📅 7 days
📍 8 venues across Manchester City Centre
🎥 Films
📺 TV
🎞 Shorts
🎬 Docs
🎤 Panels
🎉 Events
🎞 Old Classics
🆕 New Narratives
➕ Celebrations all round 🪩💃

🎟️ Tickets from just £2.50 – and lots of events are FREE!

Scene 2025 – The Highlights and Full Programme:
https://mailchi.mp/382e4c1b8cd0/whats-on-at-scene-festival-17309500?e=dfcfc5bcad

Profits from ticket sales, along with booking fees from our ticketing partner Skiddle, will be donated to Manchester Pride Charity.🏳️‍🌈💖

Manchester Hotels are joining the party, with plenty of offers, discounts, parties and celebrations, https://www.scenefestival.com/scene-and-stay

Sing for Pride with The Sunday Boys in a three-week singing project!
Starting this Sunday, The Sunday Boys are opening the doors to low-voice singers (Tenor, Baritone, Bass) for a three-week project celebrating Pride!

Sing for Pride is the perfect chance to get involved in a welcoming, no-pressure setting, no experience needed.

Rehearsals run Sunday evenings from 5.30-7.45pm (Aug 3rd, 10th, 17th) at Hallé St Michael’s in Ancoats, leading up to an exciting performance on Thursday 21st August featuring uplifting pop anthems from the likes of Years & Years and Leigh-Anne.

Pay what you can (£15/25/35) and join in on this amazing project.
Sign up now and they’ll see you Sunday!
https://www.thesundayboys.com/

LGBT Foundation are looking for volunteers to help out at Manchester Pride as part of the Village Angels Welcome Team!

The Village Angels Welcome Team are a group of friendly, passionate volunteers who greet Pride attendees at the entry gates to the Village. Your role in the Welcome Team will be to offer a warm welcome, hand out pronoun stickers and other goodies, and help spread queer joy while affirming everyone’s identity. It’s a great opportunity not only to wear the iconic pink hi viz, but also to help make Manchester Pride a joyful experience!

You can find information about the role here:

Volunteer with us at Manchester Pride!

…and a detailed role profile here:

Village Angels Welcome Team

So what are you waiting for? Sign up here to join us and spread Queer Hope and Joy at Manchester Pride 2025!

Manchester LGBTQI* Celebration with Ellie Diamond Thursday 7^th August, 6pm – 11pm, New York New York

LGBT Foundation are inviting you to kick off Manchester Pride season in style with a spectacular celebration to mark 50 fabulous years of LGBT Foundation in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute – and honour the incredible queer heritage of our community.

This is more than a party. It’s a Pride warm-up you’ll never forget.

What’s on the line-up?

Drink tokens included – first one’s on us on a first come first served basis
FREE food to keep you fuelled
DJ Athena bringing the queer bangers all night
Very special guest: ELLIE DIAMOND, from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2 – lighting up the stage with glam, talent and sparkle
Plus, community vibes, surprises, and wall-to-wall celebration

Tickets on sale NOW!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manchester-lgbtqi-celebration-tickets-1389649512099

The Faith & Belief Forum, a national interfaith charity, are currently recruiting 25 individuals from a wide range of faith and belief backgrounds based in London, Birmingham and Manchester to join the LGBTQ+ FaithFULL Collective, dedicated to improving the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people of faith. Running from Autumn 2025 to Autumn 2026, Collective members will receive expert training, mentoring and skills building, then will work together to design and run social action projects in their local communities. All the information is here: https://faithbeliefforum.org/programme/lgbtqfaith/lgbtq-faithfull-collective/ Any questions, email: [email protected]

Sackville Gardens Community Archaeological Excavation 2025

Monday 28th July to Friday 8th August

This community excavation is the first ever archaeological investigation of Sackville Gardens. The organisers particularly hope to welcome participants from the LGBTQIA+ community and those who’ve never done any archaeology before.

