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Gay Village Party
23 - 26 August
We are SO PROUD to present an unforgettable line-up of LGBTQ+ performers and global icons in celebration of queer life and love at the Gay Village Party, right here in Manchester’s world-famous Gay Village!!

With a vibrant array of bold and diverse performances across The Village Stage, The Alan Turing Stage in Sackville Gardens and the Indoor Arena, our line-up aims to centre and empower the diversity of Greater Manchester’s incredible LGBTQ+ talent, showcasing the importance of party as protest and bringing Pride back to its roots.

Below is just a snapshot of what's to come, we've still so many more to announce...
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Artists
SAT 24 AUG
Special Guest: Rita Ora
This chart-topping superstar promises she won't let you down with her performance!
SUN 25 AUG
Sugababes
This noughties girl-group have got a performance that will put you into overload!
FRI 23 AUG
Jessie J
Debuting at the Gay Village Party with a bang bang, this jaw-dropping vocalist and chart-topping performer will be an essential for your Pride weekend.
FRI 23 AUG
Keala Settle
From 'The Greatest Showman' to 'Wicked', this musical theatre diva has been around the block and is debuting a brand new show at the Gay Village Party
SAT 24 AUG
Loreen
Double Eurovision winner and all round ICON!
SAT 24 AUG
Katy B
She's 'on a mission' to bring the bring the party vibes
FRI 23 AUG
BIMINI
This ain't BIMINI's first rodeo at the Gay Village Party... they're back to serve another fierce performance!
SAT 24 AUG
Louis III
A rising star of dance pop with over 250m streams, this hunk is one you're not going to want to miss.
SUN 25 AUG
Claire Richards
It would be a tragedy to miss this steps diva
SUN 25 AUG
Natasha Hamilton
We've an 'eternal flame' for this Atomic Kitten
SUN 25 AUG
Ginger Johnson
SUN 25 AUG
CHINCHILLA
This fiercely independent artist is a MF Diamond!
SUN 25 AUG
Danny Beard
Drag royalty in the flesh, this mark's Danny's sixth consecutive year hosting Danny Beard & Friends!
SAT 24 AUG
Black Peppa
This Caribbean queen is bringing you all the flava!
SUN 25 AUG
Banksie
Having stormed the Drag Race UK runway, our favourite Mancunian supermodel is back and better than ever
SUN 25 AUG
Dean McCullough's Pop Machine
No guilt, all pleasure... Are you ready for an epic pop music journey?!
SUN 25 AUG
QUEENZ: The Show with Balls
The show bursting at the seams with pop-tastic party anthems that'll have you shaking, shimmying, and sashaying your way into the night.
SUN 25 AUG
Angie Brown
She's gonna get you... dancing! This legendary singer-songwriter will be taking the Gay Village Party by storm.
SAT 24 AUG
Michelle McKenna (Platnum)
SUN 25 AUG
charlieeeee
You’ve not heard of charlieeeee yet, but they are responsible for countless songs you have heard by the likes of Fred again.., RAYE, MNEK, piri & tommy and girli, to name a few. Prepare yourself for charlieeeee's world!
SAT 24 AUG
DJ Paulette
This Mancunian legend will bringing a taste of Flesh at the Hacienda to their headline slot at the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover
SAT 24 AUG
Jsky
SUN 25 AUG
Lauren Lo Sung
This Liverpool legend is all about the groove...
SUN 25 AUG
Mix-Stress
FRI 23 AUG
Pecs: Black is King
SUN 25 AUG
Rozalla
SUN 25 AUG
Stephani B
SAT 24 AUG
Lucky Roy Singh
The fierce mother of the House of Spice and curator of the Queer Asian Takeover
SAT 24 AUG
Shanika Sunrise
Performing as part of the Queer Asian Takeover
FRI 23 AUG
The Enby Show
SUN 25 AUG
SWAGGA
SAT 24 AUG
Ghetto Fabulous
Performing with Black Pride MCR
SUN 25 AUG
What She Said
SAT 24 AUG
Mr Blaque
Performing with Black Pride MCR
SAT 24 AUG
Cadbury Parfait
Performing with Black Pride MCR
SAT 24 AUG
Dave Cooper
DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover
SAT 24 AUG
Natasha Moonshine
