Upcoming events
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
UK Black Pride Official After Party - 20th Anniversary
Saturday 10 August 2025 | 9:00 PM – 3:00 AM | Colour Factory, Hackney Wick
To mark 20 years of UK Black Pride, we’re hosting an unmissable Official After Party at Colour Factory.
This special fundraising celebration honours the legacy of queer Black and POC women, non-binary, and trans DJs who have shaped London’s nightlife from 1982 to today. Expect two dancefloors, an incredible DJ line-up, and a night full of music, resistance, and joy.
Line-up includes:
Eddie Lockhart, Sippin’ T, MIMIII, Sweetny-Ivy, IVICORE, Nadine Noor, Xīlhu, CHEZ LUCINA, SCARBA, THEMPRESS, Thai Chai Rosé, and more.
Genres and sounds:
Afrobeats and Amapiano
Island vibes: Dancehall, Soca, Calypso
Lusophone sounds: Brazilian Funk, Kuduro, Angolan fusion
Francophone classics: Zouk, Mbalax, Zouglo
R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, Old School
Bass-heavy rave and underground sounds
Curated by:
Pink Island Collective, Sistermatic, POPOLA, Queer Rave Sound System, Colour Factory, and more to be announced.
Colour Factory is a fully accessible venue located just a short walk from the main UK Black Pride event in Hackney Wick. The space offers street food, cloakroom facilities, and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere all night.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out — book early to avoid disappointment.
UK Black Pride is a community-led organisation that remains underfunded. If you’re able, please consider supporting our work by donating.
Please note: This is one of two official after parties for UK Black Pride 2025. The other event is hosted in partnership with The Connection Party at The Steel Yard.
UK Black Pride Official After Party - 20th Anniversary Hosted by the Connection Party
Saturday 10 August 2025 | 9:00 PM – 4:00 AM | The Steel Yard, 13–16 Allhallows Lane, London EC4R 3UE
Connection Party is back and officially recognised as one of the official after parties of UK Black Pride 2025.
After last year’s break, Connection returns louder, prouder, and more vibrant than ever. This night is dedicated to Black queer joy, filled with music, movement, and bold self-expression. Expect a stacked lineup featuring some of London’s most exciting DJs alongside international talent bringing global sounds from R&B, Amapiano, Bashment, Afrobeats, House, Future Beats, and more.
More than a party, Connection is a space rooted in community, culture, and celebration. The organisers operate a strict zero-tolerance policy towards racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, and all forms of discrimination, ensuring a welcoming and safe space for all.
Join Connection Party as it helps close UK Black Pride 2025 with power, rhythm, and pride — one beat at a time.
UK Black Pride 20th Anniversary
Sunday 10 August 2025 | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London
Celebrate two decades of Black queer joy, resilience, and community at this year’s UK Black Pride.
Join us for a day full of live music, powerful speakers, creative arts, and activities for all ages — all in a welcoming, safe, and vibrant space.
Entry is free for everyone. Donations are appreciated to help us keep UK Black Pride thriving and accessible for the future.
Come together. Celebrate together. Thrive together.
UK Black Pride 2024
Come and enjoy a safe space to celebrate diverse sexualities, gender identities, gender expressions and queer cultures. We’re bringing the community together again this summer for both celebration and protest.