The site operates under a zero-tolerance policy for any kind of bigotry or harassment such as (but not limited to) sexual harassment, ableism, racism, or transphobia.

You can book your volunteering slot/s here now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sackville-gardens-community-archaeological-excavation-2025-tickets-1362682904249?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hate Crime conversation with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

TfGM and GMP would like to invite you to discuss LGBTQ+ experiences of hate crime and safety on Greater Manchester’s transport network.

TfGM’s TravelSafe Partnership (TSP) and GMP will briefly outline the processes in place to keep passengers safe whilst travelling in Greater Manchester. The main focus of the meeting will then be an open conversation where you are invited to share your experiences and feedback, and collaboratively suggest areas for further improvement.

The meeting will be held on Microsoft Teams, Wednesday 20th August, 5.30pm – 7.30pm. The joining link can be found here. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or accessibility requests.

FORWARD CIC – Improving the wellbeing of Stockport’s LGBTQIA+ community. Follow on social media
https://www.facebook.com/ForwardLGBT

https://www.instagram.com/forward_stockport/

Forward’s prom

Forward Stockport LGBT+ are going to be holding a lovely Be You prom event in August. Find out more details, and book tickets if you want, here: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/28627/be-you-prom.

If you know of an organisation, business, or such that might be interested in supporting the prom by sponsoring a table or such then please do encourage them to contact Forward at [email protected].

LGBTQI* Heritage Tour:

https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events/2025/august/rtpi-x-lgbt-foundation-x-manchester-pride-lgbtqistar-heritage-tour-and-celebration/

Manchester LGBTQI* Celebration / Fundraiser:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbt-foundation-manchester-lgbtqi-celebration-tickets-1389649512099?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wilmslow Pride are thrilled to announce that Wilmslow’s very first Pride is happening on 27 September 2025! Join them at The Carrs Park, right in the heart of Wilmslow, for a day filled with celebration and community.

Bring your friends and family to explore vibrant community and market stalls in the beautiful St Bartholomew Church Hall, located conveniently at the park entrance. The fun continues in a giant Tipi on The Carrs, where they’ve got fantastic entertainment and activities planned, weather permitting, you’ll even have the chance to enjoy a lovely picnic in the park! There will be a variety of food and drink stalls to delight your taste buds.

They are looking for community groups and businesses that would be interested in a stall in the Church Hall. If you are interested, please email [email protected]

To round off the weekend, they’re hosting a joyful, inclusive Diversity Service at The Unitarian Chapel on Sunday, 28 September (for anyone of any faith, or no faith). They can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!

George House Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary.
During the year, they will be sharing stories celebrating the incredible work of George House Trust and the amazing people who have worked tirelessly to help them towards their mission of a world where HIV holds no one back.

Over the year they will be keeping you informed on events and news and letting you know how you can be involved and show your support for people living with HIV. There are lots of ways to get involved and a great way to start is by visiting their exhibition.

ACTING UP! 40 Years of HIV Activism
They are thrilled to share ACTING UP! 40 Years of HIV Activism, their exciting new exhibition at Manchester Central Library that celebrates Greater Manchester’s history of HIV activism.

The exhibition is free and open to the public, it contains rare archival materials, personal testimonies, and film and offers an in-depth look at the efforts of individuals and organisations that have shaped the region’s HIV activist history. It spans 40 years of George House Trust and HIV activism, starting with the creation of AIDSline in 1985.

Don’t miss out! Visit the exhibition at the Manchester Central Library, until December 2025.

It is through your support, hard work and dedication that George House Trust has been recognised for the difference it makes to people living with HIV. They couldn’t do this without you, so thank you for helping them to make sure HIV holds no one back.

Find out more about the exhibition:

https://ght.org.uk/hiv-activism/history

LGBTQ+ Manchester Walking Tour

Meeting at the Monument to Vimto on Sackville Street, M1 3BU

(just near the railway bridge (Look for the giant bottle!)

