Manchester Pride has begun the process of voluntary liquidation, though Manchester City Council has confirmed the festival will return in August 2026.
The festival’s Board of Trustees said the decision came with “enormous sadness” after rising costs, declining ticket sales, and this year’s “ambitious” refresh, which included a new stage area outside the Gay Village, made the organisation “no longer financially viable.” The unsuccessful bid to host EuroPride 2028 was also cited as a factor.
The board admitted delays in communication with performers and the public, saying they “regret the delays in communicating the current situation”. They…