Celebrate UK Black Pride’s 20th Anniversary, Sunday 10th August

August 5, 2025
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UK Black Pride returns on Sunday, 10 August 2025 for its milestone 20th anniversary, inviting LGBTQIA+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American, and Middle Eastern heritage to one of the world’s most powerful Pride gatherings.

The free event runs from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London (E20 3AZ). Last admission to the site is at 6:00 pm, so arriving early is recommended.

A Safe, Bold Celebration of Culture & Community

Founded in 2005, UK Black Pride stands as Europe’s largest celebration dedicated to LGBTQIA+ Black and POC identities, placing intersectional inclusion and joyful resistance at its core.

Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, co-founder and Executive Director, describes the event as a bold gathering of both celebration and protest, honouring the community’s progress while recognising the work still to be done.

What’s On: Performances, Talks, Workshops & More

Attendees can expect a dynamic day featuring:

  • Live performances from artists such as Nqobilé, The Cleopatra Way, Project Reese, Love Itoya, Issac, and DJs like Timon, Kaspa, and Armana Khan.
  • A curated programme of community stalls, panel talks, workshops, spoken word, and cultural showcases aimed at uplifting and connecting diverse voices.

How to Attend & Get Involved

  • Entry is free and open to everyone.
  • Venue: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, accessible via Stratford or Hackney Wick stations (Central Line, DLR, Overground).
  • Last site entry: 6:00 pm (doors close then).

You can also apply now to volunteer, host a stall, or join the performance line-up, contributions from community members are encouraged and welcomed.

Why UK Black Pride Matters

For 20 years, UK Black Pride has carved out a vital space in UK LGBTQIA+ culture, unapologetically Black and POC, celebratory yet political. It is not only a festival, but a reclamation of visibility, unity, and equity framed around authentic voices and storytelling.

This anniversary edition promises to be the biggest, blackest, and most beautiful yet, uniting joy and resistance in one vibrant gathering.

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