The Pride Torch
The Pride Torch travels across the Moorlands, symbolising unity, visibility, and pride. The Torch is hosted by local community groups who received funding to run inclusive activities across the region.
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OUTSIDE Arts presents
Pride in the Moorlands
Celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility, community, and joy across the Staffordshire Moorlands.
🌈 26th – 28th June 2026
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We Need Your Help!
We're looking for volunteers on Sunday 28th June, 12:30pm–9pm at Leek Trestle Market. Help us make Pride in the Moorlands 2026 an unforgettable day for everyone — stewarding and artist liaison roles available.
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Pride is coming to communities across the Staffordshire Moorlands. Click your town to see what's on.
What's On
Three days of events, performances, and community celebration across the Moorlands.
Pride Torch Begins its journey
The Pride Torch travels hand-to-hand across the Staffordshire Moorlands to symbolise unity and visibility. It begins its journey at Britains highest village, Flash. Join the fun at Flash Village Hall at 2pm to wave it off.
Find out more →Threads of Pride with Redeezine
Get creative with hands-on textile crafts and help bring a vibrant collaborative Pride artwork to life
Find out more →Youth Pride Disco at Tean
If you’re 10 to 16 join the fun at Great Wood Community Hall in Tean.
Find out more →Pride Torch arrives at Biddulph
Join the fun as the wonderful pride torch arrives at Biddulph Town Hall at 7pm.
Find out more →Endon Pride Oatcakes
Enjoy Pride Oatcakes at Endon and celebrate all that’s the best in Staffordshire.
Find out more →Pride Torch arrives at Cheadle
Join the fun as the wonderful pride torch arrives at the Market Square at 10am.
Find out more →🌴 Club Tropicana Zumba 🌴
Get ready to shake, shimmy, and sweat at the ultimate inclusive dance party! No experience needed—just bring your groovy self and let’s move!
Find out more →Threads of Pride with Redeezine
Get creative with hands-on textile crafts and help bring a vibrant collaborative Pride artwork to life
Find out more →Marc Gallagher at the Wilkes Head
Find out more →Pride Stories Exhibition
with Dr Christopher Owen All day – Pride Stories Exhibition & Workshops with Dr Christopher Owen at the Foxlowe Arts Centre – an immersive exhibition sharing the stories of local LGBTQ+ community members.
Find out more →Pride Torch arrives at Endon
Join the fun as the wonderful pride torch arrives at Endon Village Hall at 10am.
Find out more →Pride Coffee and Cake
Celebrate Pride with coffee and cake at the Quakers Meeting House between 10am and 11am.
Find out more →Pride Parade
Join the parade – we’ll gather at 12pm and set off from Sparrow Park at 12.15pm (opposite the monument).
Find out more →Pride Torch arrives in Leek
Join the fun as the wonderful pride torch arrives at Sparrow Park in Leek. It’s arriving at 12pm (opposite the monument)
Find out more →Punjabi Roots
A vibrant, high-energy dance performance accompanied by live Dhol drumming.
Find out more →Rock Choir & Dance Group
Find out more →Enyacise with Ginny Lemon
Featuring Big Fatt Dance Party Enyacise with Ginny Lemon & Big Fatt Dance Party at the Trestle Market – a light-hearted interactive aerobics session hosted by Ginny Lemon (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK) and Big Fatt Dance Party
Find out more →Dennie Mellor at the Wilkes Head
Celebrate Pride with Dennie Mellor at the Wilkes Head.
Find out more →Pride Disco
Dance the evening away at our Pride Disco! Expect feel-good tunes, colourful vibes, and a welcoming space to celebrate Pride with the community. Everyone is invited to join the fun.
Find out more →The Bluesmakers at The Wilkes Head
Celebrate Pride with The Bluesmakers at the Wilkes Head.
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