A Guide to Gateshead Pride 2025

On the opposite banks of the River Tyne, Gateshead is gearing up to celebrate Pride in grand style. Building on the huge success of last year’s event, the town’s month-long festival returns, running throughout August 2025.

Organised by local charity Out North East, they will be hosting a variety of exciting events throughout the month and providing safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to celebrate.

Whether you’re visiting for a day, a weekend or the entire month, here’s an overview of what to expect from some of the key events:

Pride in Gateshead, alongside festival sponsor Gateshead College will officially kick-off the month-long festivities at the Metrocentre on Saturday August 2nd from 10am-4pm. 

Last year's launch event was a huge success, and this year promises to be even bigger with kids craft sessions, market stalls, fashion giveaways and even special appearances from none other than the Metrognomes! Hop on and off the Lumo Metro Train which will be giving free rides around the centre.

The film festival will spotlight some of the most powerful and thought-provoking films, exploring key issues within the LGBTQIA+ community. All films will be shown at Pride Media Centre, Gateshead. 

• Pride the Movie on August 5th, 7pm-10pm.
• Are You Proud? on August 12th, 7pm-10pm.
• Welcome to Chechnya on August 19th, 7pm-10pm.

Family is at the heart of Pride, and Pride in Gateshead is no exception with plenty of events and fun for families of all ages.

• Family Picnic at Saltwell Park on August 24th from 12pm-4pm: Back by popular demand, expect a fun-packed afternoon with food, games, community spirit and even inflatables for the kids to enjoy!

• Town Centre Takeover on August 9th-10th! Get ready for a two-day takeover, on August 9th head to Trinity Square where there will be plenty of fun activities to do with the kids. On August 10th pop along to the Railway Quarter and expect live music, an array of fantastic independent businesses and events.

Grab your trainers and take part in some sporty fun in an accessible and laid back environment, welcoming to all ages and abilities.

• Serving Pride Tennis Taster Sessions are being held at various locations on June 15th, July 13th and August 24th. Whether you’re already a dab hand at tennis or have never played before, this event is perfect to enjoy the game in a LGBTQIA+ environment.
• 5k Pride Colour Fun Run on August 20th at Chopwell Woods. A highlight event from last year's Pride, the 5k Pride Colour Fun Run is back and organised by Forestry England. There will also be food vans, activities for children and live music.
• Pride Lawn Bowling Tournament on August 10th at Pelaw Community Bowling Club. The region’s first Pride Lawn Bowling Tournament was a huge success and it's happening all over again this year, so make sure to take part.

The Pride on Tyne concert is back and bigger than ever! 

• On August 30th get ready to dance the day away at Baltic Square with iconic performances from RuPaul's Drag Race winner Danny Beard, Union J’s Jaymi Hensley, Betty Boo and more.

To mark the 25th anniversary since lifting the ban on LGBTQIA+ individuals serving in the armed forces, Dr Carl Austin-Behan OBE joins Gateshead Pride to talk about his incredible life experiences and his role as an advocate for LGBTQIA+ veterans. 

• An Audience with Carl Austin-Behan OBE and Out North East, June 12th, 7:30pm.

The Pride festival in Gateshead is set to be another fantastic celebration for everyone to be involved with. For more details and information head to: https://www.outnortheast.org.u...