UK Black Pride returns to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for its 20th annual celebration
On August 10 2025, UK Black Pride brings the community together for a party and protest at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London. Now officially the world’s largest celebration for LGBTQIA+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern descent, the event will see a range of performances, talks, community stalls and workshops.
This year’s theme, Becoming, honours two decades of growth, resistance, love, and self-definition as UK Black Pride continues to create safe, vibrant spaces for the community. The 2025 event will reflect on the journey so far — and look boldly to the future.
UK Black Pride CEO Phyll Opoku-Gyimah says, “Our theme for this year, ‘Becoming’, celebrates UK Black Pride coming of age and our community’s resilience through challenging times. It’s no secret that this year has been challenging for the community with political rollbacks and DEI cuts. We’ve resisted and thrived to become bigger, better, bolder and braver through the years. And we are proudly sustained and built by our community. As we reflect on our journey since 2005 and look forward to the next decade, I’m excited about what we will become and how we will continue to grow, learn and deepen our connection within our communities”.
UK Black Pride 2025 will feature performances and panels across three stages. Main stage headliners will include Drag Race UK stars Tayce and Black Peppa alongside grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr. The stage will be hosted by Will Njobvu and Rikki Beadle-Blair among others, while the Dance tent will include sets from Kiara Felippe, Blackcatt, DJ Biggy C and others. UK Black Pride’s Community Stage returns for its third year of connection and conversation, while the Family Area will expand to accommodate more entertainment for visitors of all ages. This year’s official afterparties will be hosted at Colour Factory and The Steel Yard in partnership with The Connection Party; pre-sale tickets are live and wristbands for entry will be available from volunteers during the day.
This year’s event promises to be UK Black Pride’s most accessible yet. As in previous years, dedicated access lanes will be available at the park entrance and throughout key areas of the venue. This year a limited number of sensory packs will also be piloted to support neurodivergent attendees who may require it. Full details of our accessibility provisions can be found here and at our FAQs.
UK Black Pride remains one of the few free Pride events centred on Black and people of colour LGBTQIA+ communities, focusing on protest, safe spaces and visibility. With fewer sponsors and rising expenses, we need our community’s support to keep it free for everyone. Support UK Black Pride by donating here.
Join us as we honour 20 years of UK Black Pride, and step powerfully into what we’re becoming.