BUCKINGHAM PRIDE WEEK 2026
Celebrating our inclusive community with a diverse week of events!
To mark the beginning of Pride Month, the Town Council will once again raise the Pride flag on 1 June. We encourage businesses, organisations, and residents throughout Buckingham to join in and show their support for an inclusive and welcoming community.
Free Outdoor Yoga Class
3rd June · 06:00pm
Chandos Park · Buckingham · MK18 1AL
Join Mental Wellness Retreats for a welcoming and inclusive yoga session.
Led by a qualified mental health nurse, this relaxing outdoor session takes place beside the calming river and beautiful willow trees in Chandos Park. A wonderful opportunity to unwind, connect, and celebrate community together.
Free event.
Queer Psychic Night
4th June · 07:00pm
7 Well Street · Buckingham · MK18 1EW
Connection, guidance and community. An evening of psychic insight, in a safe and inclusive space at The Amethyst Studio, open to LGBTQ+ community and allies!
Free event.
Pride Talk & Q&A followed by Disco Bingo/Quiz
4th June · TIME TBA.
The Whale · Market Hill · Buckingham · MK18 1JX
Join The Whale Pub for a 30 minute talk about what pride is and why it happens, then an open discussion with a Q&A. Then disco bingo or quiz!
Perfect for those curious why we celebrate Pride, or those who want to learn more in a judgment free space.
Free event.
Sandy Flaps Drag Show
5th June · 07:00pm doors, 07:30pm start.
The Granary · Grand Junction · Buckingham · MK18 1NT
A fabulous drag show hosted by a local celebrity Sandy Flaps. Guaranteed to be a highly entertaining evening.
Entry TBA.
Screening of Pillion
5th June · 7:30pm
Vinson Building · Hunter Street · Buckingham · MK18 1EG
Head along to Buckingham’s Community Cinema, The Film Place. To watch ‘Pillion’ a critically acclaimed film.
Tickets £8.00 from The Film Place website.
Pride ParkRun
6th June · 9:00am onwards.
Bridge Street Skate Park · Cornwalls Meadow · Buckingham · MK18 1RP
Take part in a 5K pride run/walk! Bring flags, dress in rainbow colours. Let’s celebrate love and inclusivity in Buckingham.
Free event.
Sew a rainbow tote bag
6th June · 10:00am-04:00pm
The Nimble Thimble · Well Street · Buckingham · MK18 1EW
Create a rainbow tote bag in celebration of pride. Combine skill learning and inclusivity whilst producing an amazing item to take away!
£10 per bag.
LGBTQ+ Community Day
23rd July · 10.30am-12.00pm
7 Well Street · Buckingham · MK18 1EW
11:00 - Guided Meditation
13:00 - Energy Healing Circle
16:00 - Talk on Queer Spirituality
Free event.
Coyote Ugly Night
23rd July · 09:00pm-01:00am
The Kings Head · Market Hill · Buckingham · MK18 1JX
The wildest night in town, our headliner Pride event! Dust off your boots, throw on your best country-inspired outfit, and join us for an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, and party vibes.
Free event.
On All Week:
Lost Victorian Voices Exhibition
1st-7th June
Buckingham Library · Verney Close · Buckingham · MK18 1JP
Lost Victorian Voices is a long-running research project created by Buckinghamshire Archives and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which seeks to uncover, explore and bring to life the stories of LGBTQ+ Victorians from Buckinghamshire.
Free entry.
Around the town
Community Floral Display
1st-7th June
Howes the Florist · 64-65 Nelson Street · Buckingham · MK18 1BT
Residents are invited to visit and add to a Floral Rainbow display, with meaningful quotes and a rainbow of flowers to choose from. Creating beautiful art that shows the inclusive community in Buckingham.
Community Wellbeing Wall
1st-7th June
The Little Buckingham Clinic · 15 Market Square · Buckingham · MK18 1NW
Passers-by are invited to use the provided markers, pride coloured paper hearts and blue tac on the front windows of the Little Buckingham Clinic to write their wellbeing intentions, goals and affirmations. A word of self-love. Come by, write your heart, and help us fill our windows with love for ourselves, each other and our town.
Pride is about visibility, acceptance and community - and wellbeing begins when we feel safe to be ourselves.
Pride Coffee Cups
All of June
Cornwall Place Kitchen · 6 Cornwall Place · Buckingham · MK18 1SB
Every drink purchased in Cornwall Place Kitchen throughout June comes with a pride sticker on the cup… Please check their social media to see why they do this and what pride means to them.
@cornwallplacekitchen
More events to be announced.
If you are interested in hosting an event during Pride Week, please get in touch so we can include it in the official programme.
Contact us at: engagementofficer@buckingham-tc.gov.uk
Please share images of all events on social media with the hashtag #BuckinghamPrideWeek - Let’s make it a big one!