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Birmingham Gay Pride 2027

Birmingham gay pride seems to get bigger every year and is rapidly becoming the pride to attend in the north of England,

  • Event Dates

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  • Key Highlights

    • The gay village
    • Amazing shows
    • International acts
    • Live comedy and cabaret
    • Village Green
    • Dance tents
    • A funfair
    • Main stage
    • kilted Scottish dancers
    • Pride Dog Show

A city pride with a village feel. Great Shows and More!

Over seventy thousand people attended Birmingham gay pride last year to enjoy things like the main stage with international acts, an outdoor market, a funfair, live comedy and cabaret shows.

Where to stay?

Birmingham Pride Parade

  • Next Edition: Awaiting dates – in 2027 the event celebrates its 30th Anniversary
  • The annual Pride Parade assembles in Victoria Square, from 10.30am on the Saturday of the weekend event.
  • Following Birmingham Pride's official opening ceremony, it typically sets off at 12 noon, winding its way around the city centre and down to the top end of Hurst Street, by the Birmingham Hippodrome.
  • The parade route goes from Victoria Square along Bennetts Hill, New Street, High Street, Carrs Lane, St Martin's Circus Queensway, Smallbrook Queensway and into Hurst Street, down towards the Gay Village. Route to be confirmed.

Birmingham Pride Events

  • Events will take place at Birmingham Gay Village Hurst Street, Birmingham.
  • Other venues to be confirmed.
  • Expect some massive events and parties to celebrate the 30th edition.

Birmingham Gay Pride Parties

  • Birmingham’s LGBTQI+ scene focuses on Hurst Street, just minutes from the Hippodrome theatre, the Bullring and the Chinese Quarter and is close to the Christmas Markets on the city’s south side.
  • Mingle with Birmingham’s stylish 30-something crowd at The Loft, a plush bar with velvet couches, chandeliers and exposed brickwork. Missing is a lively gay party bar with events and DJs. A former car showroom, Sidewalk retains its vast plate-glass windows and warehouse-style décor and is popular with a predominantly younger mixed crowd.

XXL Birmingham

  • Awaiting dates  – XXL Birmingham hosts a special pride edition at Boltz on Lower Essex Street.

Where to stay during Birmingham Pride?

The following hotels are close to the city's gay bars and clubs and just a short walk to the pride festivities:

Hyatt Regency Malmaison Hotel  Hotel du Vin   Clayton Hotel

Gay Map of Birmingham

as you can see from the map most of the gay bars are withing walking distance of each other so we have chosen hotels that keep you close to all the fun.

Albert St, Birmingham, Birmingham, B5 5JE, United Kingdom

The 4-star Clayton Hotel Birmingham is just a 5-minute walk from the Bullring Shopping Centre. It serves modern food in its stylish restaurant. Bespoke cocktails are made by expert mixologists in the bar and there is also an on-site 24-hour fitness centre. There is also free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.

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Hotel du Vin, 25, Church Street, Ladywood, Attwood Green, Birmingham, West Midlands Combined Authority, West Midlands, England, B3 2NR, United Kingdom

This elegant and modern hotel features rooms with Egyptian linen, plasma-screen TVs and free WiFi. There is an idyllic hidden courtyard and a French bistro. With luxurious hand-sprung mattresses, each spacious room at Hotel du Vin Birmingham includes a deep bath and powerful drench shower in its private bathroom.

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Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2, Bridge Street, Chinese Quarter, Ladywood, Park Central, Birmingham, West Midlands Combined Authority, West Midlands, England, B1 2JZ, United Kingdom

In Birmingham’s center, this modern 4-star hotel offers a luxury health spa with a 16 m swimming pool and gym with Matrix fitness equipment. Large, elegant rooms each have a flat-screen TV and there is a stylish restaurant and bar. The air-conditioned rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city. Each features free WIFI, a satellite TV 

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Wharfside Street Birmingham, West Midlands B1 1RD, UK

The chic Malmaison Birmingham offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, within the upmarket Mailbox development. It has a health spa, a restaurant, and a bar with a wine tasting room.

Largeluxury rooms each includes mood lighting and a satellite TV. Private bathrooms all have a power shower, and there is a same-day laundry service.

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155 Bromsgrove Street 104 Latitude, Birmingham, B5 6AB, United Kingdom

The apartment has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The kitchen comes with an oven and a microwave, as well as kettle. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a terrace WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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Essex Street Gay Village Birmingham, Birmingham, B5 4TR, United

Silver Suite-Arcadian offers free WiFi and air conditioning. This apartment is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher, Washing machine and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower.

