Pride in the Moorlands – 26-28 Jun 2026
Follow the Pride Torch Relay and join in with performances, music and more!
Join us for a spectacular weekend as we light up the Staffordshire Moorlands with pride and joy!
Pride in the Moorlands will return this June with a weekend-long celebration of our local LGBTQ+ community.
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.
What’s happening in 2026?
We’re currently finalising the full programme for Pride in the Moorlands 2026, with events planned across Cheadle, Tean, Waterhouses, Biddulph, Endon and Leek.
Across the weekend, expect a vibrant mix of live music and performances, community events and creative workshops, family-friendly activities, drag and dance, and the return of the Pride Torch Relay as it travels across the Moorlands.
Full schedule and timings will be announced soon — keep an eye on this page for updates.
Photos – Andrew Billington
Pride in the Moorlands has been co-created by a local steering group of LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Event Schedule
Pride Torch Relay – Friday 26th & Saturday 27th June
The Pride Torch will once again travel across the Moorlands, symbolising unity, visibility and pride.
Full route and timings will be announced soon.
Leek – Sunday 28th June
The biggest day of Pride in the Moorlands returns to Leek, bringing a full day of celebration, performances and community spirit across the town.
Planned highlights include a Pride Parade through Leek led by Punjabi Roots, live performances across Market Square and Trestle Market, and a packed programme of music, dance and entertainment throughout the day.
Expect performances from community groups, brass bands and choirs, alongside headline acts including the Big Fatt Dance Party featuring Ginny Lemon.
The day will close with a Pride Disco into the evening, and the Foxlowe Arts Centre will host a Pride exhibition throughout the day.
The full timetable for Leek will be released soon – watch this space!
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.