Horlock House partners with Manchester Village Pride:
28th - 31st August 2026
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Manchester Village Pride CIC (MVP) has been established by LGBTQ+ Village businesses and community stakeholders to ensure that a safe, credible, inclusive and celebratory Pride event takes place in Manchester in 2026.
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Horlock House will look after brands who wish to activate in the City parade and create brand experiences within the Gay Village Experiential, along with elevating brand partnerships across the city.
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Opportunities for Brands:
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Access to 200,000 attendees across the weekend in the Gay Village
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Parade Entries – audience of 240,000
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Drinks listing across bars.
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Activations within the Experiential Village
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Brand Messaging across screens, staging and socials.
What Manchester Village Pride 2026 Will Look Like
The Gay Village will once again be the heart of the event, with businesses, performers, charities, activists and residents shaping the programme together. Unused and under-used spaces will be activated to create opportunities for performances, talks, exhibitions and community activity.
Sackville Gardens will return as a Community Showcase celebrating representation, culture and grassroots voices, and will remain the protected home of the George House Trust Vigil a central and respected moment of remembrance.
The Main Stage will showcase Manchester’s extraordinary LGBTQ+ talent, programmed to reflect the city’s diversity across gender identity, sexuality, race, disability, age and subculture.
The Manchester Village Pride Party will take place across the August Bank Holiday weekend, delivering four days of diverse programming that builds on Manchester Pride’s original style while increasing balance and representation on major stages.
Parade, Night-Time Culture and Family Programming
Manchester’s Pride Parade will remain a true reflection of the city and its communities. Charities, grassroots organisations and small community groups will not be charged to take part, ensuring accessibility and representation remain central. Commercial participation will help support delivery while protecting the parade’s community-led spirit.
The Dance Arena will celebrate queer club culture and Manchester’s LGBTQ+ nightlife, with late-night programming that prioritises safety, inclusivity, and joy, working with established club nights and partners.
Monday will focus on reflection, family and community and will become Family Day, celebrating LGBTQ+ parents and families in a welcoming, supportive environment.
