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The UK’s queer cultural landscape is set to welcome an important new addition this summer as East & Southeast Asian Pride UK launches for the first time on Friday, 24 July 2026, at London’s Electrowerkz. Presented by Strictly Come Dancing champion Carlos Gu alongside The Bitten Peach and Kakilang, the event aims to create a vibrant and dedicated space celebrating East and Southeast Asian LGBTQIA+ identities, creativity and community.
Running from 7pm until 3am, the event combines a community-focused atmosphere with a diverse entertainment programme. Guests will be welcomed by a community market fair and drinks reception featuring charities, grassroots organisations and independent vendors representing East and Southeast Asian communities from across the UK.
As the evening progresses, attention will turn to a packed main stage programme showcasing drag, cabaret, live music, dance and burlesque performances. Organisers have assembled a line-up designed to highlight the breadth of artistic talent emerging from queer East and Southeast Asian communities, while creating opportunities for visibility and representation.
For Carlos Gu, the event carries a deeply personal significance. Having moved from China to the UK, he has spoken about finding the freedom to live authentically and openly. East & Southeast Asian Pride UK represents an opportunity to celebrate that journey while creating new role models and platforms for future generations of queer Asian creatives.
Following the live performances, the celebration will continue with DJs across two rooms until the early hours. Combining community engagement, cultural expression and nightlife, the inaugural East & Southeast Asian Pride UK promises to be one of the most significant new additions to London’s Pride calendar in 2026.
