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A relaxed evening of crafting and chat.Contribute to Porty Pride’s fifth anniversary collaborative quilt-making project. 🌈✨🏳️‍🌈✨

To celebrate Porty Pride’s fifth anniversary in 2026, we’re inviting our community to get involved in a collaborative quilt-making project.
Inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, we’re aiming to tell the stories of Porty Pride, and celebrate the diversity of people and organisations who are part of it.
Come along to make your patch in community and get inspired. Lots of free fabric and supplies provided! Friendly volunteers will be on hand to help, share some creative inspiration and techniques. No experience required, and all ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult).

Venue:
Portobello Library

Tickets:
Free Via Outsavvy

Age:
All Welcome

Refreshments:
This is a sober event, soft drinks and snacks provided.

Accessibility:
Accessible Gender-neutral Toilets
Step Free Access
Wheelchair Accessible

#portypride #Pride #transrights #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqrights #PrideMonth #LGBTQPride #portobellolibrary #portobello

Once again, SQIFF and Porty Pride are teaming up to bring you an eclectic mix of queer short films. This programme celebrates multi-cultural intersections in queer cinema.

Films:

Who Will Be Remembered Here, is a brave tale of reclaiming history against the backdrop of rural Scotland.

Dissonance which follows a young Black woman fleeing a homophobic upbringing and discovering herself in Glasgow.

Oceania, a colourful, softly lit short about a teenage gamer dealing with grief.

Two Black Boys in Paradise, explores the joys and woes of queer black gays passionately in love.

Two Travelling Aunties, the adorable and funny story of two older lesbians from Singapore living out their dream travelling the world together in their van.

Sriracha, An east-asian drag king and a Turkish kebab chef clash over the condiment but are brought together by their rage towards some drunk British lads.

Then please join us for a chatty informal Q&A with some of the filmmakers, hosted by Nat Lall.

Curated by Nat Lall

All films will have captions and there will be a BSL Interpreter for the Q&A session

Location:Portobello Town Hall

Accessibility:

step-free access

wheelchair accessible

accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms

#lgbtqfilm#portypride#Pride

Get ready as if it's your birthday, because it is. Porty Pride Ball is celebrating its 5th Birthday. Cover your birthday suit in your best outfit, grab a party hat and dance! 🌈✨🌈

Mystika Glamoor will host this evening extravaganza of queer joy and resistance. The Ball has been curated by none other than Edinburgh’s own club rat and butch poet JJ Fadaka.

This Year’s Theme:
It’s all about us this year, us as a community, us as an uncontrollable force of change, us as a loose collective of LGB…and never not the T! We’ll have party hats and balloons, but we also welcome sashes, birthday badges and headbands, anything that shows your pride!

Line Up: To celebrate our birthday, we’re welcoming back some of our favourite acts over the last 5 years and collaborating with some new faces.

Mystika Glamoor
The surrealist socialist socialite, the High Priestess of Edinburgh drag.

Greengiant | DJ Set
Serving up a tasty platter of global grooves, soulful sounds, disco and more from a fully vinyl set.

Simba | DJ Set
An eclectic, high-energy set, he moves fluidly between Miami bass, Jersey club, dancehall, Afro pop and Afro house, with girly pop and noughties nostalgia as the thread that ties it all together.

Simon Hot Mess | DJ Set
As far as we can tell, the world's only out bisexual deaf DJ. A queer institution since 2010, playing fun blend of disco, house and 80s electro pop. Expect to sweat!

Gemma Cairney | DJ Set
Local DJ, mama/writer/broadcaster/radio dj/art lover/polymath, 'n advocate in devotion to queer culture!

Location: Portobello Town Hall

Accessibility: Please be aware that this venue gets very hot.

