Programme

Join us at No Hands Rest as we launch the first edition of the Stories from Queer Kendal book. 

Kendal Pride is proud to present It is what It is. A Queer, Dark Comedy with No Filter.

Join us at 98 Highgate for a special LGBTIQA+ themed quiz to test your grey matter and knowledge of all things queer (and general).

Our second Kendal Pride exhibition, this year titled Archipelago, and once again curated by Folded Zine is at Spinning Jennies for the whole of June.

To celebrate Kendal Pride, Kendal Mountain Festival is proudly supporting an evening of Queer-led films.

Head on down to 98 Highgate for a night of live music from Kendal-based, queer indie band Tote.

Join the raucous Miss Patty Dale at About Time Espresso Bar for a karaoke micro-party that will raise the roof, and kick off your Kendal Pride with a bang.

Queer By Gum CIC proudly presents The Queer Variety Show! Join us for a vibrant medley of queer musicians, poets and performers as we celebrate Kendal Pride.

Put on your walking boots and explore the River Kent and Kendal Castle on a 10km walk with Lakes Queer Adventures.

Join Rag and Tag for some free eco-arts activities for families, and spend a day playing with things that you might throw away.

Join Lakes Gravel Gang for a mixed terrain route from Kendal along quiet lanes and off road tracks with a cafe stop at Levens Hall.

Join us at Abbot Hall for our Pride Village, with entertainment, stalls, family activities, and space to meet or enjoy a drink or some food.

Have an energetic start to your day with a bit of Zumba, offering high-energy dancing & movement, fun and laughter to really get your endorphins going.

Join youth workers from Brathay Youth Matters for a special young people’s chill space at the Pride Village.

Our second Kendal Pride exhibition, this year titled Archipelago, and once again curated by Folded Zine is at Spinning Jennies for the whole of June.

Join Venezuelan choreographer and activist Eric Scurato for a morning of striking a pose and trying out the global phenomenon that is Voguing. Suitable for all abilities.

Join Dr Cath Munro for interactive discussion covering some key areas around the menopause, bone health, nutrition, and more.

Come together to make some noise and music, and proudly proclaim who you are, in a fully inclusive drum circle where no experience is necessary.

Head to Brewery Arts’ digital lounge to become immersed in the world of Vogue, the global dance phenomenon, with five films commissioned by Queer Side projects on a loop. Drop in and watch.

Lakeland Arts invites you to take inspiration from French artist Claude Cahun, currently exhibited at Abbot Hall, by decorating your own mask.

Anti-Racist Cumbria and Kendal Pride in conversation on what showing up as activists and allies means. 

Kendal Pride is proud to present a special screening of ‘Gareth, where’s your handbag’ followed by a Q&A with the film’s producer and Kendal-based drag queen Nova Gina.

Come together to make some noise and music, and proudly proclaim who you are, in a fully inclusive drum circle where no experience is necessary.

We’ve teamed up with Animal Rescue Cumbria for a paw-some event filled with furry friends, wagging tails, and fun and friendly competition.

Lace up your trainers and enjoy a 7km run with Lakes Queer Adventures, taking in the Serpentine Woods and Kendal Castle.

Our Saturday evening finale, combining the glitz and glamour of ballroom and fashion, with the weirdness, expression, music and mud of northern festivals.

An evening of high camp, fabulous entertainment from queens and kings from Cumbria and beyond.

Watch this queer classic on the big screen at Brewery Arts as part of your Kendal Pride weekend.

Celebrate your body and mind, and find the balance between strength and softness, in our free yoga session.

Take a wild dip in England’s largest lake – Windermere – with experienced open water swimmers, plus connect with the natural environment as we join together to plunge in for Pride.

Our second Kendal Pride exhibition, this year titled Archipelago, and once again curated by Folded Zine is at Spinning Jennies for the whole of June.

Somatic breath work and movement class to create ease and calm in the body.

Pack your picnic blanket and basket and join us outside at Abbot Hall for a lazy Sunday picnic.

Join Lakes Gravel Gang for an exciting and challenging route from Kendal up hills and out onto Gamblesmire Lane.

Join Kendal Unitarians at the Pride Village Tipi for some closing moments of reflection and celebration.

Put on your walking boots and stride with pride on a longer walk for Sunday afternoon with Lakes Queer Adventures.

Watch this heartwarming British queer film on the big screen as part of your Kendal Pride weekend.

Join us at Kendal Wall for a social climb with veteran climbers from the LGBTQIA+ community on hand to support you to try something new or socialise with others.

Step inside Kendal’s only speakeasy for a night of fabulous cocktails and celebration as the Kendal Pride comes to a close.