After 17 delightful years of Northern Pride, Curious Arts has adopted our beloved Pride and nurtured it into something very shiny and new. Brace yourself for Newcastle Pride 2026.

Bring your friends, your family, your partner or just yourself to the city centre to see how proud Newcastle is of their LGBTQ+ community! The main stage is absolutely bursting with massive names, such as music icons Nadine Coyle (pictured) and Katy B, Drag Race UK stars Danny Beard and Bimini, brilliant local drag talent from Miss Rory, Dollhaus, Queerdo and Ophelia Balls, plus some amazing tribute acts serving Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan shaped goodies. For those wanting a free day out however, the family zone at Tyne Theatre and the Pride March are all yours to join and celebrate on a budget! With market stalls, art workshops and food available all weekend, there’s so much to satiate you while you show off your colours to the world. MW

Newcastle Pride, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, Times Square, Newcastle, newcastlepride.co.uk