FIND EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN COLCHESTER TO CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH
June is Pride month in the UK, there are lots of great LGBTQIA+ Events happening around the City Centre for everyone to enjoy. Take a look at a selection of events that are on and find out more by click through to their event listings,
Boozy Brushes
2nd June | £29 | Firstsite
Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes – our New Multi-Art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza! A lively, fun and creative evening.
In this class you’ll be creating your very own portrait painting of a famous face – in an environment where everyone can express their own artistic flair with confidence, comfort and authenticity and most importantly the freedom to do so unapologetically.
Dream Nails
4th June | Free | Mercury Theatre
Dream Nails are part of a queer, punk counter culture ready to disrupt the world order.
Fronted by trans performer Ishmael Kirby, they have built a rep as one of the most vital political bands in the UK. Think raw punk power, but make it ecstatic and joyful too. With a steadfast commitment to fighting oppression in alsl forms, they’ve played Glastonbury, supported the Pixies, and received acclaim from the Guardian, Radio 1 and 6Music. Supported by Arts Council England, Dream Nails are inviting families, young people and even baby punks to have some fun with them in this very special show!
Shars Drag Bingo
8th June | £5 | Three Wise Monkeys
One of Colchester favourite Drag Queens! Shar invites you to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester, for an evening of songs, silliness and bingo.
Drag Queen Life Drawing
10th, 17th, 24th June | £29 | Firstsite
A one-of-a-kind life drawing class, where your tutor and model will offer multiple poses in fantastical settings.
Sirena Hart will build up your confidence and skills during this relaxed session, helping you to create a colourful and vibrant artwork to impress your friends.
He/she and they are ready to share the Sirena Hart Fantasy, creating an environment where everyone can express their own artistic flair with confidence, comfort and authenticity and most importantly the freedom to do so unapologetically.
Mind Full of Pride
13th June | Free | Patch
Pride month is many things to many people. On Tuesday 13th June everyone is invited to this special evening celebrating local queer poetry, spoken word, support groups and joy hosted and curated by local creative Tom Stock. With the support of the wonderful team at Patch we want to remember those that came before us whilst looking ahead at our potential as a community.
Cocktail Cabaret
24th June | Free | Mercury Theatre
Join us for a night of championing local queer talent that promises to be entertaining, informative and supportive. Each month will add various splashes of drag, dashes of dance, sprinklings of comedy, drama, and poetry making up the cocktail for the night.
Hosted by the King and Queen of Colchester, Cyro and Flick. No need to book – just come along and enjoy!
COLCHESTER PRIDE 2023
Colchester Pride 2023 will be held on Saturday 12th August 2023 at Colchester's premier arts venue Firstsite, with a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities.
Early bird tickets are now on sale for Colchester Pride 2023!
Happening at Firstsite this day is always filled with joy, great acts and food and drink.
