Perform on one of our stages
Performing at Reading Pride is an electrifying experience. The energy as you step onto the stage, greeted by cheering faces, united by their love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a powerful reminder of the impact performance can have in fostering inclusivity and acceptance. We’d love to welcome you to our performing family and celebrate the day with us.
Interested?
Keep an eye out for our applications opening for 2026.
Our Stages and performance areas
Each year to try to bring you the very best in entertainment to cater for as many people as possible. Each stage and performance area offers something very different which we’re sure you’ll like. Wether you’re a main stage person, or Pride aLive is your bag, or maybe you like to roam around the event taking in experiences from as many areas as possible; we’ve got you.
Main Stage
The main event, hosted by Reading’s very own Drag Queens, featuring a varied lineup of performances with something for everyone.
Colours and Fires
Reading Pride is very proud to welcome back our incredible acoustic stage. Featuring fantastic local artists and bands who are either friends, allies and supporters of, or who themselves identify as LGBT+.
Pride Dance
Following on from 2024, our dance tent is back for its second year. Throughout the day there will be a different DJs bringing you their very latest dance mixes just for you.
PrideXtra Stage
Our community stage featuring all acts, including known artists, local talent, Drag, karaoke, bingo, games, music and much more.
Please note
We receive a huge amount of requests and as a volunteer organisation we’re unable to respond to everyone individually.
Any inaccurate or misleading information could result to a withdrawal of any offer made.
We will only hold onto your details for the purpose of contacting you. We may share your details with other parties such as sign language interpreters and stage management, but we will only do this once contract is in place.
Thank you for wanting to be part of Reading Pride. We look forward to hearing from you soon!