Manchester Village Pride 2026 takes over Manchester’s Gay Village from 28–31 August, with live music, DJs, drag, cabaret and queer performance across the Main Stage, Sackville Gardens and Dance Arena.
The extensive 2026 line-up includes Cascada, Kate Nash, Nadine Coyle, Caity Baser, Diana Vickers, Misha B, DJ Sammy, Gareth Gates, Booty Luv, Big Brovaz, Freemasons, Rowetta and Cleopatra, alongside drag and LGBTQ+ performers including Danny Beard, Tayce, Michael Marouli, Banksie, Sum Ting Wong, Anna Phylactic, Yshee Black, Lola Lasagne, Tonya Kneez, Misty Chance and Snow White Trash. Skiddle
The weekend also features the Manchester Village Pride Parade on Saturday, community and family programming on Monday, and the George House Trust Vigil at the Beacon of Hope in Sackville Gardens, which closes the weekend.
31 August 2026
Manchester Village Pride Candlelight Vigil Honours Lives Lost to HIV
Thousands gather at Sackville Gardens to remember and unite against stigma.
Community Spirit Ignites Manchester Village Pride Final Day
Families gathered to celebrate together at Manchester Village Pride’s lively finale.
30 August 2026
The Beat of Pride
Dance anthems, live DJs and a silent disco kept Pride moving all day.
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.
29 August 2026
Gaydio Dance Arena Energises Manchester Village Pride with Kriss Herbert and Chris Blackmore
Chris Blackmore brought Gaydio favourites to the Dance Arena.
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.