Exeter Pride returns for a celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity and visibility on Saturday 9 May with dozens of local organisations and community groups taking part.
A Pride parade with singing, dancing and giant rainbow flags will begin at noon in Sidwell Street before following a new, extended route.
Marchers will head along the High Street then down Fore Street before turning right into Bartholomew Street West then East.
The parade will continue up Paul Street then turn along Queen Street before arriving in Northernhay Gardens as the rest of the day’s events begin.
Exeter Pride 2019 in Exeter High Street. Photo: Naomi Parkinson.
Afternoon performances on two stages will include drag acts The Lady Frost and Miss Dynasty Wu, singer Bee Jarvis and Spectrum Choir – Devon’s first and only LGBTQ+ choir.
Alongside the performances dozens of stalls will sell food, clothing and other goods from local makers and vendors while well-being groups and local charities offer information and advice.
Rougemont Gardens will provide this year’s community space and family zone and also host an Exeter Pride dog show and performances from The Sing Space choir and Dance Dynamix Fitness.
Pride-themed activities with a quieter focus, including workshops and discussion groups, will take place at Exeter Phoenix, and a creative workshop for budding artists is being held at RAMM.
Exeter Library will host a family-friendly drop-in flag-making workshop, starting at 9.15am before the march begins, then a range of family-focussed events from 1pm for the rest of the afternoon.
The official Exeter Pride after-party begins at 9pm at Exeter Phoenix.
Exeter Pride is a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning plus (LGBTQ+) communities. It is one of the biggest free Pride events in the country.
This year’s event takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026.
BSL interpreters are available for performances and workshops and can be booked on the day at the Exeter Pride information desk in Exeter Phoenix.
Visit the Exeter Pride website to view the full programme of events and activities.
