Birmingham Pride is embarking on a new chapter in 2026 – returning to the heart of the Gay Village and adopting a more community-focused model.  Our departure from the Smithfield site provides the ideal opportunity to reshape Birmingham Pride and consider wider community feedback.  This change reflects a wider commitment to realign Pride with its founding values of protest, inclusion, and grassroots celebration.  As part of this change, we have taken the decision to evolve our approach to sponsorship. With HSBC UK’s title sponsorship concluding this year, we thank them for their support over the past decade. The partnership benefited local LGBTQ+ charities, community groups and not-for-profit organisations across our region, enabling them to secure funding to deliver services and undertake important work in the community. We warmly welcome interest from other organisations that share our values and wish to play a meaningful role in the next chapter of Birmingham Pride and the Pride movement.   Pride as a movement has always evolved and the timing is right for further change.