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HERE'S WHEN YOU CAN TAKE PART AND CELEBRATE 07:01, 24 Feb 2025Updated 15:57, 12 Mar 2025 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! Article continues below 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. PRIDE ON THE RANGE MAY 24 AND 25, 2025 We’re also waiting on details for Whalley Range’s Pride event - which was also held at the end of May last year.

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. BURY PRIDE JUNE 7, 2025 Bury Pride will return this June. Full details are still to be unveiled, but the

event is set to get underway from around 11am on Knowsley Street, which is just outside the Town Hall. 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. OLDHAM PRIDE JULY 26, 2025 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. 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. LEVENSHULME PRIDE AUGUST 8 TO 10, 2025 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 AUGUST 16, 2025 We’ll update this when we have more details to share on Wigan Pride 2025. 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. It has

recently been confirmed that there will be some big changes in store for the 2025 event, including a new event space. 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. DIDSBURY PRIDE

AUGUST 30, 2025 Didsbury Pride is usually held a little later in the year, so it might be a while until we get some details. 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. TRANS PRIDE

MANCHESTER DATE TBC We’ll update this when details and dates for Trans Pride Manchester are revealed. Article continues below 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.