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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.
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.
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.
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.
Special Guest: Big Freedia
Saturday | Mardi Gras
The Queen of Bounce is a global legend, their iconic voice features in not one but TWO Beyoncé songs and their energetic shows are guaranteed to get your hips moving.
TAYCE
Sunday | Mardi Gras
The cheek, the nerve, the gall, the audacity and the GUMPTION of this lip-sync assassin, Strictly Come Dancing winner and Welsh national treasure!
GOK WAN
Saturday | Mardi Gras
Gok Wan MBE is best known as a fashion stylist, award-winning TV presenter, author, and national treasure. These days, Gok is one the country’s busiest celebrity DJ’s spreading his message of community and acceptance at packed-out festivals, glamorous corporate parties, and the best clubs in the UK and Europe.
THE DANNY BEARD SHOW
Saturday | Mardi Gras
A live band, show-stopping vocals and a signature white face paint - all the staples of what makes a Danny Beard show so great, taking to the Mardi Gras stage.
SONIQUE
Saturday | Mardi Gras
This award-winning singer, musician, and DJ, continues to captivate audiences with her powerhouse vocal and electrifying performances.
Booty Luv
Saturday | Mardi Gras
Expect a fabulous set that will have you feeling some kinda rush (yeah, yeah)!
Bestley
Saturday | Mardi Gras
Renowned across the underground club scene and beloved by the worlds of fashion and culture, Bestley’s deep rooted knowledge of disco, house and soulful rarities has them set on a path for dance floordomination.
Bongo's Bingo
Saturday | Mardi Gras
The world’s original bingo rave phenomenon has rejuvenated a quintessentially quaint British pastime featuring nostalgia-soaked revelry, rave rounds, dance-offs, audience participation, en masse Karaoke, crazy prizes, mad moments and much more in a dose of pure and unadulterated escapism.
BLACK PRIDE MCR
Saturday | Mardi Gras
Darren Pritchard charges the way with a full day of celebrating the black roots of house music, disco, funky house, vocal and tribal
RUNWAY x BANKSIE
Saturday | Mardi Gras
Curated by Drag Race UK's fashion superstar, BANKSIE, this call back to 90s fashion culture will be a queer clubland staple of your Manchester Pride celebrations.
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.
JODIE HARSH
Sunday | Mardi Gras
Nobody else is doing it quite like Jodie Harsh. Her trademark blonde beehive and thumping DJ sets have made her a club scene icon not just in London, but across the World. With over 40 million streams to date on Harsh’s own releases, and some huge collaborations under her belt, it’s clear that world domination in a wig is imminent.
K-KLASS
Sunday | Mardi Gras
With a reputation for crafting upbeat, anthemic tracks, K-Klass remains a staple in the dance music scene, celebrated for their timeless sound and energetic performances.
Banksie
Sunday | Mardi Gras
Manchester's 7-foot-supermodel will perform drag excellence at Mardi Gras
Stephani B
Sunday | Mardi Gras
Mancunian through-and-through, Stephani's set are full of fast paces beats and flavours of old school rave in the electronic dance realm.
Anna Phylactic
Sunday | Mardi Gras
With performances set to leave you breathless, this Boulet Brothers' Dragula contestant is not one to miss.
GAYDIO DANCE ARENA
Sunday | Mardi Gras
Expect the ultimate party with your fave Gaydio DJs spinning dance classics all night.
HOUSE OF MCR - PRIDE EDITION
Sunday | Mardi Gras
Following roaring success at Factory International last June, House of MCR, will be bringing you an special Pride Edition with energetic dance, killer lip-syncs, and jaw-dropping fashion.
KULTURE CABARET
Sunday | Mardi Gras
A celebration everything about South Asian and Middle Eastern culture hosted by Lucky Roy Singh bringing a hint of spice to your pride weekend.
Samantha Mumba
Friday | Gay Village Party
A superstar recognized for her powerful voice, pop appeal, and versatile talent in both music and film.
B*Witched
Saturday | Gay Village Party
In the 25 years since they dropped smash hit "C'est La Vie" the Irish girl band has released a string of successful singles and toured the world, now they're bringing the 90's back to the Gay Village Party for Manchester Pride 2025 - Let the fun begin!
Diana Vickers
Saturday | Gay Village Party
After rising to fame as a finalist on The X Factor in 2008, Diana's success since the show is testament to her star power.
GAYDIO DANCE ARENA
Saturday | Gay Village Party
Expect the ultimate party with your fave Gaydio DJs spinning dance classics all night.
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.
Danny Beard
Sunday | Gay Village Party
Living drag legend, honorary Manc and all-round national treasure will be bringing their usual cheek, wit and powerhouse vocals to Sackville Gardens.
ANGIE BROWN
Sunday | Gay Village Party
With her energetic performances and soulful vocals, Angie remains a respected figure in the electronic music world.
GINNY LEMON'S DOG SHOW
Sunday | Gay Village Party
A barking mad event for dog lovers, Pride pooches, and fabulous pups!
DIVAS ONLY WITH MISTY CHANCE
Sunday | Gay Village Party
Hosted by everyone’s favourite Drag Icon, brace yourself for non-stop Diva-ness that’ll have you screaming!
YOUR MANCHESTER LIVE WITH BELINDA SCANDAL
Sunday | Gay Village Party
An outrageous Gay Village staple which has previously seen the likes of Barbara Knox MBE on stage.
Manchester Pride Vibes
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