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- When
- 5 Sep 2026
- Where
- Basildon
- Entry
- Free
- Crowd
- TBA
What to expect
About
Line-up
Events
15 events · 2026
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Community
Transcend - Coming Out Celebration
A safe, affirming space for the Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse community themed around Coming Out. A place to share stories, be heard, feel supported, and celebrate journeys surrounded by community.
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Community
Mindfulness workshop
A calming and creative LGBTQ+ mindfulness workshop featuring gentle, soothing drawing and breath-guided movement. A safe, welcoming space to be fully yourself with no art skills or expectations needed.
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Community
Trans Health Event – Clothes & Binder Swap
A community event hosted by Queer & Trans Action where participants can bring old binders and gender-affirming items to swap, or come for support and community.
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Party
Blind Date
A Valentine's Day special hosting the iconic dating show Blind Date. Hosted by drag queen Sara Khasm as a Cilla Black tribute act, bringing a fabulous twist to the classic dating game.
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Party
Musical Theatre Quiz Evening
A Musical Theatre Quiz Night hosted by Tom Mason in collaboration with Towngate Theatre. Expect iconic musical theatre moments, camp questions, big laughs and show tunes.
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Community
Transcend - Vision Board and Goal Setting Night
A space to dream big, set meaningful goals and connect with the community in a relaxed, affirming environment. All materials provided; participants bring themselves and their ideas.
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Family
Family Networking, Easter Craft Night
A bright, welcoming Easter-themed craft night for Pride families, carers, allies and friends. Participants will paint Easter-styled ornaments and enjoy creativity and community spirit.
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Party
Bingo with Chamonix
A fabulous evening of Bingo with drag performer Chamonix Aspen. Free event with £1 deposit returned at the door. Warm, welcoming atmosphere with entertainment and community celebration.
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Community
BOOK & SOCIAL CLUB
A relaxed and welcoming discussion of 'Giovanni's Room' by James Baldwin, an iconic novel exploring identity, love and self-discovery. Everyone welcome to share thoughts or listen, with announcement of the next read.
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Party
OPEN MIC NIGHT
An open mic night where singers, speakers, performers and community members can shine. Free entry with a performer application form available. A space to celebrate community creativity and pride.
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Community
TRANSCEND - Vision Board and Goal Setting Night
A space to dream big, set meaningful goals and connect with the community in a relaxed, affirming environment. All materials are provided; participants bring themselves and their ideas.
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Community
Basildon Pride Book & Social Group
A relaxed and welcoming discussion of 'Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil' by Victoria Schwab, a queer fantasy exploring love, longing and the lives we leave behind. All welcome to share thoughts or listen, with announcement of the next read.
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Party
RUBIX CUBE DISCO NIGHT
A night of music, dancing and good vibes throwing it back to the 80s and 90s with iconic throwback tunes. Attendees are encouraged to wear bright, bold outfits with a prize for the favourite look of the night.
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Community
Zine with KaTie
A creative and colourful evening celebrating LGBTQ+ families, stories and community through zine-making with illustrator and zine-maker Katie Carter-Leay. Participants will create an 8-page mini zine from a single sheet of paper with collage materials and creative inspiration.
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Community
Transcend Clothes Swap
A welcoming evening for the transgender and gender non-conforming community to come together, connect, and share clothes and accessories in a safe, supportive, and social environment.
Where it happens
Open in mapsBasildon Pride takes place in Basildon, United Kingdom.
Basildon, United Kingdom
City centre — organisers can pin an exact location
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