Manchester Village Pride Announces Performers for August 2026 Celebration
First performers in Manchester Village Pride line-up are revealed ahead of August 2026 event
Manchester Evening News
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Manchester Village Pride, led by local activists, will celebrate LGBTQ+ pride from August 28-31, 2026, with the theme 'No Place Like Home.' The event features performances from notable artists, including Nadine Coyle and Danny Beard, emphasizing community involvement and transparency in funding.
- 01Manchester Village Pride will take place from August 28-31, 2026.
- 02The theme for this year's event is 'No Place Like Home,' inspired by The Wizard of Oz.
- 03Performers include Nadine Coyle and RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard.
- 04The event is organized by the Manchester Village Pride Community Interest Company (CIC) to ensure community involvement.
- 05Wristband sales will fund artist payments and logistics, with no salaries taken by organizers.
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The Manchester Village Pride, scheduled for August 28-31, 2026, will be a community-led celebration featuring a lineup of notable performers. This year’s theme, 'No Place Like Home,' echoes a line from The Wizard of Oz, emphasizing the event's connection to the LGBTQ+ community. Among the first announced acts are Nadine Coyle, former member of Girls Aloud, and Danny Beard, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. The festival aims to prioritize grassroots values, ensuring that funds from wristband sales go directly to artist payments and event logistics. Co-directed by Carl Austin-Behan, the event marks a significant shift in leadership following concerns about the festival’s future after the previous organization went into voluntary liquidation. Manchester City Council has expressed support for the event, highlighting its importance to the city's LGBTQ+ community and its role in Manchester's cultural fabric.
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The return of Manchester Village Pride is expected to strengthen community ties and support local businesses during the event, providing a platform for LGBTQ+ representation and celebration.
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