Part of the Gay Liverpool Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Friday, July 30 – Saturday, July 31, 2027
Liverpool city centre & waterfront
Clayton Square, Liverpool L1 1QRLiverpool's Pride, delivered by Sahir House and LCR Pride Foundation, is a weekend at the end of July: an opening party at the M&S Bank Arena on Friday, a free walking Pride March from Clayton Square on Saturday morning, then a community day and Community Expo at the Liverpool Experience Campus on the waterfront, with the Pride Quarter bars busy all weekend. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet; this follows the 2026 weekend.
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Fri, Jul 30
6 PM - 11 PM
M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
The ticketed opening party of Liverpool's Pride at the M&S Bank Arena. 2026 starred Sugababes, Beth Ditto, Bimini and Horse Meat Disco.

Sat, Jul 31
10 AM - 12:30 PM
Clayton Square to Lord Street
The free Liverpool's Pride March: assemble at Clayton Square, then a 1.7km step-free walk through Liverpool ONE to Lord Street. 2026 set off at 11:30am.

Sat, Jul 31
12 PM - 7 PM
Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX)
Liverpool's Pride community day and Expo at the Liverpool Experience Campus after the march. 2026 tickets were £6 for adults and £3 for children.
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