Last Updated on 28/05/2026
The City Belonging Project has announced its 2026 Pride in the Square Mile calendar of events, offering more than 60 opportunities to celebrate Pride Month in the City.
Highlights include:
- 1 June and every June Friday: Pride month opening celebration at St Mary Le Bow, where the famous bells will ring out Pride anthems every Friday in June.
- 1 June – 30 June: LGBTQ+ history walking tours offered every working day at 5:30 p.m., with free tours available on Mondays and Fridays.
- 9 June – 7 July: Discover Queer60s, a Barbican season of LGBTQ+ cinema in the decade before Stonewall.
- 18 June: Guildhall Pride Flag Raising and Reception featuring drag queens and kings, a DJ set, and professionals from across the City.
- 1 July: Pride on the Plaza, a full-day celebration of LGBTQ+ life in the City – bringing together talks, guided walks, live performances, community stalls, and an after-party for City workers, allies, and visitors.
- 3 July: National Police LGBT+ Gala Dinner and Awards evening in partnership with City businesses to kick off London’s Pride weekend.
If you are hosting an event that you would like added to the calendar, please send the details.
If you would like to arrange a private walking tour for your group, please make contact.
The Pride in the Square Mile Network Steering Group is seeking input on their future programming.
If you are a member or ally, you can share your views through our survey.
