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Manchester Pride 2026

Mardi Gras

23 - 24 AUGUST

Mardi Gras is here to SERVE. A brand-new addition to your Manchester Pride Bank Holiday Weekend, this high-energy, high-glam, high-queer extravaganza takes over Depot Mayfield and Freight Island for two days of world-class artists, DJs, drag royalty, cabaret, and untamed euphoria in celebration of LGBTQ+ culture. This is Pride like you’ve never seen it before.

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Gay Village Party

22 - 25 AUGUST

Manchester’s Gay Village is the heart and soul of Manchester’s queer community, and the Gay Village Party centers community, love and queer joy as part of a 4-day celebration where you can expect cabaret, funfair rides, a silent disco and queer anthems galore.

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Parade

23 AUGUST

This year's Manchester Pride Parade celebrates Love!

Love has long been a source of strength and resilience for LGBTQ+ people. In the face of historical and ongoing discrimination, love has helped queer people have the courage to be themselves.

Join us at The Love Parade, marching through the streets and grinding the city to halt to give queer love and acceptance the spotlight.

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Candlelit Vigil

25 AUGUST

The culmination of Manchester Pride beautifully closes with a moment of reflection in Sackville Gardens marked by a sea of flickering candles.

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Taking Centre Stage

Get to know our iconic performers for Manchester Pride 2025.

Nelly Furtado

Sunday | Mardi Gras

Global superstar and Y2K ICON with over 20 billion streams globally, Nelly Furtado is officially coming to Manchester Pride 2025!

Leigh-Anne

Saturday | Mardi Gras

Having conquered the music industry as part of incredible pop group Little Mix, Leigh-Anne's solo pop star career has been a lifetime in the making. With old school R&B, garage, amapiano and reggae influences, Leigh-Anne is embracing the full potential of her identity through music that will get you living your best life on the dancefloor.

Billy Porter

Saturday | Mardi Gras

Known best for performances packed with raw emotion, powerhouse vocals and fashion choices that constantly raise the bar to it's most camp and glamorous, Billy Porter is a living legend shattering barriers as both an actor and a cultural icon. Having won a Tony Award for Kinky Boots and an Emmy for his role as Pray Tell in Pose, it's pretty clear that this performance is going to be an incredible Pride moment.

Olly Alexander

Sunday | Mardi Gras

Known for energetic hits and vulnerable songwriting about his identity, Olly Alexander is a national treasure, known for his work in music and on screen, you won't want to miss this high-energy performance that'll leave you wanting more!

Special Guest: Tulisa

Sunday | Mardi Gras

The Female Boss herself is straight back from the Jungle and ready for Manchester Pride 2025! Tulisa first shot to fame as a member of multi-platinum selling band N-Dubz. As a solo star the 'Young' singer has had smash hits and has won numerous awards, alongside a stint as an X Factor judge where she mentored two of the shows biggest success stories.

LOUISA JOHNSON

Sunday | Mardi Gras

In 2015, Louisa became the youngest ever winner of The X Factor UK at just 17 years old. Since then, she's worked on a number criticially acclaimed singles including Clean Bandit's 'TEARS', as a soloist she's worked with the likes of Steve Mac and other huge producers to make some in your face pop bangers that we can't wait to see light up Manchester Pride 2025.

Sister Sledge Ft. Kathy Sledge

Sunday | Gay Village Party

Known for her powerful voice and infectious energy, Kathy Sledge has made an indelible mark on the music world with feel-good anthems like "We Are Family" and "He's the Greatest Dancer." Her music radiates positivity and joy, creating an uplifting atmosphere that has resonated with generations of listeners. Kathy’s distinctive vocals and vibrant stage presence continue to bring people together, inspiring unity and celebration through her timeless tunes.

Billy Porter

Saturday | Mardi Gras

Special Guest: Tulisa

Sunday | Mardi Gras

LOUISA JOHNSON

Sunday | Mardi Gras

Sister Sledge Ft. Kathy Sledge

Sunday | Gay Village Party

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