Gay Village Party - Saturday – Manchester Pride

Gay Village Party - Saturday
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 - Saturday

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Special Guest: Rita Ora

This chart-topping superstar promises she won't let you down with her performance!

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Loreen

Double Eurovision winner and all round ICON!

She's 'on a mission' to bring the bring the party vibes

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Louis III

A rising star of dance pop with over 250m streams, this hunk is one you're not going to want to miss.

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Black Peppa

This Caribbean queen is bringing you all the flava!

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Michelle McKenna (Platnum)

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DJ Paulette

This Mancunian legend will bringing a taste of Flesh at the Hacienda to their headline slot at the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover

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Jsky

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Lucky Roy Singh

The fierce mother of the House of Spice and curator of the Queer Asian Takeover

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Shanika Sunrise

Performing as part of the Queer Asian Takeover

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Ghetto Fabulous

Performing with Black Pride MCR

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Mr Blaque

Performing with Black Pride MCR

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Cadbury Parfait

Performing with Black Pride MCR

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Dave Cooper

DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover

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Natasha Moonshine

Performing with Black Pride MCR

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Coco Cannelll

Performing with Black Pride MCR

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Chris Blackmore

DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover

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Coco Deville

Performing with Black Pride MCR

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Kriss Herbert

DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover

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Night-Thomas

Performing with Black Pride MCR

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Kate Meyher

DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover

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GOODIE

Performing with Black Pride MCR

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FORBID

DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover

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Craig Law

DJing as part of the Gaydio Dance Arena Takeover

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Vinyl Noir

Performing as part of Black Pride MCR

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House of Spice

Performing as part of the Queer Asian Takeover

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Bennettiscoming

Performing as part of Black Pride MCR

Takeovers - Saturday

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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.

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Queer Asian Takeover

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Gaydio Dance Arena

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If you can't find an answer to your question, why not take a look at our full FAQs or get in touch.

When does Manchester Pride Festival take place?

The Manchester Pride Festival 2025 takes place from 22nd - 25th 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.

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 Service 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?

Parade applications aren't currently open for 2025, if you're interested in getting involved please email info@manchesterpride.com to get added to the waitlist.

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