MANCHESTER YOUTH PRIDE 2026

The party kicks off as soon as we get back from the parade, around 1:30pm — and The Proud Place will be buzzing across all three floors and outside.
Here’s everything happening throughout the afternoon so you can plan your day!

• 1:30–3:00 — DJ Nath
  Queer anthems, Pride classics, and big energy to get the party started.
• 3:00–4:00 — Drag School Showcase
  Performances from our incredible young drag artists.
• 4:00–5:00 — Ruth Welsh
  Musical and queer pop performance.
• 5:00–6:00 — Open Mic
  Music, poetry, drag, comedy, whatever you want to bring to the stage. (Sign up on the day)
  

• 2:45 / 3:45 / 4:45 — Mini Pride
  A tiny Pride parade you can join throughout the afternoon.
• 3:00–3:45 — Prairie Dogs Line‑Dancing Taster
• 2:00–5:00 — Chill‑Out Zone & Lawn Games
  A quieter outdoor space to relax, play, and breathe.

Creative, cosy, and full of things to get stuck into.

• 2:00–3:00 — “What Pride Means to Me” Community Art Wall.
• 2:00–4:00 — Young Identity Writing Workshop
  A taster session for young writers and storytellers.
• 3:00–5:00 — Clothes Swap with Affleck’s Beg, Sell, Borrow
  Bring your old unwanted clothes and swap for something new‑to‑you.
• 5:00–6:00 — Zine Workshop with Georgie Brookes
  Make your own Pride zine to take home.

There will also be a quiet zone on this floor for anyone who needs it.

These sessions have limited spaces and must be booked through our Eventbrite page separately.

• 2:00–3:30 — Gender‑Affirming Makeup Session
  With Makeup United Academy.
• 4:00–5:30 — Gender‑Affirming Makeup Session
  With Makeup United Academy.
  

If you’re under 18, you’ll need a media consent form completed by your guardian.
This will be sent out one week before the event via Google Forms.

Email us anytime: [email protected]