London Pride 2026 is set to take over central London on Saturday, July 4, with more than 1.5 million people expected to attend the annual celebration of LGBTQIA+ visibility, unity, and equality. The flagship parade will begin at 12 noon from Green Park near Hyde Park Corner, winding through Piccadilly Circus, Haymarket, and Trafalgar Square before concluding on Whitehall by approximately 6pm. The entire event is free to attend.
Parade Route and Timings
The march will start at Green Park and follow a route through central London landmarks. Organisers expect the walk to take between 120 and 180 minutes for most participants. The parade will feature thousands of marchers from LGBTQIA+ community groups, charities, and organisations, filling the streets with flags, banners, and glitter.
Main Stage at Trafalgar Square
The Trafalgar Square main stage will host headliner MNEK, alongside Beth Ditto, hosts Asifa Lahore, Ade Adepitan, Tia Kofi, and Will Njobvu. Other performers include Bombaymami, Hannah & Jake Graf, James Indigo, Jason Jones, JEA, Kinky Kabaret, Lexa, Le Fil, Leo Kalyan, Love Itoya, Maris Meek, Olivia Campbell-Cavendish, Stardust, and Titanique.
Leicester Square Stage
The Leicester Square stage, dedicated to LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary performers, features Anita B Queen, Butch Please!, Che3kz, DJ Kaspa, Jordan Gray, Krystal Lake, Lexa Lick, Love Itoya, Macie Nyah Maris, Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders, Raga D'Silva, Smashlyn Monroe, The Darklings, Tony & Toni, and West London Queer Choir.
Golden Square Stage
The Global Majority Stage at Golden Square includes Angeli, Che3kz, Delwboy, DJ T.Rock, Donnie Sunshine, Jay Jay Revlon Presents: Kiki, Karteer, Kenan, Kián, Lost Girl, Me-Ow, Rhys' Pieces, Rileasa, and Tiara Skye.
Dean Street Cabaret Stage
Dean Street's Cabaret Stage will showcase Ash Akan, Billie Gold, Boibox, Danny Beard, Deeva D, Drag Idol UK Winner (to be announced), Flick, House of Pantha, Jordan Gray, Kate O'Donnell, Lucky Roy Singh Presents the Queer Asian Takeover, Monroe, Queer Crip Power Half-Hour, Ryan Graham Hinds, Sandra, Tia Kofi, and The Groove Chorus featuring Louis Cypher.
Soho Square Trans and Non-Binary Stage
Curated by Mzz Kimberley, the Soho Square stage features ARXX, Brandy x Temptation, Curvy Black Witch, Custodians, Dr Helen Webberley, Ebony Rose / Para Pride, Frigid Presents Mother, ISH99NI, Lexi & Aisha E.N, Marty Davies, Nathan Ethan, Panty Soaker Sound System, Tabs from Butch Please!, Taman, DJ Tasty Tim, Telisa, TK The New Cross Dresser, Trans Legal Clinic, and Women of Colour in the Global Women Strike.
Victoria Embankment Gardens Family Area
The family and youth zone includes Aida from Drag Queen Story Hour, Andi from Dadda and Daddy, Badge Cafe, Brass United Social Club, face painting by Carnivelle Party, David Ribi, Emma from at your Beat!, Joelle D'Fontaine, Make with Norvil & Josephine, and Pop'n'Olly.
According to organisers, set times for performers have not yet been released. The parade route map is available from Pride in London. For those seeking further information, a guide to the best LGBTQ+ bars in London is also available. A new five-floor queer club has opened at Soho's former G-A-Y bar. Pride in London previously announced its 2026 theme and music lineup.
