Liverpool's Pride Opening Party

24 Jul 2026

M&S Bank Arena

Liverpool’s Pride 2026 kicks off in spectacular style with the Official Opening Party at the M&S Bank Arena.

A bold, high-energy celebration of unity, inclusion and community. Featuring world-class artists, iconic LGBTQ+ performers and a powerful opening ceremony showcasing local talent, this is set to be one of the most unforgettable Pride launch events the city has ever seen.

Featuring Sugababes, Beth Ditto, Tia Kofi and more, alongside local stars Tyler DaClaire, Pam Sandwich & Debbie Darling, plus an Opening Ceremony featuring dozens of Liverpool LGBTQ+ community performers.

The city is set to kick off Liverpool’s Pride 2026 in spectacular style, as organisers Sahir House unveil the first wave of artists for its Official Opening Party at the M&S Bank Arena – a bold, celebratory statement of unity and inclusion wrapped with community performance on a world-class level.

Leading the announcement in truly iconic fashion, Sugababes will headline the night with a full-scale greatest hits set, bringing one of the most beloved pop catalogues of the last two decades to the city’s Pride celebrations.

Joining them is global LGBTQ+ icon Beth Ditto, who will perform her first ever solo show in Liverpool. As the voice of Gossip, she created era-defining anthems that brought identity, freedom and activism into the mainstream, becoming a powerful symbol of self-expression worldwide.

The line-up continues with a vibrant celebration of club culture and self-expression, featuring drag superstar Bimini and the unmistakable RuPaul Drag Race UK Winner Tia Kofi, who will also perform in the city for the first time.