Proud Fest 2026

What's On

Plan your day at Proud Fest with our full line-up of live performances, family activities, games, play and more.

Explore what's happening

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Live entertainment

Main Stage

12:00–12:45

Cequin Circus

Main Stage & Entrance Areas
Welcome

Cequin Circus will be helping welcome families into Proud Fest as the day gets underway, with entertainment around the entrance points and top tier.

12:45–1:20

Sam – Acoustic Set

Main Stage
Live Music
1:20–1:50

Host Chat & Cequin Circus

Main Stage
Entertainment

Join our Proud Fest hosts for chat, music and more from Cequin Circus.

1:50–2:15

Aida H Dee, Mickey & Minnie

Main Stage
Storytime

A family storytime session with Aida H Dee, joined by some very special guests.

2:20–2:50

Rachel Kelly

Main Stage
Live Music

Live vocals from singer Rachel Kelly.

2:50–3:10

Host Chat & Cequin Circus

Main Stage
Entertainment

More fun, chat and music with our hosts and Cequin Circus.

3:15–3:45

Rokat

Main Stage
Live Music

Blending infectious pop energy with heartfelt storytelling, Rokat is a queer British South Asian artist bringing uplifting anthems, vibrant style and plenty of theatrical flair to the Proud Fest stage.

3:50–4:00

Host Chat & Community Spotlight

Main Stage
Community

Hear from some of the charities and organisations joining us at Proud Fest, including Adoption Counts.

4:10–5:00

Tots Rave with DJ BlueAttitude-78

Main Stage
Tots Rave

Get ready to dance! DJ BlueAttitude-78 brings the music, joined by disco performers and inflatable fun for our Proud Fest Tots Rave.

5:00–5:15

Host Chat

Main Stage
Main Stage

Sara is joined by Matt and Haylea as Proud Fest heads towards its big finale.

5:15–6:00

Aida H Dee – Proud Fest Finale

Main Stage
Finale

Join Aida H Dee for the final celebration of Proud Fest 2026 and help us finish the day in true Proud Fest style.

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Drop in throughout the day

Outdoor Amphitheatre

All Day
🛍️ Market Stalls
⚽ Penalty Shoot Out
🏹 Soft Archery
🎪 Fairground Games
🎲 Giant Lawn Games
🎨 Arts & Crafts
ℹ️ Information Station
🧒 Lost Child Tent
🏖️ Play Pit
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Inside Great Northern Warehouse

Lower Atrium

All Day
🛍️ Market Stalls
🏰 Inflatable Haven
🧺 Picnic Area
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Inside Great Northern Warehouse

Upper Atrium

All Day
🏓 Ping Pong
🎯 Nerf Gun Wall
🧱 Construction Zone
📦 Immersive Cardboard Play Space
👶 Baby Play & Toddler Activities
1:00pm & 3:00pm
Baby Sensory

Pride-Themed Baby Sensory

Pride-themed sensory sessions especially for parents and carers to enjoy with their pre-walking babies.

Programme timings and activities may be subject to change on the day.

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