Malmo Pride 2026: dates, parade, performances

Malmö Pride 2026 will take place from 1–4 July 2026, bringing bold conversations, community connection, and unforgettable celebrations to southern Sweden. The festival blends the political heart of Pride with city-wide fun, wrapping up with a closing party that’s never short on sparkle.

The Pride Parade: Marching for Progress

The Malmö Pride Parade is the highlight of the festival, drawing thousands to the streets in a powerful show of visibility and joy. The march typically gathers at Lördagsplan. Expect performances, speeches, and plenty of Pride spirit as Malmö once again champions equality and love for all.

The route takes over the city, winding through Triangeln and up to Möllevångstorget, before heading down toward Folkets Park, where the energy continues with open-air performances, food, markets, and dancing. Anyone can join the parade: individuals can simply show up, while organizations can register in advance to march together.

Pride House: Politics, Panels, and Big Ideas

The beating heart of the festival, Pride House, runs Wednesday through Friday with a different theme each day:

Wednesday: Identity explores personal expression with talks like Queer identities in games and a panel on Asian intersectional queer perspectives.

Thursday: Relationing focuses on chosen families, queer elders, ADHD and sex, and the structures that support LGBTQIA+ lives.

Friday celebrates a decade of Malmö Pride, with reflections on faith, history, and international solidarity—including a special session on Svenska Kyrkan’s role in Pride and an international panel on resistance.

Pride Heart: The Fun Centre

This is the festival’s social playground, mixing drag, music, quizzes, and cheeky confessions with late-night beats until 1am. Think pop-up performances, good drinks, and a crowd that knows how to party with purpose.

Youth Pride: By and For Young Queers

At Arena 305, LGBTQ+ youth aged 13–25 have their own dedicated space. Expect workshops, drag, karaoke, gaming, and a full schedule of activities hosted by trusted local orgs like Transjouren, RFSU, and Habitat Q, all in a sober, welcoming setting.

Pride in the City: Queer All Over

The city joins the celebration with art shows, karaoke, drag bingo, and other pop-up events. Some are part of the official program, others are grassroots gems from local community groups. Keep your eyes peeled and your schedule flexible.

Pride Park: A Saturday Celebration

After the parade, Folkets Park transforms into Pride Park with a full afternoon and evening lineup. Performers will be announced closer to the event. The park also hosts a queer market, food stalls, dancing, and family-friendly activities like drag storytelling.

SLUTFEST: The Grand Finale

On Saturday night, Moriskan hosts SLUTFEST, Malmö Pride’s legendary closing party. Queer, sweaty, joyful, and always sold out. More information about headliners will be revealed closer to the event date.

Book your Malmo Pride Hotel

Check out our selection of gay-friendly hotels in Malmö! Rooms sell out and prices go up, so book your stay as early as possible.