Here’s when you can take part and celebrate
Here across Greater Manchester, we like to celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community in a number of ways – whether it’s through partying, protests, or sometimes even a bit of both.
Alongside the return of Manchester Pride this August, we are lucky enough to have lots and lots of different Pride celebrations – both big and small – taking place across the city-borough throughout the year. This means that even if you can’t attend one event, there are surely others you might be able to find time for.
This year, the first officially confirmed date for a Pride event here will be in May with the return of Pride in Trafford, which will take place in Sale and Altrincham. But we usually will also have events taking place all the way through to September, with the likes of Rochdale, Salford, Oldham and Bolton all getting involved.
Whilst not all Pride events have officially revealed their dates, themes or line-ups yet, it’s always nice to have an idea of when things are especially if you’ll be heading to other big events outside of Greater Manchester, like Mighty Hoopla on May 31 and June 1, Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Pride on 6-8 June and Brighton Pride on August 2 and 3.
We’ve rounded up what we know so far about the Pride and LGBTQ+ events taking place across Greater Manchester in 2025 and what else you can expect to be announced in the near future. We’ll update this as and when more information is revealed, so keep an eye on it!
Pride in Trafford
May 13 to 18, 2025
As in previous years, there is a lot going on when it comes to this year’s Pride in Trafford celebrations – including parody musicals, theatre shows, cabarets, networking sessions, workshops and outdoor performances across a range of free and ticketed shows.
Alongside taking over spaces in Sale, this year’s event will also include events in Altrincham for the first time as part of their ‘most exciting and inclusive year yet’.
Highlights include The Wheel of Nouns interactive cabaret (Waterside, May 14), A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny from Hunter King (Waterside, throughout the festival) and A [Cupboard] Full of Tomboys from Jay Farley (Altrincham Town Hall, May 16).
There’s also a Drag and Draw workshop featuring a DJ soundtrack (Altrincham Town Hall, May 18) and I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar from musician turned stand-up comedian Holly Redford-Jones (Waterside, May 16 and 17).
“Pride in Trafford is proudly committed to championing LGBTQ+ arts as a powerful vehicle for expression, representation, and social change,” Darren Adams, producer for Pride in Trafford and also the Manager of Waterside, said. “We are honoured to provide a platform for artists and creatives to share their lived experiences and stories, fostering an inclusive community that welcomes everybody. The 2025 festival is an exciting time as we grow and develop our offer.”
Full line-up and ticket details can be found here.
Stockport Pride
June 1, 2025
Stockport Pride will once again take over the historic Market Place for a day at the start of June.
The full details for this year’s event are still to be announced but the event, like in previous years, is set to feature a whole host of drag acts, musicians and live entertainers.
There will also be craft stalls, food and drink, family spaces, and plenty more.
Keep an eye on the website for more details closer to the event.
Salford Pride presents The Pink Picnic
June 21, 2025
One of the city-borough’s biggest Pride events is Salford Pride’s Pink Picnic takeover party at Peel Park.
Featuring top-notch performers, local acts, dog shows and a whole flurry of stalls and food and drink, there’s always plenty on offer and a great vibe to boot. Whilst this year’s line-up has not been unveiled, the event has seen the likes of Nadine Coyle, Heather Small, and Big Brovaz take to the stage.
Now in its 14th year, tickets for the 2025 event will start from £5 – with under 16’s going free. There are also additional VIP ticket packages available should you want to splash out. There are some new entry restrictions set to be in place this year, which you can find out about here.
Tickets can be bought here.
Rochdale in Rainbows
June 22, 2025
Last year marked the first ever Rochdale in Rainbows parade event – and it was a big hit. The Pride celebration itself has been running since 2019 so the
Despite having taken place since 2019, last year’s Rochdale in Rainbows was a historic one in the sense it featured its first ever Pride parade.
And people will be pleased to know that the parade is making a big return again this year. Just like last year, it’ll take place around Rochdale Town Hall. This year, the rest of celebrations will continue in the Great Hall in the Town Hall, which will mark a bigger venue than the one used last year.
