LGBTQ+ news from Europe
LGBTQ+ news from across Europe, written by us. What it means for anyone travelling there.
CSD Teltow-Fläming Starts at Jüterbog Station at 14:00 on 19 September
The second CSD Teltow-Fläming is in Jüterbog on 19 September 2026. The demonstration leaves the station at 14:00 under the motto Haltung glitzert.
Pride dei Campi Flegrei Sets Off from Baia at 18:00 on 19 September
The first Pride of the Campi Flegrei gathers at 17:00 at the Belvedere del Castello di Baia on 19 September and marches at 18:00 to the Villa Comunale in Bacoli.
Offenbach's First CSD Leaves the Rathaus at 13:00 on 19 September
Offenbach holds its first Christopher Street Day on 19 September 2026. The demonstration leaves the Rathaus at 13:00 and the rally reaches the Büsingpark at 16:00.
Leuven Pride 2026 builds its third edition around safety
The third Leuven Pride walks on 26 September with safety as its theme. The route is published only days beforehand, and the weekend around it runs from Friday to Sunday.
Grenland Pride Parades from Skien Station at 15:00 on 19 September
Grenland Pride runs 17 to 20 September 2026 in Telemark. The parade assembles at Skien station from 14:00 on Saturday and sets off at 15:00 for the Handelstorget.
Rotterdam Pride Runs from 17 to 27 September and the March Leaves Stationsplein at 10:30
Rotterdam Pride runs 17 to 27 September 2026. The march walks from Stationsplein at 10:30 on Saturday 26 September and the free festival on Willemsplein follows at 13:00.
Legnano's First Pride Gathers at Piazza Monumento at 15:00 on 13 September
Legnano's first Pride gathers at Piazza Monumento at 15:00 on 13 September and reaches Piazza Mercato at about 17:00. What is on, and why the route skips the main square.
Queersicht in Bern Turns 30 and Runs from 5 to 11 November 2026
Queersicht, Switzerland's oldest queer film festival, marks its thirtieth edition in Bern from 5 to 11 November 2026. The programme appears on 12 October.
The Fifth Marche des Fiertés de Limoges Leaves Place de la République at 14:00 on 12 September
Limoges holds its fifth Pride march on 12 September. The village associatif opens at 10:00, the march sets off at 14:00 and the stage programme runs to 18:00.
CSD Nordhausen Opens on the Station Forecourt at 13:30 on 12 September
The second CSD Nordhausen starts with a rally on the Bahnhofsvorplatz at 13:30 on 12 September and closes with a stage programme that runs until 19:00.
MK Pride Opens Campbell Park at Noon on 12 September and Turns 18+ at 17:30
Milton Keynes Pride runs noon to 22:30 in Campbell Park on 12 September. Entry is free but needs a registered pass, and the site turns 18+ at 17:30.
MIX Copenhagen's 41st Edition Runs from 30 October to 8 November 2026
Copenhagen's LGBTQIA+ film festival has set its 2026 dates. Ten days of screenings from 30 October to 8 November, with the programme still to come.
A Statutory Code on Single-Sex Facilities Now Applies in England, Scotland and Wales
The EHRC code of practice took effect on 5 August 2026. It is guidance rather than law, it does not reach Northern Ireland, and two legal challenges are pending.
Munich's Oktoberfest Adds a Second Queer Day at the Bräurosl on 21 September
For the first time the Bräurosl extends Gay Sunday into a Rosa Montag, and the Monday seats can be booked. Nine queer dates at the Wiesn, 19 September to 4 October 2026.
CSD Wuppertal Sets Off from Johannes-Rau-Platz at 14:00 on 12 September
CSD Wuppertal walks the length of the valley on 12 September 2026, Barmen to Elberfeld. The times, the motto, the quiet block and the party at die börse afterwards.
Pride in Gloucestershire Marches from Gloucester Cathedral at 11:30 on 12 September
Gloucestershire's twentieth Festival of Pride is on 12 September 2026. March timings, ticket prices, the Community Voices timetable and the rest of Pride Week.
Trans Pride Northern Ireland Marches Through Belfast City Centre for the First Time on 12 September
Trans Pride Northern Ireland marches through Belfast city centre for the first time on 12 September 2026. The registered route, the times and the week around it.
Millport Pride Walks from Kames Bay to the Pier at 12:30 on 12 September
The first Millport Pride march assembles at Kames Bay from noon on 12 September and sets off at 12:30. Getting to the island means the ferry from Largs.
Derby Pride Opens Markeaton Park at Noon on 12 September
Derby Pride is on 12 September 2026 in Markeaton Park, 12:00 to 18:00. It is ticketed, advance sales close the night before, and the after party is on Curzon Street.
Penzance Pride Marches from Market Jew Street at Noon on 12 September
Penzance Pride is on 12 September 2026. The march gathers on Market Jew Street at 11:45, sets off at noon, and the promenade programme runs until 18:00.