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A new dawn for Birmingham Pride

With 2025 marking the final year for Birmingham Pride’s use of the Smithfield site before development begins, it was clear that Birmingham Pride’s future would look different. Looking ahead to 2026, Birmingham Pride has announced a new chapter which will see a return to the Gay Village with a more community-focussed model.

Jul 213 min read

Photo show Char Bailey. She is a woman of colour, her hair frames her face with curls. She wears black and a necklace hangs over the outside of the top.

Birmingham Pride’s Director of People wins Community and Grassroots Activism award

Birmingham Pride’s Director of People, Char Bailey, has received an award from We Create Space for her Community and Grassroots Activism

Jun 131 min read

Eva Echo, Garry Jones, and Pippa Echo leading the parade accompanied by the trans flag

Reflections & Photos: Birmingham Pride 2025

Birmingham Pride 2025, photos from the parade and reflections on the event and the city's community.

May 252 min read

Photos from the exhibition, the first is the sign at the bottom of the stairs, the second is a piece from the pride parade next to a sign that explains what the exhibition is about

‘Beyond Glitter & Feathers: My Artivism is my Pride’ exhibition opens at Birmingham’s Back to Backs

‘Beyond Glitter & Feathers: My Artivism is my Pride’ exhibition – showcasing the work and activism of artist Garry Jones – opens at Birmingham’s Back to Backs this May bank holiday for Birmingham Pride weekend.

May 232 min read

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Dancing With Pride

Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) are returning to this year's Birmingham Pride during May Bank Holiday weekend with two separate performances, including El Amor es amor, in support of the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

May 162 min read

Birmingham Pride ban political parties from the parade

Birmingham Pride has made the decision to ban some political parties, including Labour, from participating in this year’s parade, citing a lack of support for the trans community.

Apr 292 min read

Joe Lycett has blonde short hair, is smiling and holding a folder, and he wears a ruffled outfit in the colours of the Pansexual flag yellow, pink and blue.

Joe Lycett creates ‘United States of Birmingham’

As part of an upcoming new series for Sky Max, comedian, presenter and Brummy bab, Joe Lycett, has bought together the ‘United States of Birmingham’

Apr 121 min read

Peter Tatchell at Birmingham Pride talking to the Police Chief. Peter wears a blue shirt and a rainbow tie. The Police Chief wears a uniform and a rainbow flower garland around his neck.

Peter Tatchell Foundation increases pressure on West Midlands Police to apologise for historic homophobia

Peter Tatchell Foundation write to West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster demanding an apology for historic homophobia

Mar 202 min read

Image shows La Voix a drag queen and her dad also in drag as Voix La, both wear red wigs, make-up and red dress with gold tassels that replicate stage curtains

Eden Bar announces La Voix and Voix La for Pride

Eden Bar has announced that Drag Race UK season 6 star, La Voix, will be performing at the venue during Birmingham Pride weekend

Mar 151 min read

Cascada to headline Birmingham Pride

Birmingham Pride have announced the first act for 2025’s festival, with Cascada to headline the main stage on Saturday 24th May 2025.

Feb 191 min read

Photo of Eva smiling at the camera. She wears a red dress and hoop earrings. Tattoos are visible up her neck.

Birmingham Pride’s Eva Echo becomes a Queer Britain Ambassador

Queer Britain – the UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum – has announced new ambassadors including Birmingham Pride’s Eva Echo

Oct 21, 20241 min read

Birmingham Pride sign at the festival, lit up at night

How will the Smithfield Development impact Birmingham Pride?

The Smithfield site has been used for many years by Birmingham Pride but how will development impact it?

Jun 21, 20242 min read

Man charged with assault during Birmingham Pride Celebrations

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault following an incident during Birmingham Pride weekend.

May 28, 20242 min read

Bally Singh is in a radio studio, there is a microphone behind him. Bally is a Sikh man, he wears a black turban, blue t-shirt and black jacket.

Interview: Trying comedy with Bally Singh

Interview with Bally Singh, Gaydio DJ & one of the internet's favourite 'meme-queens' about his foray into stand-up comedy for charity.

May 23, 20242 min read

National Trust employees standing outside the Back to Backs in pride t-shirts and one holding a pride flag

National Trust Birmingham to celebrate Pride 2024

The National Trust Back to Backs in Birmingham will be celebrating pride weekend 2024 with a whole host of different activities.

May 15, 20242 min read