THURSDAY, SEP 24TH
Go on, get out there! Grow your community at the Parents Meetup, meet new fairy folks at the Growers Gathering- maybe even find a Pride crush at Queer Speed Dating. The weekend is your oyster!
Rainbow Ribbons + pARENTS MEETUP
Foxhole Gardens, FREE
10-1PM
Join us in the beautiful garden to dye some rainbow ribbons from flowers. Aimed at families with younger children (up to 8yrs)- come and play in the garden and craft for a couple of hours. Cake, coffee and soup from the garden provided.
queer growers gathering
Radical Plant Folk, £6-8
6:30-8:30pm
Gather around the fire and share in a warming home cooked meal while you get to know other growers and land workers. Followed by A special addition of plant Club inspired by the Queer ecology and fascinating non-conformity of nature!
Plant Club invites you to experience the land as a living art studio: a place to draw, write, rest and make inspired by plants and other beings. Lead by Ione Maria Rojas
Subsidised with thanks to The Apricot Centre and School Farm CSA
how to do “it”- lIVE DRAWING + BOOK EVENT
East Gate Bookshop, £4-8
6:30-8PM
A real - time projected live drawing show with comedy, story telling and music bringing to life author and filmmaker Lisa Gornicks' book of the same name. How can we use the empty page to discover intimacy ? By exploring their personal journey - Lisa develops a new way of connecting to others.
A novel, unique experience that feels like a stand up show alongside a film being created in front of your eyes.
NIGHT CAFE
Kommune Cafe, FREE
6-10PM
For one night only, Kommune stays open late to bring you a chilled, sober space to ease into the weekend. Expect ambient DJs and soothing sounds. Plus all the tasty hot and cold drinks you love.
Join the artists and curators for the opening and private view of our 4 day Queer Joy Art Exhibition. Be the first to view works selected from an open call to Totnes and South Devon Queer Artists on the theme of Queer Joy. All works are for sale with 85% of sale costs going direct to the artists. Enjoy a glass of wine and meet the team and artists that have made this show possible.
Pre booking is essential!
QUEER JOY ART EXHIBIT: PRIVATE VIEWING
ANGEL SPACE, SOUTH STREET- FREE
7:30-9:30PM
QUEER SPEED DATING
CENTRE, £10-15
6-9PM
It’s Pride weekend! But your date’s bailed and your mate’s a flake. What are you gonna do?! Look no further…Glam & Gutter presents:Queer Speed Dating
An event for queers to find each other before the festivities kick off.
There will be three rounds:
FLINTA* (Women, Lesbian, Intersex, Trans, Asexual) 7pm – 7:45
Men L Men 8pm – 8:45
Bisexual bonanza 9pm – 9:45There will be a separate ‘Minx & Mingle’ area with games, silliness, prizes and space to chat while the rounds are happening.
QUEER ANGELS: MONTHLY MEETUP
The Barrel House, FREE
7-10pm
A monthly chilled meetup in a relaxed atmosphere. Come share a drink and get to know new people
FILM: BEAUTIFUL THING
Totnes Cinema, £7.50-10
8pm
Thirty years on from its release, see how LGBT-life in the UK has changed for the better in this crowd-pleasing, heartfelt drama of young love triumphant against all odds.
Rated: 15
Things are ramping up as we head into the weekend. Could we temp you with your first cold plunge of the year? Have you always wanted to try a go at Line Dancing? Or are the twinkling lights and awe inspiring voices of Hark calling your name?
Friday, SEP 25th
7:30AM
community swim
TOTNES WEIR, FREE
Join the Totnes Ladies Rugby team for a refreshing morning swim at Totnes weir
GROW SHARE X TOTNES PRIDE
PONDFIELDS, FREE
1-5pm
Get involved in some queer renditions of our garden activities and community making. Enjoy a feast and leave with a share of the harvest. Accessible transport from Totnes provided if needed
QUEER JOY, ART EXHIBIT
ANGEL SPACE, SOUTH ST, FREE
10-4PM
Come one and all to view works selected from an open call to Totnes and South Devon Queer Artists on the theme of Queer Joy. All works are for sale with 85% of sale costs going direct to the artists.
FILM: MADFABULOUS
TOTNES CINEMA, £7.50-10
2PM
Celyn Jones’ quirky period drama is based on the life of Henry Cyril Paget, the dancing Marquess of Anglesey, who stuck his nose up at societal norms. Callum Scott Howells leads a game cast in this deliciously camp romp.
kommune x pride dance party
KOMMUNE, FREE
6-10pm
Upbeat Dance Night with local queer DJs - the bar is open at the cafe and the music is spilling into the streets. Come and dance!
under 25s - cabaret party
JAMMING STATION, FREE
6-9PM
Music, DJing, Dancing, Jamming, Art and Food. Dress up in your cabaret wares and have an amazing time! 15-25s, all free!
queer line dancing, WITH STRUT
OLD SCHOOLHALL, THE MANSION, £10-15
6:30-8.30 PM
Giddy up girls, gays n theys and assemble your posse for STRUT!
