Bristol Pride reveal dates for 2025
Pride Day will once again go ahead on The Downs, in July
Organisers of Bristol Pride say the 2025 edition will run for two weeks, with the main event on The Downs boasting five different stages.
Dates for next year's edition have been revealed today (27th October), with events planned from Saturday 28th June to Sunday 13th July.
Pride Day will be held on Saturday 12th July, with more than 200 artists set to perform across the different stages.
The event officially is free, but Pride Wristbands can be bought online, with purchasers entered into prize draws for things like signed merchandise and food and drink vouchers.
The wristbands, which cost £9, also include fast-track entry to Pride Day, free bus travel on Pride Day and 50p off drinks onsite.
Pride Director, Eve Russell said: “We keep our wristband prices incredibly low so that people can still support us but no one is priced out. I can’t think of any other event where you can see the calibre and variety of acts for as little as £9.
"It’s amazing value considering there’s 10 hours of entertainment to enjoy and the sense of community that is created - not to mention the extras and discounts people get from having the wristband. It's a total no-brainer!”
Last year performers included The Human League, Ladytron and Claire Richards from Steps. Previous editions have also featured Jake Shears, Carly Rae Jepsen and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Artists for 2025 are yet to be announced, but the festival will once again feature the Cabaret Stage where performers from Rupaul's Drag Race will join a line up of rising stars.
The Uplift Stage will highlight alternative queer talent, from punk bands to spoken word artists, while the Circus Tent promises "breathtaking" performances by leading LGBT+ acrobats.
Pride Director, Daryn Carter MBE said: “Bristol Pride is about more than coming together to celebrate, it’s a deep sense of community, representation and joy - and is about fostering a sense of belonging, showing solidarity and amplifying voices.
"Pride is a focal point to bring people together, raise our collective voices, be our authentic selves and top up our collective resilience. It’s an event where people see themselves reflected, supported and uplifted.
"That’s what makes it so vital.”