The Main Stage is the principal performance area for Manchester Pride, created each year within Sackville Street Car Park in Manchester's Gay Village. During the festival, the space is transformed into a large outdoor arena hosting headline music performances, live entertainment and opening and closing celebrations. The stage showcases a programme of established artists, emerging performers and LGBTQ+ talent, attracting thousands of visitors across the Pride weekend. Outside of the festival, the site functions as a public car park within Manchester city centre.
Shoots at Pride Main Stage
Manchester Village Pride Candlelight Vigil Honours Lives Lost to HIV
Thousands gather at Sackville Gardens to remember and unite against stigma.
Sunday Brings the Party ⭐
Festival crowds filled the Main Stage and Gay Village for Pride Sunday.
Back on Stage with Adam Rickitt
Adam Rickitt delighted the Pride crowd with a nostalgic pop performance.
Foundations for a Great Night
Kate Nash treated festival-goers to a set packed with indie-pop favourites.
Caity Baser Steals the Show
Caity Baser lit up Pride with her infectious energy and fearless pop sound.
Diana Vickers Returns to Pride
Diana Vickers brought pop favourites to the Main Stage at Manchester Village Pride.
Cascada Closes the Main Stage
Cascada headlined the Main Stage with an unforgettable dance set.
DJ Sammy Headlines Manchester Village Pride Main Stage
DJ Sammy ignites Manchester Village Pride with his iconic anthems.
Gareth Gates Boyband in the Buff Strips at MVP
Gareth Gates leads a cheeky, high-energy 90s and 00s boyband throwback night.
Inspiration and Creativity Ignite Manchester Village Pride
Russell T Davies inspires and Ghetto Fabulous dazzles at Manchester Village Pride.