The countdown to Lanarkshire Pride 2026 is officially on, and we are delighted to announce both our full entertainment running order and this year’s Pride march route.
Lanarkshire Pride takes place on Saturday 1st August on Quarry Street, Hamilton, bringing together live entertainment, community stalls, our Pride market, an outdoor bar and, of course, the Pride march through Hamilton town centre.
Full Running Order Announced
Entertainment begins from 11am, with performances taking place across the Main Stage and Bandstand throughout the day.
This year’s line-up includes Cheryl The Queen, Soundsational, Grant, Taylor Swift Effect, Freddie Mercury Tribute, An ABBA Dream, Spiceworld, Bonnie Banks, Madame Jo Mama, Devine Tension, Blochwinnoch, Millieand more.
The event will be presented by Cheri Treiffel, with a full programme of live performances and DJ sets leading into the Pride march and continuing after the march returns.
The complete running order, including individual performer times, is available on our website.
Pride March Route Confirmed
Our Pride march route has now been confirmed, and we are asking everyone to come along and march with us — come rain or shine.
The march meeting point will be outside Specsavers Hamilton on Quarry Street, ML3 7AG.
The march will begin forming from 1pm and will leave at 2pm, travelling through Hamilton town centre before returning to the main event area.
The march is an important part of Lanarkshire Pride, creating visibility, bringing people together and showing LGBTQ+ people across Lanarkshire and beyond that they are not alone.
Bring your flags, your friends and your Pride, and help us fill Hamilton with colour and community.
Event Timings
The Pride market opens from 10am, with live entertainment beginning at 11am.
Our outdoor bar will be located beside the Main Stage, providing a central place to enjoy the entertainment and atmosphere throughout the day.
The march forms from 1pm, leaves at 2pm, and the event finishes at 4pm.
Please note that photography and filming will take place throughout this public event and along the march route. Please come prepared for the weather!
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Lanarkshire Pride would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, funders, partners and volunteers.
We would like to give a special thank you to our main sponsor, Specsavers Hamilton, for their support of this year’s event and for providing the meeting point for the Pride march.
We would also like to thank Scullion Law Hamilton for once again supporting Lanarkshire Pride, alongside all of the organisations and individuals helping us deliver this important community event.
The countdown is now well and truly on. Join us on Saturday 1st August on Quarry Street, Hamilton, and celebrate Lanarkshire Pride with us.
Full running order
MAIN STAGE
11.00 Soundsational
11.30 Grant Johnstone
11.50 Taylor Swift Effect
12.20 Freddie Mercury Tribute
12.50 An ABBA Dream
13.20 Spiceworld
13.55 March Muster
14.00 Blochwinnoch
14.00 Madame Jo Mama – DJ Set
15.15 Cheryl The Queen
16.00 Cheri Treiffel
BANDSTAND
11.00 Millie Low
11.30 DJ Set – Queer Classics
12.30 Bonnie Banks
13.00 Madame Jo Mama
13.30 Devine Tension
🎤 Presented by Cheri Treiffel
