Happy Pride! It’s important to us that everyone feels safe and welcome at Clarks Village – not just during Pride Month, but all of the time. We stand united in Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and against discrimination. We see you, this Pride and all year round. Read on to find out how we’re celebrating Pride 2026 and how we can all support our local LGBTQ+ community.
🌈 Bristol Pride is back from 27th June-12th July, with Pride Day taking place on Saturday 11th July. Featuring a whole calendar of arts and culture events, a parade through Bristol city centre, and a Pride Day Festival on The Downs, there’s so much to look forward to.Â
This year’s packed festival lineup features headliners Sister Sledge, Jason Donovan, Chloe Qisha, Black Box and many more to be announced. With multiple stages, a circus tent, dance tent, official afterparty, as well as market stalls, amazing food and drink, and family areas, this is one joyful Pride celebration you don’t want to miss.
🌈 Yeovil Does Pride, Yeovil’s annual LGBTQ+ celebration, is taking place on Saturday 5th September. Head to their website to stay updated!
🌈 Glastonbury Pride takes place on Sunday 26th July, with a range of events, activities, and entertainment, as well as a march through the historic town centre.Â
A small, grass-roots event, Glastonbury Pride celebrates the diverse local community and provides a platform for LGBTQ+ artists, performers and services.
🌈 Weston Pride returns on Saturday 27th June in Grove Park. A free community Pride event, the day will begin with a Pride March through the town centre, before the main celebration from 12-6pm. You can look forward to a diverse lineup of live music, drag performances, activities, bars and stalls, a family area and community groups.
We See You
Our message for Pride 2026 is We See You.Â
Everyone should feel welcome, seen and heard in all the places they spend their time. Clarks Village is proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and experiences, promoting acceptance and celebrating diversity. It's important to us that our centre is safe and welcoming to all.Â
LGBTQ+ organisations in Somerset
2BU SomersetÂ
Group sessions, community outreach and events for young LGBTQ+ people in Somerset.
Gay West
A safe and supportive social group for the LGBTQ+ community in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas.
Somerset Lesbian Network
A network creating opportunities for adult LGBTQ+ women in Somerset.
Taunton Gay Group
A friendly LGBTQ+ group in Taunton organising informal meetups and activities.
Queer Space Bristol
Creating joyful spaces and creative arts and wellbeing events for LGBTQ+ people in Bristol.
Advice and Support
Try these organisations if you need advice, support, or simply a listening ear.
Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ helpline and a safe space for anyone to discuss sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, emotional wellbeing and more. You can call the Switchboard team on 0800 0119 100 or visit their website.
LGBT FoundationÂ
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering a helpline, health and wellbeing services, and support to lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. You can call their helpline on 0345 3 30 30 30, email them at helpline@lgbt.foundation, or visit their website.
