Grampian Pride 2025 will return to the heart of Aberdeen on Saturday, 7 June, marking an unforgettable celebration of visibility, unity, and inclusivity during Pride Month. This year, we are proud to be returning to our grassroots, celebrating the very best that Aberdeen has to offer, and continuing our legacy as one of the largest non-commercial Pride events in Scotland.
From the powerful energy of the city-centre parade to the vibrant community-led festival in Duthie Park, Grampian Pride is a proud statement of solidarity with the LGBT+ community. More than an event, it is a living celebration of identity, progress, and hope — created by the community, for the community to “remember our history, celebrate our present and embrace our future”.
In 2025, we are shining a spotlight on local talent. All of our artists and performers are based in the North East, showcasing the rich creativity of Aberdeen’s diverse LGBT+ community and its allies.
Set to headline Grampian Pride 2025 is local legends, winners of the Grampian Pride Battle of the Bands, Wyldkat, they will be supported by runners up, Indoctrination. Also featuring on stage are The Moon Cadets, Diva Features, Geeza Smooch, and Friendly Skies. The event will close with a 2 hour DJ set by a local Cheerz resident; DJ Connor Jenkins.
This year also sees the exciting launch of our brand-new Cabaret Tent, where a wider variety of acts — including drag, burlesque, spoken word, comedy, and more — will be celebrated in a space dedicated to bold self-expression and performance art.
In addition, a local art exhibition will debut at the festival, featuring works from regional artists reflecting on the theme, “What Pride Means to Me.” This visual showcase will offer powerful insights into individual journeys and collective identity, further grounding the event in community voice and experience.
The Caberet Tent will offer intimate performances of spoken word, poetry, and theatre, while the Children and Family Area will ensure that Pride remains a welcoming, intergenerational space. Local food vendors will serve up delicious options, and our partnerships with local suppliers for security, sound, and infrastructure ensure that every element of Grampian Pride is deeply connected to — and invested in — our city.
Grampian Pride also acknowledges its roots. Pride is not only a celebration but a commemoration of protest and resistance — honouring the pioneers of the LGBT+ rights movement, including Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. Their bravery paved the way for today’s freedoms, and our work continues in their legacy.
Grampian Pride 2025 is more than a festival. It’s a heartfelt celebration of community, a call for continued progress, and a joyful reminder that everyone deserves to live freely, visibly, and with pride.
Register for your free tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/grampian-pride-2025-tickets-1080526867949?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you want to learn more about Grampian Pride, or the charity behind the event please visit: www.fourpillarsuk.org/grampianpride
