Manchester Pride

Following its breakout debut in 2024, this year’s edition offers another week of powerful screenings, industry conversations and unforgettable events as part of @manchesterpride.bsky.social

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SCENE: Manchester's LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival is back this August with a bold first wave of programming, featuring cult classics, iconic creators, musical tributes, and a very special reunion marking 10 years of Russell T Davies’ Cucumber 🎥 🌈

Club Dykes and Dolls poster with event title in magazine style cutout letters. The poster is decorated with pop-art, magazine style icons of a mouth, an eye with a lightning bolt, lipstick, scissors, and a cowboy hat in trans colours.

The event Club Dykes and Dolls title is in magazine style cutout letters, plus the names of every artist performing at the event: Kurlz, Swagga, Rave With Pride, Girls on Film, Lailow, Vanilla Takeover, plus a headliner to be announced. The image is decorated with graphics of a silver chain, a yellow pop art heart, cherries and pop art scissors.

A photo of Alex Consani and Troye Sivan hugging, whilst Troye Sivan wears an iconic white T-shirt that says 'protect the dolls'.

A large protest banner reads 'Brixton Dykes on the Rampage' in black and red hand-painted text.

Calling all femmes, stems, thems, bi babes, dykes, dolls and darlings 🍒⛓️

Created by and for queer women, Club Dykes and Dolls is an inclusive club night at the Gay Village Party for lesbians, bi+ women, trans femmes, queer women and non-binary babes 🪩

Bag your 🎟️: www.skiddle.com/e/40837226/?...

Hi Dave, sorry for any confusion and yes that's right - your Gay Village Party ticket will need to be swapped for your Gay Village Supporter Band at our Box Office on the day, and this will grant you access to our events within the Gay Village 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[Visual description: A statement from Manchester Pride in response to the cancellation of Pride in Liverpool. Please find a plain text version of our statement at manchesterpride.com/statement-pride-in-liverpool.]

[Visual description: A statement from Manchester Pride in response to the cancellation of Pride in Liverpool. Please find a plain text version of our statement at manchesterpride.com/statement-pride-in-liverpool.]

We stand shoulder to shoulder with our friends at Pride in Liverpool 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a lifeline. It's a space for visibility, protest, unity, and joy. We welcome local Liverpool LGBTQ+ community groups to walk with us at the Manchester Pride parade this year ❤️

Hi there, we aren't sponsored by Barclays, no. Best, MP

A photo of a progress pride flag waving in the breeze, with the image text: 'A joint statement on political party participation in UK Pride events'. Manchester Pride, Brighton Pride, Birmingham Pride and Pride in London logos are in a row at the bottom of the image.

A graphic featuring trans flag colours and the first part of a joint statement between Manchester Pride, Brighton Pride, Birmingham Pride and Pride in London. Please see manchesterpride.com/a-united-front-for-trans-rights for a plain text version of this statement.

A graphic featuring trans flag colours and the second part of a joint statement between Manchester Pride, Brighton Pride, Birmingham Pride and Pride in London. Please see manchesterpride.com/a-united-front-for-trans-rights for a plain text version of this statement.

Standing Together: A United Front For Trans Rights 🏳️‍⚧️

[Visual description: Three graphics showing a joint statement from @birminghampride.bsky.social, @brightonpride.bsky.social, @prideinlondon.bsky.social, Manchester Pride. Plain text statement: manchesterpride.com/a-united-front-for-trans-rights ]

A person walks the Parade route and holds up a large sign that reads 'trans rights now' in purple spray paint.

African Rainbow Family look elated as they walk the Parade route with protest placards.

Two people embrace and hold their faces close as they watch the Manchester Pride Parade in the crowd.

A large banner at the Manchester Pride parade reads 'Queerly Beloved', attached to a large red heart centrepiece and a large progress pride flag.

THE LOVE PARADE 💘🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Join us Saturday 23rd August as we march proudly through the streets of Manchester, taking a stand against injustice and showing LGBTQ+ communities everywhere that they are seen and loved.

Love unites, love heals, love conquers 💓

A photo of campaigners at the Manchester Pride Parade holding a large banner that reads 'Manchester Lesbians Stand By Your Trans'. Kate O'Donnell of Trans Creative UK is among the people marching, wearing a 'Stand By Your Trans' T-shirt. Protest placards read 'dyke power', 'lezz be friends' and 'black dyke energy, L with the T'.

