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Isle of Wight Pride

The very first Isle of Wight Pride took place on the Island on 15th July 2017.

It was a hugely successful day attracting visitors from around the Island and across the water.

The 2018 event also incorporates UK Pride for the first time after winning a competition to host the event.

Below are some of the articles published through OnTheWight mentioning Isle of Wight Pride.

14, July 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride 2022: What to expect and what to look out for at this year’s event

Ellie shares what to look forward to at this year's Isle of Wight Pride, which returns after a two-year hiatus and now stretches across three days

25, March 2019·2 min read

No main Isle of Wight Pride event for 2019

The announcement was made following Saturday's AGM. Other events will take place throughout the year building towards a main Pride event in 2020. Cllr Love addresses the homophobic comments made on social media.

20, June 2018·3 min read

Don’t miss the Isle of Wight and UKPRIDE Arts Festival

Quay Arts is bursting to full with fabulous artwork as part of Isle of Wight and UK Pride. Downstairs and up have some great pieces of artwork on display until 24th July, including the Winter Pride national competition winners.

3, September 2018·1 min read

BBC1 screening offers unique insight into UKPride 2018

Commissioned by Solent Productions, working with Solent University students, this segment on BBC1's Inside Out programme will provide a unique insight into UKPride2018 which took place on the Isle of Wight this summer.

18, July 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight and UK Pride: Your guide to what’s on offer this week

This year's Pride is bigger, better promises a huge amount of family friendly fun, from the Parade through the town to the full day and evening of entertainment. Check out our guide to what's on offer.

8, March 2018·2 min read

Celebrate Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes on International Women’s Day

Inspirational women on the Isle of Wight are being celebrated today, International Women’s Day. Read some of the stories of these remarkable women who did remarkable things whilst on the Island.

4, April 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight and UK Pride announce all-star line-up

Over 4,000 people had already registered to head to Isle of Wight Pride before the line-up was announced. Today, organisers share details of which acts will be entertaining us in July.

Drag Queen Cherry Liquor on stage at Isle of Wight Pride 2022

2, August 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride 2023: Celebrating diversity with a star-studded weekend

Isle of Wight Pride 2023 champions LGBTQIA+ rights with a celebratory weekend in August

20, June 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Pride returns for 2019: Prices and details revealed

This year's Isle of Wight Pride event will feature a return of the parade, but with a ticketed event rather than free.

23, February 2018·2 min read

UK Pride 2018: Register now for your free tickets

Isle of Wight Pride is anticipated to be one of the largest free events on the Island in 2018, bringing new visitors with the potential to boost the local economy by hundreds of thousands of pounds.

18, July 2017·4 min read

Isle of Wight Pride: Organisers blown away by support (video and HD photos)

TeamPride have been blown away by the reaction and response from the Island’s community to the very first isle of Wight Pride event. See our photos and video from the glorious day and find out how you can help make it happen again next year.

16, July 2018·1 min read

Queer Question Time heads to Newport tonight: Grab the last free tickets

There is still time to get your free ticket for tonight's (Monday) Queer Question Time event in Newport.

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