Main Stage 2025 !

Saturday 30th August 2025

Do you want to perform on our Main Stage in 2025? Applications are now open!

Feel the vibes

2024 was SO much fun. 10 Acts, all incredible. So, who played?

So many amazing acts!

Some incredible acts have graced our Main Stage. Showcasing a diverse representation of acts.

Our Sponsors

Our whole event would not be possible if it wasn’t for our sponsors. This is true also for each of our stages,

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors and stage partners for all their support and help

Unite the Union’s Main Stage

Experience an unending array of live entertainment on our Main Stage, featuring a dynamic lineup of performers ready to delight audiences all day long. From enchanting choirs to captivating drag performances, and a diverse range spanning pop, reggae, and grime, there’s something to suit every palate. All of this excitement is masterfully hosted by some of Reading Pride’s cherished queens, ensuring an unforgettable and inclusive experience for all. Sponsored by Unite the Union.

 

A Word from our sponsors

Unite the Union is pleased to once again sponsor the Main Stage at Reading Pride during their 21st anniversary year. And we congratulate the organisers for creating such an inclusive event. LGBT+ equality in society and in the workplace continues to be hard fought for and our detractors try to grow in strength and seek to drag us back to the dark days before equal rights for all. Unite recognises the battles ahead, especially for our trans siblings and we are proud to continue to play an active role in promoting LGBT+ equality, celebrating LGBT+ people. During these troubling times while the far right seek to divide us and try to set community against community we are proud to stand with the many and not the few. We would encourage Unite members, their friends and families to join us and to visit our stall at Reading Pride. #unityoverdivision.

 

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Our Main Stage acts from 2024

Headline Act 2024 – Sponsored by Unite the Union

Direct from their smash-hit run in London’s West End, with the moves of Britney and voices like Whitney these dragtastic divas will have you feeling fierce and fabulous before you know it! With not a lip-sync in sight, they serve up a set list of remixed and reimagined pop anthems, including, ‘Queen Of The Night, Born This Way, Raining Men, I Will Survive, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and so much more! A word from our headline act sponsor

Unite the Union is delighted to be able to sponsor the Main Act at Reading Pride. The fight for LGBT+ equality in society and the workplace is ongoing, and Unite is proud to actively promote LGBT+ rights and celebrate the LGBT+ community. We invite Unite members, along with their friends and families, to join us to enjoy the atmosphere and fantastic entertainment at Kings Meadow

More Stages

Our Love Unites Festival has many different stages and areas.

Pride aLive Stage

We have a strong and vibrant music scene here in Reading with many bands and acts on the cusp of breaking into the professional industry. This stage showcases that talent and the generous support there is locally for LGBT+ and across all diversity. This year the Pride aLive Stage has been gratefully sponsored by SSE.

Family Area
Here at Reading Pride, we like to involve everyone of all ages. So once again, we have teamed up with NikNak to provide a full day of entertainment in our Family Area, sponsored by Bayer. From Discos, competitions and even drag queen story time, you’ll find something fun and exciting.
Club F.O.D Community Hub and Stage
Attendees can expect to be feel welcome and safe against the backdrop of Cabaret from Drag Performers, Vocalists and Comedians, Games, Karaoke, Music and Bingo. As well as acts you already know, Club F.O.D is proud to showcase local talent that you may not have seen before!

Pride Dance

New for 2024, our very first dance tent. Throughout the day there will be a different DJs bringing you their very latest dance mixes just for you, so enjoy and dance the day away