q***r Stages brings together q***r literature and performance for a special event celebrating LGBTQ+ stories, creativity and community.

The evening will feature a talk, Q&A and book signing with acclaimed author A. J. West, who will be discussing his book How Q***r Bookshops Changed the World as well as his brand-new novel, The Deadly Inheritance of Everest MacDonald.

A. J. West will explore the stories behind his work, the importance of q***r books and bookshops, and the role LGBTQ+ literature continues to play in preserving history, creating visibility and bringing people together.

There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and have books signed following the talk.

And it wouldn’t be Q***r Stages without some fabulous entertainment.

The evening will include captivating performances from drag star Ace Spectrum, with more entertainment throughout the night.

Expect an evening filled with brilliant conversation, q***r storytelling, books, performance and community in the welcoming surroundings of Red Lion Books.

Whether you’re a passionate reader, a fan of A. J. West, interested in q***r history and literature, or simply looking for a fantastic LGBTQ+ night out in Colchester, we’d love you to join us.

Mostly standing event.

Please contact Red Lion Books

📚 Talk, Q&A and book signing with A. J. West
🎭 Live performance from Ace Spectrum and more
🏳️‍🌈 Presented by Colchester Pride

Tickets are FREE, but advance booking is required.

28/08/2026

Nearly two weeks since Colchester Pride was in full swing! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

to just a few of our favourite moments from this year’s event.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made Colchester Pride 2026 so special 🌈

28/08/2026

Just a fortnight after Colchester Pride 2026, the road to 2027 begins with our annual Big Camp Cabaret!

A Big Camp Cabaret is a chance to remember the fun of the recent Pride, enjoy a stacked lineup of local talent and get the ball rolling on our fundraising for the next year’s main event.

It always sells well so you better get yours right away!

Ticket link in our bio!!

08/08/2026

In seven days time, we will have just completed our fifth annual Pride march and each year we highlight a collective of individuals as our Community Champions. Selected for their contributions to, support of or presence within the local LGBTQ+ community and/or work supporting Colchester Pride.

For 2026, we’re pleased to highlight Paul Wells, Amy Kirkby-Taylor, Kay Martin, Jordan Sidwell and Rob Saunders! Thank you for your support, commitment, hard work and enthusiasm. Our city and community are richer for your presence!

06/08/2026

We are excited to run another collection for Colchester Foodbank at Colchester Pride 2026.

On the second slide is a list of what Colchester Foodbank is looking for specifically right now but we trust that anything you can offer (particularly tinned or dried goods and toiletries) will good to fantastic use.

Let’s mobilise as a community and make a difference to folks in need!

Colchester Pride 2026 will take place at Firstsite on Saturday 15th of August! Tickets are on sale now - available at the link in our bio so what are you waiting for?

27/07/2026

The Colchester Pride March is back and bigger than ever!

To join in, gather with us outside Mercury Theatre Colchester by 10.30am on 15th August!

At 10.40am, the march will set off, led by our Community Champions, the local drag scene and our community organisations.

The route will be Church Street - Head Street - High Street - Lewis Gardens and then on into Firstsite

We welcome all community members and allies to march with or support us!

Please note: Participation in the march is open to all but anyone wishing to enter the Colchester Pride event at Firstsite will require a ticket.

Additionally, the route is wheelchair accessible but does have some cobbled paving at the beginning. Please bear this in mind.

26/07/2026

We stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community in Berlin 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

26/07/2026