Manchester Pride 2025 Full Bank Holiday Line Up

Manchester Pride is the city’s celebration of people. Taking place from Friday 22nd to Monday 25th August, the four-day celebration will spotlight queer excellence and community spirit with a stellar mix of live music, drag, DJs, cabaret, and takeovers from some of Manchester’s most exciting collectives. Manchester Pride will take its home in multiple destinations across the city; with the newly added for 2025 Mardi Gras event taking place in Mayfield depot and the iconic gay village party in the heart of the celebrations.

With so much happening including: the Gay Village Party, Mardi Gras, Manchester Pride Parade, Family Pride and the Candlelit Vigil; we’ve pulled together a handy guide of everything you need to know on the spectacle that is Manchester Pride.

The Manchester Pride Parade

• Date: Saturday 23rd August 2025

The Manchester Pride Parade will commence at midday on Saturday 23rd August, starting from Liverpool Road, navigating its path through the city centre via Deansgate, Peter Street, Oxford Road, Portland Street, Princess Street, Whitworth Street, and concluding at Fairfield Street around 15:00. The theme for this year’s Parade is ‘Love,’ embracing the transformative power of love.

Gay Village Party

• Date: Friday 22nd - Monday 25th August 2025

Co-created by Manchester Pride and Manchester’s queer communities, this event stands as the heartbeat of the festival. Alongside the new Mardi Gras event, the Gay Village Party presents an unforgettable line-up of LGBTQ+ performers and global icons in celebration of queer life and love across stages: The Alan Turing Stage and the Indoor Arena.

Samantha Mumba takes the spotlight alongside local heroes Fat Pride, Luke Lucent, and Daniela Corvea, Mischief, with Silent Disco keeping the beats going late into the night.

Belt out every word of “C’est la Vie” as B*Witched light up the stage! Joining the line-up is the sensational Diana Vickers, plus the high-energy Gaydio Dance Arena, the vibrant “Our Village” Showcase, and the empowering Youth Pride MCR.

All together now because “We Are Family”! Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge top a nostalgia-filled bill alongside Danny Beard, Gina Breeze, Angie Brown, Kurlz, Swagga, and Girls on Film.

The day also features Rave with Pride, Vanilla Takeover, Club Zindago, Ginny Lemon’s Dog Show, Moonchild Sanelly, Club Zindagi, Your Manchester Live with Belinda Scandal, Wildflowers, Kriss Herbert, Chris Blackmore, Paul Morrell, Alfie and a Silent Disco.

Mardi Gras

• Date: Saturday 23 - Sunday 24th August 2025

Mardi Gras is a brand-new addition to Manchester Pride 2025, running over Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August at Depot Mayfield (with proximity to Freight Island). A high-energy, high-glam, high-queer weekend filled with world-class artists, DJs, iconic drag royalty, electrifying cabaret, and untamed euphoria in celebration of LGBTQ+ culture. Remember your Gay Village Party pass is included for free within your Mardi Gras ticket, letting you enjoy the best of both worlds. A jam-packed schedule has been planned for an unforgettable weekend. Confirmed headliners across the stages include:

Saturday

• Depot: Leigh-Anne, Ghetto Fabulous Dance Party, Billy Porter, Black Pride MCR – Mr  Blaque, Black Pride MCR - Cadbury Parfait, Black Pride MCR - Harry Keita, Black Pride MCR - Slapped Peach, Gok Wan, Black Pride MCR - Jaii Andrews, Black Pride MCR - Coco Cannelll, Darren Pritchard, Black Pride MCR – Andi, Sonique, Black Pride MCR - DJ Sequinella, Booty Luv, Black Pride MCR - Rikki Beadle-blair, JSKY, Black Pride MCR - Black Betty, Black Pride MCR - Tysie Blaque, Black Pride MCR - The Ivy Groove and Black Pride MCR - DJ Mother
• Freight Island: The Danny Beard Show, Dean McCullough’s Pop Machine, Queenz: Drag me to the disco, Charity Shop Sue, Bailey J Mills, Shanika Sunrise, Yshee Black and Bongo’s Bingo
• Concourse: Bestley, Monopoly Phonic, Runway X Banksie, FLY GIRLS$, Stnly, Choke on my pronouns and DJ Loz Newy
• Garden Stage: DJ Jess Rose, Styli and Swagga

Sunday

• Depot: Olly Alexandra, Jodie Harsh, Tulisia, Big Freedia, Louise Johnson, Tayce, Banksie, K-Klass, Louis III, and Anna Phylactic Welcome
• Freight Island: House of MCR – Pride Edition, Olly Waldron, Lucky Close, Club Zindagi, Amrick Zapanta, Zahira Zapanta, Buffer, Kaan, Duniya Dhoom, RAJ, Saki Yew, Awais, Sitara Malik, Lucky Roy Sing, Buffer, Tequila Thirst, Lucky Intro, Bongos Bingo and N-Trance
• Concourse: Altego, DJ Paulette, Dave Cooper B2B Forbid, Oxy & Danger, Yvette Lindquest, Stephani B, Kate Meyher, Chris Blackmoore and Kriss Herbert
• Garden stage: Mix-stress presents Kaleidscope, Michael Maddison and Jamie John Warren

Candlelit Vigil

• Date: Mon 25 August 2025

The festival draws to a close with the Candlelit Vigil in Sackville Gardens, a sacred space for reflection and remembrance. In partnership with George House Trust, the Vigil is a moving tribute to those we have lost and a powerful reminder of the importance of unity, love and solidarity.

Where to Stay During Manchester Pride

Visitors to Manchester Pride can choose from a range of official partner hotels offering style, comfort, and proximity to the celebrations.

The Reach at Piccadilly and Marriott Manchester Piccadilly are official package partners, perfect for those seeking a complete Pride experience with exclusive benefits.

Other great spaces to stay include Clayton Hotel Manchester City Centre, voco Manchester, and Holiday Inn, all offering convenient stays close to the festivities. For guests looking to stay where the action is, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, The Alan, and Castlefield Hotel will be hosting special Pride-related activities throughout the weekend.

Make Your Pride One to Remember

With so much happening across the city, it’s worth giving yourself time to take it all in. Start planning your trip now and be part of Manchester Pride 2025!