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Sat 16 May

Join us for our ever-popular Pride in Trafford Block Party, a full day of celebration, creativity and community across Waterside Arts, Waterside Plaza and Sale Library.

From midday, the whole site comes alive. The Village Green brings a packed programme of live performance, LGBTQ+ music and spoken word, while The Village is your chance to connect with local community groups, charities and organisations supporting LGBTQ+ people across Trafford and beyond.

Inside, the Ballroom hosts the Manchester Queer Art Market, packed with incredible queer artists and makers, and over at Sale Library, Mini Pride returns with Curious Arts for a joyful family celebration of individuality and imagination.

Expect big energy with Lip Sync Brawl, serving rock concert vibes and competitive camp in two unmissable shows on the Plaza. Later in the day, get hands-on with Queer Diaries: Zine Making, a nostalgic collage session for LGBTQIA+ creatives, or step into your power at our Drag King Workshop in The Chambers.

Whether you’re here to dance, browse, make, perform, connect or simply soak it all in, there’s something happening around every corner.

Village Green

A fabulous programme of performance, LGBTQ+ music and spoken word artists performing on the Village Green.

Waterside Plaza, 12:00 - 17:00

The Village

A chance to connect with and find out more from community groups, charities and organisations who are working with and supporting the LGBTQ+ communities in and around Trafford.

Waterside Plaza, 12:00 - 17:00

Mini Pride

A place for LGBTQ+ families, Curious Arts return to Sale Library with a joyous celebration of individuality and creativity!

Sale Library, 12:00 - 16:00

Manchester Queer Art Markets

The Manchester Queer Art Market will take over the Ballroom with lots of amazing queer artist stalls.

The Ballroom @ Waterside Arts - Open 12:00 - 16:00

Lip Sync Brawl

Lip Sync Brawl merges the energy of a rock concert with the theatrics of a variety show in a competitive lip sync battle.

Waterside Plaza, shows at 12:30 and 15:00

Queer Diaries: Zine Making

Crafty collage-making sessions for LGBTQIA+ participants to make their own mini magazine, inspired by teenage memories and nostalgia.

'Sup Bar & Coffee House @ Waterside, 16:00 - 18:00

Drag King Workshop

Ready to unleash your inner king?

The Chambers @ Waterside, 16:00 - 18:00

Times

12:00 - 18:00

Price

Free Event

Enhance your experience with our Waterside Membership package, offering a range of benefits including discounts on tickets and in ‘Sup Bar & Coffee House, plus the VIP experience at some very special events.

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