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Discover a free programme of events and installations spanning art, dance, film, theatre and children’s workshops all in recognition of international Pride month in Canary Wharf this June.

Why do we celebrate Pride month and when is it?

In the month of June in 1969, riots took place in New York City beginning at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village. These riots, now known as the Stonewall Riots, were a tipping point in the Gay Liberation movement. It is for this reason international Pride month is celebrated in the UK every year in the month of June. Pride month is a time to celebrate and shine a light on the LGBTQ+ community whilst also recognising the many struggles LGBTQ+ people still face today.

Throughout our annual arts and events programme, we look to champion diversity and create an inclusive environment for our visitors, Pride month is a chance for us to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community through a free programme of events spanning art, dance, films, theatre and children’s workshops.

Scroll down to discover what we have planned to celebrate Pride in Canary Wharf this June.

Pride & Joy by Fox Fisher

Where: Crossrail Place Roof Garden
When: Saturday 1 – Sunday 30 June

We have once again teamed up with Fox Fisher for Pride on The Wharf this June. Fox Fisher is a brown, queer, pansexual, non-binary, trans masculine artist, author, filmmaker and educator, whose artwork will be taking over part of Crossrail Place Roof Garden. Entitled Pride & Joy this joyous mural celebrates and shines a light on the wonderful diversity within the LGBTQIA+ community.

In addition to this mural, Fox has created some family-friendly activity sheets that can be printed at home or downloaded here, allowing you and your family to take some of Fox’s art home with you!

Voguing Workshop with Jay Jay Revlon

Where: Crossrail Place Roof Garden
When: Thursday 6 June

Born out of the 80s ballrooms of Harlem, voguing is a highly stylised form of improvisational dance inspired by the poses of models in fashion magazines. Voguing has become an undeniably important part of LGBTQ+ history, and this is your chance to get a taster session for free!

Jay Jay Revlon was born and raised in Peckham, South London and has many hats; his focus is curating events, DJing, Ballroom (voguing) and mentoring. Jay Jay has been listed as Time Out’s ‘One to Watch’ and is a committed community activist, dedicated to creating safe spaces and conversations for QPOC and LGBTQ+. Jay Jay’s workshop will be the perfect intro to the art of voguing for all abilities, so make sure to include this voguing workshop in your Pride month calendar!

Pride Film Club

Where: Canada Square Park
When: Mondays 10, 17 & 24 June

Join us on Canada Square Park for a series of free screenings of the LGBTQ+ movie classics featuring: Pride, The Wizard of Oz and But I’m a Cheerleader. Taking place on our popular Summer Screens the Canary Wharf Film Club is the perfect place to enjoy free films in the leafy green setting of Canada Square Park. Don’t forget the Canary Wharf Waitrose is just across the road for your favourite cinema snacks or picnic goodies.

LGBTQ+ Theatre in Crossrail Place Roof Garden

Where: Crossrail Place Roof Garden
When: Wednesdays 12 & 26 June

Part of our Alfresco Arts summer series, The Space Theatre have curated a diverse and exciting theatre line-up for the Alfresco Arts: Theatre programme. During the month of June and as part of our Pride on The Wharf events these two theatre performances entitled Hits and Pieces : Heroes (Pride Special) and Ginzel’s Little Cordoba both have a LGBTQ+ focus within their storylines.

Mini Pride by Curious Arts

Where: Crossrail Place Roof Garden
When: Saturday 22 June

Join us in for a friendly-friendly event in Crossrail Place Roof Garden in celebration of Pride month. Mini Pride is a colourful, inclusive event for families produced by LGBTQ+ charity, Curious Arts, this workshop will celebrate individuality and creativity.

Mini Pride is part of our Alfresco Arts: Family series and will provide families with young children the opportunity to take part in fun creative activities led by a team of LGBTQIA+ artists and allies. The sessions are aimed at children 3-7 years old but welcome the whole family to come and enjoy stories and workshops, the sessions will follow a drop-in format and will include a variety of Pride themed arts and crafts as well as inclusive story times.

Make a day of it!

Why not make a day of it when visiting one of our Pride events at Canary Wharf? Canary Wharf is a bustling hub for food, drinks and shopping so make sure to check out one of our many shops and restaurants while you are here. Some of the restaurants closest to our Pride activities include Pergola on the Wharf, Franco Manca and The Ivy in the Park, you can discover our full list of places to eat and drink on the Canary Wharf website.