Wakefield Pride Postponed Until 2026 After 'Catastrophic Loss' of Grants and Sponsorships, Organisers Announce

Wakefield Pride postponed until 2026 after 'catastrophic loss' of grants and sponsorships, organisers announce

Wakefield Pride has been postponed until 2026 after a sudden collapse in funding, organisers have announced.

Wakefield Pride 2025 cancelled amid funding and licensing challenges

Wakefield’s annual Pride Festival, a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion, has been officially cancelled for 2025 following a series of setbacks involving funding shortfalls and licensing complications.Organisers had initially planned to relocate the event to Thornes Park, partnering with the newly launched Good Times Festival to help raise funds and keep Pride Sunday free to attend. A licensing application was submitted to Wakefield Cou…