Birmingham Pride is now upon us and the sun looks set to shine down on the biggest, brightest festival of the year so far. The Pride team have pulled together a selection of performers to rival any UK festival. Boasting a series of stages, each one packed with talent, we can expect crowds in their thousands so make sure you bag a ticket quick smart. Performers include Rudimental, Beth Ditto, Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters, STEFFLON DON, Jax Jones, and Howard Jones plus the unforgettable MNEK, Courtney Act and Kim Petras, and that’s just on the main stage. On the Future stage performances from LE!F, the queer icon and rapper who released his debut album Riot Boi in 2015 and has just dropped the hottest EP that side of the Atlantic, as well as Big Freedia and much more. Tickets for the weekend are £33.50, but if you fancy the VIP treatment, including food and meet and greets with selected artists, VIP day tickets are also available, but move fast. For details of all the fabulous free stuff on offer including Drag Race stars storytelling and more this weekend see our free events round up here.

Sat 26 May – Sun 27 May. Tickets from £33.50 www.birminghampride.com