Manchester Pride: dates, parade, tickets, line-up and everything you need to know

Manchester is known as one of the proudest LGBTQ+ cities in the world – and for good reason. Canal Street and the gay village have always been more than a collection of bars, clubs and businesses. Together, they’re a movement, and a community of people not ‘accepted’ or ‘tolerated’ but embraced.

This year Manchester Pride is placing an even greater emphasis on community, fundraising and political advocacy than ever. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 celebrations, including the full line-up and how to get tickets.

When is Manchester Pride 2022?

Manchester Pride will be taking place between Friday August 26 to Monday August 29. Punters can expect the traditional city-centre parade, the Village Party, the Pride festival, a Human Rights Forum, and a candlelit vigil to close the weekend.

When is the Manchester Pride parade?

The parade will take place on Saturday August 27 from 12pm. This year’s theme is ‘March for Peace’. It starts at Deansgate, heads through Oxford Street and Princess Street and ends at Mayfield Depot.

Which roads will be closed?

Several roads will be closed throughout the weekend from Friday August 27 at 6am until 7am on Tuesday August 31.

• Abingdon Street, from Major Street to Canal Street
• Major Street, from Abingdon Street to Sackville Street
• Hart Street – the Princess Street cul-de-sac
• Bloom Street, from Princess Street to Minshull Street
• Richmond Street, from Princess Street to Minshull Street
• Canal Street, from Princess Street to Minshull Street
• Brazil Street – the Sackville Street cul-de-sac
• Minshull Street, from Aytoun Street to Portland Street
• Major Street, from Minshull Street to Chorlton Street
• Princess Street, from Whitworth Street to Major Street 

What’s the line-up for Manchester Pride 2022?

Headline acts at this year’s Village Party include Melanie C, Alison Limerick, Nadine Coyle, Cheddar Gorgeous, Trans Creative, plus a huge range of DJs, performers, cabaret stars and more. See the full line-up with dates on the Manchester Pride website.

How do I get tickets for Manchester Pride and how much are they?

That depends on how much or little you want to do. You can expect to stump £32.50 for the full weekend at the Village Party, with day tickets slightly less and a family pass for four costing between £40 and £49 per day. There are also tickets available for people on low incomes. £2.50 from the sale of every ticket goes to the Pride Community Fund. Find out more and book tickets here.

Where can I pick up my wristband?

Before or when you arrive at Manchester Pride, you’ll need to swap your e-ticket or printed ticket for a wristband (also known as a ‘pledge band’).

You can pick up your wristband at the Pride Box Office, on Minshull Street next to the Gay Village, from Friday August 26. The office will be open across the weekend, and it’s recommended you keep an eye on the website for up-to-date opening hours.

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