Every year in June, Paris comes alive with the LGBTQIA+ Pride March, a festive, militant and iconic event. Organised by Inter-LGBT, this demonstration brings together tens of thousands of people to celebrate diversity, demand equal rights and fight against all forms of discrimination.
Across Paris and its metropolitan area, a programme of festive, artistic and activist events pays tribute to the diversity of LGBTQIA+ identities whilst affirming a mobilisation that is more necessary than ever.
Organised by Inter-LGBT, which this year celebrates 26 years of commitment, Pride Fortnight takes place from 11 to 27 June 2026. A series of cultural, activist and festive events will prepare the city for the grand Pride March on 27 June 2026 (cancelled due to the heatwave; a rescheduling to September 2026 is being considered).
Some highlights of Pride Fortnight:
Among the highlights of this week is the Pride Run taking place in Pantin; run or walk for pride in an inclusive and friendly atmosphere. This sporting event, open to everyone, promotes visibility, solidarity and inclusion through sport, just outside Paris.
The Pride March scheduled for Saturday 27 June 2026 has been cancelled due to the heatwave. A rescheduling to September 2026 is being considered.
The meeting point is at 1.30pm at Place d’Italie, with the march due to set off at 2pm. Participants will make their way to Place de la République by the end of the day, crossing from the Left Bank to the Right Bank via Avenue des Gobelins, Rue Monge and Boulevard Saint-Germain. After crossing the Pont de Sully, the march will continue along Boulevard Henri IV and Place de la Bastille, before taking Boulevard Beaumarchais and Boulevard du Temple. It brings together thousands of people, associations and groups around common values: equality, respect and visibility. This large popular event is punctuated by activist slogans, music, drag performances and colourful floats. The arrival of the Pride Parade at Place de la République marks the start of a huge, festive concert. From 4pm to 10pm, the official main stage will have Paris buzzing with over six hours of performances. This 2026 edition, organised by Le Filip, promises to be a memorable one thanks to a rich and inclusive programme. Among the artists not to be missed on stage are the icons Keïona and Piche, the famous Madame Arthur cabaret, as well as Lolla Wesh, Yann, Vetiver, Mamari and Kelyboy.
The fight for LGBTQIA+ rights in Paris doesn’t stop at the city limits. Every year, usually in early June, the Pride Parade - Pride des Banlieues takes place. Originating in Seine-Saint-Denis, this festive, political, and deeply inclusive event has become a must-attend. It highlights the realities, struggles, and visibility of LGBTQIA+ people from working-class neighborhoods and the Parisian suburbs. Another essential and community-driven facet of Pride in Greater Paris!
Discover our selection of venues to take part in an after pride events to keep the party going until the end of the night and celebrate inclusion and tolerance:
In line with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (17 May), Pride Week is an unmissable event for raising the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community loud and proud.
Even before its official launch, Paris is decked out in the colours of diversity with two festive and socially conscious events: the Bal de l'Amour, a large, inclusive evening full of joy and performances, and the Club Culture Festival, which highlights the richness of queer cultures through music, art and encounters.
Discover also the guided tours of Queer Paris offered by #ExploreParis during June and July in different neighbourhoods of Paris and on different themes!
The LGBTQIA+ Pride March scheduled for Saturday 27 June 2026 in Paris has been cancelled due to the heatwave. A postponement to September 2026 is being considered. To take part in the parade, meet at 1.30pm at Place d’Italie, from where the march will set off at 2pm. The parade will end at Place de la République in the late afternoon. In the meantime, the Pride parade will follow a specific route through the capital: Avenue des Gobelins, Rue Monge, Boulevard Saint-Germain, Pont de Sully, Boulevard Henri IV, Place de la Bastille, then Boulevards Beaumarchais and du Temple. The event is open to everyone, free of charge.
Yes, the event is supervised by the organisers and the authorities to ensure everyone's safety. The parade is generally accessible to people with reduced mobility, and rest and reception points are available. It is recommended that you bring water and sunscreen and locate the designated access points.
Of course! Pride is open to everyone, including allies, curious people and families. The important thing is to respect the values of the event: inclusion, equality, tolerance and visibility. Everyone can walk to support the rights of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
Yes, in 2026, Pride Fortnight will take place from 11 to 27 June 2026 with concerts, screenings, performances and themed evenings throughout Paris. On the day of the march, 27 June 2026, the celebrations continue with the Grand Podium, from 4pm to 10pm, at Place de la République. The square will be transformed into a huge open-air dancefloor thanks to the Podium de la Marche. Hosted by Le Filip & his guests, this event offers six hours of free, socially conscious performances. You’ll be able to cheer on some of the community’s greatest talents, such as Keïona, Piche, the artists from the Madame Arthur cabaret, Lolla Wesh, Allanah Starr and the Laissez-Nous Danser collective. It’s the perfect way to round off the day in style before heading off to the after-parties in Parisian clubs! The Paris Pride on 27 June 2026 has been cancelled due to the heatwave. A postponement of Pride to September 2026 is being considered.
The official route of the march sets off from Place d’Italie at 2pm (registration from 1.30pm), heading towards Place de la République, its finishing point in the late afternoon. The procession will first head up Avenue des Gobelins and Rue Monge before turning onto Boulevard Saint-Germain. It will cross the Seine via the Pont de Sully to reach Boulevard Henri IV and Place de la Bastille, before beginning the final stretch via Boulevard Beaumarchais and Boulevard du Temple. The Paris Pride on 27 June 2026 has been cancelled due to the heatwave. A postponement of Pride to September 2026 is being considered.
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