Everything You Need to Know About: Newcastle Pride
Our guide to getting the most out of Newcastle Pride this July
Over the last few years, Newcastle Pride has evolved into one of the biggest, most inclusive and definitely most fabulous events not only in the Toon but the whole North East too.
This year’s Newcastle Pride promises to be bigger and better than ever and we’re here to pre-empt all your questions in this special round-up – where to go, what to expect, ticket details and all the rest – so you can get on with having a great time while celebrating our fabulous LGBTQIA+ community.
What is Newcastle Pride?
It’s Newcastle's annual celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community and each year it brings thousands and thousands of people into the city with a weekend-long programme of activities and entertainment.
Where and when is it happening?
This year, Newcastle Pride takes place from Saturday 25th July to Sunday 26th July at various locations in Newcastle city centre.
What’s happening during Newcastle Pride?
So much – there’s tonnes to do all weekend long, in fact!
One of the biggest and best-known parts of the event is the annual Pride March which sees thousands of people fill the streets of Newcastle city centre in a riot of rainbow colour and with a message of hope for the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, the Pride March will take place on Saturday 25th July, starting from Newcastle Civic Centre and ending at Grey's Monument with a series of powerful speeches. You can find out more about the Pride March in the Pride Guide.
There’ll be zones dedicated to certain themes across the city too, like the Family & Youth Zone at the Theatre Royal, where visitors can dance the day away at the mini disco, enjoy a fun-filled karaoke singalong, and much more. Meanwhile, Northern Stage will be home to the Trans+ Zone, celebrating trans+ identities with everything from zine swaps and makeup workshops, to queer-friendly yoga and cabaret lineup!
There’s also a Market Village around Grey’s Monument and Old Eldon Square filled with community groups, charities, makers and creators to explore. Eldon Square will also be hosting their own series of free, family-friendly creative workshops across select weekends in June and July, offering guests the chance to make everything from paper wigs to rainbow headdresses!
That’s not all either. There are tonnes of amazing acts scheduled to perform at the Pride Arena… but more on that below!
What is the Pride Arena?
It's pretty much the focal point of the Newcastle Pride weekend and is located at Times Square next to Life Science Centre.
It's going to have an epic main stage playing host to some top-class entertainment over the two days. The star-studded line-up on Saturday 25th July includes acts like Nadine, Katy B and a DJ set from RuPaul’s Drag Race star Bimini.
Meanwhile, on Sunday 26th July, there’s a jam-packed schedule of tribute acts to enjoy, including The Harry Styles Show, Chappel Roan (by JC), Olivia Rodrigo (by Good4Olivia) and more.
There’s also a dance and cabaret stage, a huge bar to keep the drinks flowing and lots of fabulous street food vendors selling delicious eats.
Do I need tickets?
The majority of Newcastle Pride events are free, but the Pride Arena is ticketed. Prices start from £27 for the Saturday and £11 for the Sunday, and weekend tickets are available from £33. VIP tickets are also on sale priced at £35 for Saturday, £15 for Sunday or £45 for the whole weekend which include access to a premium front of stage area with an exclusive bar, serviced toilets and exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities. Pride Arena tickets are available to buy via Fatsoma.
Is Newcastle Pride family-friendly?
Pride seeks to be as inclusive as possible, but while there are no age restrictions in place generally, each venue might have its own rules. For example, the Pride Arena lets kids in but all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and must leave the site by 8pm. It’s best to check online for specific venues to avoid disappointment.
Newcastle Pride is set to be a beautiful, inclusive, celebratory weekend of queer-positive gatherings, performances and activism that will paint the city in a rainbow and make everybody feel welcome. Get into the city and get involved - it’s good for the soul AND it’s a lot of fun!
Newcastle Pride takes place in Newcastle city centre from Saturday 25th July to Sunday 26th July 2025. For more information visit https://www.newcastlepride.co.uk/
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