The dance floor in Portobello Town Hall is Wheelchair Accessible

Portobello Town Hall has step-free access, wheelchair accessible, accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms

#portypride #Pride #lgbtqcommunity #transrights #lgbtqrights

We’re beyond excited to team up with @goodtimerunning @queerrunporty for this year’s Sporty Pride.Part of Portobello’s incredible annual community-led LGBTQIA+ @portypride celebrations running from 27 May – 12 June! 🏳️‍🌈💖

In partnership with @leapsportsscotland and @transactiveedi ,Sporty Pride is creating joyful,inclusive events for the whole LGBTQIA+ community — and this year they’re celebrating their fabulous 5th birthday! 🎉🎂🌟❤️

📅Sunday 7th June 2026
📍The hill (promenade) by the “Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.26 Seafield Road E,EH15 1EH
⏰10am start and finishing at 11am
👟 5KM Social Pace Conversational Run (1hr activity) 
💬 Good chats•Great vibes•Zero pressure•Maximum fun

Expect beautiful coastal scenery,plenty of laughs,new social connections and a run packed with positivity from start to finish.Whether you’re a seasoned runner,casual jogger,enthusiastic walker,or just here for the vibes.
EVERYBODY is welcome. 🫶
Come as you are,bring your pals,your sparkle,your best gossip,and your pride spirit. 🫶🪩✨🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️♥️

Details can be found across all social media channels and websites.Any questions?Reach out to any of the teams mentioned above.#portypride #runwithpride #lgbtqia #communityrun #inclusivesport

A WHOLE DAY OF INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING SPORTY FUN!
BECAUSE SPORT SHOULD BE FOR EVERYBODY. 🏳️‍🌈🏉⛹🏀⛹‍♀

Organised in partnership with LEAP Sports Scotland

For the first time and to celebrate Porty Pride's 5th birthday we are bringing together many sports and sporting clubs to celebrate the whole LGBTQ+ community in a safe and welcoming environment.

All clubs involved have been asked to engage in signing a charter to protect our trans and non-binary siblings participating in sport.

We want to use this platform to call on all sports governing bodies to reject anti-trans rhetoric and create more inclusive sporting environments so all of us can thrive with healthy minds and bodies.

Venues: various locations in Portobello

Visit our website (link in the bio) for full details and locations

#portypride #edinburgh #edinburghevents #Pride #pridemonth #PrideMatters #PrideEveryday #LGBTQPride #lgbtqcommunity #LGBTQSupport #lgbtqfriendly #LGBTQEvents

A WHOLE DAY OF INCLUSIVE AND WELCOMING SPORTY FUN!
BECAUSE SPORT SHOULD BE FOR EVERYBODY. 🏳️‍🌈🏉⛹🏀⛹‍♀

Organised in partnership with LEAP Sports Scotland

For the first time and to celebrate Porty Pride's 5th birthday we are bringing together many sports and sporting clubs to celebrate the whole LGBTQ+ community in a safe and welcoming environment.

All clubs involved have been asked to engage in signing a charter to protect our trans and non-binary siblings participating in sport.

We want to use this platform to call on all sports governing bodies to reject anti-trans rhetoric and create more inclusive sporting environments so all of us can thrive with healthy minds and bodies.

Venues: various locations in Portobello

Visit our website (link in the bio) for full details and locations

#portypride #edinburgh #edinburghevents #Pride #pridemonth #PrideMatters #PrideEveryday #LGBTQPride #lgbtqcommunity #LGBTQSupport #lgbtqfriendly #LGBTQEvents

Announcing another Children’s Story Time! 📚✨

This time, we’re partnering with @portypride to welcome author Ashley Douglas to the bookshop for a morning of storytelling from 10.30-11am on Saturday 6th June! Douglas will be reading from her book, The Lass and The Quine, which is the first original LGBTQ+ inclusive children’s book in the Scots language.

There are free tickets available, or you can order a copy of the book and come along too – Ashley will be signing and dedicating copies of the book on the day. You can sign up to join us on our website. 😊

NB: This story is aimed at children aged 5-8 but children of all ages are welcome to attend this Story Time event. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the event.

Join @livingregariously next Thursday 28 May at Rising Tide for an evening of guided cocktail making and queer history. Tickets price includes 3 cocktails. More details here: https://portypride.com/2026events/cocktailevening

🍿 Once again, SQIFF and @portypride are teaming up to bring you an eclectic mix of queer short films 🎉

This edition celebrates multi-cultural intersections in queer cinema. The first film, Who Will Be Remembered Here, is a brave tale of reclaiming history against the backdrop of rural Scotland. Next is Dissonance which follows a young Black woman fleeing a homophobic upbringing and discovering herself in Glasgow.

