WHAT IS ‘OUR PRIDE’

Our Pride is a safer space for people who do not feel represented in the city's LGBTQIA+ cultural activities, and for those who are represented only in certain activities, but everyone is welcome. This year, our theme is Joy, Resistance & Solidarity. Amid ever-increasing hostility and uncertainty, we want to offer some pockets of community joy.

In 2023, we (Sister Shack CIC) organised the first 'Our Pride Festival,' a five-day LGBTQIA+ events programme. In 2019, we saw a need for an alternative Pride offering and hosted our first all-day Pride event at a venue in Newcastle upon Tyne. Due to the Global pandemic, we took our programming online. In 2022, we hosted our second physical event at The Old Coal Yard. From the positive feedback we received, we realised that these calmer, safer spaces are needed more than ever.

Every year, we continue to bring a pride programme, and 2026 is no different.

This year, we have involved over 25 local performers, makers, workshop facilitators, and freelancers, who will be paid for their time (as always).

We have a jam-packed month of programmes, which you can see on this page. We hope to see you in July, 2026 and beyond!