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Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 6AF, United Kingdom

This apartment comes with 2 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher, Washing machine and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. For added convenience, offers free private parking, and free WiFi

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155 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6AB, United Kingdom

Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. A fridge, an oven and stove top are also offered, as well as a kettle.

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125-127 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 6SE

• Vibrant LGBTQ+ bar with a cool San Francisco warehouse feel
• Features plush sofas and dapper lighting
• Themed nights and open late at weekends

Weekday: 12:00 - 23:00 / 00:00; Weekend: 12:00 - 04:00 / 00:00

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143 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham B5 6RG

• Ideal for romantic date nights with charming interiors
• Delicious food options from juicy burgers to sumptuous roasts
• Award-winning, stylish bar & restaurant with great customer service

Weekday: from 16:00; Weekend: 11:00 - 02:00 / 01:00

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182 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4TP

• 1920s-themed gay bar with chic purple decor
• Offers deluxe drinks and burlesque performances
• Perfect for a sophisticated night out

Mon-Sat – 10pm-Late, Sun – Closed

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48 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham B5 6NU

• Known for nonstop entertainment, including drag shows and karaoke nights
• Great spot for late-night shenanigans with resident DJs and go-go dancers

Weekday: 12:00 - 04:00; Weekend: 12:00 - 02:00 / 04:00

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18 Kent Street, Birmingham B5 6RD

• Offers high-end entertainment from fire breathers to burlesque
• DJ sets that keep you dancing until 4 AM

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM

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123 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 6SE

• Stylish bar with charming staff and inviting ambience, ideal for after-work drinks
• High profile café/bar with a mixed crowd and full bar service every evening

Weekday: 12:00 - 23:00; Weekend: 12:00 - 00:00 / 23:00

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72 Bristol Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

  • Traditional English pub known for great food and Sunday lunch
  • Popular for Friday karaoke night and Saturday drag show
  • Hosts MGM (Midlands Gay Mature Gay Men) night monthly

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 1:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Friday 12:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Sunday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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17 Lower Essex St, Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Main lesbian bar in Birmingham, welcoming to all
• Open late on Friday and Saturday nights with guest DJs

Weekday: Thu,Fri 19:00 - 00:00 / 02:00; Weekend: 15:30 - 03:00 / 23:00

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152 Hurst Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Renowned for excellent drag cabaret shows and special themed nights
• Village Underground open every Friday and Saturday night

Wednesday – Thursday 7PM–2AM
Friday 7PM–6AM Saturday 7PM-8AM Sunday 7PM–4AM

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16 Kent St, Lower Essex St, Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Largest gay cruise & fetish club in the Midlands
• Features include a sling room, cubicles, dark room, cinema with hardcore X videos, and an outdoor smoking area
• No dress codes except on themed nights
• Members-only club, registration with photo ID required on the first visit

Monday to Thursday 5pm till midnight
Friday 5pm - 2am Saturday 3pm - 3am Sunday 3pm - Midnight

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102 Wrentham Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Popular gay bar with three zones and a garden with a covered smoking area
• Small hotel offering accommodation within the Gay Village

Weekday: 16:00 - 23:00 / 00:00; Weekend: 15:00 - 01:00 / 23:00

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Recommended Hotels in Birmingham By Booking

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We have chosen hotels in Birmingham that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars

Malmaison m
4 Star, Different

Malmaison Birmingham
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  • 4-star elegance, health spa, wine tasting room.
  • A short walk to the gay bars.
  • Luxury rooms, mood lighting.
  • Offers a blend of style and comfort, perfect for enjoying Birmingham's upscale Mailbox development and vibrant nightlife.

Leonardo Royal Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice

Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
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  • 4-star, near International Convention Centre.
  • Close to the gay district.
  • Dream beds, flat-screen TV.
  • Ideal for business and leisure, with easy access to Brindley Place, Sea Life Centre, and major shopping areas.

Hotel du Vin
4 Star, Great Value

Hotel du Vin Birmingham
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  • 4-star, modern rooms with Egyptian linen.
  • A short walk to the gay bars.
  • Plasma-screen TVs, free WiFi.
  • Combines modern luxury with a touch of French elegance, perfect for a sophisticated stay in Birmingham.

Clayton Hotel
4 Star, Location

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  • 4-star, minutes from Bullring Shopping Centre.
  • A short walk to the gay bars.
  • Stylish restaurant, bespoke cocktails.
  • A prime location for shopping enthusiasts, offering modern amenities & expert mixologists for a memorable stay.

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