QUEER CON @ CRUZ 101
Schedule
Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
101 Princess Street, M1 6DD Manchester, United Kingdom | Manchester, EN
QUEER CON- 4th July- Cruz 101QuAC Presents- Queer Con is a festival celebrating queer voices, art, and community vibes for all of Manchester!
QuAC Presents: Queer Con — A Day-to-Night Celebration of Queer Creativity
Join QuAC (Queer Art Community) for its inaugural event, QUEER CON, a full-day, multidisciplinary celebration dedicated to showcasing the immense, often overlooked, talent within Manchester's LGBTQ+ creative scene. Our mission is to create an inclusive and accessible platform for emerging queer artists, performers, and voices.
1. Daytime Market & Talks (12 PM – 6 PM)Experience a huge curated art market featuring over 25 local artists and independent vendors. Shop for visual art, fashion, jewellery, ceramics, zines, and unique independent designs. The daytime programme will also include live table reads, conversations with artists, and panel discussions with sex educators.
2. Evening Variety Show (From 8 PM)The venue transforms into a high-energy variety show spotlighting some of Manchester’s most exciting queer performers. The lineup includes drag artists, musicians, comedians, and cabaret acts. We are even thrilled to feature Lill from RPDR performing. The evening aims to be a spectacular display of creativity, fostering community connection in the heart of the Village.
All wristband holders will also be able to grab a pizza and pint from Nell's Pizza @ Kampus for just £8 12-8pm!
Performers;
Lill World
Miss Blair
Alenee Aisha
Janethan
Tyler
Taylor Hafford
River
Dan Louder
Liberty May
+ over 25 market stall vendors!
Where is it happening?
101 Princess Street, M1 6DD Manchester, United Kingdom, Manchester, United Kingdom
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