Medway Pride CIC, MGSD Centre, 331 High Street Rochester Medway ME1 1DA info@medwaypride.uk 01634 408668

Medway Fringe Pride Events

MEDWAY PRIDE FRINGE EVENT SCHEDULE

Additional Events

Medway Pride 2025 Fundraiser

Sunday 27 July 2025

3:00pm – Late

The Ship Inn, 347 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DA

Be part of something extraordinary!  Let’s make Medway Pride 2025 the best one yet!  Acts include Vicki Vivacious from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and Sket and Ramona from Loco Cabaret.

£2 donation per person. No booking required.

Age 18+

Pride Fringe Week: 9 – 17 August 2025

Saturday 9 August 2025

LGBTeas

10:00am – 12:00pm

Sun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF

Enjoy a FREE cuppa tea! Discover our welcoming venue and café space, with a simple social morning for LGBT families and adults to sit back and relax.

Fully accessible.  Please call in advance to make sure the lift is in operation – 01634 401549.

FREE. No booking required.

All ages welcome.

Medway Pride and Medway Pride Fringe at Rochester Artisan Market

10:00am – 3:00pm

High Street, Rochester ME1 1PY

Visit our stall to hear more about Medway Pride and Medway Pride Fringe 2025.

Monday 11 August

Upcycled Accessories Workshop

6:30pm – 9.30pm

Intra Arts, 337-341 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DA

A sociable sewing evening, upcycling old vinyl Medway Pride vinyl banners into a bag or accessory. Basic sewing machine experience is advisable, but the makes only require simple stitching. Refreshments provided.

FREE.  Pre-book via: intraarts.org/pridefringe25/

Age 16+

Pride Question Time – Where Do We Go?

7pm – 9pm

Venue Central Rochester will be advised with ticket

FREE – If you are interested in joining this discussion, please fill out this google form

https://bit.ly/PrideQT

Much Laughter Pride Fringe Comedy Night

7:00pm – Late

Poco Loco, 58-60 High Street, Chatham ME4 4DS

Join Much Laughter for an unforgettable night of comedy, camaraderie and community.  Let’s laugh together and make a difference, one joke at a time.

FREE.  No booking required.

Age 18+

Film Night – Pride (2014 – Rated 15).

7:00pm – Late

The Ship Inn, 347 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DA

Screening of historical comedy-drama ‘Pride.’  Popcorn and hotdogs available.

FREE. No booking required.

Age 18+

Tuesday 12 August 2025

Prints of Hope – 3D Modelling Workshop

10:00am – 2:00pm

Intra Arts, 337-341 High St, Rochester ME1 1DA

Join Electric Medway’s creative team to mould your own Pride ‘digital clay’ model on an iPad. Basing it on an object or person that you are proud of, you will then 3D print your model and decorate it. Your work will form part of the Baton of Hope exhibition later this year. No experience or equipment needed.

Wheelchair accessible, toilet, refreshments.

FREE. Pre-book via electricmedway.org

Age 14+

Lego Legends of the Dockyard: 300 Steps to the River

10:30am – 12:30pm

Sun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF

Join us for this FREE LEGO build workshop. Explore the amazing history and architecture of No.3 Covered Slip and the UK’s largest collection of RNLI historic lifeboats, displayed in No. 4 Slip. 

Fully Accessible. Please call to make sure the lift is in operation – 01634 401549.

FREE. No booking required.

Age 16+

BIG DRAW little people – Ship in a Bottle

10:30am – 12:30pm

Sun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF

Join us for a family art workshop, drawing your own ‘ship in a bottle’ on acetate sheets to create a fun window display. Be inspired by our riverside views and make your mark in our large drawing exhibition of original children’s artwork.

Fully Accessible. Please call to make sure the lift is in operation – 01634 401549.

FREE. Pre-book via:  www.SunPierHouse.co.uk/Whatson

Age 3 – 12, adult supervision required.

Jam Music Workshop

12:00pm – 4:00pm

Sun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF

An afternoon of jamming and song learning for aspiring young musicians looking to make their first steps into the music world. Refreshments provided.

Fully Accessible. Ground level with immediate access to car park

FREE. Pre-book via:  me***************@***il.com

All ages welcome.

‘None but the Lonely Heart’ with pianist Tyler Hay

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Chatham Unitarian Church, 2 Hammond Hill, Chatham ME4 6AP

Stories of the secret queer love lives of great composers in words and music.  Featuring music by Lully, Handel, Schubert, Chopin and Tchaikovsky.  Complimentary drinks and nibbles.

FREE. No booking required.

All ages welcome, adult supervision required for under 16s.

Life Drawing’s a Drag

7:00pm – 9:00pm

Poco Loco, 58 – 60 High Street, Chatham ME4 4DS

Join the Queens of The Loco Cabaret for a night of drag life drawing.  Introduction to basic life drawing provided.  Materials will be supplied, but feel free to bring your own.

FREE. No booking required.

Age 18+

Wednesday 13 August 2025

‘Blanket of Hope’ Workshop with MESS ROOM

10:30am – 1:30pm

MESS ROOM, Ground Floor, Sun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF

Join the MESS ROOM team and help create our ‘Blanket of Hope’ with tactile swell drawings symbolising Hope and Pride. Our ‘Blanket of Hope’ is part of the nationwide Baton of Hope project, the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative.

FREE. Drop in throughout the morning.

All ages welcome, adult supervision required for under 16s.

The Anchor – Summer Social

3:00pm – 6:00pm

Sun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF

THE ANCHOR is more than just a club – it’s a community. A place where young people feel heard, supported, and empowered to shape their own futures. Sun Pier House provides a dynamic space and introduction to the thriving creative network in Medway.

