THANK YOU BASILDON!
SEE YOU IN 2025!

Take a look below to see everything that happened during our 2024 festival!

Let us entertain you

Featuring our headline acts Star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Michael Marouli and Singer/Songwriter Louis III

 Free entry all day long
No tickets required

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SINCE 2018

The Basildon Pride Parade

Come and join us on our march from Basildon Town Centre to the Basildon Pride Festival site in Gloucester Park.

Starting at 11am from the Toys ‘R’ Us building.

THE BASILDON PRIDE MAIN STAGE

We’ve got some of the UK’s best tribute acts and drag artists to entertain you all day long on our main all-weather stage.

Sponsored by Fiserv and Eastgate Shopping Centre.

The Gateway 97.8 Stage

Come and join us on our march from Basildon Town Centre to the Basildon Pride Festival site in Gloucester Park.

Starting at 11am from the Toys ‘R’ Us building.

The Food Court

What’s great entertainment without delicious food and drink? Our collection of food stalls are bound to tantalise your tastebuds with a wide selection of cuisines.

Sponsored by Gateway 97.8 FM.

The Marketplace

Whether you’re looking for a new pride flag, local goods or community information, our Marketplace is filled with stalls that’ll interest everyone.

Sponsored by Palmers Solicitors.

Silent Disco

Dance to the beat of your own drum with our NEW Silent Disco. We’ll have three different stations and live DJs playing their sets throughout the day.

Sponsored by idverde.

Explore The Discovery Hub

Learn more about LGBT+ history, the pride movement and other local causes in our new Discovery Hub!

Sponsored by Unite the Union.

Chill Out Zone

Need some time away from all the hubbub? Our new Chill Out Zone provides a cool, relaxing environment prepared for those who need a little break.

Sponsored by NBCUniversal.

Funfair & Family Fun

Enjoy a whole host of rides and attractions at the Basildon Pride fairground.

We’re putting on great kids entertainment and character meet and greets.

Family Entertainment sponsored by SS&C.

Watch the highlights from the Basildon Pride Festival 2023

Thank you to our partners, sponsors and supporters

Our Sponsors

Venue Sponsor

Food Court & Stage Sponsor

Discovery Hub Sponsor

Silent Disco Sponsor

Transportation Sponsor

Meeting Space Sponsor

Storage Sponsor

Our Supporters

Basildon Pride Official Partners

Family Entertainment Sponsor

Marketplace Sponsor

Hospitality Sponsor

Chill Out Zone Sponsor