News Budapest Pride draws massive crowd despite government crackdown Tens of thousands of people marched through Budapest on Saturday in a powerful show of support for LGBTQ+ rights, defying legal threats and restrictions imposed by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government. Organisers estimated that up to 200,000 people may have participated, making it potentially the largest Pride By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Zander Murray: “In a city that means so much to me, this kind of event matters." Scotland’s first openly gay professional footballer, Zander Murray, is set to take centre stage at The Social Hub in Glasgow as part of its Pride celebrations this July. On 17 July, Zander will host a community dinner at the venue, bringing people together to celebrate connection, collaboration, and creativity. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Rural Prides "help break down invisible barriers” The chair of Pride in Gloucestershire says connecting with LGBTQ+ individuals in rural areas, such as Cheltenham, Cirencester, Cinderford and Tewkesbury, is vital to combating isolation. Since its inception in 2006, the organisation has expanded its reach beyond Gloucester, launching events in smaller towns and villages starting in 2019. This By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Chesil Youth Pride returns to Weymouth with 'We Are Family' theme Chesil Youth Pride returns to Weymouth for its third consecutive year on 28 June, with a renewed commitment to celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ young people across Weymouth, Portland and the wider Dorset area. This year’s theme, We Are Family, highlights the importance of unity, inclusion, and mutual support among By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Channels Islands Pride celebrates 10 years A vibrant crowd gathered in Jersey to mark the 10th anniversary of Channel Islands Pride, with thousands turning out in support of the LGBTQ+ community. The streets of St Helier came alive with colour as attendees donned bright outfits and creative costumes to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. The Pride By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News "Pride in Worthing is here to stay." BA Euroflyer to sponsor Worthing Pride for two years Returning for a seventh year on 4 and 5 July, Worthing Pride is the town's biggest, most heartfelt fundraising event, celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community. Organisers of Worthing Pride recently announced that BA Euroflyer - owned by British Airways - will sponsor the event alongside long-term headline partner By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Isle of Wight Pride to hold first Charity Football Match against Solent Sports FC-Pride Isle of Wight Pride (IW Pride) has announced they will be holding their first Charity Football Match against Solent Sports FC-Pride, an allies charity football team based in Portsmouth. Taking place on Sunday, 29 June, the event will be an 11-a-side game, multi-gendered and all inclusive. No previous playing experience By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Lisbon named most LGBTQ+ friendly city in the world Lisbon has been named the most LGBTQ+ friendly city in the world by Big 7 Travel, which has released its 2025 list of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the world in time for Pride Month. On the list, Dublin comes second while London is in fifth place. The top By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Lincoln Pride to return in scaled-back format amid financial challenges Lincoln Pride will go ahead this year in what organisers are calling a “lifeline” event—though it will look a bit different from previous years. The celebration, which drew over 8,500 attendees last year and featured Liberty X as headliners, had faced potential cancellation due to financial difficulties. This By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Asia National Museum of the Philippines lit up in rainbow colours to celebrate Pride Month The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has been lit up in rainbow colours to celebrate Pride Month. NMP shared on its social media pages photos of the lit-up facade of the National Museum of Fine Arts, basking in the colours of the rainbow. “The National Museum of the Philippines By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Queer Britain launches new exhibition - 20 Years of UK Black Pride Queer Britain, the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum, has announced a new exhibition celebrating 20 Years of UK Black Pride at the museum in Granary Square, Kings Cross. Curated in collaboration with UK Black Pride and their founder Phyll Opoku- Gyimah (Lady Phyll), this exhibition, which runs till By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Katie-George Dunlevy joins Crawley LGBT CIC as first Patron Crawley LGBT has announced that Crawley-born Paralympic champion and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Katie-George Dunlevy, has joined the organisation as its first ever Patron. Katie-George, an internationally recognised athlete and LGBTQ+ advocate, brings her extraordinary achievements, lived experience and passion for inclusion to the heart of Crawley LGBT’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
