Southampton named official host of UK Pride 2027

Southampton has been chosen to host UK Pride 2027, bringing together communities from across the country for the city’s largest-ever LGBTQ+ celebration.

The event is set to take place on 28th and 29th August next year, and follows a successful bid from Southampton Pride to members of the UK Pride Organisers Network (UKPON). 

A spokesperson from Southampton Pride said: ‘In 2027, the eyes of the entire UK Pride movement will turn to Southampton as our city hosts a national celebration of visibility, protest, joy and community on a scale we have never seen before. 

‘What started as a local celebration powered by passionate volunteers, big dreams and a while lot of glitter has grown into something extraordinary. Now, together, we take the next step, bringing communities from all across the country to the south coast for a Pride that belongs to all of us.’

This August marks the city’s ten-year Pride anniversary. Over the past decade, the event has grown from a grassroots community gathering to one of the region’s biggest celebrations. 

In 2025, the festival attracted around 25,000 attendees across the weekend, generating an estimated £2m for the local economy. 

Jay Edwards-Bannon, marketing and content manager for Southampton Pride Trust, said: ‘Being chosen to host UK Pride 2027 is an incredible honour for Southampton and for everyone who has helped build Pride here over the past decade.

‘These figures show what our community can achieve together, and hosting UK Pride allows us to amplify that impact nationally at a time when visibility, solidarity and celebration remain more important than ever.’

Cllr Alex Winning, leader of Southampton City Council, added: ‘This is fantastic news for Southampton. I want to congratulate everyone involved on this achievement. Southampton succeeds when we come together, and today’s announcement reflects the unity and inclusive spirit that defines our communities – although we know there’s always more to do, especially around ensuring everyone can live with dignity, safety, and respect.

‘I look forward to Southampton showing the country what an open, welcoming, and forward‑looking city we are – a place where everyone can thrive and feel proud to belong.’

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