Forest Gayte Pride 2026 [other host]

Forest Gayte Pride is a grassroots Pride in Newham, with stalls, entertainment, speakers, and other events from Friday to Sunday (but no parade).

Its grown from 1 market stall & queer pub night in 2017, then a 2019 parade; though the primary aim is still giving a voice to LGBTQIA+ Newham residents; events and education, a platform for the community to express themselves in a safer, inclusive space, during pride and beyond; and educating the local community on queer issues. The previous organisers stepped down so a new committee will be running it for this 10th year.

We don't have a stall this year, choosing to participate more in Southwark Pride on the same day instead - get in touch to help host one for next year. The regular Saturday Market continues as normal around the Pride stalls so there is food, drink, and other items available from them.

⚫ Events Overview:
FG Pride are working with their favourite local venues and some of East London’s most influential Queers to bring a celebration of LGBTQIA+ Culture to Newham once more. Check the website for latest updates. There are also fundraising events in the run up, see their Eventbrite events list for all details.
(a map and list for Saturday's events at forestgaytepride.com/virtualmap)

There is a Gala opening event on Friday (keynote speech, panel talk/discussion) followed by drinks at the Forest Tavern, stalls and music/speeches on Saturday at Woodgrange Market, and some quieter events/pub hanging out on Sunday at the Forest Gate Community Garden.

Saturday, 10am-4pm: Community Hub (stalls) + Entertainment, crafts and Henna, origami, acts and speakers from noon (and a DJ in between speeches)
— Woodgrange Market Place, on the A114 road.
The Community Gardens will be open if you need a space away from the bustle for a while.

- Main Evening Event at Forest Tavern, 7pm til 1am.
- Sunday afternoon at ????
- Sunday afternoon 1-4pm at the Community Garden, Earlham Grove.

⚫ Help Out:
We weren't able to find people to make a stall happen on the Saturday. A stall is a great way to meet a load of people, conversation ice-breakers ready to go; hang out with other bi/lgbt organisers+activists with experience, help our community.

They also need volunteer help for the whole festival (setup starts from 8am on Saturday but doesn't have to be then, Fri/Sun also wanted) — and maybe make new LGBTQ+ friends in the area too: via this form https://forestgaytepride.com/volunteer-

⚫ Accessibility:
• Woodgrange Market (for the Hub): recently refurbished, fully wheelchair accessible (https://www.facebook.com/woodgrangemkte7/).
• Forest Gate Station: across the road from the Hub. Renovated as part of TfL/Queen Elizabeth Line updates to include a lift and fully accessible trains
• No bar at the Marketplace itself (though not a designated Sober space)
• Nearest Quiet Zone: 200 yards away at the Community Garden
• Forest Gayte Pride pledged for all of their events to be fully accessible, including the Hub (ask if more questions)

⚫ More Info:
Updates / Details, Website, Social media: forestgaytepride.com
Twitter: @fgpride
Instagram: @forestgaytepride

All profits go to Forest Gayte Pride CIC non-profit to fund the Pride and work throughout the year. You can help them by donating (anytime), or volunteering (we also need help to setup/run stall during the day)

Events/map page link page: forestgaytepride.com/events-1