Chippenham PrideFest 2025 will take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June.
With a brand-new team at the helm, this year’s focus is all about community, connection and celebration, bringing our town to life with a joyful mix of music, performance, creative activities, and inclusive spaces – all powered by the people of Chippenham.
(First published on Monday 2nd June)
What’s On – PrideFest Highlights
Below is an overview of Chippenham Pride events but please note the following link to see the most up to date information – https://linktr.ee/prideinchippenham
Saturday 14th June
Pride Lion Window Trail – A fun, family-friendly trail of rainbow-themed window displays across town. If you’re a business and would like to take part, get in touch to be added to the map! Email: info@chippenhampride.co.uk
9am – 10am
Rainbow Best 5K – Chippenham Parkrun in Monkton Park 10.30am – 1pm
9am-11am
“Paint the Town” Chalk Art – join Public Art Chippenham to decorate the High Street with colour and creativity
10am
Progress Pride Flag Raising – outside the Town Hall, hosted by Chippenham Town Council
10.30am
Pride Festival Storytime – join Waterstones Chippenham for a reading of the fabulous ‘Bluey-Queens’.
11am – 3pm
Climbing Taster Sessions – at The Arc
12pm
BBQ and Live Music – at Grounded Chippenham
12.55pm – 1pm
Dance Warm-Up – with Roz Chandler Fitness (details to be confirmed)
1pm – 2.30pm
Pride Parade and Opening Ceremony – on the High Street
2pm – late (time TBC)
Celebration Events – at The Flying Monk
2.30pm – 5pm
Open Mic – Music and Spoken Word – at The Waverley
3pm – 4.30pm
Meet and Greet with Bluey – at Waterstones Chippenham.
3pm – 5pm
Live Comedy: Chippenham Comedy Club PrideFest Special – upstairs at Bargammon’s Tavern. Featuring compere Wil Hodgson and headliners Andrew O’Neill and Kate Martin. Tickets £10.
5pm – 7pm
Punk Badge Making Workshop – at Cousin Norman’s
Come make your own DIY punk badge with music, creativity, and possibly a mystery guest. Proceeds go to Pride CIC.
6pm – time TBC
Rock ’n’ Roll Bingo – downstairs at Bargammon’s Tavern
7pm – 9pm
Drag Karaoke – upstairs at Grounded Chippenham
7pm – 11pm
Pride Goes Punk – at the Old Road Tavern
Featuring Menstrual Cramps, Modern Evils, The SinicTones, and Kurt Alexander
7.30pm – 10.30pm
Fab & Funky Sundance Disco – at The Cause, Chippenham
8.30pm – late
Drag Show with Sheila Tackya – at The Flying Monk
9pm – 2am
Pride After Party – at Grounded Chippenham.
Sunday 15th June
Pride Lion Window Trail – A fun, family-friendly trail of rainbow-themed window displays across town.
11am – 4pm
Pride Market – at King Alfred Hall
11.30am
Drag Brunch – at Rivo Lounge
12pm
BBQ and Live Music – at Grounded
12.30pm
Transition Story Session (ages 11–18) – at Old Road Tavern
2pm – 5pm
Pride Goes Acoustic – at Old Road Tavern
Featuring M3g, Harmony, AJ and Bobbi Pickard
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Pride “Wine-Down” – with live music from Luke & Ash at Wine Monkey
Volunteers Needed!
Chippenham PrideFest is looking for volunteers to help the weekend run smoothly including: –
- Parade Marshalls
- Helpers for the Public Art Chippenham chalk painting on the High Street
- Post-parade clean-up crew
- General behind-the-scenes support (aka the magic makers!)
It’s a great way to be part of something special – make new friends, support your community, and help spread the love.
Help Make Pride Happen
Your donations help keep PrideFest free, safe, and inclusive for all. Every penny goes towards essentials like permissions, insurance, decorations, and materials.
See you at Chippenham PrideFest 2025! 🌈
