Sugababes are set to kick off Liverpool’s Pride 2026 celebrations.
The group will headline the opening party at the city’s M&S Bank Arena on Friday, July 24 as part of a bold, celebratory statement of unity and inclusion.
Also set to appear on stage is LGBTQ+ icon and former Gossip lead singer Beth Ditto, who will make her first-ever solo performance in Liverpool on the night.
Drag superstar Bimini and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner Tia Kofi have also been confirmed on the line-up to kickstart the weekend’s festivities.
Pride dancefloor euphoria will come courtesy of Harrsn featuring the House Gospel Choir, who return to Liverpool for the first time since their unforgettable headline performance during the city’s Eurovision fan festival at the Pier Head in 2023.
Legendary Glitterbox stalwarts and city-favourites Horse Meat Disco also return to deliver a special Pride disco set to take the arena roof off ahead of the headliners taking to the stage.
Hosting the night is Liverpool’s very own Tyler DeClaire, joined by beloved Scouse Queens Debbie Darling and Pam Sandwich, who will both host and themselves perform across the evening.
The opening party marks the official launch of what promises to be Liverpool’s most exciting Pride in years, setting the tone for a full weekend of celebration including the Liverpool’s Pride March, community-led events, and an expansive city-wide cultural programme to be announced in the coming weeks.
Liverpool’s Pride 2026 is delivered through a landmark collaboration between Sahir House and the LCR Pride Foundation, building on a shared commitment to creating a Pride that is inclusive, representative and rooted in the community.
Mark Christopherson, Trustee of Sahir House said: “Liverpool Pride 2026 aims to build on last year’s powerful celebration by strengthening partnerships and securing sustainable support, ensuring the event continues to grow as an inclusive and impactful moment for the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
“This year, we’re proud to launch our first-ever Opening Night in partnership with the M&S Bank Arena – a landmark moment celebrating LGBTQ+ culture on a scale it truly deserves.
“The night opens with a big party led by local LGBTQ+ artists appearing throughout, before Sugababes top the bill for a special headline moment – reflecting our ambition to grow Pride in Liverpool in bold and meaningful ways for the future”
Further announcements, including Liverpool’s Pride March 2026, additional events & artists and the wider city programme, will be revealed in the coming weeks.