Celebrate Pride in Liverpool

HAPPY PRIDE!

WE SEE YOU, THIS PRIDE AND ALL YEAR ROUND.

Happy Pride! It's important to us that everyone feels safe and welcome at Liverpool ONE - not just during Pride Month, but all year round. We stand united in Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and against discrimination. We see you.

Read on to find out how we're celebrating Pride 2026 and how we can support our local LGBTQ+ community.

Celebrate Pride in Liverpool

🌈 Liverpool Pride takes place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26th July, with the main March with Pride event happening on Sunday 26th July.

Join thousands of individuals, groups and allies in a celebratory march through the streets of Liverpool city centre, or visit The Community Expo in the LEX, a vibrant space bringing together charities, community groups, traders and brands. There’ll also be city-wide celebrations, cultural performances and showcases, and community-led LGBTQ+ events to get involved in.

You can also look forward to the official Liverpool Pride Opening Party on Friday 24th July at the M&S Bank Arena. Set to be one of the UK’s biggest Pride launch events, the packed lineup features headliners Sugababes, as well as Beth Ditto, Bimini, Horse Meat Disco, Tia Kofi and more. The night will begin with a Liverpool Pride Opening Ceremony hosted by Debbie Darling, starring LGBTQ+ performers and rising talent from across the city.

WE SEE YOU.

Our message for Pride 2026 is We See You.

Everyone should feel welcome, seen and heard in all the places they spend their time. Liverpool ONE is proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and experiences, promoting acceptance and celebrating diversity. It's important to us that Liverpool ONE is safe and welcoming to all.

Hand waving in front of rainbow flag during pride parade

LGBTQ+ Organisations in Liverpool

Sahir and LCR Pride Foundation

The organisations behind the annual Liverpool’s Pride, which champions the rights and visibility of the LGBT+ community across Liverpool, empowers the community and influences key decision-makers to place LGBT+ equality at the forefront of their activities.

Liverpool Queer Minds

A queer-led organisation offering specialist mental health counselling for LGBTQIA+ individuals, as well as inclusivity training for businesses.

YPAS (GYRO)

Provide information, advice, one-to-one guidance on a range of issues relevant to LGBTQ+ young people. GYRO also offer fun activities such as drama, art, music and games.

Advice and Support

Try these organisations if you need advice, support, or simply a listening ear.

Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQ+ helpline and a safe space for anyone to discuss sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, emotional wellbeing and more. You can call the Switchboard team on 0800 0119 100 or visit their website.

LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering a helpline, health and wellbeing services, and support to lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. You can call their helpline on 0345 3 30 30 30, email them at helpline@lgbt.foundation, or visit their website.