Oxford Pride 2026: parade route, date and events

Oxford Pride is the university town’s annual LGBTQ+ celebration, dating back to its first “Pride Day” in 2003. In 2026, Oxford Pride will mark 23 years of advocacy with a celebration on 6 June. The events have outgrown the city centre: the parade will march through downtown Oxford starting at 10:30 AM (gathering at Radcliffe Square) and then everyone will gather at South Park for a free festival.

Parade and Festival

The Parade steps off at 10:30 AM from the assembly point, Paradise Street & Paradise Gardens. The Parade will move through Castle Street, Queen Street, Cornmarket Street, Broad Street, and Catte Street, before finishing at the iconic Radcliffe Square.

Thousands of participants, including students, local LGBTQ+ groups, church and union allies, march with banners and costumes. By noon the parade reaches South Park or the Castle Quarter, where stages and stalls are set up.

The Pride Festival in South Park runs into the evening. It features multiple music and dance stages (the main stage and a community stage), dozens of information and craft stalls, and food traders representing the city’s cuisines. Headline acts (drag queens, pop stars, DJs) perform throughout the day on the main stage.

Live stages are set up along the route, and performances are broadcast on big screens, making the event accessible. Evening street parties and dancing in the park cap off the celebration. The festival is very family-friendly, with many children and strollers seen in the parade, plus activities for all ages.