Then we have Oceania, a colourful, softly lit short about a teenage gamer dealing with grief. This is followed by a moving animation named Two Black Boys in Paradise that explores the joys and woes of queer black gays passionately in love.

Then comes Two Travelling Aunties, the adorable and funny story of two older lesbians from Singapore living out their dream travelling the world together in their van. Last but not least is the hilarious Sriracha. An east-asian drag king and a Turkish kebab chef clash over the condiment but are brought together by their rage towards some drunk British lads.

Then please join us for a chatty informal Q&A with some of the filmmakers, including @aderayo__ , hosted by @djfluffie

Curated by Nat Lall ✨

Book tickets in bio 🫶

Location and Time
📍Portobello Town Hall
📍Sunday 7th June from 7-10pm

Access
🏳️‍⚧️ Age recommendation of N/C 16+.
🏳️‍⚧️ English language descriptive subtitles.
🏳️‍⚧️ BSL-English interpretation provided for the introduction and panel discussion.

Films included in this programme:
🌈 who will be remembered here by Michael Sherrington, Lewis Hetherington, CJ Mahony
🌈 Dissonance by Aderayo Adenekan
🌈 Oceania by Valentin Noujaïm
🌈 Two Black Boys in Paradise by Baz Sells
🌈 Two Travelling Aunties by Christine Seow
🌈 Sriracha by Weili Hsing

Image Descriptions in ALT TEXT.

🍿 Once again, SQIFF and @portypride are teaming up to bring you an eclectic mix of queer short films 🎉

This edition celebrates multi-cultural intersections in queer cinema. The first film, Who Will Be Remembered Here, is a brave tale of reclaiming history against the backdrop of rural Scotland. Next is Dissonance which follows a young Black woman fleeing a homophobic upbringing and discovering herself in Glasgow.

Then we have Oceania, a colourful, softly lit short about a teenage gamer dealing with grief. This is followed by a moving animation named Two Black Boys in Paradise that explores the joys and woes of queer black gays passionately in love.

Then comes Two Travelling Aunties, the adorable and funny story of two older lesbians from Singapore living out their dream travelling the world together in their van. Last but not least is the hilarious Sriracha. An east-asian drag king and a Turkish kebab chef clash over the condiment but are brought together by their rage towards some drunk British lads.

Then please join us for a chatty informal Q&A with some of the filmmakers, including @aderayo__ , hosted by @djfluffie

Curated by Nat Lall ✨

Book tickets in bio 🫶

Location and Time
📍Portobello Town Hall
📍Sunday 7th June from 7-10pm

Access
🏳️‍⚧️ Age recommendation of N/C 16+.
🏳️‍⚧️ English language descriptive subtitles.
🏳️‍⚧️ BSL-English interpretation provided for the introduction and panel discussion.

Films included in this programme:
🌈 who will be remembered here by Michael Sherrington, Lewis Hetherington, CJ Mahony
🌈 Dissonance by Aderayo Adenekan
🌈 Oceania by Valentin Noujaïm
🌈 Two Black Boys in Paradise by Baz Sells
🌈 Two Travelling Aunties by Christine Seow
🌈 Sriracha by Weili Hsing

Image Descriptions in ALT TEXT.

🍿 Once again, SQIFF and @portypride are teaming up to bring you an eclectic mix of queer short films 🎉

This edition celebrates multi-cultural intersections in queer cinema. The first film, Who Will Be Remembered Here, is a brave tale of reclaiming history against the backdrop of rural Scotland. Next is Dissonance which follows a young Black woman fleeing a homophobic upbringing and discovering herself in Glasgow.

Then we have Oceania, a colourful, softly lit short about a teenage gamer dealing with grief. This is followed by a moving animation named Two Black Boys in Paradise that explores the joys and woes of queer black gays passionately in love.

Then comes Two Travelling Aunties, the adorable and funny story of two older lesbians from Singapore living out their dream travelling the world together in their van. Last but not least is the hilarious Sriracha. An east-asian drag king and a Turkish kebab chef clash over the condiment but are brought together by their rage towards some drunk British lads.

