RTVE is dedicating almost two weeks to Pride 2025, intensely celebrating equality and diversity in Spain and highlighting LGTBIQ+ rights. With a comprehensive program across all channels – from live broadcasts to concerts and documentaries – the broadcaster sends a strong message for inclusion and acceptance.
A Festival of Diversity: RTVE’s Commitment to the LGTBIQ+ Community
RTVE’s commitment extends beyond mere content broadcasting. Targeted measures are being promoted to raise awareness among employees about sexual orientation and gender identity. These include the distribution of badges and stickers with the RTVE logo, the word “Respect,” and the rainbow flag. An “Awareness of LGBTI D&I” workshop in collaboration with the Business Network for LGBTI Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) will be offered, and data on the situation of LGBTIQ+ individuals worldwide will be published on the intranet. During the main Pride broadcasts, a special rainbow bow tie will also be displayed on screen.
“Saca tu Orgullo”: RTVE and Pridevisión at the Heart of the Celebrations
For the fourth consecutive year, RTVE will broadcast the large Madrid Pride demonstration live in the “Saca tu Orgullo 2025” special. Starting at 7:30 PM on La 1 and 9:00 PM on La 2, Eva Soriano and Aitor Albizua will host the show. Reporters along the entire route will collect personal testimonies from participants.
Another highlight is RTVE’s own float at Madrid Pride, from which prominent RTVE professionals and artists associated with the Eurovision Song Contest and the Benidorm Fest will be welcomed. The popular “Pridevisión” returns for the third time on Thursday, an RTVE-promoted initiative where numerous Eurovision and Benidorm Fest faces perform on the big Pride stages. Madrid Pride celebrations will be enhanced by concerts from K!INGDOM, DeTeresa, and Soraya.
Musical Highlight: The “20 Years of Love” Concert
On Sunday, July 6th, La 2 will broadcast live from 9:30 PM the emotional “20 Years of Love” concert from Plaza de España in Madrid. Hosted by Ruth Lorenzo and Inés Hernand, the audience can expect an impressive lineup of artists, including Ana Torroja, Marta Sánchez, Rozalén, Gloria Trevi, Pastora Soler, Maria Peláe, Falete, Kuve, Mel Ömana, Carla Frigo, Samantha Hudson, Luis Miguélez, and JJ, the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest.
20 Years of Same-Sex Marriage: A Look Back and Forward
June 30th marks the 20th anniversary of the recognition of same-sex marriage. RTVE’s news programs will dedicate special reports to this important anniversary. “Informe Semanal” and Canal 24 Horas will also commemorate it, with Canal 24 Horas additionally providing comprehensive coverage of all Pride events.
RTVE Noticias celebrates the anniversary with the special “Iguales, 20 años,” focusing on intergenerational dialogue and examining the significance of same-sex marriage then and now. Igor Gómez and Ángela Fernández will host the program, which airs on Monday, June 30th, at 8:10 PM on RTVE Noticias’ YouTube channel, Canal 24 Horas, and RTVE Play. Guests such as writer and activist Paco Tomás and influencer Daniel Valero (Tigrillo) will enrich the discussion.
Further reports from RTVE Noticias include the persecution of the LGTBIQ+ community in countries like Hungary, the topic of biphobia, and stories from parents who experienced their children’s coming out. Data RTVE will analyze the evolution of LGBTI rights worldwide, while Verifica RTVE will investigate the use of AI to spread disinformation – particularly to masculinize women and attack trans people.
The 20th anniversary of same-sex marriage will also be a central theme in the news programs of Radio Nacional de España. The radio will also focus on Pride in rural areas and report extensively on the large demonstration in Madrid and other important events across the country.
LGTBIQ+ Cinema and Documentaries: A Cultural Offering
La 1 plans a special Pride-themed movie afternoon on Saturday, July 5th: first the premiere of “Te estoy amando locamente” followed by the film “Orgullo” (Pride).
Over the next two weeks, La 2 will broadcast various national and international LGTBIQ+ films: “El cafán azul” and “Entre nosotras” in “El cine de La 2” (Thursday, June 26th and July 3rd); “The Passing Lovers” and “Change of Sex” in “History of Our Cinema” (Friday, June 27th); and the premiere of the award-winning film “20.000 Bienenarten” in the “Spanish version” (Sunday, September 29th).
La 2’s offering will be complemented by numerous reports and documentaries: “Erased by Putin” in “En Portada” (Wednesday, June 25th) about the persecution in Russia; “Waldo” on Documaster (Wednesday, June 25th) about the composer of the “Hymn of Joy”; an interview with dancer Manuel Liñán in “Atención Obras” (Saturday, June 28th); the documentary “A Homosexual Champion in Nazi Germany” about tennis player Gottfried von Cramm; “Essentials ‘Álvaro Retana. Coming out of history’s closet'” (Sunday, June 29th); or the documentary “Homosexuals and Lesbians in Nazism” (Wednesday, July 2nd). The documentary series “Genderless Generation” premieres on Saturdays, June 28th and July 5th, highlighting experiences related to gender identity.
RTVE Play and Radio Nacional de España: Digital and Audio in the Spirit of Pride
RTVE Play is colored with the rainbow and offers special Pride content. Documentaries such as “A quiet man. The incredible story of Miguel Ángel Sánchez” are already available on RTVE Play and will later be broadcast on La 2. The video podcast “Está el horno para bollos” from Playz, with Nerea Pérez de las Heras and Judith Tiral, continues and will have a Pride special with guests like Zahara, Javiera Mena, and Laura Casquero, airing on La 2 on July 5th. The documentary “We all play” premieres on RTVE Play on June 28th and on La 2 on July 2nd, showcasing the journey of outstanding LGTBIQ+ elite athletes.
Also on RTVE’s online platform are “Las abogadas & compañía” on July 2nd, which will analyze the conquest of LGTBIQ+ rights in Spain with Manuela Carmena, Cristina Almeida, Paca Sauquillo, and Bob Pop. “MP4: Mesa para 4” on July 3rd will feature Villano Antillano and La Cendejas, two musical figures from the community.
Additionally, RTVE Play is launching the thematic channel RTVE Orgullo, available until July 7th with series, films, documentaries, and LGTBIQ+-themed programs.
Radio Nacional de España (RNE) also celebrates Pride Week. “Las tardes de RNE” will report on the high-heel race in Madrid’s Chueca neighborhood on Thursday, July 3rd, and on Friday, July 4th, will connect with the rehearsals of RTVE’s “Saca tu Orgullo” special program, including a surprise performance. “It could be worse” will interview artist Putochinomaricón, who uses music and humor to break down gender barriers, as well as María Peláe, on Friday, July 4th. “Popular Classics” will present “Artists orgullos@s” on Saturday, June 28th.
On Radio 5, “Patio de voces” will broadcast a Pride special with Paco Tomás, the director of “Wisteria Lane,” on Saturday, June 28th. Radio 3 has been airing “Escala cromática” throughout the month, a video podcast that combines celebration and advocacy around Pride.
