Maidstone Pride

27/07/2026

THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING JUNE! 🌈

June 2026 marked the third year of Maidstone's very own LGBTQIA+ Celebrations, and we want to say THANK YOU for making this year possible.

👉 Your support made this happen!
From sharing our posts, attending in person, providing resources, donating, and sponsoring. Maidstone Pride is put together by the community, for the community, and even in our third year, the team are bloen away by the outpouring of love and joy we see in our county town.

📸 There are still lots of videos and photos to show from this year's celebrations, and we hope to share these with you very soon!

🤝 In the meantime, Maidstone Pride are in need of iconic volunteers to join our team for 2027, and if you are interested, please reach out to us!

💖 Love & Solidarity, The Maidstone Pride Team.

20/06/2026

20/06/2026

THE FINALE! Next Wednesday, catch the final Battle of the Bands over at Harmony Maidstone x

This Wednesday it's FINAL TIME!!

Our Battle of the Bands will crown the winner and it's gonna be one of these top tier acts. With support from , and we're bringing the epic competition to its conclusion.

The winning act receives a recording experience, photos shoot and live video recordings!

Come along and support the local youth music scene. Over 25s need to be accompanied by a young person 😁 Doors at 6.30, with a special guest opening the show 🥁🎸🎤

12/06/2026

MEET YOUR PERFORMERS (8 of 8 ) - BIG GAY OUT 2026

We're so proud to welcome back Kent Soul Choirs ()!

"Proudly supporting Maidstone Pride, Soul Choirs is a professionally run, inclusive Community Choir operating across South East London and Kent. We provide a fun-packed singing and social calendar with amazing performance opportunities!

Upbeat songs, easy to learn, no auditions and new members always welcome! Our sessions are high-energy, fun and filled with laughter as we learn a carefully curated playlist.

We are strong supporters of singing being hugely beneficial to mental well-being and wholeheartedly believe it makes a difference - recently cemented by winning a Kent Wellbeing Award. Mid Kent sessions are held in Rochester, Maidstone and Kings Hill - sign up for your free Taster Session at www.soulchoirs.com"

Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or a proud ally, come and be part of something beautiful.

No tickets, no pressure – just pure Pride energy.

📍 Brenchly Gardens
📅 Saturday 13th June 12pm-4pm

12/06/2026

MEET YOUR PERFORMERS (7 of 8 ) - BIG GAY OUT 2026

We're pleased to announce the iconic Drag Aunt of Ashford - .n_never will be gracing the stage of Big Gay Out this year.

Betty Late 'N' Never is Campy, She's Beardy, She's Weirdy, and She's very tired!
Auntie Betty is bringing entertainment to the masses, so make sure you don't miss out.

Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or a proud ally, come and be part of something beautiful.

No tickets, no pressure – just pure Pride energy.

📍 Brenchly Gardens
📅 Saturday 13th June 12pm-4pm

12/06/2026

MEET YOUR PERFORMERS (6 OF 8 ) - BIG GAY OUT 2026

We're pleased to welcome back Summer Salter Music !

Summer is a local q***r singer who LOVES to get you up and dancing to your favourite classics! and of course including some q***r anthems and songs from q***r artists. Who's ready for a PARTY?!

Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or a proud ally, come and be part of something beautiful.

No tickets, no pressure – just pure Pride energy.

📍 Brenchly Gardens
📅 Saturday 13th June 12pm-4pm

12/06/2026

MEET YOUR PERFORMERS (5 of 8 ) - BIG GAY OUT 2026.

We're proud to present the iconic Sylvester -

"Sylvester Chibanda is an aspiring musical theatre performer from Kent with a passion for singing, acting and dancing, and celebrating individuality.

Currently studying Performing Arts, he loves using theatre and music to connect with audiences. Sylvester is thrilled to be performing at Big Gay Out 2026 and can’t wait to be part of this year’s Pride celebrations."

Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or a proud ally, come and be part of something beautiful.

No tickets, no pressure – just pure Pride energy.

📍 Brenchly Gardens
📅 Saturday 13th June 12pm-4pm

12/06/2026

MEET YOUR PERFORMERS (4 OF 8 ) - BIG GAY OUT 2026

We're proud to be bringing back the iconic

"It's everyone's favourite fluid (Gender fluid!) Paula Gravy.
She's cheap, she's thick with a couple of lumpy bits and here to tickle your tastebuds and wetten your weekend with a drop of gravy"

Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or a proud ally, come and be part of something beautiful.

No tickets, no pressure – just pure Pride energy.

📍 Brenchly Gardens
📅 Saturday 13th June 12pm-4pm

12/06/2026

MEET YOUR PERFORMERS (3 of 8) - BIG GAY OUT 2026

We're proud to be bringing back the marvellous Haus of Heels!

Haus of Heels TM are a dance company from the South East, specialising in Commercial Dance, Vogue and the Q***r Ballroom Scene, showcasing sassy choreography to pop mixes, created and choreographed by ourselves, all in heels.

The Haus, who previously performed as a headline act at almost every pride event in the South East as well as performing at Charity Events and Fundraisers, are taking their Fringe show on tour to reach new audiences and spread their sass all over the country.

Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or a proud ally, come and be part of something beautiful.

No tickets, no pressure – just pure Pride energy.

📍 Brenchly Gardens
📅 Saturday 13th June 12pm-4pm

12/06/2026

MEET YOUR PERFORMERS (2 of 8) - BIG GAY OUT 2026

We present your chairs of Maidstone Pride and hosts of Big Gay Out 2026 - The queens of Sinister Stilettos , Malachite Arctic and Lucie lastic .

The iconic queens of Maidstone, who are most known for the Wet Dreams event in 2025, and more recently with the Crazy Camp Bingo, are taking the stage in tomorrow's Big Gay Out!

Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or a proud ally, come and be part of something beautiful.

No tickets, no pressure – just pure Pride energy.

📍 Brenchly Gardens
📅 Saturday 13th June 12pm-4pm