Pop headliner and local talent lead Enfield Pride celebration
Dugdale Arts Centre in Enfield Town will stage a one-day music festival celebrating Pride, with a bill led by 2000s pop figure Jo O’Meara of S Club. The event, titled Chroma: A Festival of Pride, takes place on Saturday 18 July and promises a programme of live performances, tributes and DJs across both indoor and outdoor stages.
The headline set from O’Meara is joined by Enfield’s own Natalie Shay, a multi-award-winning Brit School alumna. They will share the line-up with a range of acts including Bollyqueer, Harem of No One and Letti O’Burn, among others. Organisers describe a day that brings together artists, audiences and community groups for an inclusive celebration centred on music and performance.
What to expect on the day
Chroma is billed as open to all ages and aims to set an upbeat tone in the town centre. Beyond the live stages, attendees will find stalls showcasing goods from LGBTQ makers, alongside a wide range of food and drink options on site. The festival’s mix of professional performers and community-focused activity is designed to draw families, friends and allies into a shared space at the borough’s flagship arts venue.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Chroma: A Festival of Pride |
| Date | Saturday 18 July |
| Venue | Dugdale Arts Centre, Enfield Town |
| Headliner | Jo O’Meara (S Club) |
| Also performing | Natalie Shay; Bollyqueer; Harem of No One; Letti O’Burn; others |
| Tickets | From £15 via dugdaleartscentre.co.uk |
| Audience | All ages |
Council leader signals support after flag row
The festival arrives amid local discussion about how Pride is marked in civic spaces. Council leader Alessandro Georgiou was recently criticised over a decision not to fly the Pride flag at Enfield Civic Centre this summer. In comments promoting the festival, he emphasised the borough’s welcome to LGBTQ artists and communities.
“We are proud to welcome amazing and talented LGBTQI+ artists, performers and community members in our diverse borough. Pride in Enfield means celebrating and championing the voices that makes Enfield vibrant. We are thrilled to host an event like Chroma that support inclusivity and inspires connection.”
The event is sponsored by Palace Shopping and Love Your Doorstep, with further backing from local Enfield businesses. Organisers say the day is intended to showcase the borough’s creative scene while providing space for residents to come together.
How to attend
Tickets start from £15 and are on sale through the venue’s website. The programme includes performances spread across two stages, with indoor and outdoor areas used to accommodate live music, DJ sets and tribute acts. With retail stalls from LGBTQ makers and a choice of refreshments, the format is designed to allow visitors to move between activities throughout the day.
- Where: Dugdale Arts Centre, Enfield Town
- When: Saturday 18 July
- Who: Headliner Jo O’Meara; Natalie Shay; Bollyqueer; Harem of No One; Letti O’Burn; additional acts
- Tickets: From £15 via dugdaleartscentre.co.uk
For Enfield’s cultural calendar, Chroma brings a nationally recognised pop voice together with homegrown talent, underlining the role of the Dugdale as a focal point for inclusive arts activity in the borough. With support from local sponsors and businesses, the festival adds a community-focused anchor to mid-July, inviting residents to participate in a Pride celebration rooted in music and local creativity.
