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SCENE. Manchester LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival
Celebrating queer stories on screen.
After a dazzling debut in 2024, SCENE Manchester’s LGBTQ+ Film and TV Festival is back and gearing up for an even bigger celebration of queer screen culture this summer.
The week-long festival will run from Friday 15th to Thursday 21st August, showcasing the best of both new and classic LGBTQ+ cinema and television.
Expect previews of brand new feature and short films, TV shows, documentaries and celebrations of favourites from the past along with Q&As, events, parties and more.
Screenings will be hosted in spaces throughout the city including outdoor screens, traditional cinemas and pop-ups in iconic city venues - AVIVA Studios, CULTPLEX, Fairfield Social Club, First Street, HOME, New Century Hall, Treehouse Hotel and Vue at Printworks.
SCENE will offer a mix of ticketed and free events with a portion of the festival’s profits donated to the Manchester Pride charity, supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
Many events are free, and ticket prices start from £2.50.
Manchester’s hotels are joining the party. Why not make a night of it with up to 30% off hotel bookings, drag breakfasts and brunches, free Pride cocktails, freebies and surprises.
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