LGBTQ+ news from Europe
LGBTQ+ news from across Europe, written by us. What it means for anyone travelling there.
CSD Freilassing Gathers at the Rathaus at 13:00 on 12 September
The second CSD Freilassing is on 12 September 2026 under the motto unübersehbar, unüberhörbar. Assembly at 13:00, march at 13:30, stage from 15:00.
CSD Kaufbeuren Sets Off from the Zollhäuschen at Noon on 12 September
Allgäu Pride closes its 2026 season in Kaufbeuren on 12 September. The demonstration gathers at 11:45 and the festival at the Spitalhof is free this year.
Chorlton Pride Opens St Clement's Churchyard at Noon on 12 September
Chorlton Pride is on 12 September at St Clement's Church in south Manchester. The stage runs from noon to 16:45, entry is free, and there is a quiet space.
CSD Halle Leaves the Marktplatz at 13:00 on 12 September
Halle's CSD is on 12 September. The street festival opens at 11:00, the demonstration leaves the Marktplatz at 13:00, and the Pride Weeks run to 20 September.
Pilsen Pride Gathers at the Mlýnská Strouha at 14:30 on 12 September
Pilsen Pride runs 9 to 13 September 2026. The march gathers at the Mlýnská strouha at 14:30 on Saturday 12 September, with the evening at Buena Vista Club.
Berlin's Gay Wiesn Opens on 19 September 2026 at a New Address, the Hofbräuhaus at Alexanderplatz
Berlin's queer Oktoberfest opens on 19 September 2026 at a new address. The Spreewiesn has moved into the Hofbräuhaus at Alexanderplatz.
Porto Pride Runs from 11 to 13 September and the Festival Is Free
Porto Pride 2026 is on from 11 to 13 September. The festival at Largo Amor de Perdicao is free, the summit takes the Rivoli, and a boat party closes it.
ColognePride 2027 Runs from 11 June to 4 July, with the Parade on 4 July
The organisers have published the 2027 dates. ColognePride runs from 11 June to 4 July, the CSD street festival from 2 to 4 July and the parade on Sunday 4 July.
Folsom Europe Runs from 10 to 13 September 2026 and the Street Fair Opens on Friday Evening
Folsom Europe returns to Schöneberg from 10 to 13 September 2026. The street fair on Fuggerstraße and Welserstraße opens on Friday evening and runs all day Saturday.
The First Odenwald CSD Gathers at Michelstadt Station at Noon on 5 September
Meeting from 12:00 at Michelstadt station, march at 13:00, street festival on the Bienenmarkt ground from 14:00 and a free party at the youth centre from 18:45.
Brescia Pride Opens Campo Marte at Noon and Marches at 15:30 on 5 September
The Comitato Brescia Pride has published the timetable for 5 September: Parco Pride from 12:00, assembly at 14:30, parade at 15:30, programme on the field until 21:00.
Savona Pride Leaves Piazza delle Nazioni at 15:00 on 5 September
The Savona Pride parade sets off at 15:00 on 5 September from Piazza delle Nazioni. The route through town, the parking bans, and what else is on in Italy.
The Queerfilmfestival Runs in Cologne from 10 to 16 September 2026
The eighth Queerfilmfestival plays in thirteen German cities at once. In Cologne it runs from 10 to 16 September 2026 at the Filmpalette and the Filmhaus.
Britain's First Openly Gay Defence Secretary Says Online Homophobia Rose Sharply After His Appointment
Wes Streeting has led the UK's Ministry of Defence since 20 July 2026 and says online homophobia hit a volume he had never seen. The military ban ended in 2000.
Merton Pride Marches Along the Wandle at 14:00 on 5 September
Merton Pride runs from Morden Hall Park to Merton Abbey Mills on 5 September. The fair, the march, the stage times and the wristband cap explained.
Basildon Pride Parade Sets Off at 11:00 on 5 September
Basildon Pride Festival opens with a parade at 11:00 on 5 September. Assembly time, the accessible meeting point, festival hours and the shuttle bus.
Pride Aargau Leaves Aarau Station at 14:15 on 5 September
The third Pride Aargau assembles at Aarau station on 5 September. The two march routes, the festival times on the Maienzugplatz and how to get there.
CSD Schweinfurt Gathers on the Marktplatz at 15:00 on 5 September
CSD Schweinfurt is on 5 September: the demonstration at 15:00 on the Marktplatz, the stage until 19:00, then a free afterparty in the bar of the Stattbahnhof.
Vesuvio Pride Fills the Week Before Its 5 September Parade in Portici
Vesuvio Pride marches through Portici on 5 September, and the organisers have put six events in the days before it: books, sport, a DJ night and a park evening.
CSD Dortmund Leaves the Main Station at 13:00 on 5 September
The 28th CSD Dortmund is on 5 September. The demo sets off from the main station at 13:00, the Friedensplatz festival runs to 22:00, and every stage act is signed.