Levenshulme Pride 2025 brings ‘No Barriers’ celebration to Manchester this week - what’s still to come

Helen Clarke

From drag shows and rainbow runs to art markets and community vigils, Levenshulme Pride 2025 is in full swing with three more days of music, colour and connection.

Levenshulme Pride 2025 launched on Wednesday 6th August with its 'No Barriers' theme.

The community-led festival is offering a packed schedule of free events across Levenshulme until Sunday.

Opening night saw the Levenshulme Pride Party at Authentic City Church - the event was hosted by Peter Quinn Friendship Dementia Support with LeeAnn James, setting an inclusive and celebratory tone.

Thursday brought Pride specials across the neighbourhood while Isca served natural wines and organic food.

Bopcap Books curated an LGBT book display at Levenshulme Antiques Village and Long Boi’s Bakehouse unveiled rainbow-themed bakes with Overdraught hosting a Pride Quiz with Rob Steventon.

Earlier today, venues across Levenshulme embraced the rainbow spirit with Bia Café Bar offering Pride cocktails and a performance from Gypsy Darling.

Businesses including Manchester Hair Products, Grounded MCR, The Bark Hut, Crimson Rose Tattoo, Cibus, Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre, The Bluebell and Station Hop launched Pride offers, treats and themed experiences to celebrate the occasion.

This afternoon’s highlights have included community activities, live music and a Queer Brewing Tap Takeover at Station Hop.

The festivities are set to continue into the evening with tree decorating on the Village Green, a vinyl social at Station South, a film and discussion at The Talleyrand, and drag, disco and karaoke at venues such as The Klondyke, Nordie, Overdraught and The Union.

Saturday 9th August

The day will begin with free gym sessions, a HIIT class and the MQAM Queer Mini Market at Station South.

Levenshulme Runners’ Pride Run will feature glitter stations and rainbow-themed races.

Bluebell Green will host family crafts, face painting and placard-making.

The annual Pride March, dubbed “Gay6,” will parade along the A6 to The Klondyke for stalls, art markets, choirs, drumming, poetry, DJs and food.

Evening entertainment will include drag shows, cabaret, pub parties and LGBTQ+ club nights.

Sunday 10th August

Sunday will round off the festival with a Pride service at Inspire Church, the Levenshulme Artisan Market, community stalls and the 'Artbeats' show at The Klondyke.

The day will also feature a dog show, toy drag race and the Pride Vigil at 5 pm, followed by a film screening, drag bingo, karaoke and an open-decks closing party.

Levenshulme Pride 2025 is set to deliver three more days of music, art, community and celebration, with the 'No Barriers' theme running through every moment.

Learn more here.