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London, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Classical Pride

Usually in June

When: Usually June
Where: London
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Crowd: TBA

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Classical Pride is a festival celebrating LGBTQ+ contributions to classical music, featuring world-renowned orchestras, soloists, and composers. The 2026 edition presents a kaleidoscopic programme across London's premier venues including the Barbican Hall, Kings Place, and the historic Banqueting House. All events are free to attend.

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Last updated: 12 Aug 2026

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Classical Pride 2026

10–14 Jun 2026

Classical Pride 2026 runs from 10–14 June across multiple London venues. The festival features the London Symphony Orchestra under conductor Oliver Zeffman performing works by LGBTQ+ composers including Barber, Ravel, and Britten; City Music Foundation young artists Sofia Sacco and Violetta Suvini in chamber recital; the Baroque Ball at the Banqueting House with Joe Locke, Dylan Mulvaney, and Jodie Harsh; and violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones with pianist Charles Owen. All events are free. Note: all advertised performances show as sold out.

Entry: Free
Events: 4

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4 events

Festival

Charlie Lovell-Jones & Charles Owen

Wed 10 Jun
Party

The Baroque Ball

Thu 11 Jun
Festival

City Music Foundation Artists in Recital

Sun 14 Jun
Festival

Barber Adagio and Ravel Boléro – London Symphony Orchestra

Sun 14 Jun

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