🎉 Proud Fest 2025 – What a Day!
This year’s Proud Fest was our biggest and most exciting yet – a celebration of love, community, and family fun at the Great Northern Warehouse. Hosted by the fabulous Aida H Dee and Sara Gosney-Hughes , the day featured unforgettable performances from Kyd Blu, Ghetto Fabulous, Cequin Circus, and Pop’n’Olly, alongside creative workshops, colourful activities, and delicious food.
We were blown away by the incredible turnout — with over 4,000 individuals joining us throughout the day! Families, friends, and allies came together to enjoy music, crafts, games, and a warm atmosphere that truly showcased the spirit of our community.
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⭐Main Stage Highlights
The Main Stage at Proud Fest 2025 brought the festival to life, starting with a calm music space before uplifting live tunes from Kyd Blu.
Families were wowed by Cequin Circus with their colourful stilt walkers and bubble fun, while magical story times from Aida H Dee and Pop’n’Olly sparked imaginations. Ghetto Fabulous had the crowd dancing and celebrating in style, and the day closed with a spectacular finale from Aida H Dee — bringing everyone together for a moment of pride and celebration.
The atmosphere was electric, with families and friends singing, dancing, and clapping along throughout the day. 🌈✨
🎪 Activity Zones
Beyond the stage, Proud Fest 2025 was packed with fun across every corner of the Great Northern Warehouse.
Families explored market stalls, fairground and lawn games, and creative arts & crafts with Pop’n’Olly.
The amphitheatre buzzed with sports, giant games, and Manchester’s largest sandpit filled with music and play. Inside, little ones enjoyed soft play and pre-school crafts, while older kids (and grown-ups!) got stuck into inflatables, ping-pong, Nerf challenges, and Lego building in the atriums. There truly was something for everyone to enjoy. 🎉
💜 Help Us Keep Proud Fest Going
Proud Fest is more than just a festival — it’s a safe, inclusive space where LGBTQ+ families and allies can connect, celebrate, and thrive. To keep events like this growing year after year, we need your support.
👉 If you loved Proud Fest 2025, please consider making a donation.
Every contribution helps us bring more activities, performances, and family-friendly fun to life — ensuring Proud Fest remains a highlight in Manchester’s cultural calendar.
💬 We’d Love Your Feedback!
Proud Fest 2025 was built for our community — and we’d love to hear from you.
Your thoughts, experiences, and ideas will help us shape future Proud Fests to be even bigger, brighter, and better for everyone.
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