Pride 2025

Orchard West in Partnership with Dartford Borough Council, presents Dartford Pride 2025! 

DARTFORD PRIDE is back! BIGGER and PROUDER!

 Everyone is welcome to this fantastic event, representing and supporting the local LGBTQIA+ community and the message of  tolerance and “love is love!” 

This year Dartford Pride takes place at Orchard West, where the stage will be packed with entertainment and our foyer will have plenty going on all day long. Plus we have break-out performances and workshops in venues around Dartford town.  

  Tickets for Dartford Pride are FREE. Free entry is permitted on the day without a ticket, however ticket holders will be entered into a prize draw* to win tickets to an upcoming performance at Orchard West. 

ORCHARD WEST MAIN STAGE 1pm - 7pm 

Co-Hosts Anton Stephans  (X-Factor) and La Voix (Drag Race UKS6) 

Jake Quickenden (X Factor, I’m a Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here!) 

Luzahnn from Livin' Joy

Victoria Scone (Drag Race UKS3) 

Smashby – Rodeo Pop-star 

Mollie & Sophie – Vocal Duo 

Local drag queens Dee Star, Blaze and Theodosia 

MORE FUN FROM 

• Opening Pink Parade – Come dressed in pink and strut your stuff on our stage. 

• Heathers Musical Lip Sync performance 

• Lip Sync Battle

• Giveaways and prizes! 

• SILENT DISCO AFTERPARTY 8pm  - 11pm in the Main Auditorium (ticket required | 18+ | Book via What's On)

ORCHARD WEST Foyer  

10am – 12pm CRAFT WORKSHOP – Make Pride themed artwork and craft items with Elissia from Fancy Faces Entertainment. A morning filled with fun and colourful crafting! Make your own key or bag charm or rainbow magnet.  Plus, decorate a heart, which will be used to create a community art piece in celebration of Dartford Pride 2025! 

'Follow The Rainbow' into Dartford Town... 

DARTFORD LIBRARY 10am - 12pm 

Poetry Workshop with Jemma Burgess (Hope on Prescription) 

Join our creative writing workshop, a warm, welcoming space to explore self-expression, boost confidence, and nurture your wellbeing. No “perfect” writing required - just you, your voice, and an open heart. 

18+ | Sharing optional | Your story matters. 

THEN...

• Priory Shopping Centre – 10am - 12pm Craft Activities  FREE

• Orchards Shopping Centre – 10am - 12pm Joey the Clown does Pride themed Balloon modelling  FREE

• Clock Tower pop-up Box Office – 12pm Ukulele Club performances 

• Acacia Sports Hall – 10am Pride themed Baby concert FREE (introducing music to babies aged 0-2 years)

As well as on-stage performances, there will be street entertainers, street food, cakes stall, face painting, charity stalls, small business stallholders, a licenced bar, and plenty of security to ensure the event is safe and fun for all. 

Dartford Pride is fully inclusive, for all ages.  

Follow @DartfordPride on Facebook and Instagram for updates. 

Dartford Pride Media Partner - Dartford Living Magazine