It’s Lesbian Visibility Week! 🧡🤍🩷

This week, we’re sending extra love to trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming lesbians here and around the world. We love you, we see you. Manchester Pride will always be a safe space for you <3

manchesterpride.com/support-for-lgbtq-communities

Danny Beard wearing a pink muscle suit, a rockstar wig and their signature paint on stage at Manchester Pride 2022.

Danny Beard and DJ Billy Andrew, also known at the Gossip Gays, stood in a convertible vehicle at the Manchester Pride Parade 2024.

Danny Beard wearing an iconic red and black fringe outfit for their closing show at Manchester Pride 2023

The Danny Beard Show - 23-24 August 2025.

DANNY BEARD HAS ENTERED THE HOUSE 😱

Danny has always been a huge supporter of Manchester Pride, this year they're bringing us The Danny Beard Show at Mardi Gras with their live band, show-stopping vocals and signature white face paint! Tickets at www.skiddle.com/e/40805967/?...

Image description: A photo collage of two images - the first is of four artists in fabulous outfits dancing on stage at the Gay Village Party. The second image features Rozalla performing on the Alan Turing Stage in front of a large crowd, who cheer and hold their arms in the air. Image text is in the style of a social media post, and reads: Calling all drag artists, singers, dancers, DJs and groups... We're looking for performers!'

PERFORMER CALLOUT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We’re looking for artists to join the line-up for Manchester Pride 2025!

Whether you're a showbiz veteran or you’ve only ever performed for an imaginary crowd in the shower, we want to hear from you ✨

Express your interest: form.jotform.com/240713062987359

Last summer Queerwell went along to @manchesterpride.bsky.social parade to ask people who or what brings sunshine into their lives. What brings you sunshine? Please share.

Tickets on sale now

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎟️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We saw PHENOMENAL demand for our presale yesterday with over 45,000 people subscribed, first release AND second release Mardi Gras tickets are already sold out! 😱 So don’t hang about to grab your tickets at www.skiddle.com/g/manchester-pride/ 🪩🎊

Samantha Mumba slaying with glam makeup and the text 'Gay Village Party 22-25 August'

Bwitched members stood in a line wearing matching white shirts and denim jeans, and the text 'Gay Village Party 22-25 August'

Kathy Sledge slaying in a metallic jacket and white vest, and the text 'Gay Village Party 22-25 August'

🌈 Gay Village Party performers!

A stellar lineup of pop and disco legends across TWO incredible stages! Samantha Mumba, B*Witched, Sister Sledge ft. Kathy Sledge are set to SLAY, and we’re SO excited for Diana Vickers & Angie Brown! ✨

Find out more at manchesterpride.com

A retro-style line-up poster for the Gay Village Party at Manchester Pride 2025 featuring a fabulous line-up of artist and shows. Visit manchesterpride.com for plain text version of the line-up.

GAY VILLAGE PARTY LINE-UP REVEAL! 🪩🎊

Get ready for a weekend of non-stop queer joy, iconic performances, and euphoric vibes at the heart of Manchester Pride 2025! 🐝🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🚨 PRESALE 17TH MARCH 🚨 Sign up NOW to secure your spot at the best price! presale.manchesterpride.com

A line-up poster for Mardi Gras at Manchester Pride 2025 featuring a fabulous line-up of artist and shows. The poster features fun illustrations of a sun, a disco ball, a heart, a rainbow and other queer iconography. Visit manchesterpride.com for plain text version of the line-up.

THE WAIT IS OVER 🪩❤️‍🔥⚡️

Mardi Gras is ready to shake the city to its queer core with a high-camp, high-glam line-up celebrating LGBTQ+ life and love 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🚨 TICKET PRE-SALE MONDAY 17TH MARCH! 🚨 Sign up NOW to secure your spot at the best price! presale.manchesterpride.com

Filming continues tomorrow for THE MOON IS A HOLOGRAM with @realrobynadams.bsky.social, Jessie Leiper, @rahelkapsaski.bsky.social

Funded by @manchesterpride.bsky.social and Superbia Queer Arts Grant.

#filmsky #horror #supportindiefilm #scifi

A poster featuring all events and dates over Manchester Pride from 15th - 25th August. Events featured: Mardi Gras, The Gay Village Party, The Parade, The Rally, Youth Pride MCR, Superbia, Candlelit Vigil, Family Pride MCR.

