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Isle of Wight Pride

19th to 21st July 2024

Isle of Wight Pride 2024 is bigger and better, with a fun filled weekend of entertainment, you won't want to miss the biggest beach party of the year. Get your tickets now!

All the events during the Isle of Wight Pride take place just a short walk from our Ryde Terminal, starting on Friday night with a launch party. On Saturday there will be a traditional parade through the streets of Ryde, then the fun will continue at Harbour beach with Kimberly Wyatt as the main stage headliner and RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 5 Winner - Ginger Johnson. The weekend finishes with a flourish on Sunday with more entertainment with Pride Plus featuring a live band and 30 piece orchestra.

  • Friday 19th July Launch Party - 8.30pm until late, The Balcony Ryde with headliner Dean McCullough.
  • Saturday 20th July - The Parade and entertainment on Ryde Esplanade with headliners Kimberley Wyatt and Ginger Johnson.
  • Sunday 21st July -  Pride Plus will take place on Harbour Beach, and will feature a 30 piece orchestra, live band and Andrew Browning as George Michael and Dave Jerome as Freddie Mercury.

Enjoy all the fun and festivities of Isle of Wight Pride with Hovertravel - the fastest crossing to the Isle of Wight from Southsea.

Getting to Isle of Wight Pride

  • If travelling by car our Southsea Hoverport is ideally located opposite a Council operated car park.
  • If travelling by National Rail the nearest rail station is Portsmouth & Southsea and our Hoverbus service will connect you to our Southsea terminal ready for your flight. 
  • Our Ryde terminal is conveniently located within walking distance of the Community Village on the seafront and the parade route.
  • View our flight timetable, book online now!