Come and learn to line dance to Chappell Roan, Shania Twain, Rihanna, Britney, Charli XCX, Lady Gaga, Pitbull, Caroline Polachek, country classics & more!
You’ll learn beginner-friendly line dances, with breaks and an open dance floor for requests.
hark: an evening of LIVE music
ST. MARY’S CHURCH, £10-15
7-10pm
Queer voices. Iconic space. Joyous vibes
Join us for a celebratory night of queer song with three incredible, musicians on one shared bill;
Douglas Dare 'A truly heart-stopping set'
Ruth Theodore ‘Original folk voice’
Fionn Cox-Davies ‘Devastating emotional firepower’
HARK is co-curated by BENTWOOD; a new Devon-based initiative that platforms the queer-rural experience. BENTWOOD create events that are queer-led and arts focused, inviting people from all walks of life to celebrate together.
Totnes Pride is in full swing! Join us as we storm the Castle grounds and give it it’s best makeover yet. Keep your spirits high as you soak up everything our wonderful venues have to offer. Roll into the night ready to bask in queer joy at our Big Queer Joy Party
saturday, sep 26th
4pm
SOMATIC yoga for all bodies
TOTNES LEISURE CENTRE, £6-10
8:30-1OAM
Join Lizzy for a welcoming, inclusive somatic yoga class where you're invited to move in a way that feels supportive, nourishing and true to your body. Together, we'll begin by settling into the breath before flowing through a gentle, accessible practice that focuses on how movement feels, rather than how it looks!
capture the castle
TOTNES CASTLE, FREE (MUST REGISTER)
10-12pm
This year, we’re not marching through the streets… we’re capturing the castle!
Join with your queer community and our allies and show your colours in the most visible, bold and important civic moment of the Totnes Pride weekend! 25 flag bearers from our Totnes LGBTQ+ community "invade" the ramparts of Totnes Castle and wrap the full circumference in a 150 metre Pride flag. Be there to loudly cheer them on and be part of a wider community "gatheration" in the castle grounds with music, some brief words from Totnes Pride and our supporters and of course time to be with each other. Let's send a message to our home town and beyond, and affirm to ourselves; we have always been here and always will be.
BRING - Everyone you know , queer or allies, a picnic brunch and something hot or cold to drink, a camping chair or rug and your most colourful outfits or accessories. Kids and dogs are welcome if with an adult.
MAGICAL TALES FOR CURIOUS MINDS
TOTNES LIBRARY, FREE
10:30-11:15AM
Magical Tales for Curious Minds is a family storytelling session filled with adventure, fantasy and imagination. Expect enchanting tales, curious creatures and plenty of magic along the way! Hosted by RIVKA
Made free in thanks to Canteen
PRIDE TATTOO FLASH
FABLE AND FAWN TATTOO, £80-150
11-5PM
Queer-themed tattoo flash being tattooed for one day only by Tess & Emily at Fable and Fawn Tattoo. Must pre book!
Queer Joy Art Exhibit
ANGEL SPACE, SOUTH ST- FREE
10-4PM
Come one and all to view works selected from an open call to Totnes and South Devon Queer Artists on the theme of Queer Joy. All works are for sale with 85% of sale costs going direct to the artists.
queer joy poems
THE POETRY WELL, DONATIONS WELCOMED
11-4PM
Dip into The Poetry Well and meet with the wizard of words, Harula Ladd! Harula will be stationed at her typewrtier churning out 3 minutes of magic to capture your queer joy in a poem. A perfect memento from Totnes Pride!
FILM: LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS
TOTNES CINEMA, £7.50-10
1:30PM
Lesbian Space Princess is a vibrant, anarchic and gloriously queer animated adventure — a candy-coloured cosmic comedy bursting with heart, humour and unapologetic imagination.
Rated: 15
Parents and family group
LOVELACE ROOM, THE MANSION- FREE
1:15-2:45pm
A space to share your experinces, feel held in a safe space and be curious. For parents and families with queer relations. Hosted by Liz Broomfield.
Liz brings experience of working with young people, parents and families in a variety of contexts.
CRAFT AND CHAT
THE OLD SCHOOLHALL, THE MANSION- FREE
1:30-3PM
Craft & Chat - a queer wellbeing workshop with fairy door decorating, badge making, self sooth box making and relaxing colouring for all ages. Come and create, chat & connect. Lead by Jules from True Colours Counselling
Made free with thanks to Canteen
LGBTQ+ Q&A: No such thing as a silly question
LOVELACE ROOM, THE MANSION - FREE
3-4pm
Open to all with kind and curious minds! Come with a question, leave with a little more understanding.
