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UK LGBT EVENTS AUGUST 2026

Events Calendar: Our monthly LGBT guide & listings of What's On & Where to Go !! - UK LGBT social, sporting, networking & business events available to view on line by Members/Visitors also emailed to our Members/Subscribers.

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In 2025 we listed 418 Events which are available to view in the Archive

AUGUST 2026 - 16 events (2026 - 162 events listed)
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Brighton and Hove Rainbow Run 2026
Brighton and Hove Rainbow Run takes place on Saturday 01 August 2026 at Hove Park. (Times TBC.)...
01 - 01
Pride in Coalville 2026
Pride in Coalville 2026 is a one-day event at Coalville FC Football Stadium on Saturday 01 August 2026....
01 - 16
Here Comes J. Edgar! A Comedy Musical @ Kings Head Theatre
As Director of the FBI from 1924 to 1972, J. Edgar Hoover secured his position as one of the most powerful men in America by gathering information on the private...
01 - 31
Cabaret Live At The Kit Kat Club @ Playhouse Theatre (until Sep 2026)
Winning a record-breaking seven Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival, this intimate and electrifying new production of CABARET is London's hottest ticket. In a time when the world is changing...
06 - 09
Prestwich Pride 2026
Prestwich Pride 2026 takes place from Thursday 06 August to Sunday 09 August 2026 in Prestwich, with Cuckoo Prestwich involved as a venue....
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Wakefield Pride 2026
Wakefield Pride 2026 takes place over the weekend of 08-09 August 2026 on Borough Road, Wakefield. Parade starts from Trinity Walk at 12:00 and the festival runs 12:30 to 20:00...
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Levenshulme Pride 2026
Levenshulme Pride is a community Pride weekend in Levenshulme (Manchester) with events across multiple local venues. Theme, full festival schedule and after party details TBC....
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Chester Pride 2026
Chester Pride is a free city-centre Pride event with a parade and festival in Castle Square. Parade 12:00-13:00, festival 13:00-20:00; after party details TBC....
15 - 15
Lincoln Pride 2026
Lincoln Pride is a one-day Pride event in Lincoln. Parade starts at 11:30 and the main event runs through the day; further schedule details TBC....
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Swindon & Wiltshire Pride 2026
Swindon & Wiltshire Pride returns on Saturday 15 August 2026. Pride March, main event at GWR Park and after party details are to follow on the event website....
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