Kendal Pride - pride done differently

pride done differently

Kendal Pride 2024: 14 - 16 June

WHAT'S ON

The Festi-Ball

Saturday 15 JuneOur Saturday evening finale, combining the glitz and glamour of ballroom and fashion, with the weirdness, expression, music and mud of northern festivals.

Pride Village

Saturday 15 JuneJoin us at Abbot Hall for our Pride Village, with entertainment, stalls, family activities, and space to meet or enjoy a drink or some food.

The Big Pride Party

Saturday 15 JuneAn evening of high camp, fabulous entertainment from queens and kings from Cumbria and beyond.

ARTIST & PERFORMER OPPORTUNITIES

Are you a visual artist, performer or aspiring performer? Visit our get involved page to find out how you can be part of Kendal Pride 2024.

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SUPPORT PRIDE

Kendal Pride relies on support from local businesses, funders and, of course, people in our community.

Want to be part of making Pride happen?

Why not volunteer or make a donation.

OUR MISSION

To increase visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community in Kendal and the South Lakes, support people to make meaningful connections and introduce them to the outdoors.

THE DREAM

Kendal Pride will offer something different to the other pride festivals that take place across the UK - we’ll be bringing colour to the Old Grey Town.

ENJOY THE OUTDOORS

Rooted in our natural environment, we’ll take people on adventures to enjoy the outdoors in an inclusive and safe way.

ARTS

The arts will play a central role too, with craft, creativity and film all part of the mix, and there’ll be spaces for families and young people to celebrate pride together.

PRIDE EVERY DAY

We’ll encourage and empower local businesses to become more LGBTQIA+ inclusive, giving them the knowledge to make sure Kendal is queer-friendly 365 days a year.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Explore Outdoors

In the outdoors, there’ll be walks, trail runs, climbs and swims, giving everyone the chance to experience green spaces.

Get Creative

Families will get crafty with a host of environmentally sound activities, reusing scrap materials to make queer creations.

Queer Film

Cinema buffs will be satisfied too, with a host of LGBTQIA+, outdoor-themed film.

Safe Spaces

Young people will be supported to celebrate pride in safe spaces, feel part of the community, and take part in creative activities.

Pause & Reflect

There’ll be quiet moments too, giving space to think about how far we’ve come and where we’re going as a community.

Celebrate

And, of course, there’ll be high camp and a big party.