Is there an acronym or term you’ve always wanted to know the meaning of but have been too scared or felt silly asking? Would you like to know more about the different sexual and gender identities you hear about? Lorna is here to ask all your questions- anonymous and held in a safe space!
Hosted by Dr. Lorna Hobbs: https://www.drlornahobbs.co.uk/
Made free with thanks to Canteen
queer collage club
THE OLD SCHOOLHALL, THE MANSION - FREE
3:30-5:30PM
Open to all and family friendly!
Come join the Queer Collage Club with Angela Chick at Totnes Pride. This is a casual collage art making session, providing a friendly, welcoming space to come and make a collage to capture the magic of your time at pride
Made free with thanks to Canteen
film: zero as you are + q&a
TOTNES CINEMA, £7.50-10
Filmed over nine years, Zero As You Are follows the extraordinary journey of a young person searching for a place to belong beyond society’s expectations of gender.
Following the screening, director Miyuki Tokoi will join us for a special Q&A.
late bloomers club
LOVELACE ROOM, THE MANSION - FREE
4:30-6PM
This is a friendly, supportive space for FLINTA (FEMALE, LESBIAN, INTERSEX, NON-BINARY, TRANS and AGENDER people) who have come out (or are coming out) as queer in later life . This can be an isolating and intense period of our lives. The session is not intended to be therapy, but it is an opportunity to share some of our experiences, joys and challenges of becoming a late bloomer, to meet people and make some new friends.
Made free with thanks to Canteen
creative writing WORKSHOP
THE MANSION, THE MANSION - FREE
6-7:30pm
Discover the works of 3 queer poets: read through some of their work, get into the nitty gritty of it and pull at the threads of your emotional responses. Then, put your pen to paper! Guided in discussion and prompts designed to get the words flowing by poet Poppy Jayce Jones!
Made free with thanks to Canteen
QUEER-EOKE CLASSICS
THE BARREL HOUSE - FREE
7-9pm
Queer karaoke with classic hit songs, silliness and a strong chance of chaos. Hosted by local legend and performer- Cindy Pauper!
Made free with thanks to the Barrel House
film: cabaret
TOTNES CINEMA, £7.50-10
8PM
With its unforgettable songs, dazzling style and themes of sexuality, acceptance and chosen family, Cabaret is a timeless queer classic — a powerful reminder of the joy, resilience and courage found in embracing who you are.
Come dressed to dazzle!
Rated 15
BIG QUEER JOY PARTY
THE BARREL HOUSE BALLROOM, £6-10
8PM
Three Titans of the Queer club scene coming together to create one night of pure dance joy! Totnes Pride is merging three amazing queer club nights - Lower The Tone, Dons of Disco and GLOW - and their DJ founders - to create one incredible queer joy dance party.
Come dressed to dazzle under the lights of the Ballroom disco ball!
We have saved some corkers for the last day. Fancy a lil morning run followed by a dance party? Of course you do! Or maybe you want a slow morning lulled awake by poetry and some classic queer cinema. Don’t miss our closing open mic with some of the best local talent on show!
Sunday, sep 27th
QUEER TRAILS RUN CLUB
CLASH, DARTINGTON- FREE
10:30AM
An inclusive and welcoming 5k run club- it’s not about pace, it’s about making new friends and seeing some stunning scenery around Dartington! We run in a loop, starting and ending at Clash at the Cider Press Centre. Lead by Queer Trails.
Followed by a sober morning rave!
3 Southwest based poets blend the reverent with the irreverent, the silliness with the sublime to make a show that's fun, interactive, uplifting & full of queer joy! Curated by the folks at Spork Poetry
Grab a coffee and join us for a morning of spoken-word brilliance you’re bound to love. With a chance for you (yes you!) to get involved, with an audience poem, and a Devon Limerick Competition!!
Free with thanks to Martin Goldschmidt on behalf of Totnes Friends of Palestine
Sunday service: A morning of Poetry
with spork poetry
CENTRE CAFE, FREE
10:30-NOON
morning glory rave
CLASH, DARTINGTON, FREE
11.30am
Wake up and greet the day the best way we know how- with a boogie and a beat. For 30 minutes, a local queer DJ will be spinning tunes and non alcoholic drinks will be available- including Clash’s infamous on tap kombucha. How hard can you dance for 30 minutes? Let’s find out!
Open from 11.15, music starts at 11.30. Followed by normal bar hours and service.
sauna stories: queer tales
SOMEWHERE SAUNA, DARTINGTON, £10-15
11.30-1pm
Step into the warmth of the sauna for a storytelling session with Mica Sinclair. Through story, reflection and connection, this unique gathering invites you to slow down, listen and celebrate queer community in a truly sensory, immersive space.
