Pride month in Islington: events and activities
This June, Islington is celebrating Pride with a series of events that spotlight LGBTQ+ history, creativity and community. From hands-on workshops to thought-provoking talks and opportunities to explore local archives, there are plenty of ways to get involved and connect with others across the borough.
Whether you’re keen to make something, learn something new, or uncover hidden stories, take a look at what’s coming up so far:
Textile Workshop: Islington’s Pride
Thursday 4 June, 2-5:00pm
Islington Archives, 245 St John Street, Finsbury Library London EC1V 4NB
Learn to sew with Recycle & Stitch and Islington Archives, contributing to our community bunting for Pride Month. We will be sewing giant bunting inspired by the Islington’s Pride archive collection and our borough’s vibrant LGBTQ+ heritage.
You will design and create a section of the bunting, using bold imagery from the archives alongside your own creative flair! The team from Recycle & Stitch will teach sewing skills, from applique to embroidery, with all materials provided. Your work will be proudly displayed at Islington Archives throughout Pride Month.
‘Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line’ with Elizabeth Lovatt
Monday 8 June, 6-7:30pm
Islington Archives, 245 St John Street, Finsbury Library London EC1V 4NB
Join author Elizabeth Lovatt as she shares her research from the Islington’s Pride archive and how she turned living history into her debut non-fiction book Thank You For Calling the Lesbian Line. There will be an opportunity to hear from Elizabeth on the history of the Lesbian Lines and how she discovered the stories of the women who rang the Women’s Line at London Friend – one of the oldest LGBTQ+ charities that is still running today in Islington.
Archives Drop-in: Islington’s Pride
Thursday 25 June, 3-6pm
Islington Archives, 245 St John Street, Finsbury Library London EC1V 4NB
The Islington’s Pride archive documents the history of LGBTQ+ life in the borough. The collection reflects the diversity of Islington’s LGBTQ+ community, shedding light on pioneering political campaigns, vibrant nightlife, healthcare for those affected by HIV/AIDs, and the mundanities of everyday life.
More events will be added as the programme grows—check back to see what else is happening across Islington this Pride Month.
More Things to do
- Islington Assembly Hall
- Volunteering in Islington
- Playground equipment for disabled children
- Four accessible activities in Islington parks
- Community gardening in Cally Park
- Five things to do in parks
- Islington Borough Ladies FC football sessions
- Islington walking and running routes
- Five ways to explore Islington on foot
- Tufnell Park Market
- Whitecross Street Market
- Camden Passage
- Stroud Green Market
- Exmouth Market
- Archway Market
- Islington Farmers’ Market
- Chapel Market
- Nag’s Head indoor market
- Nag’s Head open-air weekend market
- Free accessible sports
- Over-55s men’s club
- Free fitness classes with Healthy Generations
- Park cuppa
- Best parks for… water fun
- Islington Square Market
- Free health and history walks
- Three ways to… keep kids active
- Finsbury Park Singers and Finsbury A Capella
- Free Friday lunchtime recitals
- Junior parkrun
- Family narrowboat trips
- Ladies’ football training
- Museum of Homelessness
- Summer Reading Challenge
- Free cycling lessons
- Age UK Islington get-togethers
- Olden Community Garden volunteering sessions
- Celebrating ten years of Islington Bereavement Service
- Black History Month 2025
- Volunteer gardening with The Garden Classroom
- Festive events
- Free repair and reuse events this winter
- Wellbeing walks with The Garden Classroom
- Islington menorah-lighting
- Community Gardening at Whittington Park
- Kick Off with a Verse
- Save energy this winter
- Stress management for father’s workshop
- Youth safety events: November
- Fast friends
- Glow in the Angel
- Free play session for under 5’s
- Protecting women and girls together
- Museum of Homelessness festive dog show
- Winter Reading Challenge at Islington Libraries
- Festive fun at libraries
- Autumn cultural things to do: November / December
- Cycling lessons for kids and teens
- Black Cultural Centre’s new art exhibition opens: ‘She Speaks’
- Learn green skills
- Winter cultural things to do: Jan – March
- Finsbury winter warmers
- Mildmay library reopening celebration
- Community gardening: Jan – April
- Gadget support
- Toy donation
- Adult swimming lessons
- Mencap Me Time programme: Jan – April
- Storytelling week: 2-9 February
- Free art workshops
- LGBTQ+ History Month: February
- Cycling lessons for kids and teens during half term
- National year of reading: February half term activities
- Free London Repair Week events
- Help shape the future of family support in Islington!
- The Minds Together Café: Feb – Dec
- Make the most of half-term in Islington: 16- 20 Feb
- Sports coaching opportunity
- Bookstart Storytime at your local Islington Library!
- Black owned business markets: 7-8 March
- Barnsbury’s first ever Book Festival
- The Alternative Bookfair
- London Canal Museum community open day
- Family Easter trail
- Youth safety events: Easter
- Autism and learning disabilities information event
- Spring cultural events: April – May
- The Big Day Out
- Whittington Park Community Centre Makers Market
- Spring into nature at Islington Ecology Centre
- Islington Mind’s action for mental health community event
- National Trust’s Sky Gardening Challenge: free workshops
- Amwell 200
- Islington Grow Show 2026
- The Mix
- May half term crafts
- Summer workshops for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants
- Summer cultural events: May – September
- Free writing workshops
- Celebrating carers in Islington
- Learning Disability Week 2026
- Pride month in Islington: events and activities