Then please join us for a chatty informal Q&A with some of the filmmakers, including @aderayo__ , hosted by @djfluffie

Curated by Nat Lall ✨

Book tickets in bio 🫶

Location and Time
📍Portobello Town Hall
📍Sunday 7th June from 7-10pm

Access
🏳️‍⚧️ Age recommendation of N/C 16+.
🏳️‍⚧️ English language descriptive subtitles.
🏳️‍⚧️ BSL-English interpretation provided for the introduction and panel discussion.

Films included in this programme:
🌈 who will be remembered here by Michael Sherrington, Lewis Hetherington, CJ Mahony
🌈 Dissonance by Aderayo Adenekan
🌈 Oceania by Valentin Noujaïm
🌈 Two Black Boys in Paradise by Baz Sells
🌈 Two Travelling Aunties by Christine Seow
🌈 Sriracha by Weili Hsing

Image Descriptions in ALT TEXT.

🍿 Once again, SQIFF and @portypride are teaming up to bring you an eclectic mix of queer short films 🎉

This edition celebrates multi-cultural intersections in queer cinema. The first film, Who Will Be Remembered Here, is a brave tale of reclaiming history against the backdrop of rural Scotland. Next is Dissonance which follows a young Black woman fleeing a homophobic upbringing and discovering herself in Glasgow.

Then we have Oceania, a colourful, softly lit short about a teenage gamer dealing with grief. This is followed by a moving animation named Two Black Boys in Paradise that explores the joys and woes of queer black gays passionately in love.

Then comes Two Travelling Aunties, the adorable and funny story of two older lesbians from Singapore living out their dream travelling the world together in their van. Last but not least is the hilarious Sriracha. An east-asian drag king and a Turkish kebab chef clash over the condiment but are brought together by their rage towards some drunk British lads.

Then please join us for a chatty informal Q&A with some of the filmmakers, including @aderayo__ , hosted by @djfluffie

Curated by Nat Lall ✨

Book tickets in bio 🫶

Location and Time
📍Portobello Town Hall
📍Sunday 7th June from 7-10pm

Access
🏳️‍⚧️ Age recommendation of N/C 16+.
🏳️‍⚧️ English language descriptive subtitles.
🏳️‍⚧️ BSL-English interpretation provided for the introduction and panel discussion.

Films included in this programme:
🌈 who will be remembered here by Michael Sherrington, Lewis Hetherington, CJ Mahony
🌈 Dissonance by Aderayo Adenekan
🌈 Oceania by Valentin Noujaïm
🌈 Two Black Boys in Paradise by Baz Sells
🌈 Two Travelling Aunties by Christine Seow
🌈 Sriracha by Weili Hsing

Image Descriptions in ALT TEXT.

🍿 Once again, SQIFF and @portypride are teaming up to bring you an eclectic mix of queer short films 🎉

This edition celebrates multi-cultural intersections in queer cinema. The first film, Who Will Be Remembered Here, is a brave tale of reclaiming history against the backdrop of rural Scotland. Next is Dissonance which follows a young Black woman fleeing a homophobic upbringing and discovering herself in Glasgow.

Then we have Oceania, a colourful, softly lit short about a teenage gamer dealing with grief. This is followed by a moving animation named Two Black Boys in Paradise that explores the joys and woes of queer black gays passionately in love.

Then comes Two Travelling Aunties, the adorable and funny story of two older lesbians from Singapore living out their dream travelling the world together in their van. Last but not least is the hilarious Sriracha. An east-asian drag king and a Turkish kebab chef clash over the condiment but are brought together by their rage towards some drunk British lads.

Then please join us for a chatty informal Q&A with some of the filmmakers, including @aderayo__ , hosted by @djfluffie

Curated by Nat Lall ✨

Book tickets in bio 🫶

Location and Time
📍Portobello Town Hall
📍Sunday 7th June from 7-10pm

Access
🏳️‍⚧️ Age recommendation of N/C 16+.
🏳️‍⚧️ English language descriptive subtitles.
🏳️‍⚧️ BSL-English interpretation provided for the introduction and panel discussion.

Films included in this programme:
🌈 who will be remembered here by Michael Sherrington, Lewis Hetherington, CJ Mahony
🌈 Dissonance by Aderayo Adenekan
🌈 Oceania by Valentin Noujaïm
🌈 Two Black Boys in Paradise by Baz Sells
🌈 Two Travelling Aunties by Christine Seow
🌈 Sriracha by Weili Hsing

Image Descriptions in ALT TEXT.

