Northern Pride 2024

Northern Pride is back at Central Park, where they were in 2021, broadcasting the Digital Pride content in 2021.

This time, the Northern Pride Arena takes shape with an impressive stage for live performances from big names and local stars.

In 2023, even despite the rain over 15,000 people marched, weaving through the city, down the iconic Northumberland Street and passed the historic Grey’s Monument.

​The city becomes awash with all the colours of the rainbow. In 2022, the march was led by the trans community and marched for Trans rights and the campaign of Remember, Resist, Rise Up! Last year, young people and educators lead to mark 20 years since the repeal of Section 28. This year the theme is to be unapologetically visible.

Festival goers won’t want to miss the action on the main stage from local stars such as Ginger Johnson, James Barr and Whigfield.

The market village also returns with stalls filled with community groups, charities, and amazing makers and creators, many of which use their work and their art to improve the lives of the community. Under the theme “unapologetically visible” the aim now is to bring over 80,000 people to Newcastle during the Pride weekend, by bringing all the festival favourites right into the heart of the city.

​The festival highlights the vibrant and beautiful queer community, the valuable impact they have on society and the richness of their talents, from makers and creators, to performers and activists.