We see you, this Pride and all year round
Happy Pride! It’s important to us that everyone feels safe and welcome at Gunwharf Quays – not just during Pride Month, but all year round. We stand united in Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and against discrimination. We see you. Read on to find out how we’re celebrating Pride 2025 and how we can all support our local LGBTQ+ community.
Portsmouth Pride’s free Main Day event takes place on 7th June at Southsea Common! 🎉🌈
Held every summer, this year is set to be bigger, brighter and bolder than ever, as Portsmouth is proudly hosting UK Pride 2025! Some amazing acts will be hitting the main stage, including Nadine Coyle from Girls Aloud, Ru Paul's Drag Race UK winner Kyran Thrax, plus alumni Victoria Scone and River Medway.
A colourful day of parades, celebrations and music, UK Pride will shine a spotlight on the incredible work Portsmouth Pride do all year round. From creating vital safe spaces, bringing people together, and supporting the LGBTQ+ community, Portsmouth Pride is passionate about making the city a diverse, inclusive place for everyone to live and thrive.
There’s a whole host of exciting Pride events taking place throughout the month and beyond. From workshops to parties to projects, just head to the UK Pride website to get involved.
We’ve partnered with a number of fabulous local artists to turn Gunwharf Quays into a hub of celebratory Pride-inspired artwork. Just visit this site to find out more about the murals on display, and the wonderful artists behind the work.
WE SEE YOU
Our message for Pride 2025 is We See You.
Everyone should feel welcome, seen and heard in all the places they spend their time. Gunwharf Quays is proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and experiences, promoting acceptance and celebrating diversity. It's important to us that our centre is safe and welcoming to all.
Advice and Support
Try these organisations if you need advice, support, or simply a listening ear.
Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQ+ helpline and a safe space for anyone to discuss sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, emotional wellbeing and more. You can call the Switchboard team on 0800 0119 100 or visit their website.
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering a helpline, health and wellbeing services, and support to lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. You can call their helpline on 0345 3 30 30 30, email them at helpline@lgbt.foundation, or visit their website.