🍿 Once again, SQIFF and @portypride are teaming up to bring you an eclectic mix of queer short films 🎉

This edition celebrates multi-cultural intersections in queer cinema. The first film, Who Will Be Remembered Here, is a brave tale of reclaiming history against the backdrop of rural Scotland. Next is Dissonance which follows a young Black woman fleeing a homophobic upbringing and discovering herself in Glasgow.

Then we have Oceania, a colourful, softly lit short about a teenage gamer dealing with grief. This is followed by a moving animation named Two Black Boys in Paradise that explores the joys and woes of queer black gays passionately in love.

Then comes Two Travelling Aunties, the adorable and funny story of two older lesbians from Singapore living out their dream travelling the world together in their van. Last but not least is the hilarious Sriracha. An east-asian drag king and a Turkish kebab chef clash over the condiment but are brought together by their rage towards some drunk British lads.

Then please join us for a chatty informal Q&A with some of the filmmakers, including @aderayo__ , hosted by @djfluffie

Curated by Nat Lall ✨

Book tickets in bio 🫶

Location and Time
📍Portobello Town Hall
📍Sunday 7th June from 7-10pm

Access
🏳️‍⚧️ Age recommendation of N/C 16+.
🏳️‍⚧️ English language descriptive subtitles.
🏳️‍⚧️ BSL-English interpretation provided for the introduction and panel discussion.

Films included in this programme:
🌈 who will be remembered here by Michael Sherrington, Lewis Hetherington, CJ Mahony
🌈 Dissonance by Aderayo Adenekan
🌈 Oceania by Valentin Noujaïm
🌈 Two Black Boys in Paradise by Baz Sells
🌈 Two Travelling Aunties by Christine Seow
🌈 Sriracha by Weili Hsing

Image Descriptions in ALT TEXT.

I'm really excited to be leading a writing workshop at this year's @portypride 

Through reading and gentle guided exercises we'll be exploring how creative tools can help us imagine more expansive futures, at a time when the world is *gestures at burning skip*. You'll have the option to read what you write, but it's not required. It will be a nice time!

It's free and all are welcome but numbers are limited, so grab a ticket at the link in my bio.

SPORTY PRIDE - A whole day of inclusive sporty fun

7th June 9.30am - 4pm

For the first time and to celebrate Porty Pride’s 5th birthday we are bringing together many sports and sporting clubs to celebrate the whole LGBT+ community in a safe and welcoming environment.

One of these sporting events is -

A WALKING FOOTBALL TASTER SESSION at 2pm at THE PITS
WITH COACH @rareblu73

ALL ARE WELCOME

Please note - All clubs involved in the day have been asked to engage in signing a charter to protect our trans and non-binary siblings participating in sport.
This charter can be viewed at our website.

See link in bio for more SPorty Pride events and information.

#lgbtqpride #pride #lgbtqcommunity #prideinsport

On Queer Creativity with Allan Radcliffe, Zoë Strachan and Louise Welsh
 
Chaired by: Claire Sawers 
 
Porty Pride in association with Portilibri are delighted to welcome three Scottish novelists as they read from their work and discuss what it means to be a queer writer, both in a creative sense, and in the world, touching upon the specific challenges faced by LGBTQ+ writers in hostile times. 
 
 
Thursday 4 June 2026
6.30pm - 8pm 
Portalibri Bookshop
Tickets available at link 🔗

IT’S 3 WEEKS UNTIL…

THE PORTY PRIDE PROM DOG WALK 2026
SATURDAY 6th JUNE AT MIDDAY

As we celebrate our 5th year the annual Porty Pride Prom Dog Walk a.k.a. the Porty Pride March is back…

Bring your DOGS, FLAGS, BANNERS, VOICES AND FRIENDS!

11.45am meet at the bottom of Kings Road for a midday / 12pm start.
Finishing at the bottom of John Street at approx 1pm.

We welcome EVERYONE, with or without a dog!

Let’s make this the biggest one yet.

Together in Community.
Together in Solidarity.
🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Artwork - @aleks_designs_

#pride #portypride #lgbtqcommunity
#transrights #lgbtqrights