Northampton Pride line-up revealed

Northampton Pride – due to take place on Saturday 12th July 2025 – has announced the line-up for the festival which includes a talented collection of singers, performers and entertainers, hosted by Northampton-based drag performer, Miss Alexis.

Many of those headlining Pride hail from the across the Midlands region including, Wolverhampton-born singer-songwriter, Tom Aspaul, whose will be performing tracks from his latest album Cabin Fever, as well as fan favourites from previous albums.

Also now a Midlands-resident, bisexual, Bad Girls actress Nicole Faraday is “excited to celebrate Pride in Northampton”. Wrapping up the local entertainers is Kettering-born drag performer Teena who will bring live vocals to the stage.

Additionally, the line-up features tribute acts: The Chappell Show; bringing the essence of lesbian icon, Chappell Roan, and Elton Wrong bringing the hits of Elton John. Entertainment will also include rainbow stilt walkers.

Food and drink will be available from Market Square traders, stalls including those focussing on sexual health will be set up, and there will be a chill out zone provided by Q-Space and a quiet area donated by Café Track.

The event will begin with a Pride parade, commencing at 11am from Market Square marching through the streets, before returning to the Market Square where the festival will take place. The Northampton Pride committee and entertainers are inviting everyone to join in the parade, and those who wish to join need to let them know ahead of time.

This year marks the eighth celebration of Pride in West Northamptonshire, which promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s event which was attended by thousands of people.

A spokesperson for Northampton Pride Committee said: “Pride is a time to demonstrate solidarity with those in the LGBTQ+ community who may not yet feel safe or empowered to speak out, as well as a time to come together with friends, families, and allies to honour diversity and inclusion.

“While Pride is filled with joy, it also serves to remind us that the journey towards liberation is far from over, and together we must continue to call out and tackle this discrimination and inequality.

“We’re incredibly proud of the effort and commitment that has gone into preparing this year’s Northampton Pride and we can’t wait to welcome the community for a day that promises to be both uplifting and unforgettable. A huge thank you to those who have helped support the day.”

The Pride event is sponsored by Northampton Town Council, NLive Radio as the official media partner, as well as GXO and Northampton BID. The Northampton Pride Committee includes West Northants Council, the Northampton LGBTQ Forum, Northants Fire and Rescue Service, University of Northampton, The Lowdown, QSpace, NHFT, NLive and Northampton Town Council.

Cllr Mark Arnull, Leader of West Northamptonshire Council said:  “Community events are a big part of making West Northants an inclusive and welcoming place for our residents. It is really encouraging to see such support and partnership efforts from the community and organisations in making these types of events happen.”