Celebrate Pride Month with Brookes Sport: Events, Activities and Community Spirit
Pride Month has arrived and Brookes Sport is proud to be hosting a vibrant and inclusive line-up of events to celebrate, support and stand with the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether you're keen to get active, enjoy a coffee and chat, test your trivia knowledge, or meet like-minded people, our events programme has something for everyone. Best of all, all events are completely free to attend.
Show your colours
Rainbow laces are available to purchase for just £1 at the Brookes Sport Headington reception. A small gesture with a big impact, they’re a simple way to show your support.
You can also explore our LGBTQ+ Resources List and LGBTQ+ Reading List for further learning and inspiration throughout the month.
What's on during Pride Month (June)
Mondays: Coffee Mornings
- 11.00am to 12.30pm, Brookes Sport Café
- A relaxed space to start the week with good conversation and community.
Tuesdays: Queer Climbing
- 7.30pm to 9.00pm, Brookes Climb
- An inclusive climbing session for LGBTQ+ participants of all levels and backgrounds.
Wednesdays: LGBTQ+ Football Sessions
- 7.00pm to 8.00pm, Brookes Sport Astro
- Join a friendly football session that welcomes all abilities in a safe and supportive environment.
Thursdays: Queer Running Group
- 6.00pm to 7.00pm, South Park (meet outside the sports centre)
- Sessions on 5, 12 and 19 June
- A casual running group focused on fun, fitness and community.
Fridays: LGBTQ+ Film Nights
- 6.00pm, Brookes Sport Squash Court
- 13 June: But I’m a Cheerleader
- 27 June: Pride
- Join us for screenings of iconic queer cinema in a relaxed setting.
Saturdays: Social Nights at the Sports Bar
- 7 June: Oxford Pride Celebration
- 14 June: Quiz Night, 6.00pm
- 21 June: Board Game Night, 6.00pm
- 28 June: Drag Show, 6.00pm
- Wind down the week with community-focused social events, from quizzes to live performances.
Celebrate Pride Month with us at Brookes Sport as we honour diversity, inclusion and unity through activity, creativity and connection. Everyone is welcome.
If you have any questions, please email brookesactive@brookes.ac.uk