Herts Pride 2026 returns to Cassiobury Park, Watford on Saturday 22 August 2026.

Join thousands of people from across Hertfordshire and beyond for a fantastic day of live entertainment, community groups, exhibitors, food and drink, family activities, a fun fair, dog show, outdoor market zone, community wellbeing marquee, emergency services zone, sports zone and LGBTQ+ celebration.

Featuring live entertainment throughout the day, with artist announcements to follow.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS – AVAILABLE 1 JUNE TO 30 JUNE 2026

• Adult (18+) – £10
• Young Person (13–17) – £8
• Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 2 young people) – £28

Early Bird prices are available until 30 June 2026. Standard advance ticket prices will apply from 1 July 2026.

AGE POLICY

• Young Person tickets are valid for attendees aged 13–17 inclusive.
• Attendees aged 13–15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over.
• Children under 13 attend free but must also be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over.

CHALLENGE 25

Herts Pride operates a Challenge 25 policy. If you are fortunate enough to look under the age of 25, you may be asked to provide valid photographic identification when purchasing alcohol or accessing age-restricted services within the event.

Accepted forms of identification include a passport, driving licence or PASS-accredited proof of age card.

LICENSING AND EVENT SECURITY

Herts Pride is a licensed event.

Alcohol may only be purchased and consumed within designated licensed areas of the event site.

No alcohol may be brought into the event. Bags may be subject to search on entry and any alcohol brought onto the site may be confiscated.

Entry to the event is subject to security screening. Bag searches and identification checks may be carried out as a condition of entry.

Illegal substances, offensive weapons and any prohibited items identified by event security will not be permitted on site.

Any person found supplying alcohol to anyone under the age of 18 may be removed from the event and may be reported to the relevant authorities.

ACCESSIBILITY

Essential Companion tickets are available free of charge for attendees who require assistance to access and enjoy the event safely.

One Essential Companion ticket may be booked alongside each eligible paid ticket. The Essential Companion must attend with the person they are supporting and enter the event together.

Herts Pride reserves the right to carry out reasonable checks and request supporting information where necessary to ensure the scheme is used appropriately and remains available to those who genuinely require it.

TICKETS AND EVENT INFORMATION

Tickets are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation of the event by the organiser.

Family Tickets admit 2 adults (18+) and up to 2 young people aged 13–17. Children under 13 are admitted free when accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 or over.

The advertised programme, attractions, activities and performers are subject to change without notice where circumstances require.

Event timings are provisional and may be amended where necessary.

Herts Pride reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any person whose behaviour is considered unsafe, abusive, discriminatory or likely to adversely affect the safety, welfare or enjoyment of other attendees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Herts Pride 2026.

#PrideAndThrive