MK Pride 2026 announces full line-up as thousands prepare to return to Campbell Park
Milton Keynes Pride Festival has announced its full 2026 line-up ahead of its return to Campbell Park this month.
Thousands of people are expected to attend the free festival, which is now in its seventh year.
Running on Saturday September 12 from 12pm to 10:30pm, there will be a full programme of music, live performance, drag, dance, entertainment and community activity.
The 2026 line-up is headlined by Tulisa alongside Janice Robinson, The Cheeky Girls, Tom Aspaul, Rileasa, Nate Ethan, Don One, Brenda LaBeau, Cherry West, Billy & Louie, Cheryl, Benji James, Danni Hunt as Sabrina Carpenter and Sum Ting Wong.
Lawrence Chaney will host Pride by Night, while Charlotte Dawson will host Pride by Day.
The programme brings together international and established performers alongside LGBTQ+ artists, allies, drag kings and queens, dancers, entertainers and emerging talent, reflecting the breadth of the community that comes together at MK Pride.
The event will once again be divided into two distinct parts. Pride by Day, from 12pm to 5:30pm, will provide family-friendly programming for children, young people, families and visitors of all ages. Then from 5:30pm the festival becomes Pride by Night, which is strictly 18+. Under-18s will be required to leave the site by 5:30pm.
Across Campbell Park, visitors will also find the Community Stage, Rainbow Market, Food Village, Bars, Kids Space, Sensory Space, Funfair and DragMix Bingo, alongside further entertainment and activities.
Festival Director Keith Emmett III said: “We’re incredibly proud to reveal the full programme for MK Pride 2026.
“This year has been challenging and delivering an event of this scale while keeping it completely free takes an enormous amount of work behind the scenes.
“What makes me particularly proud is the breadth of this year’s programme. We have international artists, established performers, LGBTQ+ talent, drag kings and queens, dancers, entertainers, allies and community voices coming together across the festival.
He added: “Our team has worked incredibly hard to bring everything together, and none of this would be possible without the continued support of our sponsors,partners, supporters and volunteers.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming thousands of people back to Campbell Park on Saturday 12 September.”
Entry to MK Pride remains completely free, but registration is required. Every attendee must have a valid free e-ticket with a QR code for entry.
Visitors are encouraged to register now, helping the festival team manage attendance, capacity, safety and the visitor experience, while also allowing registered attendees to avoid queues at the Box Office.
You can register here.