The parade is expected to start at 12.30pm, with stalls and the rest of entertainment set to carry on afterwards. More details upcoming.
Sparkle Weekend
June 27 to 29, 2025
Sparkle 2025 will mark the 20th anniversary of the event – which is regarded as one of the biggest celebrations of gender diversity in the country.
Set to take place in Sackville Park once again, the event is run by the national transgender charity Sparkle and will feature family-friendly events, live entertainment, youth activities, market stalls and talks.
The event is free to attend but donations to keep Sparkle going throughout the year are always welcomed.
More details will be shared here.
Prestwich Pride
August 8 to 10, 2025
Returning for three days of fun, the organisers of Prestwich Pride have promised the 2025 event will be their ‘biggest and most vibrant’ one to date.
There will be events for people of all ages and tastes, whether they are wanting all-out late-night celebrations, family-friendly fun or moments of reflection. Whilst the line-up is yet to be unveiled, previous events have featured RuPaul’s Drag Race UK stars like Cheddar Gorgeous and Banksie as well as top DJs Gina Breeze and Will Tramp.
“This year, we’re taking everything people loved about 2024 and making it even bigger, brighter, and more inclusive,” said Matthew Cooper, Director and Communications Lead. “Prestwich Pride is about bringing people together, celebrating diversity, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome. We can’t wait to see the community come together once again for an unforgettable weekend—while raising vital funds along the way.”
Keep up to date with details via Instagram.
Manchester Pride
August 22 to 25, 2025
Of course, Manchester Pride is the big one – drawing in thousands of visitors from across the city-borough and beyond each year.
Last year’s Gay Village Party featured the likes of Jessie J, Rita Ora and the Sugababes, so we’re all excited to find out who will be performing this year – but we’ll just have to hold out for a little bit longer.
Alongside the party, there are a host of other special events taking place across the city centre over the Pride weekend, including Family Pride, Superbia festival and the annual parade featuring hundreds upon hundreds of floats and revellers.
Latest news can be found here.
Bolton Pride
Dates TBC
Bolton Pride is usually one of the earliest Greater Manchester Pride events of the year – and organisers are keeping us on our toes right now about when the 2025 celebration will be taking place.
Last year’s Bolton Pride, which marked its tenth year anniversary, was held at the end of May so could be an indication of when it could be held later this year. We’ll let you know when we find out.
Pride On The Range
Dates TBC
We’re also waiting on details for Whalley Range’s Pride event – which was also held at the end of May last year.
We’ll update with further info when we receive it.
Bury Pride
Dates TBC
Bury Pride will return this summer – with last year’s event taking place at the start of June.
We’ll let you know when we get more details.
Oldham Pride
Dates TBC
Last year, Oldham Pride turned 20 and it’s expected that the big celebrations will only continue this year.
The event was held in July in 2024, but we’re awaiting a big reveal of info for the 2025 event soon.
Trans Pride Manchester
Date TBC
We’ll update this when details and dates for Trans Pride Manchester are revealed.
Tameside Pride
Date TBC
Last year, Tameside Pride marked its sixth anniversary with a big June event at Cheetham Park in Stalybridge. The free-to-attend event included live music, entertainment and a funfair.
The official website for the event promises that it will be back this year. We’re just holding out on some more details and we’ll include them here when we receive them.
Levenshulme Pride
Date TBC
Levenshulme Pride usually takes place in August, with a host of free events. Alongside stalls from local and independent traders, there’s take-overs, live music and special performances at some of the area’s most loved venues, as well as a parade through Stockport Road.
Once this year’s event details are confirmed, we’ll get them included here.
Wigan Pride
Date TBC
We’ll update this when we have more details to share on Wigan Pride 2025.
Didsbury Pride
Dates TBC
Didsbury Pride is usually held a little later in the year, so it might be a while until we get some details. But we’ll share them here when we do.
