Manchester Village Pride 2026 enters its third day on Sunday, August 30, with a packed line-up headlined by Kate Nash and Cascada. The Gay Village celebrations follow Saturday's parade and festivities, bringing big performances from Manchester legends including DJ Paulette, Misty Chance, Misha B, and more.
First-ever Manchester Village Pride
This year marks the first Manchester Village Pride, described as an 'inclusive, safe and celebratory' event with a community focus. It has backing from Manchester Council, Gay Village venues, and LGBTQ+ organisations.
For those wanting a calmer experience, a Neuroqueerz calm space will be available at the Holiday Inn hotel on Aytoun Street (M1 3DT) on Sunday, offering a low-stimulation environment and wheelchair charging facilities.
Sunday stage times
Tickets start from £20 for a day before booking fees, with weekend and family tickets also available. Line-up details are subject to change at short notice.
Main Stage hosts are Tayce (12.30pm), Feyisola & Zelah (4.30pm), and Shania Pain (7.30pm). DJs include Eden Binks (12pm) and Billy Andrew (5.30pm). Performances run from 12.40pm with Tisha Harriott, through Snow White Trash, Michelle Lawson, Sam Buttery & Pam Sandwich, Diana Vickers, Misty Chance, Ali & Adam, Misha B, Absolute Britney, Caity Baser, Annie Wallace, Kate Nash at 7.30pm, Adam Rickitt, Joshua Cavallo, Big Brovaz & Booty Luv, and Cascada at 10.05pm.
Community Stage hosts are Annie Wallace & Rodger (1pm) and Reece Ryan & Sum Ting Wong (4.30pm), with DJ Shazza Fierce (12.30pm). Acts include Nate Ethan, charity slots from Sparkle, The Albert Kennedy Trust, The Proud Trust, and The LGBT Foundation, plus Rebekah, Big Dee, Rob Bowden King, and Misty Chance & the Chancers.
Gaydio Dance Arena and more
Gaydio Dance Arena, presented by Angel Pinks, features DJ sets from 3pm with Angel Pinks, Kadey, Tyla, Muneca, Naomi, Kynn, and Vil. Gaydio sets run from 6pm with Kriss Herbert, Nik Denton, Kate Meyher, Dave Cooper b2b Forbid, and DJ Paulette at 10.30pm. A silent disco starts at 12pm.
