How to Plan Your Own UK & Ireland Pride Tour
Planning a Pride-packed adventure across the UK and Ireland isn’t just doable — it’s iconic. Whether you’re hopping between capitals or mixing big city Prides with grassroots gems, the region’s compact size and great transport links make it easy to string together multiple events. Plus, the Pride season here stretches from spring into autumn, so there’s something happening almost every weekend.
Get ready to soak in protest, party, and pure queer joy — from rainbow buses in Brighton to bold banners in Belfast.
Travel Tips, Weather, and Timing
Airports & Trains
Major cities like London, Manchester, Dublin, and Edinburgh are all easily accessible by international flights. Booking your flights 2–4 months ahead usually gives you the best prices. Find the best flight deals for your UK and Ireland Pride adventure here.
Pro tip: Try to fly in mid-week if possible to avoid weekend price surges and maximise your Pride time!
Domestic travel is smooth thanks to rail networks like Avanti, LNER, and Transport for Wales. Ferries and budget airlines also make hopping across the Irish Sea a breeze.
Weather Watch
British and Irish summers are famously unpredictable — you could have sun at one Pride and a downpour at the next. Pack for all seasons, bring layers, and don’t forget your rainbow umbrella just in case.
When to Go
Pride season kicks off in late March and builds momentum through June and July, peaking around the first weekend of July with mega events like Pride in London and Madrid Pride. Smaller regional Prides and Trans Prides continue into September and October.
Hotels, Tours, and Itineraries
We’ve made it easy for you. Every Pride listed in our top 10 (and beyond!) has a dedicated event page with hand-picked hotels, tour ideas, and tips to make the most of your visit.
Simply visit each event page to start planning. Our pages include affiliate links to trusted platforms like Expedia, GetYourGuide, and Bounce — so when you book, you’re also supporting Notstr8ight.
