Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Pride in Our Village. Power to Our People.

Friday 28 - Monday 31 August 2026 | Bank Holiday Weekend

The Gay Village, Manchester

We're bringing it home. Manchester's LGBTQ+ community has stepped up to reclaim our Pride. The Gay Village remains our undisputed HQ, hallowed ground where we gather, dance, and protest. This isn't just a party, it's a city-wide takeover with the Village beating at its centre.

What to Expect

Four days. One Village. A hive of activity featuring stages full of local LGBTQIA+ Talent.

Manchester Village Pride is a celebration of everything that makes us, us. We're showcasing the very best of Manchester and the UK's queer talent. From the trashy pop anthems on the Main Stage to the Dance Arena keeping the spirit of the Hacienda alive with house and techno, the streets are yours.

We are doing things differently. We are a Community Interest Company (CIC), run by unpaid volunteers and owned by the community. We don't have shareholders demanding a dividend; we have a community demanding a future.

Your ticket supports a festival where:

● Trust is earned: We are legally bound to reinvest surplus into grassroots queer activism via our Asset Lock.

● Artists are valued: We adhere to Equity agreements to ensure every performer is paid fairly, no "exposure" payments.

● Everyone is welcome: We centre Trans communities and Queer People of Colour structurally, not just symbolically.

On Monday, the vibe shifts. Entry is FREE for our Community & Family Day, featuring a relaxed environment for LGBTQ+ parents and kids, followed by the George House Trust Vigil to remember those we have lost.

Essential Info

● Dates: 6pm Friday 28 - Monday 31 August 2026

● Location: The Gay Village, Manchester

● Weekend Wristband: £30 (Full 3-day access)

● Day Tickets: £20 (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday)

● Monday Entry: FREE (Community & Family Day &the George House Trust Vigil)

● Accessibility: If you have any access needs or require additional support to attend, please get in touch and we'll do our best to help.

● Age Restrictions: Family tickets available for children under 16; check specific ticket types for evening age restrictions.

Join the Rebuild

We've done the maths so you can see the results. We've kept ticket prices fixed to cover essential costs, like security, cleaning, and stages, without pricing our community out.

Pride belongs to the people. Secure your wristband today and support the future of Manchester's queer community.