Pride Cymru 2026 | Hotel near Coopers Field & Cardiff Castle

Pride Cymru's Big Weekend in Cardiff

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Pride Cymru is Wales’ largest celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, equality and inclusion, held annually in Cardiff. The event weekend features a colourful Pride parade, live music and performances, community stalls, food and drink, and family-friendly activities. Bringing together people from across Wales and beyond to show support, visibility and solidarity.

Make the most of Pride Cymru by staying at Future Inn Cardiff. Perfect for those celebrating across the city, the hotel offers spacious bedrooms with large Canadian-style beds, free WiFi, and tea and coffee facilities. Guests also benefit from free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging points, making it easy to get around Cardiff. Located in Cardiff Bay and close to the city centre, you’re ideally placed to enjoy the Pride Parade, live music, and festivities while continuing to explore the capital. You can also dine at Thomas Restaurant & Bar, open for breakfast, lunch, a Taste of Wales afternoon tea, and dinner – ideal for refuelling during Pride weekend.

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Pride Cymru 2026

Cardiff's famous Big Weekend and LGBTQ+ celebration is back!

Pride Cymru is back for 2026 – and it’s set to be bigger, bolder, and more colourful than ever before! Taking over Coopers Field and Bute Park this summer, Wales’ biggest celebration of LGBTQ+ culture promises a weekend filled with live music, incredible performances, family fun, and a powerful message of unity and acceptance.

This vibrant festival isn’t just a party – it’s a proud platform for visibility, activism, and love in all its forms. Whether you’re marching in the parade, dancing at the main stage, exploring the community market, or just soaking up the atmosphere, Pride Cymru is a celebration for everyone.

So grab your flags, gather your friends, and get ready to show your pride in the Welsh capital on 13 and 14 June 2026.

Pride Cymru 2026 Dates

Pride Cymru's event is historically known as Cardiff-Wales LGBT Mardi Gras. Annually, the registered charity hosts a community and equality celebration festival. Dates do change, previously, it has been on during the August bank holiday and weekend dates in June or July.

In 2024, the celebration of diversity, regardless of sexual orientation, was held at Cardiff Castle. And last year, the event is on 21 and 22 June 2025 at Coopers Field and Bute Park (behind the castle).

The event usually starts with a parade stretching over a mile long through the streets of Cardiff. Over 7,000 people are expected to take part. The parade ends where the entertainment begins. Over the two days, a whole host of singers and performers will take over the main stage.

Pride Cymru 2025 Line Up

The line-up will be announced closer to the date.

Cardiff Pride 2025 line up included headliner Ella Henderson, Kimberly Wyatt Don’t Cha Disco, Booty Luv and Shola Ama. Alongside a vast range of local artists, drag acts and entertainers.

Revellers can also expect:

4 Stages
Mile-long Parade
Street Food
Cabaret
Funfair Rides
Family area
Community Market
Gin Bar
Comedy Stage
Faith Tent
Loads of family fun
Extravagant entertainment
Comedy

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Including Pride Cymru VIP, which gives you a premium main stage viewing area, VIP toilets, a dedicated bar, a complimentary drink and priority access to the Castle.

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Hotel near Pride Cymru

Future Inn Cardiff is a modern and comfortable hotel in the heart of Cardiff Bay, one of the city's most vibrant areas. The hotel is conveniently located near main access roads and public transportation, making it easy to explore the city. This well-appointed hotel offers a range of amenities, ensuring a pleasant and convenient stay. Alongside its excellent location, the hotel boasts spacious and airy bedrooms - all of which sleep up to four guests - that feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, a desk and workspace, and a laptop safe. Added comforts such as complimentary robes, tea and coffee-making facilities, and filtered water enhance the overall experience. Plus, home away from home services like the guest laundry room, ice buckets and wine glasses. There's also electric car charging and free parking, which are rare in such a central location.

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Future Club Rewards

For additional benefits, you can join the Future Inns hotel loyalty program. Alongside a member's discount rate, for every £1 you spend on accommodation, you earn 1 reward point. You also get a complimentary drink voucher to redeem in the bar when you dine. Plus, you get double points when you eat in the restaurant. Points collected can then be used to upgrade your bedroom to a suite or a free night's stay. It's also completely free to join!

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Getting to Cardiff Castle from Future Inn Cardiff

It is a 10-minute taxi ride from Future Inn Cardiff to the city centre. If you want to drive, there are numerous car parks in the city centre with varying tariffs.
Cardiff Bay train station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel and takes you to Cardiff Queen Street station, followed by an 11-minute walk to Cardiff Castle.
Several buses go into the city centre from County Hall, across the road from the hotel, and it takes 16 minutes.
The Aquabus (water taxi) runs hourly from Cardiff Bay between 1030 and 1630 and stops in Bute Park, in the grounds of Cardiff Castle. Weather permitting. The journey takes about 25 minutes.
It would take approximately 35 minutes to walk.
Future Inn Cardiff is a cycle-friendly hotel, and we allow guests to keep bikes in their rooms with cycle mats supplied. It takes 16 minutes to cycle through the city centre.

Cardiff Restaurant

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Thomas Restaurant is a vibrant dining venue in the heart of Cardiff Bay that offers a memorable culinary experience. Known for serving locally sourced produce, the menu showcases a delightful range of British and Welsh dishes, ensuring that diners can enjoy an authentic taste of the region. From hearty breakfasts to leisurely lunches and indulgent dinners, it is ideal for both hotel guests and locals alike.

Additionally, the restaurant features an inviting bar area, perfect for enjoying a drink. In the summer months, take advantage of the outdoor terrace. A large selection of drinks is also available, including popular local brands Double Dragon from the Felinfoel Brewery, Penderyn Whiskey and Gin, and Barti Spiced rum. Naturally, there's a good choice of soft drinks, including refreshing fruit juices, tea, coffee, and mocktails.

If you are staying in the hotel, room service is available 24/7.

Reservations can be made on 02920 487111 or thomas@futureinns.co.uk, or online:

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