Drag Race UK star Bones to headline at second Windsor & Eton Pride

Drag Race UK winner Bones will be headlining an action-packed Windsor & Eton Pride as it returns for its second year in July. 

The popular event was attended by thousands last year, with a parade kicking off from the Long Walk and a host of performers and stalls in Alexandra Gardens. 

Organisers have announced the first reveal for this year's festival, set to take place on Saturday, July 25. 

The celebration of LGBTQIA+ life and allyship will once again be free to attend. 

The 2026 reveal carried a 'Tetris' theme, in a nod to the expansion of this year's event. 

Organisers said: "Fitting the upgraded stages, expanded zones, and new attractions into Alexandra Gardens was akin to a high-stakes game of Tetris.”

The theme reflects the 'perfect fit' found for every performer, community group and guest within the site design, organisers added.

Drag Race star Bones will headline the main stage, which has received a 'significant upgrade' for 2026.

Bones will be joined by a 'powerhouse' support bill which will feature Labelle, Flesh and the Heavenly Bodies crew, alongside the Son of a TuTu. 

A pride makeover area is new for this year, complete with a full hair salon and professional glitter makeup stations. 

An enhanced kids zone will see guests treated to a 'family-centric space' with Drag Queen Horrible Histories, Stand Out for Autism's Sensory Bus and local organisations such as Q-Hub and Well Windsor. 

This year's DJ Bus will offer a 'unique double-decker experience' with tunes on the top deck and beers at the bottom. 

Organisers said an 'upgraded' merchandise stall will offer on-site, custom-printed t-shirts in all sizes and colours. 

The 'famous' handmade PEGS will also be making a return. 

A new Speakers' Corner platform will be dedicated to local voices and storytelling. 

Guests will also get the opportunity to browse more than 60 trader stalls in the pride village, ranging from food and gifts to toys and art. 

The popular parade will return with its 'signature unicorns' leading the way. 

Meanwhile, the Karaoke Lounge and Bandstand (formerly the Rabble Rousers stage) will have extended opening hours. 

To 'improve visitor experience', the festival has also introduced a dedicated food court as well as upgraded bars serving beers from Indie Rabble, Two Flints, Queer Brewing and Windsor and Eton Brewery. 

The team's own beer is also being brewed for the day and guests can also enjoy 'frozen and not frozen' cocktails from Fizz Wheels, with 'significantly reduced queuing times', organisers said. 

A spokesperson for the event said: "Windsor & Eton Pride celebrates the beauty of the fact that we are all uniquely human.

"We create platforms that empower all local LGBTQIA+ and ally communities to demonstrate that everyone is welcomed, safe, and loved here."

For more information, visit: www.windsorpride.co.uk