Where to celebrate Pride Month in London 2024

The annual Pride in London parade will take place on 29 June. The parade will take participants and spectators from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall Place via Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, with stages, stalls, food and drink vendors, and other facilities set up along the route and around Soho. Over 600 LGBTQ+ community groups are expected to march in the parade.

Electric Brixton caters to both clubbers and concertgoers with its state-of-the-art equipment and diverse line-ups, ranging from reggaeton to metal. Celebrating equality and inclusivity on the day of the Pride in London parade, they'll be hosting We Pride Party, London's biggest Pride party with an awe-inspiring show.

Vauxhall's Fire is a prominent gay nightclub, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and an array of house, techno, and bass events that keep the energy going all night long. Boasting multiple rooms adorned with dazzling LED lighting and top-notch sound systems, the venue will be throwing a huge party to celebrate Pride in London.

The historic Clapham Grand will be throwing a big Pride after-party on 29th June. The DJ set from award-winning artist Mnek is bound to get you dancing. There will also be go-go dancers and entertainers, confetti cannons, balloon drops, and a bar stage for you to dance on. The venue is expecting some gorgeous outfits, so get your best Pride gear on for this one.

Partying all night isn't the only way to celebrate Pride in London this year. All-day riverside destination Between the Bridges is hosting a drag brunch to mark the occasion, with drag superstar Tayce as this year's special guest, plus other fabulous acts. Expect great entertainment and all the booze you can drink, plus food is available from street food vendors.

Party promotors Mimi's are back at Troxy to celebrate Pride in London 2024. At the historic Art Deco venue, with its plush interior and signature booths, they're throwing a massive Pride party with the Cheeky Girls as special guests—remember them? There will be great music, heaps of entertainment, and a huge party that's on until 4 a.m.

Get the Pride party going in Hackney Wick at Colour Factory. If you fancy a party that's out of the mainstream, this inclusive multi-purpose venue is the one to look out for. Howl Pride runs from the afternoon through to the following morning, with a garden party, bouncy castle, queer market, and a huge rave all night long.

Let's remember that Pride isn't all about the boys. Evolutionary Arts Hackney (EartH) is hosting a party on 29th June aimed at lesbians, queer women, and trans and non-binary people. This spacious and welcoming venue is laying on DJs playing the finest in female-fronted pop, hip-hop, R&B, electro, and queer classics, plus there will be some special guests

Transgressive techno specialists Inferno are hosting their first-ever Pride party this year at Venue MOT in South London. Head to this intimate spot and celebrate with music, entertainment, and a buzzing atmosphere. The full line-up is being kept a closely guarded secret in the run-up to the event, so you can be sure there will be some exciting surprises.

Koko is a legendary Camden nightclub and music venue, and it's laying on a lively Pride party this year. He.She.They are hosting the event, so expect great music and heaps of entertainment. This party goes on until 5 am and attendees get a discount on the venue's newest dining experience if you need some fuel to keep you going.

Taking place a week before the main festivities, you can join a panel discussion at Queer Britain about the importance of Pride, including the event's history, its challenges, and what the panellists hope the future of Pride might look like. Located in Granary Square, Queer Britain is the country's first national LGBTQ+ museum.

Taking place in July after the main party, Classical Pride offers a new way to celebrate. This festival celebrates queer identities in classical music, with a range of events taking place at various venues. Most of the action is happening at Outernet and the Barbican Centre. Expect events that fuse drag and classical music and showcases of LGBTQ+ classical music talent, culminating in a performance by the London Symphony Orchestra.

Tate Britain is laying on LGBTQIA+ guided tours of the galleries as a way to mark Pride month, tracing queer history through the gallery's entire collection. Each tour is free and on a first come-first served basis. Tours are led by volunteers with lived experience of the topics at hand. The tours are part of Tate's work to highlight marginalised voices in the art world.

During Pride month or any other time of the year, you can visit the world-famous British Museum and explore its LGBTQ history trail. This permanent activity takes you through the galleries and unveils artefacts related to LGBTQ history, with audio commentary available. Short and longer versions of the trail are available, depending on how much time you can spare.

Head to The Cockpit in Marylebone to celebrate Pride with a theatre show. “The Good Women” is returning to the capital for Pride month, telling the story of two Swiss women in the 1960s and based on a true love story. This vibrant play is funny, bold, and features lots of romance.

As part of its three-month summer festival commemorating its 50th anniversary, the world-famous Camden Market is hosting a Pride Family Day in association with The Toy Project charity. Families will be able to enjoy the Toy Project workshop, panto dame storytelling, face painting, and a colourful cabaret parade.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane is celebrating Pride Month with a themed afternoon tea, special cocktail, and exclusive screening in collaboration with Disney's Frozen The Musical. The Pride Afternoon Tea will see £1 from each tea donated to Diversity Role Models, supporting their mission to end LGBTQ+ bullying in schools. Additionally, on 28th June, there will be free screenings and talks at the Cecil Beaton Bar, culminating in a special Pride performance of Frozen the Musical, with all profits from the show-themed cocktail being donated to the charity.

In celebration of Pride Month, Southside Shopping Centre is featuring a 'Tree of Pride' where visitors can decorate the tree with pledges for a more inclusive and caring future. This community art piece will tour the country, collecting messages of love, unity, and acceptance from the public. Guests can choose from suggested pledges or leave their own positive sentiments, such as dedications to loved ones.