What's On /
Thu 19 Mar
The extraordinary story of Derek Jarman's life.
Sat 02 May
Toyah will sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career.
Sat 09 May - Sat 01 Aug
Highlighting the personal histories of older members of the LGBTQ+ community with lived experience before decriminalisation.
Sat 09 May - Sat 01 Aug '26
Documenting the quiet, yet powerful act of planting pansies at sites of homophobic and transphobic abuse.
Tue 12 May
Speeches, song, poetry and the raising of the Pride Flag
A bold celebration of homegrown queer talent
Wed 13 May
A creative celebration led by young people across Trafford.
A feel-good, Open-Level Dance Class as part of Pride.
A queer coming-of-age comedy
Open mic night, sharing something from your youth.
Thu 14 May
Award winning, queer parody epic.
Spoken word, story-telling, performance art and rave
Fri 15 May
A chance to connect with leading LGBTQIA+ cultural organisations.
A powerful one man show exploring racism, love and family
Cracks open Spain’s most dramatic song tradition
Sat 16 May
A place for LGBTQ+ families - a joyous celebration of individuality and creativity!
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.
A fabulous programme of performance, LGBTQ+ music and spoken word artists performing on the Village Green.
The Manchester Queer Art Market will take over the Ballroom with lots of amazing queer artist stalls
A full day of celebration, creativity and community.
Lip Sync Brawl merges the energy of a rock concert with the theatrics of a variety show in a competitive lip sync battle
Ready to unleash your inner king?
Make your own Queer zine
For one night only, a full-throttle Pride takeover.
Tue 26 May
Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations - Songs Boys Don't Sing
Wed 03 Jun - Sat 06 Jun
Waterside presents its first in-house production — a powerful new play by emerging writer Liam Mansfield, inspired by his work as an LGBTQ+ youth worker.
