The best restaurants and bars where you can celebrate Manchester Pride 2024

It's now only a few days until Manchester Pride - one of the country's biggest celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community.

The annual four-day LGBTQ+ celebration takes place over the city during the August bank holiday weekend (23-26 August) in locations across Manchester.

At the heart of the festivities will be The Gay Village Party, hosting a diverse line-up of music and performances at Sackville Gardens along with other stages. Those attending can expect performances across The Village Stage, The Alan Turing Stage in Sackville Gardens and the Indoor Arena.

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Some events, particularly within the Gay Village, will require an official Manchester Pride wristband but there are loads of other events and celebrations taking place to coincide with the big festival. Plus, some of these events will be donating money to local LGBTQ+ charities and feature Pride-themed celebrations.

Below, you'll find a run-down of some of the very best Pride events taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend from drag shows and cabaret nights to retro discos and bottomless brunches. There’s plenty for you to enjoy, but make sure you book soon to avoid missing out.

The much-loved independent shopping emporium, have announced a bumper bank holiday weekend full of activities in celebration for Manchester Pride.

The takeover will happen across all five floors, from Saturday 24 to Monday 26, August and will be the perfect place for Pride prep and the pre-parade party.

Guests will able to get pride ready throughout the entire emporium, following a Rainbow Bee Trail throughout the store - following the 2024 theme Buzzin’ To Be Queer. With a resident DJ providing