{"id":37237,"date":"2026-05-14T11:00:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=37237"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:03:15","slug":"lgbtq-festivals-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/lgbtq-festivals-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"15 of the best LGBTQIA+ festivals to attend in summer 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Travelodge has PRIDE! \ud83c\udf08<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re incredibly excited to announce that we\u2019ll be attending not one, but four, upcoming parades in summer 2026 \u2013 Birmingham Pride<\/span><\/a> and Newcastle Pride<\/span><\/a>.<\/h4>\n

Why not show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community this summer by attending a jam-packed festival? We\u2019ve narrowed down our picks of the best Pride events in the UK, Ireland and Spain right here, meaning all you need to do is plan your trip!<\/h4>\n
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1. Birmingham Pride<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
23rd & 24th May 2026
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\"MarchersFirst up, we\u2019ve got Birmingham Pride. Between the 23rd and 24th May, the city of Birmingham will transform into a whirlwind of colour, celebration and fabulousness. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned Pride-goer or just dipping your toes into the fabulous world of LGBTQIA+ celebrations, Birmingham Pride is the perfect place to be on the May Bank Holiday weekend.<\/h4>\n

With a legendary Street Party in the heart of the Gay Village, discover electric live music, DJs spinning hot tunes and enough sparkle to make a disco ball jealous. There\u2019ll also be yummy food stalls to keep your energy up, plus a host of LGBTQIA+ community stalls showcasing their talents. And, of course, no Pride festival would be complete without a parade! On Saturday, the 23rd, the city comes alive with the Birmingham Pride Parade.<\/h4>\n

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2. Out & Wild Festival<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
3rd – 6th July 2026
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