Pride in Trafford returns with a vibrant celebration of queer arts, creativity and community across the borough - an inspiring exploration of LGBTQ+ life, creativity, and community!
This year, Pride In Trafford is thrilled to expand the celebration beyond Sale to include events in Altrincham, making it their most exciting and inclusive year yet.
From powerful performances and artistic showcases to moments of reflection and fun-filled gatherings, Pride in Trafford offers a dynamic space where everyone can come together to celebrate love, identity, and diversity.
Festival Highlights:
Official Festival Launch: Join us for speeches, poetry and song as we raise the Pride Flag on Waterside Plaza.
Youth Pride: Creative activities with a focus on the youth voice at Gorse Hill Studios.
A Northern Tr*nny Hootenanny: Presented by Hunter King, an uplifting queer parody musical and the story of Hunter’s transition.
The Wheel of Nouns: The Gender Fairy is loose in this new cabaret, interactive comedy!
The Queer Creatives Assembly: A chance to connect, collaborate and celebrate with LGBTQ+ creatives.
Buff: A funny yet poignant body-positive solo theatre show.
Jay Farley: A (Cupboard) Full of Tomboys: Step into the surreal world of Jay Farley, a neurodiverse filmmaker and poet.
I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar: This cabaret show is a sonic love letter to lesbian bars of a bygone era.
Block Party: An exciting afternoon of free outdoor activities on Waterside Plaza, featuring specially curated activities for children and young people and their families as well as live performances .
Drag and Draw: OYEZ Arts will be delivering a two-hour guided art workshop at Altrincham Town Hall, featuring a fabulous drag model and an atmosphere filled with DJ-spun beats.
Locations
Waterside Arts, Sale
Oyez Arts, Altrincham
Altrincham Library