How To Celebrate Pride Month In London

It’s Pride Month, and London is going all out in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Featuring themed art exhibits, the hottest parties you need to know, foodie options and, of course, the main parade, there’s endless amounts to explore. Read on for our guide on the best Pride events happening in London:

The Pride in London Parade

The main event. Starting at Hyde Park Corner at 12pm and snaking right through to Whitehall Place, the Pride parade is not one to be missed.

As well as the main parade, there will be live music and performers on stages at Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, and Dean Street, as well as a trans-led stage at Soho Square.

when: 5th july
where: Hyde Park Corner
website: www.prideinlondon.org

Madera

This June, Madera at Treehouse Hotel has released a limited-edition Pride cocktail that looks like a fabulous summer drink. Made with El Tesoro Blanco, passion fruit, lemon juice, Combier Le Blue, Peychaud’s bitters and mint, it’s a zesty celebration in a glass. For every cocktail sold, £1 will be donated to Stonewall, supporting their incredible work empowering the LGBTQ+ community.

Where: 14-15 Langham Place, London, W1B 2QS
Website: www.treehousehotels.coM

12th Knot’s rooftop party

The iconic rooftop bar at Sea Containers London located in the heart of the South Bank, is hosting the ultimate Pride After Party – a sunset celebration of queer love and joy. Expect skyline views, great DJ sets, live performances, Champagne Laurent-Perrier bubbles and feel-good energy. Whether you’re heading over from the parade or just in it for the rooftop vibes, everyone’s welcome.

where: 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PD
website: www.seacontainerslondon.com

The Little Violet Door’s Pride party

Grab the limited-edition kinky boots cocktail throughout Pride month at The Little Violet Door. A delicious blend of Absolut vodka, raspberry and vanilla, the cocktail is served with a rainbow strip, and £1 from every sale will be donated to Stonewall, supporting LGBTQ+ people everywhere. Plus, don’t miss the ultimate Pride celebration on 5th July, where there will be a bottomless brunch and cocktails alongside plenty of glitter.

Where: 9 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PH
Website: www.thelittlevioletdoor.co.uk

The Pride of the Royal Opera House tour

The Royal Opera House has a 75-minute tour that’s all about celebrating LGBTQ+ representation in the performing arts. You’ll learn all about the trailblazing figures who have been part of the Royal Ballet and Opera’s history and explore how composers and choreographers have pushed the boundaries of gender roles on stage for centuries, from cross-dressing characters in ballets to the tradition of trouser roles in operas.

When: 8th to 29th june
Where: Bow St, London WC2E 9DD
Website: www.rbo.org.uk

The LGBTQ+ tour of the British Museum

To celebrate Pride Month, The British Museum has put on a tour dedicated to exploring objects in the collection linked to the themes of desire, love and identity with historical LGBTQ+ connections.

The tour ranges from the ancient world to the present day and includes some of the most famous artworks on display, including sculptures from ancient Greece.

when: 31st may onwards
website: britishmuseum.org

Kapara’s Pride cocktails

Kapara, the queer-owned, Eastern Mediterranean restaurant is serving a range of tongue-in-cheek Pride cocktails to honour the LGBTQ+ community and the queer creatives behind the bar. Sip on the Pisco Inferno, a blend of Pisco, mango gazoz syrup, citric syrup and lime juice; or try the Proud Mary, a mix of mezcal, tequila blanco,
tomato juice, Bloody Mary mix, and finished with green harissa for an extra kick. We’d also recommend the Rainbow Heatwave, a fruity and fabulous choice with pineapple-infused rum, mango
gazoz syrup and umeshu, topped with vegan cream.

when: 1st June to 6th July
website: www.kapara.co.uk

Thirteen’s ‘Rowdy & Proud’ cabaret

Thirteen, a great Soho late-night music venue, will host the ultimate pride cabaret, Rowdy & Proud, featuring a line-up of all-star LGBTQ+ performers. This event features acts like Marnie Scarlet and Lizard Lady Lolo Brow, and the highly acclaimed hand balancer and circus performer Aaron Marshall. They’ll be joined by the charming Miss Giddy Heights, and the crowd dazzler and three-time Guinness World Record holder, international hula performer, Amazi.

when: 5th July
Where: Thirteen at Chateau Denmark, 1-3 Denmark Street, London, WC2H 8LP
Website: www.thirteenldn.com

The Pride Soirée at Old Spitalfields Market

This June, Old Spitalfields Market is hosting a Pride Soirée, a free, open-air showcase of music, dance, and queer brilliance from London and beyond. You can expect performances from some of the best up-and-coming LGBTQ+ talent, including Canty, Yos Clark, Douglas Dare and more.

When: 5th june
Where: 16 Horner Square, London E1 6EW
Website: www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com

The Pride Picnic Quiz at Fortnum’s

Fortnum’s will be teaming up with Queerz Night – the London quiz night run for the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, for a Pride Picnic Quiz. Your most clever and fabulous friends will be tested on their knowledge of classics across a range of rounds, all accompanied by food and drink in the form of Fortnum’s famous picnics. Each ticket allows a table of up to six entries and a picnic with some delicious food and drink.

When: Wednesday 18th June
where: 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER
Website: www.fortnumandmason.com

Sofar’s Queer line-up

If you love some live music, check out Sofar’s series of Queer-centred events through Pride month, which celebrate music, connection and community. From Pride gigs with LGBTQ+ artists to inclusive socials and dating nights, you can expect plenty of fun in honour of Pride.