Its £10pp (Card or cash – Pay at the end of the tour)

To Book – Contact Josh either via email: [email protected] / or EventBrite

Confirmed dates:

Special ‘Pride as a PROTEST!’ LGBT+ tours:

August (3pm-5pm): 16th, 17th

August (6pm-8pm): 19th, 20th

So, what is an LGBTQ+ Tour of Manchester….

You get to discover the history of Manchester’s Gay Village on a fun, informative walking tour.

Explore iconic landmarks, hidden street art, and legendary pubs, while learning about Manchester’s LGBT+ heroes and trailblazers—from Victorian drag balls through to RuPaul stars.

Led by Josh, an MA graduate of Manchester’s LGBT+ history, the tour is perfect for visitors and locals alike as well as a great way to meet like-minded people whilst celebrating our city’s Queer culture.

For info on future tours, see: https://www.freemanchesterwalkingtours.com/lgbtmanchesterwalkingtour

George House Trust: Drag Ball 2025

The George House Trust Drag Ball is back for 2025 sponsored by the amazing team at BedHead

This year they’re celebrating a special milestone – the 40th Anniversary of George House Trust!

They are thrilled to invite you to our annual Drag Ball extravaganza, at the stunning Diecast on the 2nd October!

Prepare to be dazzled by an extraordinary lineup of Manchester’s top drag performers and queer artists, all in celebration of four decades of activism, support, and progress.

All proceeds from The Drag Ball will help them continue to create a world where HIV holds no one back.

Tables are first come, first served and will sell out fast, so make sure to buy yours now so you don’t miss their prestigious event.

GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW: https://crm.ght.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=3001

For more information, or for corporate packages and tables please contact [email protected]

Your Manchester: Studio Hire

Whether you’re a theatre company or dance school looking for rehearsal space, a video podcaster looking for a filming space, or other artist and creative, our space can be adapted to suit your needs.

Located 5 minutes walk from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station, we’re centrally located with parking right outside the door.

The studio is 427 sq ft, with lots of natural light if that’s what you need. They’ve also got 360 degree blackout curtains for creating a totally blank space.

The studio is fully accessible, with a lift available for loads ins. You’d have access to a shared kitchen, toilets and shower.

Rates start from £30 p/hour and you can hire their studio for an hour, a full day, or even block bookings for recurring classes/rehearsals.

For more details and see images: https://yourmcr.com/studio-hire

The Rainbow Lottery is the UK’s first weekly lottery that raises money for the LGBTQ+ community. Their hope is to make a difference to our over 100 good causes across the country, so they can carry on their vital work – which helps us all.
For more info: www.rainbowlottery.co.uk To start supporting causes in OUR community purchase your ticket here:

https://www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/referral/1754044334/1961609853

Canal St Card.
Operated by Canal St Media, the card already has 1300+ holders and over 130 places to enjoy unique benefits and discounts at predominantly LGBTQ businesses and committed allies.
The current list is https://canal-st.co.uk/canal-st-card-offers-and-venues/

Every year George House Trust receives 5 donations directly from Card sales demonstrating that everyone can all benefit at the same time as providing modest, but grateful contributions towards the work George House Trust carries out.

Apart from the website information, they update via

@canalstreetmedia and @canalstcard on Instagram
@canalstvipcard Facebook
@canalstmancs Twitter/X

Join the growing list of card holders via https://app.passcreator.com/en/passlandingpage/showpaymentpage?passLandingpage%5B__identity%5D=115023a2-9a01-49ec-8d69-ec4ce6fec181

If you feel that you no longer wish to receive these emails, PLEASE let me know, I would hate to think I am bombarding you with information that you don’t require and it is just blocking up your inbox. (I won’t be offended).

Remember, if you have events or information you wish to share across Greater Manchester then feel free to send that over to me to be included, I send this email out to over 2000 contacts which in turn gets sent out through their networks: [email protected]

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