Ripon’s biggest Pride party returns to The Black Swan

Ripon’s biggest Pride party returns to The Black Swan this weekend

If you’re looking for a weekend of live music, community spirit and family-friendly entertainment, one of Ripon’s most colourful events is back this weekend.

The Black Swan on Westgate is hosting Black Swan Pride 2026 on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June, transforming the popular pub into a vibrant celebration of inclusivity, music and fun.

Now in its fourth year, the event has grown from a one-day gathering into a full weekend festival and organisers are promising their “biggest event yet.”

What can visitors expect?

There will be entertainment throughout the weekend, including:

• 🎤 Cher tribute act
• ⭐ Britain’s Got Talent performer Finley Carter
• 🐻 The Lady Bears of Leeds
• 🎶 Live music across both days
• 🎺 Ska tribute band on Father’s Day Sunday
• 🎨 Face painting
• 🍔 Food and refreshments
• 🎉 Special guests and family-friendly activities

The celebrations begin at 1pm on Saturday, with the Mayor and Mayoress of Ripon officially opening the event.

A celebration for everyone

Owners Sara and Kelly Hirst launched Black Swan Pride to create an event where everyone feels welcome and accepted.

They said:

“We created this event to help make our city a place where everyone – especially members of the LGBTQ+ community and future generations – feels welcomed, accepted and free to be themselves without judgement.

“We welcome everyone to come along and enjoy the celebrations.”

Planning to go?

The event takes place both inside and outside the pub, so organisers recommend bringing a camping or fold-up chair to make the most of the weekend.

Good to know:

✔ Free entry
✔ No tickets required
✔ Children welcome
✔ Dogs welcome
✔ Two full days of entertainment

Whether you’re a regular supporter of Pride events or simply looking for a great atmosphere and live entertainment in Ripon, Black Swan Pride is shaping up to be one of the city’s standout community events of the summer.

Black Swan Pride 2026
📍 The Black Swan, Westgate, Ripon
📅 Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June
⏰ From 1pm Saturday onwards
💷 Free entry

Will you be heading along this weekend? Let us know in the comments. 🌈