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Manchester LGBTQ+ Events 2026

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

The Pink Picnic is back! Celebrate equality, inclusion, and pride with Salford Pride on June 13 at Greater Manchester's biggest volunteer-led pride.

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Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 4th July

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Kristin Key is an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows worldwide.

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Queerly Beloved - Alternative Pride Prom

Sunday 21st June

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion MCR, Manchester

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Queerly Beloved - Alternative Pride Prom

Rebellion MCR, Manchester

Three bands, drag, burlesque and more - celebrating the freaks and divas of our scene. Raising funds for The Proud Trust & Protect Scouse Dolls.

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Ballz! Bingo - Bolton

Friday 15th May

9:00pm - 11:45pm

Mecca Bingo, Ormrod St, Bolton BL3 5DJ

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Ballz! Bingo - Bolton

Mecca Bingo, Ormrod St, Bolton BL3 5DJ

Get ready for BALLZ! - because drag bingo just had a glow-up! Drag Race UK stars and the best comedy cabaret drag performers in the UK.

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Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Lesbian Event - Ages 33-48

Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Lesbian Event - Ages 33-48

Via, Manchester

Elite Speed Dating events are aimed specifically at lesbian graduates and/or professionals. Speed daters receive a complimentary glass of prosecco.

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Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Lesbian Event - Ages 23-38

Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Lesbian Event - Ages 23-38

Via, Manchester

Elite Speed Dating events are aimed specifically at lesbian graduates and/or professionals. Speed daters receive a complimentary glass of prosecco.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Hello Darling

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

A Queer House and Nu Disco Affair! Slip into something tight, pack your poppers, and whisper those two magic words: "Hello Darling"

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Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Gay Men - Ages 23-38

Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Gay Men - Ages 23-38

Via, Manchester

Elite Speed Dating events are aimed specifically at gay male graduates and/or professionals. Speed daters receive a complimentary glass of prosecco.

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FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

Saturday 4th July

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

New York New York Manchester

FunnyBoyz is a unique concept in Drag Cabaret, bringing you the most hilarious Drag Shows, Comedy Bingo, Silly Games and Cheesy Tunes

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FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

Saturday 11th July

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

New York New York Manchester

FunnyBoyz is a unique concept in Drag Cabaret, bringing you the most hilarious Drag Shows, Comedy Bingo, Silly Games and Cheesy Tunes

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FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

Saturday 6th June

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

New York New York Manchester

FunnyBoyz is a unique concept in Drag Cabaret, bringing you the most hilarious Drag Shows, Comedy Bingo, Silly Games and Cheesy Tunes

Bestselling Manchester LGBTQ Events

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

The Pink Picnic is back! Celebrate equality, inclusion, and pride with Salford Pride on June 13 at Greater Manchester's biggest volunteer-led pride.

18+

Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Saturday 4th July

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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Kristin Key: 2026 Ca-Caw Tour || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Kristin Key is an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows worldwide.

18+

KANTO CABARET - Pokemon Themed Drag Show!

Friday 15th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Church, Manchester

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KANTO CABARET - Pokemon Themed Drag Show!

The Church, Manchester

An unofficial, unathorised drag show celebrating Pokemon's 30th anniversary! Featuring Sally TM (RuPaul's Drag Race UK) & all star drag cast!

23+

Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Lesbian Event - Ages 23-38

Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Lesbian Event - Ages 23-38

Via, Manchester

Elite Speed Dating events are aimed specifically at lesbian graduates and/or professionals. Speed daters receive a complimentary glass of prosecco.

16+

Queerly Beloved - Alternative Pride Prom

Sunday 21st June

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Rebellion MCR, Manchester

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Queerly Beloved - Alternative Pride Prom

Rebellion MCR, Manchester

Three bands, drag, burlesque and more - celebrating the freaks and divas of our scene. Raising funds for The Proud Trust & Protect Scouse Dolls.

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

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Hello Darling

The Deaf Institute, Manchester

A Queer House and Nu Disco Affair! Slip into something tight, pack your poppers, and whisper those two magic words: "Hello Darling"

33+

Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Lesbian Event - Ages 33-48

Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Lesbian Event - Ages 33-48

Via, Manchester

Elite Speed Dating events are aimed specifically at lesbian graduates and/or professionals. Speed daters receive a complimentary glass of prosecco.

18+

InTheHouse - June International Pride Month Takeover

InTheHouse - June International Pride Month Takeover

The Eagle Manchester

A men's only invite on a neon journey through all the best decades of house music. Kink, fetish and neon welcome!

33+

Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Gay Men - Ages 33-48

Elite Speed Dating - Manchester - Gay Men - Ages 33-48

Via, Manchester

Elite Speed Dating events are aimed specifically at gay male graduates and/or professionals. Speed daters receive a complimentary glass of prosecco.

18+

FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

Saturday 13th June

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

New York New York Manchester

FunnyBoyz is a unique concept in Drag Cabaret, bringing you the most hilarious Drag Shows, Comedy Bingo, Silly Games and Cheesy Tunes

18+

FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

Saturday 27th June

6:15pm - 9:30pm

New York New York Manchester

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FunnyBoyz Manchester presents... BENIDORM BINGO

New York New York Manchester

FunnyBoyz is a unique concept in Drag Cabaret, bringing you the most hilarious Drag Shows, Comedy Bingo, Silly Games and Cheesy Tunes

Find LGBTQ events in Manchester every night along Canal Street and the wider Manchester Gay Village. G-A-Y blasts pop anthems, Via pours cocktails, and Cruz 101 keeps house fans moving until dawn. Eagle hosts leather-friendly sessions, while The Brewers lines up easygoing cabaret. Manchester queer events range from drag brunches to quiz nights, so you can dance, laugh and feel welcome whenever you go.

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Latest news from around Manchester

Whether it's the latest tour hitting the city or a brand new club opening, our comprehensive news section has a plethora of up to date information on everything going down in your local haunt.

We Invented The Weekend to bring hundreds of activities to Salford

The free festival returns this summer.

Manchester Storm to play home games at AO Arena

Manchester Storm return to the venue where they made history.

Warehouse Project unveil shows from Ki/Ki and Interplanetary Criminal

Two big names are bound for Depot Mayfield, with Ki/Ki heading to Manchester in September and Interplanetary following in October.

Free Salford festival We Invented the Weekend returns for third iteration

Taking place in Media City and Salford Quays on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June, the festival features over 200 free activities.

Lo-Tide Collective to launch open mic night at Trading Route

An open mic night will be lighting up Trading Route every Tuesday.

The best DJs of all time

From Daft Punk to DJ EZ, we explore some of the best DJs of all time, celebrating pioneers, innovators and modern icons who have shaped dance music and club culture across the globe.