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Alternative Day

the main stage

Kick off your Pride with the biggest names and the hottest entertainment in town! Manchester Pride’s Main Stage is your ticket to the biggest acts across the decades and each year we entertain you with a whole host of performances from DJ acts such as Boy George to dance music with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and alternative music with Roisin Murphy.

 

Friday 28 August

It all starts hotting up for the Opening Ceremony on the Friday of the Big Weekend so join us in the party for the start of Manchester Pride 2009. Witness the final of the infamous Kings & Queens of the Village, whose winners will lead the Manchester Pride Parade, and party till the early hours with amazing Main Stage performances from top acts.

Saturday 29 August

Get warmed up for your Saturday night as we hand over the reins to GaydarRadio, filling your August afternoon with great music and your evening with top dance DJs and performances.

Sunday 30 August

Wash that Saturday night glitter off and rest your feather boa, Sunday is the alternative music day with performances in the past from Client and Gossip as well as live bands and local DJs.

Don’t miss the parade awards in the evening which sees the crowning of best entries from the Manchester Pride Parade.

Monday 31 August

Who doesn’t love a Bank Holiday! And what tops it off? Great music from your favourite pop bands with the likes of Alphabeat, Heather Small and Ultrasonics closing out your Pride last year. Keep your eyes peeled for the lineup this year!