ORGANISERS of Notts Pride 2025 have announced further details for this year’s event, taking place on Saturday 26 July 2025 – including a new start time for the march, exciting line-up updates and community wide support from venues and brands across the city.
In a change from previous years, the Pride march will now begin at 12 noon, allowing for even greater accessibility and participation, while still following its much loved route through Nottingham city centre. With thousands expected to take to the streets in a show of unity and celebration, the new timing ensures more people can take part and make the most of the day.
The main stage, returning to Sneinton Market, continues to grow in size and scope. Following the first-wave line-up announcement last month, this year’s expanded schedule features an exciting roster of talent including Nottingham drag pageant winner CLIMAX; drag and burlesque performer Ivy Groove; 15 year old singer and fundraiser Freddie Vokes; pole performance sets from Twisted Pole and Seraphina Selene as well as speeches from community members such as Sam Harvey of Notts Pastel Project and more.
New for 2025 is the acoustic stage, located at The Grove, where another diverse group of performers will provide an alternative soundtrack for the celebrations. Curated in partnership with The Grove’s owners Cam Worne and Dan Cunningham, acts include musicians such as BBC Introducing regulars Emily Fay, Ingrid McLaren and Ashly Song, Rainbow Frog Biscuits as well as a special showcase from creative writing collective, Write Queer Nottingham.
Leigh Ellis, chair of Nottinghamshire Pride, added “From grassroots artists and first-time performers, to returning icons and beloved local venues, this year’s Pride really is built by and for the people of Nottinghamshire.
“Pride has and will always hold a huge part in a lot of people’s hearts, bringing together individuals, families and allies in a powerful display of unity and resilience. We can’t wait to welcome everyone on the day, which encompasses so much joy and power, while showcasing the incredible love and support Nottingham has for our city’s queer community.”
While the main stage returns to Sneinton, Hockley remains another central hub for the celebrations, with Broad Street set to be filled with colour from flags made by community volunteers at Tiger Projects UK. There, Broadway Cinema will also host the Pride mezzanine stage, while other venues including Queen of Hockley and the Lord Roberts will be offering DJs and entertainment, with a free to attend daytime event hosted by Gladrags at Rough Trade too, before the official afterparty takes place.
Hockley has long played a key role in the city’s Pride celebrations, and 2025 will be no exception, with bars, cafés and independent businesses coming together in support of the LGBTQ+ community. One such establishment is Angel Microbrewery, which will be pouring a limited-edition Pride pint, with proceeds going directly to support the event.
Craig Martin, vice chair of Nottinghamshire Pride, said “Pride is always about more than just one space or one performance, it’s about our whole community showing up for each other. Whether you’re in Sneinton, Hockley or marching through the city, there will be lots to offer all who attend Notts Pride this year. We’ve been blown away by the support from venues, creatives and volunteers who are making this one of our most ambitious events yet.”
Now in its 28th year, Notts Pride remains free to attend, is organised entirely by volunteers and is made possible by support from sponsors. The 2025 principal sponsor is Sladen Estates, the headline sponsor is It’s in Nottingham, with additional sponsors including E.on, Lithia UK, Roxy Leisure, Boots, The Nottingham Building Society, Chord Consult, Nottingham City Council, Cartwright, Tank, East Midlands Airport, MTVH, Tesco and Buzz Bingo.
For full details about this year’s event, visit www.nottspride.co.uk.
To enquire about sponsorship or volunteering, email nottspride@cartwrightagency.com
Posted on 24 July 2025
