Manchester Pride 2025 transformed the city into a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, visibility and community over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Taking place from 22–25 August, the programme brought together the Manchester Pride Parade, Gay Village Party, Candlelit Vigil, Family Pride and the debut Mardi Gras event at Depot Mayfield and Freight Island.
The 2025 parade followed the theme “The Love Parade”, filling Manchester city centre with colourful floats, community groups, performers and thousands of participants. Across the weekend, live music, drag, cabaret and DJ sets featured artists including Nelly Furtado, Olly Alexander, Leigh-Anne, Tulisa and stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race.
This Manchester Pride 2025 photography collection captures the energy, colour and emotion of one of the UK’s most prominent LGBTQ+ celebrations. Explore highlights from the parade, live performances and Gay Village festivities, alongside the people and communities who made Pride weekend in Manchester so memorable.
Manchester Pride 2025 - Day 1
Community rally and lively performances in Manchester's Gay Village.
Manchester Pride 2025 - Day 2
Mardi Gras and Gay Village celebrations in vibrant Manchester Pride.
Manchester Pride 2025 - Day 3
Final day celebrations in Manchester's Gay Village.
Manchester Pride 2025 - Day 4
Candlelit vigil at Sackville Gardens, reflecting on community resilience.