Chippenham PrideFest 2026

Chippenham is getting ready to celebrate inclusion, creativity and community spirit as PrideFest 2026 returns for an exciting weekend of events on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026.

Organised by Pride in Chippenham CIC, this year’s festival builds on the success of their inaugural Pridefest 2025 event, which brought together residents, businesses, community organisations and visitors from across Wiltshire to celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community.

And for 2026, PrideFest is growing even bigger.

A Town-Wide Celebration

Unlike many Pride events held in a single location, PrideFest 2026 will take place across Chippenham, with venues throughout the town opening their doors to host a vibrant and diverse programme of activities, performances and community events.

From live music and drag performances to workshops, yoga, film screenings, comedy and family activities, PrideFest will transform Chippenham into a weekend-long celebration of visibility, belonging and pride.

Participating venues include:

This town-centre approach reflects Pride in Chippenham’s vision to fully integrate Pride into the heart of the community and create spaces where everyone feels welcome, safe and celebrated.

Expanding into Island Park

One of the biggest additions for 2026 is the expansion into the beautiful riverside setting of Island Park. Picnic in the Park is a free, family-friendly daytime celebration space at the centre of the festival weekend.

Pride in Chippenham CIC has been awarded £3,000 in funding from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity to support the delivery of Picnic in the Park, helping to make the event accessible, inclusive and welcoming for the whole community.

Following the Pride Parkrun in Monkton Park, the free Park Yoga session and colourful Pride Parade through the High Street, festivalgoers can gather in Island Park for an afternoon of entertainment, creativity and connection.

Visitors can enjoy:

Performances from the Rock Choir
Art and craft workshops
Food stalls
Charity and community stands
Interactive activities
A free family friendly Silent Disco
Samba workshops
Live entertainment
Dedicated wellbeing and quieter spaces

The event has been designed with accessibility and inclusion at its core, particularly for families, young people and those attending Pride for the first time.

PrideFest Market Returns

The hugely popular PrideFest Market is also returning with a larger venue and extended two-day programme.

Located in the former Tesco store at the back of Emery Gate Shopping Centre next to the car park, the market will feature a huge range of local traders, makers and community stalls selling crafts, gifts, food and more. There will also be Dino Mini Golf offering fun for all ages.

Market opening times:

Saturday 13th June: 10am – 5pm
Sunday 14th June: 10am – 4pm

Highlights across the weekend

The packed PrideFest programme includes a great lineup of events including (but not limited to):

Pre-Pride at The Ruze on Friday 12th June at 6.30pm – 11pm featuring Lashing Out with Sheila Tackya, a live drag show celebrating four decades of queer culture.
Pride Parkrun in Monkton Park
Pride Parade through Chippenham town centre
Pride Goes Comedy with Robin Ince and Sam Serrano and hosted by Will Hodgson (jointly presented with Chippenham Comedy Club)
Pride Goes Punk with Scare Bears, Crooked Snout, T.A.T, Emilia & The Unknown presented by Will Hodgson at The Old Road Tavern
Pride Film screenings in Collaboration with Chippenham Film Club at The Reel Cinema
Pride Anthems and Icons Rock n’ Roll Bingo presented by Bargammon’s Tavern
The Big Pride Karaoke Takeover at Grounded
Pride Goes Acoustic at The Old Road Tavern
LGBTQIA+ history talks and exhibitions
Pride Lion Window Trail for children
Family craft activities and workshops
Yoga sessions, including neurodiverse-friendly sessions
Pride After-Hours DJ sets

You can find the full line up and latest information on the Pride in Chippenham website: https://chippenhampride.co.uk/what-s-on/.

Pride Raffle

There’s even a special Pride raffle with amazing prizes from local businesses including a one night stay in Bath, tickets to the Chippenham Comedy Festival, Tattoo vouchers from Flororna and The Tiny Tattoo, £50 voucher to spend with Coates Florist, £50 voucher for classes or artwork with Paintings by Lucia, Mini Photoshoot with The Little Photo Company, 2 x weekend tickets for Chippenham Comedy Club and many many more!

Tickets will be drawn at 2pm on Sunday 14^th June in the PrideFest Market in Emery Gate. Find out more here.

Supporting visibility and inclusion

Pride in Chippenham CIC exists to celebrate, support and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community in Chippenham and across Wiltshire. It’s run by a brilliant team of local volunteers who care about making Chippenham a welcoming place for everyone. Through events like PrideFest, the CIC aims to increase visibility, amplify voices and ensure Chippenham is a place where everyone feels safe, valued and celebrated.

Sponsors for the event include Trans in the City, Babcock and Chippenham Town Council

Get Involved

As preparations continue, Pride in Chippenham is still welcoming volunteers to help make PrideFest 2026 a safe, welcoming and memorable weekend for all.

Anyone interested in volunteering or supporting the event can contact:

info@chippenhampride.co.uk

New for 2026

There is a new initiative for anyone attending alone. Organisers have created a Facebook community for solo attendees and will provide optional stickers on the day to help people identify others who are open to meeting new people identify others who are open to meeting new people and making friends. The Facebook group can be joined here.

Find out more

To learn more, view the full programme and latest updates or support Pride in Chippenham, visit:

https://chippenhampride.co.uk/

What’s On:

https://chippenhampride.co.uk/what-s-on/digital-programme

About Pride in Chippenham:

https://chippenhampride.co.uk/about/

Have a fantastic time!