Manchester Pride

What to expect

• Community Free

  The Launch

  Fri 28 Aug 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  The Village opens its arms as the stages come to life for the start of Pride weekend.

• Parade Free

  The Parade

  Sat 29 Aug 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  A colourful march through the city centre; charities and grassroots groups march for free, subsidised by commercial floats.

• Festival

  Main Stage

  Sat 29 Aug 12:00 PM – 30 Aug, 10:00 PM

  Live music and performances from Manchester and UK queer talent, on Bloom Street and Sackville Street, with fairly paid artists under Equity agreements.

• Community

  Sackville Gardens: Community Showcase

  Sat 29 Aug 12:00 PM – 30 Aug, 8:00 PM

  Reflection, acoustic sets and community voices in Sackville Gardens.

• Party

  The Dance Arena

  Sat 29 Aug 8:00 PM – 30 Aug, 2:00 AM

  House, techno and disco curated by legends of Manchester's nightlife, keeping the spirit of the Hacienda alive.

• Family Free

  Community & Family Day + The Vigil

  Mon 31 Aug 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

  Free Community & Family Expo with Drag Story Time, face painting and youth workshops, closing with the candlelit George House Trust Vigil at the Beacon of Hope.

Manchester Pride takes place in Manchester, United Kingdom.

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