Manchester Bank Holiday Weekend

Manchester Pride 2025: Let the Weekend of Queer Bliss Begin

Hold onto your glittery suspender belt - it’s happening! From Friday 22 to Monday 25 August 2025, Manchester will glow brighter than ever as Manchester Pride storms the Bank Holiday Weekend in style. This rainbow-coloured extravaganza is all about celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the grandest, most flamboyant fashion imaginable. Whether it's fierce dance moves, tear-jerking moments of solidarity, or just soaking up the vibes, this year’s Pride promises them all. Visit ManchesterManchester Pride

The Main Fizz: Events Not to Miss

1. SCENE Film & TV Festival (15–21 August)

Get your screen fix with a week of LGBTQIA cinema and TV across Manchester. Expect premieres, cult favourites, and maybe a few surprises to get you weeping - or hooting with laughter. Visit Manchester+1

2. The Rally (Friday 22 August)

Pride isn’t just glitter and glamour - it’s a protest. So kick off the weekend with inspiring speeches and artful performances that remind us why queer communities stand strong together. Manchester Pride+1

3. Gay Village Party (22–25 August)

The heart (and sharply pointed stilettos) of Pride. Expect cabaret, funfair glitz, silent discos, pop-up bars, and queer anthems that carry you through the night. Manchester Pride+1The Independent

4. Mardi Gras (Saturday–Sunday, 23–24 August)

A fierce, brand-new addition! Think high-glam parties under Depot Mayfield’s industrial arches, with DJs, drag stars, cabaret acts, and VIP zones. It's a non‑stop sparkle-fest from noon until night. Mardi Gras tickets even include access to the Village Party. Manchester Pride+1The IndependentSkiddleVisit Manchester

5. Manchester Pride Parade (Saturday 23 August, midday)

Grab your pals and wave those rainbow flags - this is the street spectacle. Floats, costumes, glitter, and LOVE, marching through the city centre to make everyone’s heart skip. Manchester Pride+1The Independent

6. Family Pride MCR & Youth Pride

Bringing the Pride love to every age. Families, kids, teens - they all get their moment with storytelling, crafts, dance and safe, joyful inclusion. Absolutely free and utterly adorable. Manchester Pride+1The Independent

7. Superbia Arts & Culture Weekend (15–25 August)

From art installations to pop-up gigs, Superbia turns Manchester into an LGBTQ+ cultural hub. It’s not just about parties, it’s about expression, creativity, and chaos (the good kind). Manchester Pride+1Visit Manchester

8. Candlelit Vigil (Monday 25 August, evening)

A delicate, moving finish to the trumpet-blasting weekend. In Sackville Gardens, hearts are aflame with remembrance, hope and solidarity for those we've lost and the journey ahead. Manchester PrideThe IndependentVisit Manchester

Beyond Pride - Manchester’s Other Bank Holiday Delights

Looking for extra ingredients in your weekend cocktail? Manchester’s got flair beyond Pride:

• Festa Italiana (23–25 August)
  Cathedral Gardens turns into an Italian feast of pasta, live music, and sun-drenched vibes. Nosh, sip, soak up the heritage. Visit Manchester+1

• Magic of Thailand Festival (23–25 August)
  Platt Fields Park: a two-day immersion into Thai culture, with food, performances and workshops that make for a serene stop-off between Pride raves. Visit Manchester

• Luna Outdoor Cinema & More
  Fancy a film under the stars? Tatton Park’s Luna Cinema line-up and country fayre are pure weekend chill. Meanwhile, pop-up festivals, street food nights in Stockport, and dog shows add quirky charm to your itinerary. Visit Manchester+2Visit Manchester+2Manchester Evening NewsWikipedia

• Live Music Alert
  Wythenshawe Park isn’t just green lawns—it’s host to headline gigs with Fontaines D.C., Sam Fender, and more, turning the park into Manchester’s newest concert hotspot. WikipediaThe Guardian

Where to Crash: Hotels for Every Budget

Need a place to flop (fashionably, of course)? Pick your Pride-compatible pad:

• Bougie & Bold

  • The Reach at Piccadilly: A snazzy, canalside Tribute Portfolio gem with Pride-themed package options. Visit Manchester+1

  • Voco Manchester: Stylish, central, and comfortably swish. Visit Manchester

• Middle-Range Comfort

  • Clayton Hotel City Centre: Two steps from Canal Street, good cocktails, reliable comfort. Visit Manchester+1

  • Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre: Familiar comfort, a welcoming bar, and central access. Visit Manchester+1

• Easy-on-the-Purse

  • Jurys Inn: Three cheers for a refurbished four‑star walkable from the action—and a proper grill downstairs. Visit Manchester

Booking through official Pride partners means Rainbow‑friendly stays and, in many cases, contributions to community funds—extra cheer for your stay. Manchester PrideTicketmaster

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Come for the cabaret, stay for the solidarity. Whether you're rallying for rights, dancing until dawn, or enjoying calm family time, Manchester has you covered. Ready to book that hotel or snag a Mardi Gras ticket?

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