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Saturday, July 10, 2027
The Downs (Durdham Down)
Durdham Down, Stoke Rd, Bristol BS9 1JAPride Day on The Downs, near the Water Tower at the top of Whiteladies Road: the Main Stage, Cabaret Stage, Dance Stage, Circus Tent, DTYM Dance Tent, family and youth areas, community stalls, food and bars. In 2026 the gates opened at 12 noon, last entry was 8pm and the site closed at 10pm; a wristband was needed: General Admission was £18.50 including fees, with an £11 concession for people on low or no income, and it included free First Bus travel on Pride Day. Times follow the 2026 programme and will be confirmed when the organisers publish the 2027 schedule.
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Sat, Jun 26 – Sun, Jul 11
12 PM - 10 PM
Bristol (various venues; Pride Day on The Downs)
Bristol Pride 2027 runs 26 June – 11 July, with Pride Day on The Downs on Saturday 10 July: the walking parade, tickets and free buses, afterparties and bars.
Sat, Jul 10
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Castle Park to the harbourside
The free Bristol Pride Parade March on Saturday 10 July 2027: gather in Castle Park, walk about 2 miles to the harbourside, then shuttle up to The Downs.
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