We’re welcoming back one of the South West’s longest running pride events with a jam packed programme of talks, workshops and performances! Find out what’s going on across our building below.

Exeter Pride Programme at Exeter Phoenix:

Auditorium

• What The Trans: 2.15pm – 3.15pm
  What The Trans are an award winning UK based Trans news podcast run by and for the trans community. This panel will focus on managing to stay informed, navigating the media biases and keeping yourself safe and sane.
• Trans Pride Q+A: 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Studio 74

• IRIS – Heroes, Heartbeats, and Shorelines (15): 1.30pm

Studio 1

• Scratchworks Theatre: 1.15pm – 2.15pm
  Join us for a 1-hour taster workshop with local theatre company, Scratchworks Theatre, as they invite you to dip your toe into devised theatre making. Over the hour, you will be invited to try quick-fire creative writing tools and exercises, physical storytelling, puppetry, group singing and a bit of clowning. All elements that go into making a Scratchworks show. No experience required, just bring your enthusiasm to get stuck in and play for an hour.
• Reach Out Presents: Accessibility for Learning Disabled, Physically Disabled & Neurodivergent LGBTQ+ Pride: 2.30pm – 5.00 pm
  Join us for two and half hours of activities and performances in which there is a safe and inclusive space where LGBTQ+ people with disabilities and neurodivergence can come together, be themselves, and have fun—whether that means getting involved or simply enjoying the atmosphere.

Studio 2

• The Importance of Being Seen: 1.30pm – 1.30pm
  Exeter University are facilitating a reflective exercise about why it is important for LGBTQ+ people to be seen and collating this into a work of art. You can join them and get creative, tell them your thoughts, and share in queer joy!
• Section 28 and its afterlives: 2.30pm – 3.30pm
  DROP IN! An LGBTQ+ history project that explores the history and legacies of Section 28 in the South West, using historic media about Section 28 alongside current media to create new queer narratives through collage.
• Pole Dancing with Ezme: 3.30pm – 4.30pm
  Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to level up your skills, Ezme’s supportive and inclusive classes are designed to help you build strength, flexibility, and self-expression.

The Workshop (18+ – ID required)

• The Safe Word: 1.30pm – 4pm
  Join Torbay Rope, Cascading Kittens and Steamer Quay as they educate you about the Kinkier side of the LGBTQIA community.
• An Exquisite Burlesque and Singing Performance by L: 4pm – 4.30pm

The Secret Garden

• Join The Trans and Non-Binary Cafe for Tea, Coffee and some quiet time. If you are easily over stimulated or its all just a bit too hectic, come and relax in our supportive quiet area.

Find the acts and timings on the Exeter Pride Website >

Please note, capacity is limited.

Pride Terrace Party

The Pride Terrace Party at Exeter Phoenix is almost as old as Exeter Pride, and always delivers, with this year being no exception.

The Café Bar will be open from 10am as usual with a range of cakes and pastries to fortify you before the March, and then the music starts…

With entry to the Bar and Terrace free all day and night, our crack team of DJs will be keeping you dancing from 2pm till 2am.

• 2pm – 6pm DJ Louie Louie with Mixed Genre Bizniss for your enjoyment
• 6pm DJ Beverley plays tunes to make your heart and body dance
• 8pm Ladymelza plays funk, hip hop, disco & boogie
• 10pm DJ Louie Louie returns with Alt Dance, Electroclash, Hyperpop and other Freaky Filth
• 12am Wellraver ending the night with Old Skool Classics

+ drinks deals all day!

CLIMAX: Unity

The OFFICIAL Exeter Pride Afterparty! | 9pm – 1am

Expect a party like no other with CLIMAX, Exeter’s only monthly drag cabaret and club night! This time at Exeter Phoenix! Show your support for local drag and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community we have in Exeter. CLIMAX is not one to miss! Hosted by Exeter’s favourite doll Cleo Toris!

Your Performers for the night:
Roberta Calamari | Diesel | Nelly Nougatelli | Deidre Darling | Virina Flower | Darcii Delore | Izzy Available | The Lady Frost | Diomede | Anita Waz | Miss Dynasty | Jersey the Devil | Itward Gorerouge

VENUE: BUILDING-WIDE, EXETER PHOENIX