Liverpool’s Pride 2026 Opening Party: M&S Bank Arena – 24th of July

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Liverpool Pride is a date in the diary for everyone who loves a good time and the celebration of love. There will be all sorts going on as part of the big day, but for anyone who wants to get the party started early, there is something else.

Liverpool’s Pride 2026 Opening Party will be rocking the roof off the M&S bank Arena on the 24th of July from 6pm, and the line up is just brilliant.

The Sugababes are headlining with an amazing greatest hits set, and they will be joined by a very special guest and LGBTQ+ icon Beth Ditto, performing her first ever solo show in Liverpool. I know! I Couldn’t believe it either.

Drag superstar Bimini will be strutting her stuff on stage as well, and Tia Kofi, the unforgettable winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, will also be making her solo show debut in Liverpool.

Dozens of other performers are still to be announced, and the show will be hosted by local stars Tyler Daclaire, Pam Sandwich & Debbie Darling.

Pride is a celebratory statement of unity and inclusion, and the opening party will be a powerful representation of that featuring world class performances.

Tickets and Prices

It goes without saying that demand will be very high, but there is an added bonus if you book early.

If you are quick, you can secure a ticket for the opening party that also gets you into the main Pride festival on the Saturday at no extra cost, but these are subject to availability to book fast!

In any case, opening party tickets are available in the following price bands:

Price 1 – £52.45
Price 2 – £46.95
Price 3 – £41.45
Second Release Standing – £41.45

These prices include fees.

Doors open at 6pm, and the show will begin soon after – although there is likely to be plenty of entertaining behaviour off the stage as well as on it.

So get yourself there and kick off Pride 2026 in spectacular style. Just don’t party so hard you wear yourself out before the day itself.