Spark York are hosting a series of special events to mark Pride month.
The unique venue on Piccadilly are celebrating Pride month with a series of events throughout June – including a quiz with a York drag legend, an artisan market, and a showcase of emerging LGBTQ+ talent.
Spark will also be opening their doors early at 9am on Saturday 1 June, the day of York Pride, to give people a space to get parade-ready, a free sign-making and spray paint station, and some street food traders serving up earlier too.
In the evening, guests can visit Spark to get their face painted in a rainbow-inspired design for free by Face Paint York.
Emily Youngson, events coordinator at Spark, said: “We are thrilled to celebrate Pride Month with an exciting lineup of events that are designed to honour and showcase the creativity and talent of the LGBTQ+ community.
“These events are by LGBTQ+ people, for LGBTQ+ people and of course anyone else who wants to join the fun, ensuring an authentic and inclusive celebration that everyone can enjoy.”
York Pride wristband holders can also enjoy exclusive discounts at selected vendors at Spark throughout 2024.
Pride events
Drag Quiz Night
Join us for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and trivia! Hosted by the wonderfully talented Robynne Ryske, we promise an exciting mix of brain-teasing questions, entertaining games, and fabulous prizes. Bring your friends and test your knowledge on a variety of topics while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
- Spark:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9NX
- Wed 12 Jun
- 7pm
- £4pp
- Tickets
Pride Film Screening
Join us for a screening of Pride (2014), a wonderfully uplifting film about LGBTQ+ activists in the UK that helped the miners during the 1980s. The screening is hosted by the team from Over The Rainbow Café, York’s LGBTQ+ coffee shop. Ticket proceeds will go towards the Over the Rainbow’s Pay it Forward fund providing free food and drink for people in need at the cafe, and the new LGSM – Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants.
- Spark:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9NX
- Fri 14 Jun
- 5pm
- £7.50
- Tickets
Queer Affaire Makers Market
Queer Affaire is York’s finest (only) LGBTQ+ Makers Market! Come celebrate creativity, diversity, and inclusivity and see the unique and beautiful creations from talented artisans and creators from the LGBTQ+ community. From stickers and stationary to cute ceramics to crocheted clothes – 18 makers bring you their best and gayest apparel.
- Spark:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9NX
- Sat 15 Jun
- 1-5pm
- Free entry
LGBTQ+ Scratch Night
Celebrate creativity and innovation at our LGBTQ+ Scratch Night, a dynamic event dedicated to showcasing the talents of emerging LGBTQ+ artists. This special evening, produced by York-based theatre maker and playwright Judi Amato, offers a platform for performers, writers, and creators to present their work-in-progress and experimental pieces in a supportive and inclusive environment. Attendees will have the opportunity to make donations for selected LGBTQ+ charities on the night.
- Spark:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9NX
- Fri 28 Jun
- 6-9pm
- Free entry but booking required
- Tickets
