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Pride is just a week away! Here’s what’s coming up

The countdown is ON – just 9 days to go until Northern Pride 2025! ✨ While we wait for the big weekend, don’t miss these amazing Pride Fringe events happening across the city

Alex (they/them)

12 hours ago2 min read

NEWCASTLE PRIDE PARTNERS WITH NEXUS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY FOR 2025

As part of its ongoing mission to make Pride even more inclusive, Newcastle Pride is teaming up with Nexus to champion accessibility for all. Nexus is Pride’s official travel and accessibility partner for 2025, underscoring the charity’s commitment to ensuring that everyone can enjoy this year’s festivities, regardless of ability.

Alex (they/them)

1 day ago3 min read

THE CURIOUS ARTS STAGE INTRODUCES NE LADZ

A brand new event supporting and showcasing North East Drag Kings Veggie Stripper, Boob Ross, Jack Boxx and Stan Doubt is set to take the Curious Arts Stage this pride.

Alex (they/them)

2 days ago1 min read

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ABOUT US

Northern Pride are the North Easts biggest LGBTQIA+ charity specialising in events based activity, awareness campaigns and the Northern Pride Festival.

Focused on keeping their promise to the community, to proudly promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender culture through public celebration of their heritage, engaging in education and cultural activities that enrich the community, whilst raising awareness of the issues people face regarding sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics whilst building mutual respect and working to end discrimination.

In summary, Northern Prides promise to protect, promote and provide for the LGBTQIA+ community.

💖💿 DISCO DARLINGS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 💿💖

We’re wrapping up the Family & Youth Zone at Newcastle Pride in the most fabulous way possible... with a teen disco hosted by the one and only Gloria Love 💋✨

This North East cabaret ICON will be serving looks, laughs and bangers on the pop-up Unfolding Theatre stage – built inside the legendary Theatre Royal 🎭👑

🗓 Saturday 19 July
📍 Theatre Royal, Newcastle
⏰ 4PM – FREE ENTRY!

#NorthernPride #FamilyAndYouthZone #Pride2025 #TheatreRoyal

✨ The countdown is ON – just 9 days to go until Northern Pride 2025! ✨

While we wait for the big weekend, don’t miss these amazing Pride Fringe events happening across the city:

👠 Queer Bodies
📅 10 July | 🕖 7–11PM
📍 Discovery Museum
A runway celebration of local queer fashion voices from the North East. Expect bold looks, fresh perspectives and unapologetic self-expression.

🌊 Paddle With Pride
📅 15 July | 🕔 5:45–8:45PM
📍 NE1 City Marina, Quayside
Take to the Tyne in our flag-draped kayaks for a joyful paddle set to LGBTQ+ anthems. Hats, sunglasses, good vibes encouraged!

🧚 Inviting Magic
📅 19 July | 🕙 10AM–2:30PM
📍 Grainger Market (Corner of Clayton & Nelson St)
A magical new installation by sculptor & drag king Lady Kitt transforms an empty shop unit into a multisensory queer wonderland.

🎬 Ye Olde Wishing Well – Film Screening
📅 19 July | 🕠 5:30–6:30PM
📍 Tyneside Cinema
This beautiful short film by Deaf non-binary filmmaker EJ Raymond explores identity and transformation in a visually rich fairytale world.

🌟 The Pedro Pascal says Trans Rights Cabaret
📅 19 July | 🕖 7–11PM
📍 Alphabetti Theatre
Mack and Mama Rhi return with the ultimate cabaret of trans joy, celebrity obsession and chaotic brilliance. Local icons + dreamy crushes = unmissable night.

Don’t forget – Pride weekend kicks off 19–20 July 🌈
Check out the full Fringe lineup at: northern-pride.com/fringe

#NorthernPride #PrideFringe #Pride2025

🎉 Planning your Pride weekend? We’ve got you sorted!

We’ve teamed up with @maldronnewcastle to offer 15% off stays for all Pride visitors 🏨✨

📍 Just a 5 min walk from the Pride Arena
💻 Book at maldronhotels.com/newcastle
🔑 Use code: PRIDE at checkout

Be in the heart of it all this Pride weekend 🌈

#NorthernPride #NewcastlePride

🎤🏳️‍🌈 NEXT UP ON THE LUMO PLATFORM STAGE… 🏳️‍🌈🎤

We’re so excited to have Sophie Gordon joining us at Monument with a live set full of stunning vocals 💖🎶

It’s totally free to attend, so grab your besties and come along 💅🎀
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More zone announcements dropping soon, keep an eye on our socials 👀

#NorthernPride #LumoPlatformStage

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