Pride in the Moorlands – 26-28 Jun 2026

Follow the Pride Torch on its journey and join in with performances, music and more!

pride parade

Across the Moorlands! Biddulph, Tean & Flash (26th June), Cheadle (27th June), Leek (28th June)

Pride in the Moorlands is back!

Join us for a spectacular weekend as we light up the Staffordshire Moorlands with pride and joy! 

Over three days this June, join us for live performances, music, creative activities, community events and more – all celebrating our local LGBTQ+ communities and allies.

Join us from Friday 26th June to Sunday 28th June 2026 for a vibrant, community-led weekend of events across towns, villages and community spaces throughout the Moorlands.

Staffordshire Moorlands Pride 2026 aims to create a welcoming, joyful and inclusive celebration — not just for the LGBTQ+ community, but for allies, families and neighbours across the region. 

Follow the Pride Torch Relay, symbolising unity, visibility and pride, as it travels across towns and villages across the Moorlands, ending with a spectacular party in Leek. 

Bring your flags, friends and fabulous selves – all are welcome!

 

Read the Pride in the Moorlands 2026 Programme

 

Photos – Andrew Billington

Pride in the Moorlands has been co-created by a local steering group of LGBTQ+ community and allies. 

Pride in the moorlands torch being carried to the pride parade

What's On

Friday 26th June

Flash

  • 2pm – Pride Torch begins its journey – Flash Village Hall,  SK17 0SW

Cheadle

  • 4pm-6pm – Threads of Pride with Redeezine – Tudor House, ST10 1AN – Get creative with artist Redeezine and help create a collaborative Pride artwork. No experience needed – just come along and get involved.

Tean

  • 7pm-9pm – Youth Pride Disco (for ages 10-16) – Great Wood Community Hall, ST10 4JY – A Pride-themed disco for young people featuring music, dancing, mocktails and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

Biddulph

  • 7pm – Pride Torch arrives – Biddulph Town Hall, ST8 6AR
  • 7.30pm-9.30pm – Pride Roller Disco – Biddulph Leisure Centre, ST8 7HL – Celebrate Pride on wheels with an evening of music, skating and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or trying it for the first time, everyone is welcome.

Saturday 27th June

Cheadle

  • 10am – Pride Torch arrives – Market Square, ST10 1AF
  • 11am-1pm – Club Tropicana Zumba – Cheadle Leisure Centre, ST10 1HJ – A fun-filled Pride special with the King of Zumba. Expect iconic tunes, feel-good energy and plenty of dancing. Crazy lycra strongly advised!
  • 2pm-5pm – Threads of Pride with Redeezine – Tudor House, ST10 1AN – Get creative with artist Redeezine and help create a collaborative Pride artwork. No experience needed – just come along and get involved.

Sunday 28th June

Endon

  • 10am – Pride Torch arrives – Endon Village Hall, ST9 9DR
  • 10am-12pm – Pride Oatcakes – Endon Village Hall, ST9 9DR – Start your Pride Sunday with a delicious oatcake and a warm welcome before cheering on the Pride Torch as it departs for Leek.

Leek

  • 10am-11am – Pride Coffee and Cake – Quakers Meeting House, ST13 5ES – Enjoy coffee, cake and conversation in a relaxed and welcoming space before the day’s celebrations begin.
  • 12pm – Pride Torch arrives – Sparrow Park, ST13 5JW
  • 12pm – Pride Parade gathers – Sparrow Park, ST13 5JW
  • 12.15pm-1pm – Pride Parade begins – Sparrow Park, ST13 5JW – Join us for a colourful and joyful celebration of Pride as the parade makes its way through Leek town centre.
  • 1pm-1.30pm – Punjabi Roots – Market Square, ST13 5HH – Experience a vibrant, high-energy performance featuring live Dhol drumming and dance.
  • 2.30pm-3pm – Rock Choir – Trestle Market, ST13 5HH – Enjoy an uplifting performance packed with feel-good songs and community spirit.
  • 3.30pm-4.30pm – Enyacise with Ginny Lemon & Big Fatt Dance Party – Trestle Market, ST13 5HH – A joyful, interactive aerobics experience full of laughter, movement and fun.
  • 5pm-7pm – Pride Disco – Trestle Market, ST13 5HH – Round off Pride in the Moorlands with an evening of music, dancing and celebration.
  • ALL DAY – Pride Stories Exhibition & workshops with Dr Christopher Owen – Foxlowe Arts Centre, ST13 6AD – Step inside an immersive exhibition sharing the stories of LGBTQ+ people living in the Staffordshire Moorlands. Throughout the day, Dr Christopher Owen will also lead workshops exploring themes raised by the stories, encouraging conversation, reflection and understanding.

Get involved!

Volunteer at Pride in the Moorlands 2026

We’re bringing together an amazing team of volunteers to help make the this very special Moorlands Pride celebration truly special. We need your help to make it happen!

  • When: Sunday 28th June, 12.30-9pm (multiple shifts available)
  • Where: Leek Trestle Market, Leek Town Centre
  • Your role: Stewarding, traffic management, artist liaison, welcome desk

Find out more and sign up to volunteer at Pride

 

Help shape Pride in the Moorlands 2026

Everyone is invited to our next meetings to organise a Pride event for the Staffordshire Moorlands this summer after the success of last year’s event!

If you are from the Moorlands and have any ideas for a future Pride event, we want to hear from YOU! You don’t need any previous experience, this meeting is for anyone who is part of the LGTBQ+ community, along with those who are keen to support this community, who want to make something wonderful happen for, and with the local people.

Find out more here.