THE PRIDE ARENA
Sat 19th & Sun 20th July
Northern Pride teases a brilliant line up yet to be announced, that will take to the Pride Arena Main Stage on Saturday 19th July, whilst a new look to Sunday 20th will see a host of tribute acts and local artists provide the entertainment.
Working with Evnt Inspirations and Life Science Centre, a new layout to The Pride Arena will create more space for festival attendees to enjoy with the welcome news that a second stage will play host to the popular Dance and Cabaret zone.
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FREE FESTIVAL
Sat 19th July
Newcastle Pride is set to return for a city-wide takeover this summer, following the success of last year’s transformative event. We've announced some big changes which we believe will make this year’s event even better.
New venues are on board to amplify the city take over. First up is the iconic Theatre Royal which will place host to the incredibly popular Family and Youth Zone. Whilst independent theatre, Alphabetti, will support the delivery of a new zone. The Trans+ Zone will provide a safe, celebratory, and empowering area for the region’s trans and non-binary community.
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CURIOUS ARTS STAGE
Northern Stage, Barras Bridge
Our good friends at Curious Arts will be taking over Northern Stage with their unmatched ability of programming queer art and culture that celebrates and informs it’s audiences who leave wanting more!
TRANS+ ZONE
Alphabetti, St. James Boulevard
New for 2025, we’re incredibly
excited to be bringing to life a new zone for our Trans+ community. By day, a space for folk to come together and take part in some hands
on activities, speak to some trans specific support agencies and charities, meet friends and make new ones. Then after dark falls, join a stellar cast of creatives as the Trans+ Cabaret takes to the iconic Alphabetti stage!
SCREEN ON THE GREEN
Old Eldon Square
Why not put your feet up and join us as we take over NE1’s Screen on the Green showing the best queer stories from the world of cinema.
Check out an old classic or discover a new favourite, whilst in the comfort of the iconic blue deckchairs!
FAMILY & YOUTH ZONE
Theatre Royal, Grey Street
One of our most popular zones will find a new home this year as we take over the iconic Theatre Royal! Our Family & Youth zone will
provide a space for LGBTQIA+
Families and young people of all ages. There will be something for toddlers, teenagers and even something for the grandparents.
MARKET VILLAGE
Grey’s Monument & Old Eldon Square, Blackett Street
Grey’s Monument has become a place for modern protests and activism. It is a symbol to the people of our region that change can be made even when it seems impossible to do so. This fight and determination was key in Grey’s introduction of The Great Reform Act 1832.
It makes perfect sense to bring our Market Village to this area. Our stalls are filled with community groups, charities, and our amazing makers and creators, many of which use their work and their art to improve the lives of our community.
HEALTH & WELLBEING ZONE
Newcastle Civic Centre, Barras Bridge
This iconic building has been the starting point of the Northern Pride March since it began, and we’ll be back with our ground-breaking Health & Wellbeing Zone. Available for advice and support, signposting of organisations and groups to help body and mind, along with some new activities for 2025. This is the space to go to expand your knowledge of your mind, body and spirit.
PLATFORM STAGE
Grainger Street
A huge hit from our first city take over, The Platform Stage is the perfect place to discover new acts, performers and the queer stars of the future. Whether you’re after a bit of boogie whilst browsing the Market Village, or simply passing through the city centre, you’re bound to stop and enjoy the live entertainment on stage!
CANDLELIT VIGIL
Sunday 20 July
from 9pm
subject to change
The Newcastle Pride Festival and celebration come to a close on Sunday night with the annual Candlelit Vigil that takes place immediately after the last act.
Whilst the location of this event is in the Pride Arena, the vigil is free to attend. Gates will open 10 mins before for none ticket holders.
An important aspect of the Northern Pride Festival, giving those in attendance time for reflection and remembrance.
PRIDE FRINGE
Throughout June 2025
Festival goers won’t need to wait until July for the fun to begin, as Pride Fringe will take place across June and will bring live entertainment, comedy, theatre and new experiences along with networking opportunities across a whole host of city venues.
Plus Northern Pride will run it’s artist commission callout with Creative Central NCL, supported by Curious Arts.
More information coming soon!
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessibility is an important element of planning and delivering Newcastle Pride 2025. After listening to our community and speaking with specialist advisors, we work hard to deliver accessible services and support, with the aim to make the event enjoyable for all.
All our official partner venues, are step free, fully accessible and have the required access services needed including disabled toilets. This includes all festival zones and the Pride Arena, which will have an AccessoLoo unit on site for those that need hoist and changing facilities. Some key venues, also provide some quiet spaces for those that need some time away from the pride celebrations.
Our Main Stage, Platform Stage, Curious Arts Stage and the Trans+ Cabaret show will have BSL interpreters. When we announce our Pride Fringe events, we'll share access information for each of these.
The free shuttle bus will be back and will stop at key locations with aim to improve community members experience, whilst accessing as many of the festival attractions as they can.
We'll continue to share updates nearer the festival. If you have specific needs or support and would like to discuss this with a member of the team, please email us, info@npride.org.uk.
