New Forest Pride

17/07/2026

New Forest Pride begins today! Here's our curator Ri walking you through Forest Arts Centre with a rundown of what's going on, and what to expect 🥳

Tonight we have the incredible Sam Nicoresti (ticket link in comments), and a whole host of amazing performances, workshops and activities tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am-8.30pm! All FREE, with the exception of the Pride Music Showcase (7.30-8.30pm) 🌳

Made possible thanks to the support of Culture in Common 🙏

14/07/2026

On Saturday, alongside our amazing acts, workshops and activities, we have a silent disco, playing LGBTQIA+ q***r anthems 🎶🥳

We’d love to know your requests for what you’d love to hear - comment below, or send us a DM 👇💌

Where? 📍 New Milton
When? 🗓️ Sat 18th July, 11am-8.30pm
Tickets 🎟️ FREE ENTRY, most events FREE, booking recommended - see link in comments 🌳

***ranthems

11/07/2026

Our theme for Saturday’s main event is LGBTQIA+ icons! 🥳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Who will you come as - Freddie, Gaga, SOPHIE, or your best friend? 🕺🏻💃🫂

We can’t wait to see your gladrags and celebrate PRIDE with you all! 🎉🎊

Where? 📍 New Milton
When? 🗓️ Sat 18th July, 11an-8.30pm
Entry 🎟️ FREE for all events except Pride Music Showcase, full programme and booking via link in bio 🌳

24/06/2026

We can't believe it's less than a month to go 'til New Forest Pride is back!

Are you excited? 🤩🥰

Link to the full programme here. Reservations for FREE and ticketed events, workshops and activities from tomorrow - link in comments 👇

08/05/2026

So excited to have the incredible award-winning international superstar Sam Nicoresti open this year’s event 🥳

Advance tickets are £10, and this will be a popular one! 🤣

Ticket link in comments 👇

NEW FOREST PRIDE 2026 starts with a BANG 💥supported by Culture in Common & partners, hosted by Forest Arts Centre
Award-winning comedian Sam Nicoresti opens Pride weekend with Baby Doomer — a glittering, award winning hour of stand up about love, identity and Lord of the Rings figurines.
📅 Friday 17 July 2026
⏰ 7.30pm
📍 Forest Arts Centre
🌈 Kick off Pride with something truly special
🎟️ Book now: https://www.forest-arts.co.uk/event/sam-nicoresti-baby-doomer

03/05/2026

New Forest Pride is back for 2026! 🥳🥳🥳

Culture In Common, Forest Arts Centre and Ri Baroche are proud to bring you this year’s pride celebrations
💚❤️💜🩵🩷💛💙

Join us Friday 17th and Saturday 18th July in New Milton at for a gorgeous weekend of national and local LGBTQIA+ talent 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌳

Our Friday night opening headliner is the incredible - fresh from winning Best Comedy Show at the and as seen on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, her comedy has been getting rave reviews all over the globe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

https://www.forest-arts.co.uk/event/sam-nicoresti-baby-doomer

On the Saturday, we’ll have an array of national and local musicians, comedians, drag acts, workshops and sessions, and more - all to be announced soon! 🤭

Plus much more to share with you 🕺🏻💃

Where? 📍 - New Milton
When? 🗓️ Fri 17th-Sat 18th July

We’re so excited to be back! 🥳

02/05/2026

Are you ready for the big announcement? 🤭

Follow our new page on Instagram for a chance to win special prizes to make your friends well jelly 🥳



https://www.instagram.com/newforestpride2026?utm_source=qr

30/04/2026

Announcement incoming soon... 🤩