Bristol Pride has today revealed the huge names performing at the 2026 Pride Day festival, with Jason Donovan, Sister Sledge along with RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni Myki Meeks and Catrin Feelings leading the lineup on The Downs on Saturday 11 July 2026.
Global disco icons Sister Sledge will headline the Main Stage, bringing their legendary sound and a catalogue packed with some of the biggest dance anthems of all time. Best known for their worldwide hit and iconic album We Are Family, the group are responsible for feel-good classics including Lost In Music, He’s The Greatest Dancer, Frankie and Thinking of You. With 15 million records sold worldwide, Sister Sledge remain true pioneers of disco and dance music. They’ll perform in Bristol with the Sledgendary band, as more of the Sledge family joins the group’s incredible legacy.
Joining Bristol Pride 2026 for the festival’s much-loved Afternoon Legend slot is Australian superstar Jason Donovan. From his breakthrough role as 80s heartthrob Scott Robinson in Neighbours, to a chart-topping music career with Stock, Aitken and Waterman and standout performances in musical theatre, including The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jason has soundtracked generations of music fans. His hits include Too Many Broken Hearts, Rhythm of the Night, Sealed with a Kiss and Especially for You and he’ll be performing an incredible hour long set with his live band.
Also announced is Myki Meeks, Orlando’s dynamic theatrical powerhouse and reigning Miss Glamour Newcomer, currently competing in Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, alongside Catrin Feelings, Welsh TikTok star and finalist of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 7, known for her quick-witted comedy.
Bristol Pride is one of the largest Pride events in the UK and an expected 40,000 people will join the festival on The Downs this summer. The first wave of acts also includes house music legends Black Box, rising alt pop artist and 21st Century Cool Girl singer Chloe Qisha who was named in the BBC Sound of 2026, acclaimed tribute show Absolute Britney, and Kelly Llorena, the voice behind Clubland anthem Set You Free. Many more artists will be announced in the coming months.
Tickets for this year’s edition of Bristol Pride are on sale now, with updated pricing for 2026 designed to help secure the future of the festival while keeping Pride accessible for everyone. Bristol Pride is a registered not-for-profit charity and its range of ticket options, including concessions and Pay What You Can access, will continue to ensure no one is excluded because of cost. Full details on ticket options are available at bristolpride.co.uk.
The Festival Day will continue to see the massive Parade March opening the day’s events, last year an estimated 25,000 people joined the march which took place through the city centre and on towards the harbourside.
Bristol Pride will again see two weeks of events take place across Bristol with events running from Saturday 27 June until Sunday 12 July. Confirmed events returning this year include Drag Queen Bingo onboard Bristol Ferrys, the Pride Comedy Night at Bristol Old Vic, Circus Night at Circomedia, Film Festival screenings at Watershed and the former IMAX megascreen, Theatre, Gaming and the ever popular Pride Dog Show which will take place on Saturday 4 July.
Daryn Carter MBE, Pride Director, said: “We’re delighted to launch Bristol Pride 2026 and start sharing what we’ve got planned. This first wave of artists brings together legendary names and rising stars and there’s so much more still to come. Pride is as much needed now as it ever was and I know that this year’s event is going to be something really special as the community comes together in celebration, protest and solidarity.
“Like many large-scale community events, Bristol Pride is becoming more challenging to deliver, but we’re committed to being open about that and to protecting the future of Pride. We need as many people as possible to support the festival this year, while making sure there are more ways than ever for people to attend regardless of income - because financial accessibility will always be at the heart of what we do.”
The full Pride Day line-up, along with the complete programme of events taking place across the city during Bristol Pride’s two-week festival, will be announced soon. For more information, visit bristolpride.co.uk.
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