National Student Pride 2026 brings together students and graduates from across the UK, employers, community organisations, artists and activists for two days of celebration, debate, careers development and nightlife.
National Student Pride 2026 Overview: Friday 13 – Saturday 14 February 2026
Venues
London School of Economics: Friday Upskill Careers afternoon
University of Westminster: Daytime Festival & Careers Fair
G-A-Y Heaven, London: NSP Awards Club Nights, Launch Party & Awards
Ticketing: Daytime Festival (16+) Free. Weekend Wristband (18+) £10
National Student Pride 2026 is a multi-venue, multi-genre experience encompassing performance, activism, dialogue, career opportunity and social connection.
Day 1 – Friday 13 February 2026
UpSkill Careers Afternoon – LSE 12.30-5pm: Professional workshops, skills clinics, panel discussions, networking and headshots designed for student career development.
Welcome Party & #StudentPride Awards – G-A-Y Heaven 7-10.30pm: Student Pride Awards hosted by TikTok influencer Mason Blake and Bradley Riches (Heartstopper, Emmerdale). Live performances from Benji James, Imperial Musical Theatre Society, UCL Drag Society, Leeds Uni Drag Society and Rory Roar. Followed by club night at G-A-Y Heaven.
Day 2 – Saturday 14 February
Daytime Festival at University of Westminster:
Main Stage Panels & Interviews:
Trans 2030: Beyond the Culture War with Not a Phase and Queer AF. A forward-looking discussion exploring the future of trans rights, representation, media narratives and lived experiences beyond current political and cultural flashpoints.
Speakers: Juno Dawson – Bestselling author, screenwriter and leading trans voice in UK media. Munroe Bergdorf – Model, activist and advocate for trans and racial justice. Lars Fellows – Broadcaster and LGBTQ+ advocate, known from BBC’s I Kissed A Boy. Zelah Glasson – TV personality, Big Brother UK alumni and LGBTQ+ host. Fizz Sinclair – Actor, writer and model working across stage, screen and fashion.
Queer Dating: Love, Lust & Labels: An honest and humorous conversation about modern queer dating, relationships, identity, labels and navigating intimacy in a digital-first world.
Speakers: Hosted by Natasha Devon – LBC Broadcaster, author and mental health campaigner. Max Hovey – Writer, creator and LGBTQ+ commentator. Ruben Bo Dwyer – Cast member of BBC’s I Kissed A Boy and LGBTQ+ advocate.
Main Stage Hosts: Charlie Craggs – Broadcaster, author and trans activist. Zelah Glasson – Television host and LGBTQ+ advocate.
DRAGSTRAVAGANZA: With The Traitors season 4 stars Jessie & Amanda, plus drag royalty Rhys’ Pieces, Miss Leigh Ding, and Sophia Stardust
UK’s Largest LGBTQ+ Inclusive Careers Fair: Connect with proactive, inclusive employers and recruiters.
Music Stage: With emerging queer artists and performance spaces.
Community Marketplace: Featuring 40+ charities, student societies and creative vendors.
Therapy Puppies Hub: A wellbeing space for attendees.
Nighttime Club Nights at G-A-Y Heaven:
Two nights of iconic queer nightlife with DJ sets, guest performers and special deals on drinks for weekend wristband holders.
Accessibility & Participation: The daytime festival is accessible with step-free access and BSL interpretation on the main stages.
Gender-inclusive toilets throughout.
The daytime festival is open to attendees 16+
Website: www.studentpride.co.uk
