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Liverpool pride is one of the most colourful gay pride events in the UK.
Liverpool Pride 2025
Liverpool pride is one of the most colourful gay pride events in the UK and has grown considerably since its first event in 2010.
- Are you visiting Liverpool? Stay at the Castle Street Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests featuring spacious rooms just steps from the city’s gay bars, clubs and pride celebrations.
Liverpool Pride
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates. Typically late July.
- Liverpool Gay Pride is a weekend-long festival held at the Pier Head and Gay Quarter in Liverpool City Centre.
- The event is one of the largest Gay Pride festivals in the UK and is held on the closest weekend to August 2 in memory of the death of Michael Causer, the young gay man who was murdered in Liverpool in 2008.
The Main Parade
- Saturday – Awaiting dates : The main parade takes place on the Saturday of the Pride, and the route starts at St George’s Hall, typically at noon and finishes at Moorfields.
- More than 5,000 people march through the streets with thousands more spectators from the UK and beyond.
The Festival Site & Main Stage
- After the main parade, marchers will gather on Tithebarn Street to watch big-name entertainment, local bands and artists. The area includes a youth zone, community expo and more across the site.
- Stay in the heart of the city centre at the “Fabulous” rated Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre, just a short walk to the pride events. The hotel is famous for its beautiful views and delicious breakfasts, and it also features a modern gym, pool, and jacuzzi.
Pride Sundae
- Perfect for the whole family, Pride Sundae is set to stage a host of unmissable events across Liverpool.
- From dancing and music to delicious food, Pride Sundae is both a free, drop-in event and the ideal opportunity to try something new, make a change and, of course, have lots and lots of fun.
The Gay Scene & Gay Village
- The celebration doesn’t have to end once the official pride festivities finish. Liverpool has a thriving LGBTQ+ district with many bars and clubs ready and waiting for you to party the night away.
- Liverpool was the first British city to introduce rainbows on street signs to identify the Gay Quarter with pride. Stanley Street Quarter serves as the main focal point for Liverpool’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and is the symbolic heart of the ‘gay quarter.
- The flourishing nightlife area is perfect for celebrating with friends and family over the weekend. Some of Liverpool’s best gay bars and clubs include Navy Bar and GBar. Each spot offers something unique, with fantastic DJs keeping you on your feet all night long.
- Stay close to all the gay bars at The Hotel Indigo, located close to the waterside with a funky design and highly-rated breakfasts.
After parties
- Navy Bar – Longtime gay quarter nightspot offering a full bar & DJs located in the hub of Liverpool’s gay village.
- GBar – 3-room gay bar on Eberle St in the hub of Liverpool city centre for after-hours partying in the basement with a great sound system.
- Heaven – Heaven is Liverpool’s busiest after-hours located in Stanley Street Quarter. Expect a mix of LGBTQ and straight, and mingle with the varied crowd. Large selection of shooters, cocktails and beers.
- Superstar Boudoir – Liverpool’s No 1 Drag Venue on Stanley Street. Lively cabaret bar opens seven days.
- The Lisbon – Basement bar serves tasty pub-style food every day. Famed for its beautifully ornate ceiling, one of the most historical and mythical bars on Pink Street.
- The Masquerade – Live music, karaoke nights, resident drag queens performing every weekend and regular theme nights.
- Poste House – Snug 2-level gathering place with a traditional pub on the main level plus a gay-friendly space.
Recommended Hotels in Liverpool
Here is our top selection of hotels, close to the center of town & the gay bars,
Innside by Melia, Staycity Aparthotels, 62 Castle Street Hotel, The Dixie Dean Hotel
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Innside by Melia This 4 star hotel is
only a 4 minute walk to the Gay Village
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Most of the gay bars in Liverpool and are within easy walking dissidence from each other
Victoria Street, Ropewalks, Liverpool, Merseyside, Liverpool England
In a prime location in Liverpool, The Dixie Dean Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 1.2 km from Albert Dock, 1.3 km from The Cavern Quarter and 1.3 km from Pier Head. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests.
At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels.
Castle Street, Ropewalks, Liverpool, Merseyside, Liverpool City Region, England, L2 7LQ, United Kingdom
Located in Liverpool, 200 m from The Cavern Quarter, 62 Castle Street Hotel features views of the city. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a shared lounge. The hotel features family rooms.
At the hotel, each room is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. At 62 Castle Street Hotel all rooms have a seating area.
Drury Lane, Ropewalks, Liverpool, Merseyside, Liverpool City Region, England, L2 7PQ, United Kingdom
Set in Liverpool, Staycity Aparthotels Liverpool Waterfront has well-equipped accommodation featuring free WiFi, 92 m from Pier Head and 595 m from Albert Dock.
All apartments feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and fully-equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and kettle.
Old Hall Street, Vauxhall, Liverpool, Merseyside, Liverpool City Region, England, L3 9PA, United Kingdom
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Innside by Melia Liverpool rooms have bed linen and towels.
The accommodation offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast.
Guests can make use of the business centre, work out at the gym or relax in the bar.
7 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 5QA, United Kingdom
Great Gay Show Bar with lots of seating areas and dance floor space. Fab Drag Queens will have you in stiches all night.
Open Thurs-Sat with fabulous Drag!
69 Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, L2 2EN, United Kingdom
Liverpool’s newest live entertainment venue with live comedy, vocalists, variety and cabaret. Local, homemade fayre and a wide selection of drinks.
You can not miss this bar with its rainbow flag coloured facade. A good old fashioned British Drag Bar
23 Cumberland Street, Liverpool, L1 6HB, United Kingdom
The poste house (AKA the postie) is an establishment built in 1820! known for being one of the cheapest and best gay friendly pubs around, loved by all ages. The Gay bar is upstairs when you are in Liverpool, this place is a must
1-7 Eberle Street, Liverpool, L2 2AG, United Kingdom
GBar Is A Liverpool Institution Of Homo-Hedonism & Good Times! Proudly Liverpools Original & Best LGBTQI+ Afterhours Venue! 3-room gay bar attracting mixed crowd for afterhours partying in basement with big sound system.
27 Stanley Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Top Bar In The Heart Of Liverpool's LGBT Quarter. Bringing you all the best dance and house anthems.
24 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AE, United Kingdom
Free-entry LGBT gay dance bar and nightclub holding themed cabaret, mixed music, drag shows & student nights, there is somthing going on here every night.
10-18 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 6QU, United Kingdom
Heaven Liverpool gay Dance bar & Night Club has some of the city's best DJs, Entertainment and unrivalled events and is a must when in Liverpool
10 Cumberland Street, Liverpool, L1 6HB, United Kingdom
Good gay bar to hang out with friends. Very friendly bar staff, Djs plays great music at the weekend. Regular entertaiment like Drag shows
9 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L2 5QA, United Kingdom
With something on every night of the week, theres going to be a night catered for YOU! Whether you like yourself some cabaret, Karaoke, or our EPIC Student nights, come sashay the night away at OMG gay bar
The Lisbon, 35 Victoria St., Liverpool, England L1 6BG, United Kingdom
A vibrant city centre gay pub, based in Victoria Street, in the heart of Liverpool’s gay quarter. Offering shows and Djs
The Lisbon is a grade 2 listed Victorian building with an ornate ceiling that will take your breath away!
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