Celebrate Manchester Pride with film screenings, walking tours and more

Manchester is gearing up for one of the biggest bank holiday parties of the year, Manchester Pride.

The main event kicks off on Friday afternoon and continues all through the weekend, but there’s plenty going on already for those of you who haven’t bagged yourself a ticket this year or prefer a smaller crowd.

Manchester Pride proudly takes over the city for one weekend a year, and with so much going on in such a short space of time you don’t want to miss a thing.

We’ll be celebrating right along with you and these are the events that have caught our eye already.

Scene film screenings

Some of the hottest theatre and arts venues in Manchester teamed up with Scene, to host film screenings and events that celebrate queer stories.

HOME, Factory International and other venues across Manchester City Centre hosted the TV, screen and stage performances and Q&A sessions from LGBTQ+ writers and storytellers.

You can get tickets by clicking here

Both free and ticketed events are happening across the city, including the LGBTQA+ walking tour.

The tour saw actor Chris Hoyle expertly guiding people through the streets of Manchester, taking them on a journey to explore the rich LGBTQ+ history our city has to offer.

Factory International

One of Manchesters newest venues on the scene is Factory International.

Championing queer theatre year round, they pulled out all the stops for the film festival, collaborating on a celebration of all things camp, queer and fun by a hosting a night of music, cabaret and performances on Wednesday 21st of August.

Continuing on through to September with a full line-up of live events.

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Queen Street

The iconic King street is having a rebrand for Manchester Pride!

The newly named ‘Queen street’ will host events and exhibitions showcasing the city’s iconic LGBTQ+ history, focusing on the most iconic drag queens Manchester has to offer.

In collaboration with HEADS and Doll Parts, the exhibition will showcase stunning images and stories, kicking off with a launch party on August 23rd and a weekend of interactive workshops to follow.

The topical name-change and events aim to raise awareness and celebrate diversity while raising money and supporting ATK and George House Trust.

You can find out more by clicking here

Family pride at Great Northern

If you’re thinking of taking your little ones to experience their first pride, the stage at Great Northern is the perfect place to start.

Manchester Pride have teamed up with Proud 2 b Parents to host the Family Pride MCR event in and around Great Northern, right in the heart of the city, on Saturday.

This child friendly part of the festival will have indoor and outdoor areas so whatever the weather, you’ll have somewhere to enjoy pride with the kids.

Expect face painters, fun pride themed craft activities, an interactive art instillation and even the chance to meet some of your child’s favourite characters.

The main stage will be filled with music, ghetto fabulous dancers as well as local LGBTQ+ organisations showcasing their services to support Manchester families.

Event times: Saturday 24th August, 12:30PM – 6:00PM

Location: Great Northern Warehouse, Manchester

You can find out more by clicking here

Ginny Lemon’s Dog Show

You might know her from her iconic yellow outfits, we know her for her stand out dog shows.

Ginny Lemon returns to Manchester Pride 2024 to give you the best reason to shake off your hangover and get back into the park.

She’s back for another year alongside Fatt Butcher to host Ginny Lemon’s Dog Show, bigger, better and barkier than ever.

Celebrating our fabulous four legged friends, the afternoon of entertainment and cute costume categories with prizes to be won by the proudest pooches – you’d be barking mad to miss this. Get your tickets here.

Location: Gay Village Party, Alan Turing Stage in Sackville Gardens

Date: Sunday 25th August 2024

For a full list of Manchester Pride events, visit the I Love Manchester website or check out our socials where we’ll be posting updates throughout the weekend