The full line-up has been announced for this year’s Pride in London parade, where tens of thousands are expected to gather to celebrate and promote unity.
In a call for the LGBTQ+ community to stand together across generations and identities, this year’s theme is Many Voices. One Front.
The Independent will march at the parade on Saturday 4 July in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and as the official partner of London Pride.
Throughout Pride Month in June, this publication is publishing a wide-ranging programme of editorial and video content exploring LGBTQ+ identity, rights, culture and lived experiences.
As part of our commitment to championing LGBTQ+ voices, The Independent has also launched its iconic Pride List for 2026, which celebrates changemakers across the country.
Rebecca Paisis, the interim CEO of Pride in London, said: “We want 2026 to be the most inclusive Pride in London event yet. Our movement has always been built on many voices becoming one united front — from the people who marched in 1972 to those joining us for the first time this year. That’s where our power lies.
“As LGBTQ+ people, we’ve never been strangers to adversity, but neither are we strangers to collective action. This year’s campaign is a reminder that whilst the community often faces challenges in isolation, it is by coming together that we can change history.”
Grammy-nominated singer and producer MNEK will be headlining at the main stage in Trafalgar Square, along with artists Beth Ditto and Meek. Some of those making appearances also feature on The Independent’s Pride List this year.
The parade, which is free to attend, will see dozens of other performers and speakers across the six stages throughout the day.
It focuses on four critical issues affecting the community, which are trans healthcare rights, Black and Brown queer visibility, chosen family rights and ending hate crime.
Kicking off at midday, the march will start at Hyde Park Corner and continue along Piccadilly towards Piccadilly Circus. From there, it will head south down Haymarket, passing Trafalgar Square, and finishing on Whitehall.
Here is the official line-up:
Main stage
Singer MNEK is headlining at the main stage in Trafalgar Square, which will be hosted by Asifa Lahore, Ade Adepitan, Tia Kofi, and Will Njobvu, Joining them on stage throughout the day will be Beth Ditto, Bombaymami, Hannah & Jake Graf, James Indigo, Jason Jones, JEA, Kinky Kabaret, Lexa, Le Fil, Leo Kalyan, Love Itoya, Maris, Meek, Olivia Campbell-Cavendish, Stardust, Titanique, and Will Njobvu.
LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary stage
At the LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary stage at Leicester Square, women and non-binary performers, musicians and DJs include Anita B Queen, Butch, Please!, Che3kz, DJ Kaspa, Jordan Gray, Krystal Lake, Lexa, Lick, Love Itoya, Macie Nyah, Maris, Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders, Raga D’Silva, Smashlyn Monroe, The Darklings, Tony & Toni, West London and Queer Choir.
Global majority stage
The global majority stage in Golden Square will spotlight a high-energy celebration of London’s global diversity and intersectional LGBTQIA+ talent. The lineup includes Angeli, Che3kz, Delwboy, DJ T.Rock, Donnie Sunshine, Jay Jay Revlon Presents: Kiki, Karteer, Kenan Kián, Lost Girl, Me-Ow, Rhys’ Pieces, Rileasa, and Tiara Skye.
Cabaret stage
At the cabaret stage on Dean Street, performances include Ash Akan, Billie Gold, Boibox, Danny Beard, Deeva D, Drag Idol UK Winner (to be announced), Flick, House of Pantha, Jordan Gray, Kate O’Donnell, Lucky Roy Singh Presents the Queer Asian Takeover, Monroe, Queer Crip Power Half-Hour, Ryan Graham Hinds, Sandra, Tia Kofi, and The Groove Chorus ft. Louis Cypher.
Trans and non-binary community stage
The trans and non-binary community stage in Soho Square will be a dedicated, trans-led space for community visibility, speeches and performance, curated by Mzz Kimberley. ARXX will be performing, along with Brandy x Temptation, Curvy Black Witch, Custodians, Dr Helen Webberley, Ebony Rose / Para Pride, Frigid Presents Mother, ISH99NI, Lexi & Aisha, M.E.N Live, Marty Davies, Nathan Ethan, Panty Soaker Sound System, Tabs from Butch, Please!, Taman, DJ Tasty Tim, Telisa TK, The New Cross Dresser, Trans Legal Clinic, Women of Colour in the Global Women Strike.
Family area and youth zone
A safe and welcoming space for families and young people will take place at the family area and youth zone in Victoria Embankment Gardens. The lineup includes Aida from Drag Queen Story Hour, Andi from Dadda and Daddy, Badge Cafe, Brass United Social Club, Face painting by Carnivelle Party, David Ribi, Emma from at your Beat!, Joelle D’Fontaine, Make with, Norvil & Josephine, and Pop’n’Olly.
