Celebrating 50 years of Pride.
Pride in London , also known as London Pride, is the biggest and most diverse Pride in the UK, celebrating and supporting people in the LGBTQIA+ community by raising awareness of LGBT+ issues… as well as having fun!
So, without further ado, here are just some things you can do at Pride in London this year.
March with the parade
Join in London’s Pride Parade on Saturday 2 July, where thousands of people will march in support of the LGBTQIA+ community, alongside hundreds of floats and groups singing and dancing through Central London and the West End.
To mark the 50th anniversary, London’s Pride Parade route will follow the same route as the very first UK march back in 1972. The march will begin at Hyde Park Corner and will go through Piccadilly Circus, Haymarket; finally finishing at Trafalgar Square.
The Parade is completely free to attend, so why not grab your sparkles, dress head to toe in every colour of the rainbow, and jump on board one of our cheap trains to London for an epic day of celebrations?
Support Pride’s Got Talent
Entering its tenth year in the spotlight, Pride’s Got Talent is a show that just keeps on growing. And, with a sensational night of live music, cabaret, and variety acts, it is one show you will not want to miss.
As well as being judged by an industry recognised panel, winners will also receive a prize package including £1000 and a headline slot at Pride in London’s festival at Trafalgar Square on Saturday 2 July.
Tickets to the final at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London, are available to book online now.
Take the celebrations to Soho
Many of London’s gay bars are in and around Soho, which is traditionally known as the centre of London’s LGBT+ scene. Nevertheless, London has plenty of LGBT+ friendly bars and clubs that span across the whole city.
Away from the main Parade, Soho always has a buzzing atmosphere, perfect for Pride, with many pubs and bars to explore.
Rated 4.5 stars on Tripadvisor is Comptons of Soho . Built on the site of the 200-year-old Swiss Hotel, Comptons has been at the centre of London’s gay scene since the 1980s and is now one of London’s most celebrated LGBT+ venues.
Another popular LGBT+ bar in London includes the Admiral Duncan .
The Admiral Duncan is in the heart of Soho and has been operating since the early nineteenth century. With plenty of history behind its belt, today it remains a friendly and humble bar in London that is also known to attract a few famous Ru Paul Drag Race UK queens, like Baga Chipz!
If a more upbeat atmosphere is more your vibe, then London’s Ku Bar is a contender. The ground floor operates a bright and modern space with video screens playing popular chart hits, whilst downstairs is even more of a party with pop and dance remixes to enjoy.
Book and attend an event
There’s no need to restrict your Pride celebrations to just one day. Coming Out is Pride in London’s new all-year-round calendar for LGBT+ events across the capital. A perfect platform where supporters and organisations from the LGBT+ community can showcase their events all in one place.
From Drag Bingo to single soirees and webinars to Jukebox singalongs, there’s something for everyone.
Grab brunch with a drag queen
Brunch with royalty this London Pride and take your place at one of London’s drag brunches . With so many talented drag queens in London, a day of fun, friendship and laughter is not too far away, and what better time to book a drag brunch than for Pride?
Getting to London by train
We hope we have inspired you on some things to do in London this Pride. But what we are even better at doing is getting you to London by train.
If you’re heading to Pride and want to get to London by train, then we welcome you on board our London Northwestern Railway services to London Euston. And, if you fancy getting there for less, check out some of our ticket types below that can help save those extra pounds.
- Save 1/3 off train travel with GroupSave when you travel with three or more people
- Take the kids to London for just £1 with our Family Travelcard
- Book in advance and save more
Frequently asked questions
The main Pride in London date is Saturday 2 July 2022. This is the same day as the main Pride celebrations and Parade. However, some Pride events are happening from June onwards. Check Pride in London’s official website for more information.
Yes, the Pride in London parade and stage events are free, so there’ s no need to book a ticket.
London’s Pride Parade route will begin at Hyde Park Corner and will go through Piccadilly Circus, Haymarket; finally finishing at Trafalgar Square.