Birmingham Pride 2024: parade, performances & tickets

Celebrating the theme 'Love Has No Limits,' Birmingham Pride 2024, happening from 25 to 26 May, highlights the vibrant diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.

Set in the heart of the LGBTQ+ Village, the festival has been a cornerstone event since 1997, attracting thousands to both the parade and the festival activities.

This year, the festival will commence with the Big Free community event on May 24 at Smithfield, featuring a candlelit vigil, live performances, and more before the official weekend revelry starts on Saturday!

Birmingham Pride Parade

The Birmingham Pride Parade is a powerful march for equality and justice, embodying the spirit of protest and celebration.

Free to all, the parade begins at Centenary Square at 11 am on May 25, with the procession starting at noon. Participants and spectators—over 75,000 people—are expected to line the streets, culminating in the LGBTQ+ village for the festival's main events.

Can’t Miss Performances at Pride!

For 2024, Birmingham Pride will bring out exceptional talents for everyone to enjoy! Catch these world-class performers at the Main Stage:

• May 25: The Main Stage will feature Loreen, Natasha Bedingfield, Heather Small, Danny Beard, Tia Kofi, Beth McCarthy, Raven Mandella, Louis III, Birmingham Royal Ballet, and Homoparody Queer Collective.

• May 26: Performers include Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Beverly Knight, Jamelia, Gok Wan, House Gospel Choir, Dylan and the Moon, Lyvia, and Bollyqueer.

The festival continues with street parties, a funfair, market stalls, and food vendors located around Hurst Street, Bromsgrove Street, Kent Street, and Lower Essex Street. 

For a full lineup including the Dance Arena and Cabaret Stage, visit the Birmingham Pride website.

Get Your Tickets Now!

Tickets for Birmingham Pride are available through the official website. Entry to the Pride Parade is free, and children aged 11 and under can attend the festival at no cost.

Where to Stay?

If you’re visiting Birmingham for Pride weekend, check out our curated selection of gay-friendly hotels in Birmingham and book your stay.