From the new Mardi Gras celebration, to Gay Village Party magic, family-friendly festivities, and moments of reflection in Sackville Gardens—there’s something for everyone to discover, celebrate and be part of at Manchester Pride 2025.

Find out more at manchesterpride.com ✨

Manchester Pride logo with the festival dates 15th-25 August, find out more at manchesterpride.com

Mark your calendars! Manchester Pride is BACK from 15th–25th August 2025, and this year, we’re turning up the love, joy, and euphoria like never before! ✨🩷

Find out more at manchesterpride.com

Mardi Gras written in graffiti style text. Background image from behind a DJ playing to a huge crowd in Depot Mayfield. 23rd & 24th August 2025.

IT'S BIG. IT'S BOLD. IT'S BATHED IN GLITTER. ❤️‍🔥✨

Introducing MARDI GRAS – the brand-new, high-glam, high-energy addition to your Manchester Pride Bank Holiday Weekend! 🪩🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Find out more at manchesterpride.com ✨

An aerial photo of the Manchester Pride parade where a large, long rainbow flag is held through the streets of Manchester at Europride 2003.

A group of people in white tank tops show off temporary tattoos on their shoulders and smile for the camera at Manchester Pride 2004.

A historic photo of a bustling Canal Street over Manchester Pride 2005.

Parade participants walk the parade route and hold protest placards that read ‘Pride Hero Alan Turing’.

Manchester Pride through the years 🥹🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We found some gems in the archives this week!

A person kisses another person on the cheek with their backs to the camera.

Two people embrace and smile broadly as they celebrate Pride in Sackville Gardens.

Two people lean in for a kiss with smiles on their faces at the Gay Village Party.

Two people embrace with their faces close together in front of anti-LGBTQ+ protesters at the Manchester Pride Parade.

Love conquers all 🩷

Happy Valentines! 💌🏹

A historic picture of festival-goers celebrating pride outside Manto (now OnBar) on Canal Street.

A historic photo of Parade participants in blue leotards with large pink wings outside New York New York.

Moments in time around our world-famous Gay Village 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Manchester has a rich history of pioneering the fight for queer liberation, and events celebrating LGBTQ+ life have taken place in the city since the 1980’s 🎊

A person stands in front of a bar in the Village in the 90s wearing a black crop top and a white skirt. They look fabulous as they pose with their hands on their hips and stare directly at the camera.

A person in a pink feather boa and a pink masquerade mask enjoys the celebrations in the Gay Village in the 90s.

A historic photo of Canal Street in the Gay Village in the 90s.

The Parade makes its way through the Gay Village in the 90s. Protesters hold a sign that reads 'Gay bikers motorcycle club'.

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! Check out these gorge photos from Manchester Mardi Gras 1993-1995 🥹🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

A crowd of people gather in the Gay Village to celebrate Manchester Pride. People look fabulous dressed in warm weather clothes and rainbow colours as they dance in front of a large sign that reads 'Our Gay Village, M1'.

A beautiful photo of Pride flags hanging between buildings as the sun peeks out from behind a rooftop.

Manchester sun + dancing in the Village at Pride = good for the soul 🌞🎊

Trans+ History Week 05-11 May 2025 Paid opportunities for Trans+ creatives

🏳️‍⚧️ Paid opportunities for Trans+ creatives!

Writer? Illustrator? Audio producer? Trans+!? This is for you.

With @transhistoryweek.bsky.social we're investing in 20 Trans+ creatives to create official content for Trans+ History Week

Deadline 16th Feb 2025, 11:59PM GMT

🧵 The details 👇

A tweet that reads: 'love reading about men in history like "unfortunately, he never found a wife: his elaborate scarf collection sold for $1.2M in 2011. he and his closest male friend, Chauncey, with whom he shared a bed, died within weeks of one another. they were known for their dinner parties."'

And they were ROOMMATES

Stellar choice!! ❤️‍🔥

Grants – Manchester Pride

Manchester Pride is a non-profit organisation, so every penny is ploughed into putting on the celebration and granting funds to LGBTQ+ good causes across Greater Manchester. You can find out more about our Grants programme at manchesterpride.com/grants. (3/3)

This requires us to pay for Policing, road closures, private security, hygiene and waste disposal, putting in toilets, crowd management systems and welfare, to name just a few. We ask people to buy pledge bands to help cover the costs of hosting the event. (2/3)