Hartlepool Pop-Up Pride, a vibrant celebration of Hartlepool’s LGBTQIA+ community is taking place on Saturday 6th July 2024 with fun, free activities for all ages!

Pop-Up Pride is presented by Pride in Tees Valley, a project coordinated by Hartlepool-based LGBTQIA+ arts charity Curious Arts, in association with Hartlepool Art Gallery and our school. Our SU has worked with organisers on a number of activities to check out.

Speaking of the event Adam Strickland, Creative Producer at Curious Arts said: “The shared goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and joy-filled environment for the LGBTQIA+ community and wider community of Hartlepool to come together to celebrate love, acceptance, and unity. We have planned a variety of activities that cater to all ages, ensuring that everyone feels included and valued. Join us for a day of laughter, learning, and love, as we celebrate the vibrant array of identities that make up Hartlepool’s community.”

SU Student Rep and VP Lucy Mclellan said “being part of the committee board for Hartlepool Pop-up Pride has been a significant honour. Being able to offer our help in any way really feels like you’re making a difference. Even if it is recommending a performer or searching for stalls for the market! We’ve been able to get really involved, and our opinions have been really listened to. I just can’t wait for the 6th and see how what started as a concept comes together in the flesh!”

Make sure you don’t miss out on this exciting event. Read on to find out what you can do on our campus on the big day!

Pride Market

Visit the Pride Market packed with local support services, businesses, artists and makers Maple & Dough, Sparkle Scene, BatMakes, Dogs Trust, Hart Gables, Foster With North East, Cygnet Law, UNISON and Thalia & Bea Jewellery as they sell their goods, share information and celebrate Pride!

Location Student Union Reception, 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Price: Free, drop in. All ages welcome!

Quiet Pride

Drop in to Quiet Pride in the library for a moment of calm with the opportunity to take part in designing a Pride Banner for Hartlepool.

Location: Library, 12pm – 4pm.

Price: Free, drop in. All ages welcome!

Time to Talk

️‍Time to Talk in the Student Room. A safe space for Trans, Non-binary and Gender non-conforming community members to chat over a cup of tea.

Location: Student Room HP Campus, 1pm – 3pm.

Price: Free, drop in. Suitable for all ages (Under 14s accompanied by an adult)

More Details

Join your local community to help bring Pride to Hartlepool this July! There are a number of other events happening on the big day. Make sure to check out the full programme of activity here: https://shorturl.at/qd6Z9  You can also check out the audio-described programme here: https://shorturl.at/QQsNJ

The event is running from: 11am – 4pm

Venues & locations: Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church Square, The Northern School of Art (Student’s Union)

Digital programme/brochure: hartlepool pride issu.pdf