Whitehaven Weekender
A weekend of music, creativity and community, created through a partnership between the teams behind Harbour Fest (Rosehill) and Pride by the Harbourside (NEAD CIC).
Two much-loved events, one joyful weekend.
Whitehaven Weekender is a new two-day celebration of music, creativity and community, bringing together the teams behind Harbour Fest (Rosehill) and Pride by the Harbourside (NEAD CIC).
Taking place across the harbourside on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2026, it's set to be a joyful, inclusive weekend for locals and visitors alike. Across the weekend you can expect free events, performances and activities, alongside big moments worth planning your day around.
The main arena on Sunday 30 August is ticketed (free with a £3.50 booking fee), but the heart of the festival is open, welcoming and made for everyone.
For full festival information, tickets and the Saturday programme, head to the official festival website.
Pride at Whitehaven Weekender.
Main Stage
Running 1pm till 7pm on Sunday, headlined by the Vengaboys.
Pride Parade
The Pride by the Harbourside annual parade kicks off at 12:15 from the Queen's Dock, marching to the main arena.
Eat Street & Drink
Lakeland Life Events host Eat Street all day on the Harbourside.
Local Business Market
Plenty of traders lined up all across Whitehaven Harbourside.
There is so much more planned for Pride at Whitehaven Weekender, we're not releasing all the details just yet. Please note there is no main stage on Saturday 29 August (HarbourFest), only Sunday 30 August (Pride).
A weekend to remember.
Book your free arena tickets.
Tickets are free with a £3.50 booking fee and are only needed for the Pride by the Harbourside arena on Sunday 30 August.