Part of the Gay Birmingham Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, May 29 – Sunday, May 30, 2027
Birmingham's Gay Village
Hurst St, Birmingham B5 6RYThe ticketed Birmingham Pride festival on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 May 2027: the Main Stage, Cabaret Marquee, Dance Arena, community market, street food and the Gay Village's LGBTQ+ bars and clubs (subject to each bar's licensing and door policy) on one wristband. Saturday, Sunday, weekend and VIP tickets are on sale through Citizen Ticket. Festival opening times will be confirmed when the programme is published.
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Fri, May 28
6 PM - 10 PM
Birmingham Pride Main Stage
Free Friday opener of Birmingham Pride 2027: local LGBTQ+ acts, drag and speakers on the Main Stage, 6pm to 10pm on 28 May, with stalls and street food.
Fri, May 28 – Sun, May 30
6 PM - 11:59 PM
Birmingham's Gay Village
Birmingham Pride 2027 runs 28–30 May for its 30th anniversary: the free Friday event, Saturday's parade from Victoria Square, festival tickets and where to stay.
Sat, May 29
11 AM - 1 PM
Victoria Square to the Gay Village
The free Birmingham Pride Parade sets off from Victoria Square at 12 noon on Saturday 29 May 2027 and ends in the Gay Village, about 1.5 miles.
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