Performing with Black Pride MCR
SAT 24 AUG
Coco Cannelll
Performing with Black Pride MCR
SAT 24 AUG
Chris Blackmore
DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover
SAT 24 AUG
Coco Deville
Performing with Black Pride MCR
SAT 24 AUG
Kriss Herbert
DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover
SAT 24 AUG
Night-Thomas
Performing with Black Pride MCR
SAT 24 AUG
Kate Meyher
DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover
SAT 24 AUG
GOODIE
Performing with Black Pride MCR
SAT 24 AUG
FORBID
DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover
SAT 24 AUG
Craig Law
DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover
SAT 24 AUG
Vinyl Noir
Performing as part of Black Pride MCR
SAT 24 AUG
House of Spice
Performing as part of the Queer Asian Takeover
SAT 24 AUG
Bennettiscoming
Performing as part of Black Pride MCR
Takeovers
SAT 24 AUG
Black Pride MCR
A showcase of the very best in QTIPoC talent in a totally accessible space. Hosts Darren Pritchard and British actor and director Rikki Beadle-Blair will be working the crowd to a frenzy, and the show’s lineup will be truly non stop - expect vogueing, drag, disco, funk, tribal music and much, much more. 
FRI 23 AUG
Trans Filth & Joy
Trans Creative and Milk Presents bring you a host of hot trans talent on the Village stage, with stellar performances from trans and non-binary finery.
SAT 24 AUG
Queer Asian Takeover
SUN 25 AUG
Danny Beard & Friends
FRI 23 AUG
The Runway by BANKSIE
Curated by Rupaul's Drag Race UK star, BANKSIE, this call back to 90s fashion culture will be the perfect queer clubland opener to your Pride celebrations.
SUN 25 AUG
Ginny Lemon's Dog Show
SUN 25 AUG
Divas Only with Misty Chance
SUN 25 AUG
Your Manchester Live with Belinda Scandal
SAT 24 AUG
Gaydio Dance Arena
SUN 25 AUG
Queer Women's Takeover
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Frequently asked questions
If you can't find an answer to your question, why not take a look at our full FAQs or get in touch.
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When does Manchester Pride Festival take place?
The Manchester Pride Festival 2024 takes place from 23th - 26th August.
How much money from every Manchester Pride Festival ticket goes towards the Community Fund?
£2.50 from every pledge band purchased goes directly to the Manchester Pride Community Fund to help LGBTQ+ good causes in Greater Manchester.
Do I have to pay to enter the Gay Village over Manchester Pride Festival?

Manchester Pride Festival offers a packed programme of events over the August Bank Holiday weekend, such as the Manchester Pride Parade, Youth Pride MCR, Family Pride MCR, Superbia and more. All of these are free with the exception of the Gay Village Party which is ticketed.

Manchester Pride is a charity and the cost of a Gay Village Party ticket helps us to deliver a safe, community party-as-protest celebration for the whole community to enjoy, as well as funding our free programme of events over the weekend. Vitally, though, your ticket helps us to platform and support the careers of queer artists and performers, and we have another stellar line-up for 2024 that we know you'll love!

You can see how every penny of your ticket is spent here, and remember that every ticket includes a £2.50 ring-fenced donation to the Manchester Pride Community Fund - an initiative that supports and enriches grassroots LGBTQ+ organisations and projects in Greater Manchester. Find out more about some of the incredible projects that you helped us fund in 2023. 

Please note that some Village venues will be operating a No Pledge Band No Entry policy, so purchasing a ticket allows you to experience everything the Gay Village has to offer over the weekend.

How can I apply to take part in the Parade?
Find out all your need to know about the Parade and how to apply HERE.
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