DIY Pride

A Pride to be Proud of: Reading’s DIY Pride is taking place on Saturday 30 August 2025 at the Rising Sun Arts Centre from 1pm to 10 pm.

Tired of the corporate pinkwashing of Reading Pride? Longing for a Pride that represents our community’s radical roots? Want to build a community with LGBTQIA+ folks interested in collective action and mutual aid? Join us (a loose collective of Reading-based queer groups, communities, and organisations) for the return of Reading’s DIY Pride event!

At DIY Pride, everyone can get involved, making it more of a do-it-together Pride. We are looking for trans-inclusive, intersectional, anti-racist, anti-capitalist folks, who firmly believe there is no Pride in Genocide, to take part in (volunteer, fund-raise, perform, create) our one-day event.

Throughout the day, the RSAC inside and outside spaces will host family-friendly workshops, interactive activities, provocations, and performances. Refreshments will be available throughout the event, with food provided by Serving Bristol, a queer-run non-profit supper club with all proceeds to gender-affirming care. In the evening, the RSAC ground floor Main Hall will transform into an adult-only performance space, highlighting cabaret acts and performance artists from Reading’s seriously talented queer community.

Ticketing 

We have 3 ticket types available:

• Day 1pm - 6pm (If you only wish to attend the day activities, or are under 18)
• Night 7pm - 10pm (If you are over 18 and wish to attend just the cabaret)
• Day + Night 1pm - 10pm (If you are over 18 and wish to attend the family friendly and cabaret)

Book now via Outsavvy

Head to our website to find out more, read our manifesto, and get involved! - diypriderdg.co.uk 

Join our mailing list for updates on the event tinyurl.com/diypriderdg

Email doubleokaygroup@gmail.com if you’re interested in volunteering!

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@serving.bristol