Wakefield Pride postponed amid "catastrophic loss of grants and sponsorships"
The festival was due to be held alongside the Good Times festival next month
Last updated 15th Jul 2025
Wakefield Pride has been postponed until next year, with organisers saying the event has faced a "catastrophic loss of grants and sponsorships in the 11th hour".
The festival was due to be held immediately after the Good Times event at Thornes Park on the 8th and 9th of August.
Those behind the both say they were facing a £265,000 bill which now cannot be paid.
In a post on social media, Wakefield Pride wrote: "We've had to call it. Despite frantic and extensive efforts from the team has been unable to secure additional financial backing to keep the event afloat".
"We know it's not the news you wanted, as such we sincerely apologise for having to postpone."
Both events have now been put back to August 2026, with refunds being offered to ticket holders.
Sigala and Blazin' Squad were among headliners for Good Times.
The Wakefield Pride team has organised the event since 2005, having gained charitable status in spring 2020.
The charity aims to promote equality and diversity for the public benefit, in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
It also raises awareness among the public about the issues and difficulties affecting the lives of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Last year’s Pride Festival was based in the city centre, with a stage for local talent at Trinity Walk.
It also included a rainbow march through the city to the main stage and event space on Borough Road carpark.