Pre booking is encouraged, limited spaces!
queer makers market
CIDER PRESS CENTRE, FREE
12-3pm
Peruse the wears and freshly made goodies from our magical makers! Local artists, chefs, growers and general talented folk will be selling all manner of unique treasures from their stalls. Enjoy the outdoor market and dip inside Clash for some live music and a refreshing drink.
What memento will you take home from Totnes Pride?
film: pride
TOTNES CINEMA, £7.50-10
3pm
Pride is an uplifting, funny and deeply moving celebration of solidarity, friendship and the power of community, inspired by an extraordinary true story.
Rated 15
In this live radio show, we explore the fears of what might lost and the immensity of what is gained when we step into the whole truth of who we are.
Our host, Cesca Allan, came out as a trans woman at aged 62. She had been married to her partner Katie for 42 years and was a father of three children. Her illuminating story is punctuated by themes of longing, discovery, self-expression and ultimately, love like she has never known.
Told in five sections, each chapter of Cescas story is broken up by an accompanying audio piece produced by a member of the local LGBTQ+ community with the support of Sound Art radio.
Expect a night of heart opening storytelling, stimulating sonic art and questions that invite you to connect deeply to your truest self.
SOUND ART LIVE : A NIGHT OF AUDIO ART
CENTER CAFE, £8-12
6:30-9PM
QUEER ICONS: JAZZ AT THE BAZZA, MAMA TOKUS
THE BARREL HOUSE BALLROOM, £6-10
3-5pm
A special Totnes Pride edition of Mama's regular jazz session - honouring & celebrating queer jazz & blues artistes. Featuring legendary local musician, Mama Tokus + her band of talented friends and guest appearances!
OPEN MIC
THE BARREL HOUSE, FREE
6:30-8:30PM
Take the mic, share a couple of songs or some poetry, perhaps even some standup comedy. Arrive early to sign up, no pre sign ups, to keep this accessible to all- locals and visitors alike!
Hosted by Bambi and Will
Free, with thanks to the Barrel House
film: pink NARCISSUS
TOTNES CINEMA, £7.50-10
8pm
The work of artist and photographer James Bidgood, Pink Narcissus is a breathtaking and outrageous erotic visual poem focusing on the daydreams of a beautiful male sex-worker who, from the seclusion of his ultra-kitsch apartment, conceives a series of interlinked narcissistic fantasies populated by matadors, dancing boys, slaves and leather-clad bikers.
Rated 18
visiting for pride?
GETTING TO TOTNES:
BY CAR:
If you're planning to drive to Totnes, please allow extra time for parking, On Friday and Saturday mornings Totnes town centre car parks are busiest due to the regular market.
TRAINS:
Totnes is a 30-minute train journey from Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay and 1.5 hours from Bristol.
Direct services run from London Paddington with GWR
The town is a 10 minute walk from the station.
BUSES
Buses run to and from various places in South Devon including; Plymouth, Newton Abbott, Dartmouth, Salcombe, Ashburton, Ivybridge, South Brent and many more.
BOB THE BUS- ACCESSIBLE BUS SERVICE
Bob the Bus runs regular services between the Steamer Quay car parks and the town centre. Check their website for times.
ON FOOT:
Totnes is part of the John Musgrave trail and the South Hams way
STAYING IN TOTNES:
where to eat
Totnes has a vibrant food scene.
We are thrilled to be sponsored by some of our best local spots, including
Shaka: Burgers, sides, cold beers and even colder milkshakes. What’s not to love?
Bens Farm Shop: A great place to pick up bits for a picnic. local ingredients for a stellar home-cooked dinner, or ready meals for a lazy night in.
Canten: The secret gem of the high street, hidden in the courtyard of The Mansion, expect to find locally sourced ingredients transformed into hearty meals, sweet treats and tasty drinks.
Kommune Cafe: A cozy cafe with an incredible list of hot drinks you won’t find anywhere else in town and local DJ’s spinning great tunes.
Centre Cafe: An airy cafe with loads of seating, great live music and a bar alongside tasty all-day food.
our ticket policy
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The max ticket price for any individual event for Totnes Pride 2026 will be £15 (excluding ticket fees). All ticketed events are offered on a sliding scale.
Ticket fees cover our payment processing fee and the fees charged by our ticketing platform. No profit is made on ticket fees.
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Totnes Pride is pleased to offer a diverse range of free events across our programme. Many of these events are made possible by our headline sponsors: Totnes Counsil and Block and Tackle. Further support to provide low-cost events is thanks to our supporting venues and local sponsors.
Donations are welcome at the time of checkout for free events. These donations go towards the facilitators and performers offering their time to bring accessible and low-cost events.
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Totnes Pride is a not for profit Community Interest Company- all profit made goes back into running a joyful Pride festival. Our first priority is to pay our facilitators and performers, remaining funds are circulated across the CIC to cover our running costs. We are entirely volunteer run.