Edited by Mikkel Hyldebrandt
WorldPride may be over, but the global celebration of Pride is just kicking off—stretching from summer into vibrant fall.
The Pride season is more than a single month—it’s a global movement spanning continents, cultures, and causes. Whether you’re marching in Helsinki, dancing in Bangkok, or celebrating in Brighton, every spot adds a distinct note to the symphony of LGBTQ+ visibility, solidarity, and joy.
Here’s your ultimate itinerary for hopping between some of the biggest, most colorful, and politically resonant Pride festivals around the world, in chronological order.
Start in Helsinki, step into southern U.S. Pride, live out the legacy in New York, continue through Europe’s summer with Oslo, Barcelona, and Stockholm, slide into seaside Brighton and Copenhagen in August, wave your flag in Ottawa, and cap it off in magical Salzburg come September. This summer-fall, make every rainbow count.
June 23–29: Helsinki Pride (Finland)
Kick off your journey in northern Europe with the Helsinki Pride Week, June 23-29, Finland’s largest human rights and queer culture festival. Activities range from art events to parties, culminating in the Pride Parade and Park Festival on June 28, which draws around 100,000 people.
Check pride.fi for more info.
Augusta Pride / Lansing Pride / Nashville Pride (USA)
For a taste of Southern U.S. Pride, June 28 hosts events across several cities:
- Augusta, Georgia – Pride weekend at Augusta Common. Check out prideaugusta.org for more.
- Lansing, Michigan – Free festival with over 200 vendors in Old Town. Check out lansingpride.org for more.
- Nashville, Tennessee – Parade and festival at Lower Broadway and Bicentennial Mall. Check out nashvillepride.org for more.
New York City Pride (USA)
Experience the birthplace of modern Pride with NYC Pride. Expect a full weekend—PrideFest on June 28–29, the iconic Heritage of Pride March and main Parade on June 29—through Manhattan’s avenues. Tens of thousands march in solidarity, building on the Stonewall legacy. Check out nycpride.org for more.
Bonus: Pitchfork & Them’s Night Out concert hits Queens on June 26 (pitchfork.com).
Oslo Pride (Norway)
In Oslo, Pride is held in the latter half of the month from June 20-28. The 10-day festival features a cultural program—films, debates, concerts—concluding with a Parade and festival at Kontraskjæret. See more at visitoslo.com.
Barcelona Pride (Spain)
Barcelona’s Pride BCN kicks off June 28–July 19, with the parade and main events clustered mid-July. It blends fierce demonstrations with cultural celebration and political discourse. See more at pridebarcelona.org.
Stockholm Pride (Sweden)
Stockholm Pride runs July 31 to August 4. Events include seminars, Pride Park concerts daily, and a Parade that culminates in a festive atmosphere. See more at stockholmpride.org.
Brighton & Hove Pride (UK)
Head to England’s seaside cultural capital for Brighton Pride on August 2–3, attracting up to 500,000 on the seafront and in Preston Park. Check out brighton-pride.org for more.
Copenhagen Pride (Denmark)
Copenhagen Pride unfolds August 9-17, featuring city-wide political and celebratory events, capped by a Parade through City Hall Square on August 16 and waterfront parties. See more at copenhagenpride.dk.
Ottawa’s Capital Pride (Canada)
In North America? Don’t miss Capital Pride Ottawa, August 16–24, with parades, picnics, and festivals across the city. See more at capitalpride.ca.
Salzburg Pride (Austria)
Round out your travels with Salzburg Pride from August 29 to September 7, a picturesque mountain-city celebration featuring a vibrant parade, community events, and Alpine flair. See more at hosi.or.at/pride.
Travel Tips & Highlights
- Timing & Space: Festivals like NYC, Barcelona, Brighton, and Copenhagen draw huge international crowds—book lodging early and expect packed streets.
- Local Flavor: Each destination adds regional color—Nordic activism in Helsinki and Oslo, Thai royal involvement and legislative wins in Bangkok, and Spanish political passion in Barcelona.
- Balance of Fun & Politics: Every city integrates activism with celebration. Oslo and Copenhagen lean toward progressive policy talks; Brighton blends beachside revelry with inclusive arts.
- Seasonal Stretch: June–September provides a rich tapestry of Pride experiences, from equatorial festivity to autumnal European charm.