13 - 18 May 2025
Thank you for joining us at our seventh annual Pride in Trafford festival. Your support makes it possible for us to keep showcasing the work of LGBTQ+ artists from across the UK, creating a safer and more inclusive environment.
We look forward to seeing you in 2026.
Pride in Trafford explores and celebrates both identity and LGBTQ+ life in Trafford. The work aims to challenge and entertain, taking a queer art focus over a more traditional pride format.
The inaugural Pride in Trafford took place in 2019, with a strong commitment to diversity, telling stories and celebrating artists many of which are often under-represented.
Our 2020 festival was reimagined as a micro-digital festival.
Our 2021 festival took place during the first week of Waterside re-opening its doors after 14 months of closure.
In 2022 we launched the family- focused Pride on the Plaza too - with some sunshine and high spirits and in 2023 local businesses showed their support, with many of the events taking place around Sale.
2024 saw Pride in Trafford’s first Block Party, a celebration of inclusivity and unity across the weekend with a Family Edition on the Plaza and our vibrant theatre space transformed into a Ballroom!
Pride in Trafford continues to evolve each year and we are proud to make this annual event an important focus for the community.
We are one, powerful community of LGBTQ+ people who unite in solidarity and create a safe space to celebrate and thrive.
We champion LGBTQ+ arts as a powerful vehicle for expression, representation and social change.
We stand together and provide a platform for artists and creatives to share their lived experience, stories and creative expressions.
We welcome EVERYONE to celebrate with us, to be part of our vibrant, resilient and inclusive community; in return, we ask for respect and courtesy. Be an ally and stand by and stand up!
We cannot celebrate full equality until our whole community is able to live freely without fear of prejudice and discrimination.
So join together and celebrate the richness of our EPIC LGBTQ+ community here in Trafford, by being your true unique self.
For information on sponsorship opportunities for Pride in Trafford 2025, or other events/ creative activities, please contact [email protected]
We're inviting local LGBTQ+ people and allies to help support and steer the future of Pride in Trafford.
Pride in Trafford is about celebrating our communities, amplifying diverse voices and creating joyful, welcoming spaces across the borough. As the event continues to grow, we want it to be shaped by the people it represents.
We're looking for local people who care about LGBTQ+ culture, community and visibility to be part of a small steering group. You do not need previous experience of boards or committees. We're interested in lived experience, curiosity, care and a desire to help Pride in Trafford reflect the real lives of people who live and work here.
Being part of the steering group might include sharing ideas, offering feedback, helping us think about access and inclusion, and supporting the long term vision for Pride in Trafford. The commitment will be light touch and supportive, with meetings planned around people's availability.
We especially welcome interest from people who are under-represented in cultural decision making, including people of colour, trans and non binary people, disabled people, young people and older LGBTQ+ residents.
If you're interested in getting involved or would like an informal chat to find out more, email: [email protected]