Leeds Pride 2025: Exciting Acts, Bigger Celebrations, and More Surprises!

Leeds Pride is back, and we couldn’t be more excited! After last year’s record-breaking success, this year’s event is set to be even bigger and better. With the first wave of acts announced and exciting plans in motion, Leeds Pride 2025 is shaping up to be an unmissable celebration.

Star-Studded Line-Up Announced

Leeds Pride, one of the city’s largest festival weekends, returns on Sunday 20th July 2025, and organisers have revealed an incredible line-up of performers. Headlining the main stage will be Liberty X, bringing their biggest hits to the crowd. Joining them are pop sensations The Cartoons, Queenz – The Show (direct from the West End), and dance music stars Kelly Llorenna and Booty Luv.

The exciting announcement was made during the official Leeds Pride pre-festival campaign launch at Harvey Nichols, where attendees included the Lord Mayor, Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, and Emmerdale stars Ash Palmisciano and Natalie Ann Jamieson.

A Record-Breaking Festival

Leeds Pride continues to grow, and last year saw over 80,000 visitors, 160+ parade entries, and backing from 238 businesses—making it the biggest and best edition to date. This year, organisers are aiming even higher, with a wider food offering, more spectacular parade floats, an expanded line-up, and an extended party across Leeds city centre.

Jet2holidays, the UK’s largest tour operator, has also been confirmed as the headline sponsor for the second consecutive year, cementing their commitment to supporting this fantastic event.

What to Expect in 2025

Now in its 19th year, Leeds Pride remains one of the largest free one-day festivals in Yorkshire, playing a key role in boosting the local economy. With more allies and visitors from across the UK and beyond, the festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for all.

New and returning highlights for 2025 include:

• Two artist-packed stages at Millennium Square and Lower Briggate
• A spectacular parade through the city centre
• The legendary Viaduct Street Party
• The brand-new Leeds Pride Ball at Bibis on Friday 11th July, featuring fine dining, live entertainment, and music
• Exclusive Eat Pride, Drink Pride wristbands, offering special discounts at food and drink outlets, available online for just £5

More acts and surprises will be revealed in the coming months, ensuring an even more diverse and exciting programme for attendees.

Terry George, Leeds Pride spokesperson, shared his enthusiasm:

“Preparations for this year’s Pride are in full swing, and we are thrilled to have Jet2holidays support Leeds Pride 2025 as headline sponsor for the second year running. Each year, the city surpasses itself in its support of Leeds Pride, and we were overwhelmed by last year’s record-breaking event and electric atmosphere. We have lots more surprises up our sleeves, with an even better festival programme this year for everyone to enjoy.”

Terry also extended an invitation to businesses and individuals looking to get involved:

“The event wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated team and sponsors. If you or your organisation want to be part of Leeds Pride 2025, please get in touch with our team.”

Jet2holidays’ Continued Support

Gavin Forth, Marketing and Digital Director at Jet2holidays, reaffirmed the company’s commitment:

“Jet2holidays is very proud to support Leeds Pride 2025 as headline sponsor for the second year running. It was fantastic to celebrate the diversity in our amazing city at last year’s Pride, and as a major employer across the region, as well as a company that takes so many local people on their well-deserved holidays, we cannot wait for this year’s celebrations.”

Get Ready for Leeds Pride 2025!

With an outstanding line-up, expanded festivities, and an unwavering commitment to inclusivity, Leeds Pride 2025 promises to be the biggest and best yet. Stay tuned for more announcements, and start planning your Pride celebrations now!

Want more Pride, check out our Photos and Interviews from last year.