OUT North East

04/06/2026

We are bringing a rainbow takeover the M The Galleries Washington today! Come and pick up a Pride Guide for our month long FREE summer of Pride activities!

From kids face-painting to stalls, there is something for everyone 🏳️‍🌈🙌

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Your Guide to the Summer of Pride! ☀️🌈

Catch up with what's been happening around the North East. There’s some amazing insights and stories from ‘Fighting for Equality’ with Kate Osborne MP, ‘What Pride means in the North East?’by Kim McGuinness- North East Mayor , to local artist IDa4 and their ‘Spray it with Pride’ mural, ‘Pride’s History with Politics’ by Drew Dalton, and an exclusive interview with the cast of BBC Three Smoggie Queens!

👀Not only that, but every Summer of Pride event is listed here. Everything q***r and now is listed in this one guide. You can get your own copy by popping into the OUT North East Centre or contact Ben Lloyd, our Commercial Manager via [email protected]

03/06/2026

It started with flags......

The Reform UK leadership at Essex County Council has banned Essex libraries from promoting LGBTQ+ and Pride events.

Read more below.

📷 Envato

02/06/2026

We’re excited to announce that our weekly free yoga class is returning to its original slot. Going forward, you can join us on the mat every Thursday from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the ONE Centre!

If you’re looking to decompress, learn a new skill, and make some new friends, this is the space for you. Led by our wonderful instructor, Gabi, this vinyasa-focused flow is designed to help you build strength, balance, and a brilliant mind-body connection in a comfortable, LGBTQI+ inclusive environment.

🗓️ When: Every Thursday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: OUT NORTH EAST, ONE Centre, Unit 2B Stonehills, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0HW

Spaces for our free 40-week introductory course are limited, so make sure to secure your spot! Visit our website to book your spot: https://www.outnortheast.org.uk/calendar

02/06/2026

We can't wait to celebrate with our friends at Metrocentre 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

02/06/2026

📢Pride is taking over!!!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We are partnering with some of the region's biggest venues to bring pride to you! Join us as we bring crafts, music and activities for the entire family to brighten up your day! We'll be popping up at M The Galleries Washington, Bridges Sunderland, Gateshead College and Metrocentre!

In a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under attack, making these spaces and being present in them matters more than ever. Show your support by saying hello and let's show that pride is for everyone!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🤍🩷

02/06/2026

A proud day for Sunderland AFC 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Happy Pride Month 2026!
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Heres a bit of a flashback to the time we were invited out at halftime to talk about pride and football during a rainbow ball match!
Alongside Peter Darrant from OUT North East , multiple group members, Chris waters, and more!
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Theres so much going on in Sunderland this June, despite efforts to hold pride down. Let's make it a good'n eh?

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02/06/2026

🌈 Pride is coming back to the heart of Sunderland.

The Bridges Shopping Centre and OUT North East are hosting a free, family-friendly Pride celebration packed with live entertainment, crafts, face painting, community stalls and plenty of colour and creativity.

Bridges Sunderland

01/06/2026

The wait is officially over… Act OUT starts THIS WEEK! 🎭✨

We are incredibly excited to launch our brand-new performing arts club this Wednesday, 3rd June.

If you are aged 11–18 and looking for a safe, inclusive, and totally low-pressure space to explore drama, build your confidence, and make brilliant new friends—this is for you!

Absolutely no previous acting experience or auditions are required. Just bring yourself and get ready to have some fun with our amazing facilitators, Ben and Owe

The Details:
🗓️ When: Starts Wednesday, 3rd June | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: ONE Centre, Unit 2B Stonehills, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0HW
🔗 Head to our website to find out more: https://www.outnortheast.org.uk/calendar