LGBTQ+ news from Europe
LGBTQ+ news from across Europe, written by us. What it means for anyone travelling there.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Rainbow Bench at Berlin's CSD Memorial in the Tiergarten Was Destroyed on 1 September
Berlin put a maple and a rainbow bench where the CSD attack happened on 25 July. A groundskeeper found the bench wrecked on 1 September and it had to be removed.
East Coast Pride Opens Tower Gardens at 11:00 on 12 September
East Coast Pride runs 11:00 to 19:00 in Tower Gardens, Skegness on 12 September 2026. Entry is free, the stage closes with Michael Marouli and Re-Take That.
Bulgaria's Supreme Court Allows Legal Gender Recognition Again, Six Years After Closing the Door
In late July 2026 Bulgaria's Supreme Court of Cassation let four trans applicants change the sex, name and identity number in their documents. There is still no law.
Dresden Has Bid for EuroPride 2029, and Europe's Pride Organisers Vote on 10 October
CSD Dresden wants EuroPride in 2029 under the motto Turn Walls into Bridges. EPOA members decide at their annual general meeting in Magdeburg on 10 October 2026.
Brianza Pride Walks Five Kilometres from Cologno Centro to Parco Increa on 12 September
Brianza Pride walks about five kilometres from Cologno Centro metro station to Parco Increa in Brugherio on 12 September 2026, behind a ten point manifesto.
Stretto Pride Gathers on Piazza Antonello at 17:00 on 12 September
Stretto Pride gathers on Piazza Antonello in Messina at 17:00 on Saturday 12 September 2026. This edition is dedicated to trans and non-binary people.