1 July 2026 • 10am - 10pm
Pan Pacific Hotel

Pride on the Plaza is a full-day celebration of LGBTQ+ life in the heart of the City – bringing together talks, guided walks, live performance, music, community stalls and an after-party for City workers, allies and visitors.

The event will transform Bishopsgate Plaza, outside the Pan Pacific London near Liverpool Street, into one of the City’s largest Pride celebrations ever — bringing together workers, residents, visitors, businesses and community organisations for a free, visible celebration of LGBTQ+ life in the Square Mile.

The programme will include discovery sessions, LGBTQ+ guided walks, an outdoor festival on the Plaza and an official after-party at The Andaz Hotel, with performances from the London Gay Men’s Chorus, Diversity Choir and other curated acts.

Supported by the EC BID, the City Corporation, Interbank and major corporate partners, the event will connect the City’s professional community with grassroots LGBTQ+ celebration, while raising awareness and support for LGBTQ+ charities.

Schedule of Events

  • Morning - Discovery Sessions: A series of four educational panel discussions hosted across the City of London throughout the day, fully accessible to members of the public. Book your space below.

  • Lunchtime - LGBTQA+ Guided Walking Tours: Expert-led historical and cultural walking tours around The City, conducted by official City of London Guides.

  • Late afternoon and evening - Pride on The Plaza Festival: An immersive, festival-style outdoor experience featuring headline performances by the London Gay Men’s Chorus and Diversity. Designed to prioritize accessibility, this is a completely free, unticketed community gathering.

  • Official After Party: Following the conclusion of the festival on The Plaza, the celebration will transition to an exclusive after-party at The Andaz Hotel.

Discovery Session 1: Alderman Tim Hailes – One on One Q&A at RBC – Moderated by Tris Reid Smith
8 - 9am, Royal Bank of Canada

Discovery Session 2: The Stories We Carry: Lived Experiences in The City
9:30am - 12:30pm, Salesforce Tower