Proud Fest in Partnership with Proud 2 b Parents and Great Northern Warehouse
Saturday, 23rd August 2025 | 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Great Northern Warehouse
Join us for a fun-filled day as part of our celebration of Manchester Pride! Hosted by the incredible duo Aida H Dee (the founder of Drag Queen Story Hour UK) and Sarah Gosney-Hughes (Hits Radio and Greatest Hits Radio), our event features a variety of activities and entertainment for families to enjoy. Below is the detailed timetable and additional information to help you plan your day.
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Main Stage Activities
Soothing Music/Calm Space
📅 Saturday 23 Aug | 12.30 pm-1.30 pm
🧾Soothing music will be played to offer a calm space, with tunes ramping up from 1:30 PM onwards.
📍Main Stage, The Great Northern
Kyd Blu
📅 Saturday 23 Aug | 2.00 pm-2.30 pm
🧾Live uplifting tunes with Kyd Blu.
📍Main Stage, The Great Northern
Ghetto Fabulous
📅Saturday 23 Aug | 3.15 pm-4.15 pm
🧾The amazing Ghetto Fabulous will be throwing shapes and teaching us to perfect our moves.
📍Main Stage, The Great Northern
Aida H Dee
📅Saturday 23 Aug | 5.00 pm-6.00 pm
🧾Join the fabulous Aida H Dee at the main stage for a spectacular finale performance.
📍Main Stage, The Great Northern
Amphitheatre Outdoor Space
Giant Lawn Games
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Have fun with oversized classics like Jenga and Twister
📍Amphitheatre Outdoor Space, The Great Northern
Fairground Games
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Who can spat the rat, hook the donkey or get the ball in a bucket?
📍Amphitheatre Outdoor Space, The Great Northern
Play Pit
📅Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Manchester’s largest sand pit is the place to be this Family Pride, featuring top tunes and funky family beats from 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM to get you grooving in the sand.
📍Amphitheatre Outdoor Space, The Great Northern
Cequin Circus
📅Saturday 23 Aug | 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
🧾 Cequin Circus 5 x 20 minutes in the Amphitheatre space.
📍Amphitheatre Outdoor Space, The Great Northern
Outdoor Upper Tier Space
Market Stalls
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾There are a variety of vendors and organizations to explore.
📍Outdoor Upper Tier Space, The Great Northern
Penalty Shoot Out and Soft Archery
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Enjoy some sports and soft archery fun.
📍Outdoor Upper Tier Space, The Great Northern
Pop n Olly Art and Craft Activities
📅Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Unleash your creativity with Olly.
📍Outdoor Upper Tier Space, The Great Northern
Information Station
📅Saturday 23 Aug
🧾 Located at the main entrance. Find resources and event information here.
📍Outdoor Upper Tier Space, The Great Northern
Lower Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Market Hall
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾There are a variety of vendors and organizations to explore.
📍Lower Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Inflatable Haven
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Bouncy castles and a soft play area.
📍Lower Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Upper Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Ping-Pong Hub
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Ping-pong heaven
📍Upper Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Nerf Gun Wall and Giant Inflatable Darts
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Shoot to score this Pride.
📍Upper Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Pop n Olly Dance Story Time
📅Saturday 23 Aug | 2.30 pm-3.00 pm
🧾Unleash your creativity with Olly.
📍Upper Atrium, Book Nook, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Lego Brick building hub
📅Saturday 23 Aug
🧾 A space for all ages (yes grown grown-ups too) to be creative
📍Upper Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Pre-School Arts and Crafts
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Celebrate Pride with creative activities for the little ones.
📍Upper Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Aida H Dee Story Time
📅 Saturday 23 Aug | 4.30 pm-5.00 pm
🧾Aida H Dee Story time fun.
📍Upper Atrium, Book Nook, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Baby Play & Toddler Wandering
📅Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Activities for the youngest family members.
📍Upper Atrium, Inside Great Northern Warehouse
Various Locations
Pride Mickey and Minnie - Meet and Greet
📅 Saturday 23 Aug
🧾Meet Mickey and Minnie!
📍Various locations throughout the day
Safety and Amenities
Feeding Station: Chest feeding facilities available in the upper atrium.
Child Changing Facilities: Located in the upper atrium, items supplied by Tesco
Hydration Stations: Water stations available throughout the venue.
Picnic Areas: Relax and enjoy your picnic in the upper and lower atriums.
Pram Store: A dedicated space where all prams can be left throughout the day, at the risk of the owner (Upper Atrium)
Lost Child Station: Dedicated area for lost children. Please report to the information station for assistance.
We look forward to celebrating Proud Fest MCR with you and making this a memorable event for all!