Notts Pride (Nottinghamshire Pride) and what's on in Nottingham
Notts Pride (Nottinghamshire Pride) is usually in July (last Saturday of July).
Notts Pride (Nottinghamshire Pride)
- 2026: Saturday 25 July 2026 (held; theme 'Bolder and Brighter'; march from Lister Gate at 12:00 through the city centre, Lace Market and Hockley's Rainbow Quarter to Sneinton Market main stage).
- 2027: Saturday 31 July 2027 (announced as 30 years of Pride in Nottingham).
- Free event run by a volunteer registered charity (No. 1165056). First Pride was Pink Lace on Broad Street in 1997. Main stage moved to Sneinton Market in 2024; Hockley hosts fringe events, with the Lord Roberts and New Foresters running celebrations into the early hours. Official afterparty in 2026 at The Palais with Gladrags; Homoelectric special at The Bodega.
- Official Notts Pride (Nottinghamshire Pride) website
Regular nights
- Queer Like Funny (LGBT+ comedy variety night), The Lord Roberts, 24 Broad Street: Recurring (e.g. Thu 25 June 2026, 7:30-10pm); frequency not published
- Nightmare! Nightmare! Kill! Kill! (drag variety show), The Lord Roberts cellar bar: Recurring since 2024 (e.g. Thu 11 Sept 2025); frequency not published
- Gladrags (LGBTQ+ club night), Varies: Rough Trade, Popworld; The Palais for Pride 2026: Periodic; dates via its own channels
- Notts Pride, City centre, Hockley Rainbow Quarter and Sneinton Market: Last Saturday of July
- LGBT History Month events, Various (University of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire's Rainbow Heritage): February
- Fortune & Glory Film Club LGBT screenings, Broadway Cinema and other venues: Occasional
Resident drag stars
- Liv (Liv Presents, 'The Queen of Broad Street'), The Lord Roberts (hosted The Prohibition Roast, 2024; Notts Pride 2026 main-stage host)
- Doxxie Phisher, The Lord Roberts - permanent co-host of Nightmare! Nightmare! Kill! Kill!
- Benthic Zone, The Lord Roberts - co-host of Nightmare! Nightmare! Kill! Kill!
- Marilyn Sane, Performed at the Rainbow Quarter launch (17 June 2026) and Lord Roberts roast; Notts Pride 2026 host (not a stated residency)
- Nana Arthole, Performed at the Rainbow Quarter launch (17 June 2026) and Lord Roberts roast; Notts Pride 2026 host (not a stated residency)