Glastonbury Pride 2026: everything you need to know

Strapline: March route, main stage times, venues, access, travel and afterparty details for Pride weekend

Standfirst: Glastonbury Pride 2026 takes place this Sunday, 26 July, with a march, performances, family activities, dog show, art and afterparty.

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Glastonbury Pride returns this Sunday, 26 July, with a full day of events, performances, family activities and a march through the town. The main programme will run at Tor Sports and Leisure from 10 am to 4 pm, with extra events taking place at venues across Glastonbury.

Organisers say the 2026 event will build on the success of Glastonbury Pride 2025, with more games, more accessibility, more community links and activities for all ages. Here is everything you need to know before heading out.

What time does Glastonbury Pride start?

The core Pride events at Tor Sports and Leisure start at 10 am and run until 4 pm. The site will host the main stage, marketplace, food vendors, community organisations, LGBTQ+ artists and businesses, free face painting, a bouncy castle and a sensory space.

Inside the leisure centre, visitors will find the bar, coffee bar, bouncy castle and a sensory space for anyone who needs a quieter place to recharge. Families can also take part in free face painting and a craft session to make placards.

At noon, Maxine from Taking the Space will read stories in the café area. The Pride dog show will be hosted later in the afternoon by Penny Drops, with prizes for categories including best costume and waggiest tail.

Main stage schedule at Tor Leisure

The main stage will open at 10 am with the mayor and town crier. Performances will then run through the day, with a break while the Pride march takes place.

The schedule is:

• 10 am: opening with the mayor and town crier
• 10.45 am: Haus of Silk
• 11.50 am: Lianne Vessier
• 12.20 pm: Burt Lash
• 1 pm: Sarah Dyke MP
• 1 pm to 2.30 pm: stage break for the march
• 2.30 pm: Ferret
• 2.45 pm: Dandelion
• 3.15 pm: dog show hosted by Penny Drops

Tor Leisure will remain open during the march, although organisers expect it to be quieter while many people join the procession.

What is happening around town?

Pride events will take place across several Glastonbury venues during the day and evening. Drag brunch returns from 10 am to noon at The Queen of Cups on Northload Street, hosted by Penny Drops, with food by Chef Ayesha.

Pride at the Rifes will run from 2 pm to 5 pm at The Riflemans on Chilkwell Street, with karaoke, pizzas and drinks on the terrace. Fun at Beckets follows from 5 pm to 7 pm at The Beckets Inn on High Street, with music from Me and Her.

The official afterparty, Rainbow Vespers, takes place at 8 pm at the King Arthur. It is a ticketed event for over-16s only and will feature Kiki Babs, Penny Drops, Courtney Jackson and music from Dryadic.

What is the Glastonbury Pride march route?

The Pride march will gather outside the Town Hall from 1 pm and leave at 1.30 pm. The route starts from Market Cross, heads up the High Street, turns left down Chilkwell Street and continues to the White Spring.

Samba Di Bispo will return for the second year running to provide marching beats. Organisers say there will be no performances during the march, keeping the focus on visibility for the Pride community.

The line-up will begin with the Glastonbury Pride banner, followed by Pride organisations including SLN and BLISS. The rainbow flag will be carried and flanked by Pride community members, followed by Samba Di Bispo, unions and other groups, and more Pride community members.

Which roads will be closed?

Roads will be closed from Magdalene Street to the mini-roundabout on Chilkwell Street during the march. Marshals will guide people to the pavement at the end of the closure.

The High Street will offer the best viewing points, particularly around St John's Church where the pavement is wider. Parking on the High Street will be restricted and there will be no access between 1 pm and 2 pm because of the closures.

Are there shorter or easier march options?

Organisers have suggested several alternatives for people who want to take part but would prefer a shorter or less challenging route. One option is to join the march up the High Street, then leave at Silver Street to return to the town centre or Tor Leisure.

People can also wait at the top of the High Street and join from there, avoiding the uphill section. Anyone wanting to meet the march at the White Spring, or continue to afternoon activities at The Riflemans, can use the Tor Shuttle Bus from St Dunstan's car park.

Is Glastonbury Pride accessible?

Organisers say an accessibility guide is being prepared and have encouraged people with specific needs or concerns to contact the Pride team. All events are taking place at ground floor level, although some venues may have small internal steps or uneven floors because of the age of the buildings.

Accessible toilets are available at Tor Leisure, Morrisons, St Dunstan's car park and St John's car park. Ground floor toilets are available at all venues, and there are changing rooms at Tor Leisure.

Neuroconnect will provide a sensory space at Tor Leisure. Heart of the Tribe Gallery on High Street, which is hosting Pride art, also has a quieter gallery space and garden.

What about food, water and facilities?

Food vendors will be at Tor Leisure, with pizzas and drinks available at The Riflemans and food from Chef Ayesha at the drag brunch. The Beckets Inn allows customers to bring in their own food and can provide plates and cutlery.

There is a free water refill station by Market Cross, so visitors are advised to bring a bottle. First aiders will be available in the Glastonbury Pride team, and visitors can ask a steward in a sash or a march marshal for help.

There is a baby change facility at Morrisons in St John's car park.

How do I get there?

The Town Hall bus stops are closest to the march, while the Morrisons bus stop is closest to Tor Leisure. Organisers warn that bus services are limited on Sundays, with First Bus running most local services.

The nearest railway stations are Castle Cary and Bridgwater. Organisers say links to Glastonbury, particularly from Castle Cary, are limited, so visitors should plan ahead.

St John's car park is the largest car park in Glastonbury and is best placed for the march and drag brunch. Morrisons car park is closest to Tor Leisure, with online payment available for extended stays at £4.30 for the full day.

Is Glastonbury Pride free?

There is no cost to access Pride events apart from Rainbow Vespers at the King Arthur. Organisers say anyone prevented from attending the afterparty because of cost can contact the team and ask to be added to the guest list.

For two weeks around Pride, Heart of the Tribe Gallery on Glastonbury High Street will host Art of the Pride, featuring work by local LGBTQ+ artists. The gallery also offers a quiet space and garden for anyone who needs a calmer break during the day.

Organisers say Glastonbury Pride is run by a small volunteer team and aims to create a safe, welcoming and joyful space for LGBTQIA+ people and allies. They said the event is about visibility, support, community and "radical queer joy".

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