Celebrating Diversity Across Torfaen

Proudly brought to you by LGBT+ charity, Club F.O.D, Torfaen Pride brings the LGBT+ residents of Torfaen together to celebrate the diversity that exists within the borough.  

Our first event took place at the prestigious Pontypool Park on 1st June 2024 from midday until 7pm.  The next event will take place 7th June 2025.

Torfaen Pride is community led and community driven to ensure that the event is politically neutral. After all, Pride is still a protest.  Whilst Pride is a reason to come together in solidarity and celebrate diversity, there continues to be an increase in hate crime, and our trans brothers and sisters are being unfairly used in a culture war: much more progress needs to be achieved. Pride enables our community to speak up and be heard.

For the LGBT+ community, Pride is a celebration of identity, diversity, and inclusion. Sadly, for a variety of reasons, for some people pride can be a lonely experience: for example, there are many that for whatever reasons have to attend alone, there are those with mobility issues and there are those who are challenged by crowded spaces. In some instances, people choose not to attend a pride event because of this. 

For a significant number of the LGBT+ community, an individual’s first pride literally can change their life: it’s empowering and exhilarating to discover that there are people just like you.

Connection and human interaction can save lives and Club F.O.D is driven to make each and every contact count so, just like at any Club F.O.D event and activity, every individual attending Torfaen Pride is spoken to and reassured that pride day is their day.

Torfaen Pride isn't the only pride event happening in Wales: check out our pride calendar for details of other events taking place in 2024

Pride Calendar for Wales

Mainstage

Often the main focus at pride, our main stage celebrates the diversity from within our community.

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Marketplace

Overseen by Torfaen and Gwent Small Business Markets, you'll be sure to snap up a bargain!

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Community Village

Our Community Village showcases all the charities and groups that support the LGBT+ community.

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Community Stage

A new addition for 2025, our community stage shines a light on the talent that exists within the area.

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Food & Drink

With a huge range of food and drink options available, you'll be spoilt for choice!

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Events & Activities

Pride isn't just on one day a year! Keep an eye out for local events and activities!

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Latest News

New Website

As you can see, we have had a slight revamp ready for next years event!
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Date Announced for 2025

We are please to announce that just as we end this years event, we can announce that next years Torfaen Pride event will take place on 7th June 2025
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2 Weeks to Torfaen Pride

LGBT+ charity, Club F.O.D, are not only pleased to announce our 2 week countdown to Torfaen Pride which takes place at Pontypool Park on 1st June …
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1 Month to Torfaen Pride

LGBT+ charity, Club F.O.D, are pleased to announce our 4 week countdown to Torfaen Pride which takes place at Pontypool Park on 1st June 2024.Torfaen…
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Inaugral Pride Event Announced for Torfaen

We are over the moon to be able to now officially announce the date of the first Pride event to take place in Torfaen!Yes you heard that right!1st …
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Torfaen Council to Respond to Motion

On 18th July, Torfaen Council is being presented with a motion by Independent Councillor, Giles Davies, to acknowledge the LGBT+ community in the …
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Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors and Supporters

Unite

Bron Afon

Stagecoach South Wales

Melin Homes

Coleg Gwent

National Lottery Awards for All Wales

Welsh Government

Pontypool Community Council

Torfaen Council