Pride Month 2026 is officially underway! With Barry Pride kicking things off last weekend, we’re rolling straight into a packed few weeks of events, performances and community-led celebrations that remind us why this month matters — celebrating love, acceptance and the brilliant LGBTQI+ communities that shape our culture.
From the big, bold energy of Pride Cymru to the charm of Cowbridge Pride, there’s something happening in every corner. Chapter Arts Centre is hosting its brand‑new Chapter Queer Film Prize on 11 June, while Penarth Pier Pavilion is serving up a gorgeous programme of LGBTQI+ films throughout the month.
With more events popping up across the next few weeks, Pride 2026 is shaping up to be a joyful, community‑powered reminder of how important and wonderful it is to come together and celebrate the people, stories and shared moments that make Pride such a highlight of the year.
Chapter Arts Centre
10th – 11th June
Madfabulous
Chapter Arts Centre brings a burst of Pride‑month glamour with Madfabulous, a lush and lively portrait of Henry Cyril Paget — the “dancing Marquess” who lit up Victorian Anglesey with jewels, gowns and unapologetic self‑expression. Set against a rigid, class‑bound society, the film follows Henry’s dazzling defiance as he charms allies and unsettles the gentry, celebrating a life lived boldly and beautifully.
The perfect Pride‑season pick for anyone who loves a story about glamour, rebellion and the joy of being fully yourself.
Book your tickets here.
Chapter Queer Film Prize 2026
Chapter Arts Centre is celebrating Welsh LGBTQIA+ filmmaking with the Chapter Queer Film Prize — a showcase of standout queer short films from across the region. As a nominating partner for the Iris Prize Best British Short, Chapter will screen the shortlisted films before announcing the winner. The winning film goes on to feature in the Iris Prize Best of British strand and will be broadcast nationally on Channel 4 and Film4.
Find out more here.
Pride Cymru
13th – 14th June
Pride Cymru returns to Cardiff this summer with its signature burst of colour, music and community spirit, transforming the city centre into a huge celebration of LGBTQIA+ life in Wales. Across the weekend you’ll find live performances, family‑friendly activities, the iconic parade and a brilliant mix of local talent and big‑stage energy — all championing visibility, joy and the power of coming together. It’s one of the biggest Pride events in the country and a highlight of the season, drawing thousands to celebrate love, identity and the vibrant queer communities that shape modern Wales.
Find out more here.
Cowbridge Pride
w/c 22nd June, Pride Parade 28th June
Cowbridge Pride returns w/c 22 June, building towards the Pride Parade on 28 June — a vibrant, welcoming celebration that brings colour and community spirit to the town centre. The festivities kicked off earlier this month with Mayor Malcolm Wilson’s Coffee Morning at Cowbridge Town Hall, a relaxed and friendly start to the week that brought people together over conversation, connection and plenty of Pride energy, while raising funds for Dementia Friendly Cowbridge. With more events planned throughout the week and the parade as the joyful finale, Cowbridge Pride continues to champion inclusion, kindness and the strength of its local LGBTQIA+ community.
Find out more here.
Penarth Pier Pavillion
2nd – 30th June
Penarth Pier Pavilion is marking Pride Month through the power of cinema, curating a beautiful line‑up of LGBTQ+ films that celebrate identity, resilience and queer storytelling. The month began with Fairyland (2–4 June), a tender coming‑of‑age drama that set the tone for the season. The programme continues with the expressive flair of Madfabulous (8–18 June), followed by the acclaimed Portrait of a Lady on Fire (21 June) and the Oscar‑winning Moonlight (23 June), before rounding off the month with a special ‘Surprise Film’ on 30 June. It’s a perfect way to celebrate Pride — embracing community, creativity and the richness of queer cinema on the big screen.
Get your tickets here.
Mary’s Cardiff
10th – 14th June, ‘Pride Week’ Events
Mary’s Cardiff — a true LGBTQ+ staple in the city and home to queer‑friendly cabaret all year round — is turning up the energy for Pride Week with a packed programme of drag, comedy and late‑night sparkle. The celebrations kick off with The Roast of Amber Dextrous on Wednesday 10 June, followed by the iconic D.E Experience on Thursday 11 June. Friday brings the fabulous Amy Laqueefa, with Jolene Dover taking over on Saturday 13 June, before the week rounds off in classic Mary’s style with Super Sunday on 14 June. It’s a full week of big personalities, big performances and the kind of joyful, friendly queer nightlife that makes Mary’s such a beloved part of Cardiff’s LGBTQ+ scene.
Find out more about their upcoming shows here.
The Queer Emporium
The Queer Emporium — a cornerstone of Cardiff’s LGBTQ+ scene and a year‑round home for queer‑owned businesses, community groups and creative events — is marking Pride Month with a brilliant line‑up that celebrates connection, creativity and queer joy. The programme includes Marm’s Spotlight: Pride Special with an afterparty featuring Tia Kofi on 13 June, followed by an author event, Paned with Elvin James Mensah, on 18 June. Later in the month, there’s Milo’s Craft Club on 21 June, the welcoming 50+ LGBTQ+ Group on 23 June, and Sapphic Speed Dating rounding things off on 30 June. It’s a vibrant mix that captures exactly what the Emporium does best — creating space, visibility and community for the LGBTQI+ community all year long.
Find out more here.
Across South Wales, Pride Month is being marked with film screenings, parades, performances, community gatherings and the kind of everyday visibility that makes a real difference. Whether it’s celebrating local talent, supporting queer‑owned businesses or simply showing up for one another, these events highlight the strength, creativity and diversity of our LGBTQI+ communities. However you choose to take part, Pride 2026 offers countless ways to connect, celebrate and be part of something bigger.
