Manchester Village Pride 2026 England

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Manchester Village Pride takes place over Summer Bank Holiday, 28th - 31st August 2026.

Pride will return to Manchester this year with the establishment of a not-for-profit Community Interest Company to deliver an inclusive, safe and celebratory event. Village businesses and community stakeholders are joining together to create Manchester Village Pride CIC, which will take on the organisation of Pride following the collapse of Manchester Pride Events Ltd last year. It has been confirmed that the four-day celebration, including key elements such as the parade, the Village party and the vigil, will return across the Summer Bank Holiday Weekend.

Theme
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Saturday
Parade:
A kaleidoscope of colour marching through the city centre. Community First: We do not charge LGBTQ+ charities or grassroots groups to march. Commercial floats pay a premium to subsidise the community blocks. This is your parade.

Festival
The Main Stage (Bloom Street / Sackville Street). The beating heart of the festival. We’re showcasing the very best of Manchester and the UK’s queer talent.
Sackville Gardens: The Community Showcase. A space for reflection, acoustic sets, and community voices.
The Dance Arena: Curated by the legends of Manchester’s nightlife. House, Techno, and Disco that keeps the spirit of the Hacienda alive.

After party
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Monday
The George House Trust Vigil (Monday): The spiritual end to the weekend. We gather at the Beacon of Hope to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS. The music stops. The candles are lit. We stand together in silence.
Community & Family Day (Monday): On Monday 31st August, the Village transforms. We’re hosting a Lifestyle & Community Expo, creating a relaxed environment for LGBTQ+ parents and kids. Entry: FREE for everyone on Monday. Activities: Drag Story Time, face painting, bouncy castles, and youth workshops.