London’s Best Pride Parties
Howl Pride
Queer sexual wellness brand Howl are hosting a wild day-to-night, 15 hour long rave designed to test the stamina of London’s rave scene at The Colour Factory in Hoxton on the 29th of June. The event starts off fairly slowly in the afternoon, at 2:00PM on the 29th, with a garden party with special guest performances, a market stall, and even a garden party. As the night kicks off, the event will transition to a massive rave, ending at 6:00AM the next morning. The organisers promise an ‘alternative to the mainstream horror of London Pride’. This promises to be their biggest party yet, and though their lineup is yet to be announced it is sure to be excellent.
Drag Brunch at Between the Bridges
Under the Bridges is hosting a Drag Brunch before Pride in London kicks off on the 29th of June. Starting at 11:30, the Tayce! Pride special promises to be a particularly fabulous event. Drag Royalty Tayce (of Drag Race UK fame), and Between the Bridges’ resident queen.. Miss Leighding, will be leading the performance ahead of the parade. A ticket will set you back £28.33, which includes an hour of bottomless Prosecco. The venue includes several street food options, from fried fish to Lebanese cuisine to tacos to Thai.
Dalston Superstore
Dalston Superstore’s legendary drag brunches could not have been missed from this list. Information about their June 29th event celebrating London Pride is thin on the ground, but past events have featured some of the hottest drag acts in the city - the likes of Miss Craig, Virgin X, and Femmi have all graced the floor at Dalson’s brunches. The standard ticket price is £6 a head for entrance, with a mimosa or soft drink included. Food and subsequent drinks are extra. Brunch also typically runs from 1 - 5, and we’ll provide updates as they become available.
Club de Fromage Pride Special
Club de Fromage is a long-standing member of London’s queer clubbing scene, having been open for 17 years. It’s also one of the campest, sparkliest, and most fun-filled nights out. The club’s Pride special is being held on the 29th June, with doors opening at 10.30PM and curfew at 3.30AM. As London’s premier pop disco, Club de Fromage promises disco bangers from every generation, with a particular spotlight on queer pop (not Jojo Siwa, don’t worry), including Gloria Gaynor, Freddie Mercury and other sing-along anthems. The party doesn’t take itself too seriously, with games, dance-offs, incredible live performances and a truly inordinate amount of confetti.