Birmingham Pride 2026, the annual celebration of pride and protest, is set to take place on the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. The event promises two days of festivities, beginning with a vibrant parade through the city centre, where tens of thousands of people will gather to support the LGBTQ+ community. The parade will wind its way to Hippodrome Square, where parties and performances are planned. This year, ticket prices are lower than in 2025, making the event more accessible. Read on for all the essential details, including the parade route, times, line-up, ticket prices, and road closures.
Birmingham Pride 2026 Parade Route and Times
This year, the Birmingham Pride Parade will follow a slightly different route due to significant public realm works on New Street. The event will begin at 11am on Victoria Square, with the parade starting at midday. Instead of traveling down New Street, it will divert via Stephenson Street and Stephenson Place. The parade will then proceed along High Street, Carrs Lane, Moor Street, and onward, with an expected attendance of around 75,000 revellers. The full route includes Colmore Row, Victoria Square, Pinfold Street, Stephenson Street, Stephenson Place, New Street, High Street, Carrs Lane, Moor Street, Smallbrook Queensway, Hurst Street, and Hippodrome Square.
Birmingham Pride 2026 Performers
The official Birmingham Pride party is ticketed, featuring a lineup of artists across two days. On Saturday, the main stage will host Katy B, Sigala, Danny Beard, a DJ set from the House Gospel Choir, Lynks, Booty Luv, Sweet Female Attitude, LLEO, Nansee, and Call Me Unique. On Sunday, performers include Nadine from Girls Aloud, Bjorn Again, Boney M, Amelle, Kelly Llorenna, Black Peppa, and Nxdia. The dance arena will feature sets from Jaguar, Big Ang, and Arthi, while the Conrad Guest Cabaret Stage will showcase a variety of cabaret acts.
Birmingham Pride 2026 Tickets and Prices
Ticket prices for Birmingham Pride 2026 have been reduced compared to the previous year. Weekend tickets are priced at £46.87, down from £73.70 in 2025. Tickets can be purchased on the official Pride website, where details on subsidised tickets for those with lower incomes are also available.
Birmingham Pride Road Closures 2026
The full list of road closures for Pride has not yet been announced, but changes are expected to accommodate the parade. Roads along the parade route, including Colmore Row, Victoria Square, and surrounding streets, will be closed. Bus routes and tram delays are also anticipated. Travel advice will be provided by Transport for West Midlands. Disruption will be kept to a minimum.
Further Reading
For an in-depth look at the event, read our interview with Birmingham Pride director Lawrence Barton, where he discusses his hopes for Pride, the importance of the event, and plans for the future, including the 30th anniversary in 2027.