Fully Accessible. Please call to make sure the lift is in operation – 01634 401549.

FREE. No booking required.

Age 15 – 18

Outing Medway’s Past – History Walk

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Victoria Street, Rochester ME1 1XH

Join historian Rob Flood on a wander through some of the key places that make up the incredible LGBTQ+ story of the Medway Towns.

FREE – tickets via: Outing Medway’s Past: An LGBTQ+ Guided Walk Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Age 16+

Open Mic Night

7:00pm – Late

Poco Loco, 58-60 High Street, Chatham ME4 4DS

Join in or watch an eclectic assortment of performances.  See more at www.pocoloco.live.

FREE. No booking required.

No age restrictions.

Songs of Sin and Salvation

7:30pm – Late

The Ship Inn, 347 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DA

Two gay men bring their voices to songs that tell stories about loving other men. Gary B Lucas and Martin Adams will give an intimate acoustic music performance, interspersed with narratives and readings. This will be followed by music videos embracing queer culture as a backdrop.

FREE.  Ticket only event.  Please ask at The Ship for more information.

Age 18+


Thursday 14 August 2025

Rubbish Idea Pride Flags Workshop

10:00am – 1:30pm

The Pentagon Community Space, The Pentagon Shopping Centre, Chatham ME4 4HY

Eco artist Kieran Poole makes mosaics using littered lids and is bringing the opportunity for you to make colourful Pride flags using them.

Age 7+, adult supervision required.

FREE. No booking required

Make-up Techniques for Trans and Drag Presentation PLUS Late Night Shopping

4:00pm – 8:00pm (Demonstrations at 7:00pm)

GSA Emporium, 1-9 High Street, Chatham ME4 4EN

Join Luna Howl and our specialist make-up artists as you’re taken through the tips and tricks of Trans Fem and Drag makeup.  There will be live tutorials and demonstrations to show how best to snatch your mug. With exclusive use of the GSA Emporium, treat yourself to a new outfit to compliment your look.

Age 16+

Free.  No booking required

Outing Medway’s Past – History Walk

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Victoria Street, Rochester ME1 1XH

Join historian Rob Flood on a wander through some of the key places that make up the incredible LGBTQ+ story of the Medway Towns.

FREE – tickets via: Outing Medway’s Past: An LGBTQ+ Guided Walk Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Age 16+

Sun Pier Sounds

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Sun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF

Laid-back, live music from local musicians. Join us for a handpicked selection of singer songwriters at our unique venue.

Fully Accessible. Please call to make sure the lift is in operation – 01634 401549.

FREE. Pre-book via: www.SunPierHouse.co.uk/Whatson

All ages welcome, adult supervision required for under 16s.

Shiny Printy Pride Drinkies

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Intra Arts, 337 – 341 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DA

Join our printing party and get sparkly for Medway Pride! Enjoy screen printing fun decorating a colourful T-shirt with a Pride slogan of your own invention and adding shiny foil printed patterns. With delicious cocktails on sale throughout the evening from a pop-up Poco Loco cocktail bar, and a Medway Pride Radio playlist to bring the party mood.

Age 18+

FREE.  Pre-book via: intraarts.org/medway-pride-fringe

Friday 15 August 2025

Story Time with Mama G and Petite Pantos

10:30am – 12:00pm

Sun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF

Mama G will be sharing original stories and songs, and some of the best picture books on the market, in an uplifting story time for the whole family. There’ll be dancing and giggles galore as Mama G shares the power of being who you want and loving who you are! 

Fully Accessible. Please call to make sure the lift is in operation – 01634 401549.

Spotlites Theatre Company presents ‘Boy Stroke Girl’ by Ian Dixon-Potter

6:00pm – 7:45pm

Spotlites Theatre, 338 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4NR

A provocative tale of love in the contemporary world. When Peter meets Blue, an instant connection sparks between them, igniting the possibility of romance. However, there’s one lingering question: is Blue a boy or a girl?

FREE. Pre-book via: www.spotlites.co.uk/whatson 

Age 13+, adult supervision required for under 16’s.

Hellbound Promotions Pride Fringe Gig

8:30pm – Late

Poco Loco, 58-60 High Street, Chatham ME4 4DS

Live music from local, queer represented rock, punk and psych bands Bitches Ahoy, Luna Lacuna and Larry 73

FREE. No booking required.

Age 18+

Pre-Pride Party

9:00pm – Late

The Ship Inn, 347-349 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DA

With DJ Fanny Fresh and Drag With No Name.

Age 18+

FREE. No booking required.

Saturday 16 August 2025

Carabiner Charm Making

3:00pm – 6:00pm

Bodega 51, 51 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LN

Casual social session and safe space for queer women, hosted by Lavenders – Rochester’s new lesbian social.  Trans and non-binary inclusive.

Age 18+

FREE. No booking required.

Pride Afterparty in the Garden with Medway Drag Queens

6:00pm – Late

Bodega 51, 51 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LN

Hosted by Sket from Loco Cabaret, with special guest River Medway.

Age 18+

FREE. No booking required.

Medway Pride Official Afterparty

8:00pm – Late

The Ship Inn, 347-349 High Street, Rochester ME1 1DA

With DJ Fanny Fresh, Electric Blue and Melissa Totten as Madonna.

Age: 18+

FREE. No booking required

The Loco Cabaret Medway Pride Afterparty

9:00pm – Late

Poco Loco, 58-60 High Street, Chatham ME4 4DS

Medway’s home for alternative drag and burlesque with special guests.

Age: 18+

FREE. Pre-book via www.facebook.com/PocoLoco/events/