Line-Up, Tickets & What to Expect

Liverpool Pride 2026 launches with a spectacular Official Opening Party at the M&S Bank Arena, bringing together world-class artists, iconic LGBTQ+ performers and a powerful community-led opening ceremony.

Set to be one of the UK’s biggest Pride launch events, the night celebrates unity, inclusion and LGBTQ+ visibility in Liverpool with an unforgettable arena-scale experience.

🎤 Who is performing at Liverpool Pride 2026 Opening Party?

The 2026 line-up features major pop acts, LGBTQ+ icons and rising local talent, including:

Sugababes (headline performance)
Beth Ditto (first-ever Liverpool solo show)
Tia Kofi
Bimini
Harrsn with House Gospel Choir
Horse Meat Disco (Glitterbox favourites)

Hosted by Liverpool favourites:

Tyler DaClaire
Debbie Darling
Pam Sandwich

🌈 What makes the Liverpool Pride Opening Ceremony special?

The night begins with a Liverpool Pride Opening Ceremony, curated by Debbie Darling, featuring dozens of LGBTQ+ performers from across the city.

This large-scale community showcase highlights Liverpool’s queer culture, diversity and grassroots talent, creating a powerful and emotional start to Pride weekend.

🎟️ Why attend the Liverpool Pride Opening Party?

Proceeds from the Official Opening Party will support the vital work of Sahir House for the LGBTQ+ community, while also contributing to Liverpool’s Pride Saturday programme – a vibrant, community-led celebration taking place across the city, bringing together organisations, performers and audiences from across the region.