Events

Superbia curates events for LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester.

  • Superbia Cinema

    A great way for film enthusiasts and those interested in LGBTQ+ arts to come together and immerse themselves in queer culture, offering an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn more about each film's production process, directors, actors, filmmakers and more.

  • Superbia Weekend

    A series of arts and culture events as part of Manchester Pride Festival, designed to celebrate Manchester's extraordinary queer talent through a diverse range of media.

  • World AIDS Day

    Each year we programme events to mark World AIDs Day on 1st December; an opportunity for people around the globe to unite in the fight against HIV, to remember those we have lost, to fight HIV stigma and to campaign for access to fair healthcare for all.

Superbia supports, funds and promotes events by, for and about LGBTQ+ people in Greater Manchester.

Join Queer Jewish Collective!
Feb
9
to 7 Jun

Join Queer Jewish Collective!

Are you a queer Jew in Manchester looking for community, connection, and celebration? Join the Queer Jewish Collective social network for a vibrant blend of events, support, and friendship!

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Let's Talk About Chemsex
Mar
16

Let's Talk About Chemsex

After a hugely successful launch at Manchester Pride last year - Let's Talk about Chemsex by international artist Harold Offeh enters its second phase. At this event Offeh is seeking people to participate in a series of workshops exploring different queer experiences of Chemsex, intimacy, desire, and consent within a safe and trustful space.

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TRANUARY 2024
Jan
27
to 28 Jan

TRANUARY 2024

Serving you the Creme de la Creme of Trans+ talent from across the UK, Manchester’s day-to-night festival BY trans FOR trans is kicking off the new year with a BANG,

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Saluting Our Sisters: Black History Month Film Screening and Community Conversation
Oct
25

Saluting Our Sisters: Black History Month Film Screening and Community Conversation

An evening of film, discussion, and community! Manchester Museum invites you to join them in celebrating and platforming Manchester’s Black women activists and community change-makers. The event will showcase films made about local black women, exploring the foundations laid and the contributions to life in Manchester. 

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Toxic
Oct
18
to 28 Oct

Toxic

This is the story of how we met, fell in love, and f*cked it up. But it’s not just our story. It’s his, and his and theirs. Maybe it’s yours… Maybe.

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David Hoyle Live
Oct
5

David Hoyle Live

David Hoyle, the fireball of avant-garde cabaret, arrives at The Brewers in his beloved hometown of Manchesterford, with a new series of shows packed with wit, wisdom and humanity.

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Community Session: The Future of Pride
Sep
26

Community Session: The Future of Pride

Are you passionate about celebrating diversity, fostering inclusion, and shaping the future of Pride events in Greater Manchester? Look no further – we invite you to be a part of our upcoming community session where we delve into the exciting prospects that lie ahead!

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Bury Pride Rainbow Train
Sep
24

Bury Pride Rainbow Train

Celebrate Pride and experience a trip on East Lancashire Railway’s Heritage Steam Engine whilst enjoying Pride performances at Bolton Street Station, Rawtenstall and then back at Bolton Street and the Trackside Pub Bury.

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Withington Pride
Sep
23

Withington Pride

Expect an art exhibition showcasing some of Manchesters most outstanding queer artists of colour, lots of stalls and crafts for all age ranges, music across multiple venues, a street party flaunting some of Manchester’s best queer DJs and of course—a parade!

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Swagga Mcr Pride Closing Party
Aug
27
to 28 Aug

Swagga Mcr Pride Closing Party

Nominated for Gaydio’s event of the year, Swagga is an LGBTQ+ event which is a celebration of LGBTQ+ POC culture expressed through music and dance, predominantly R&B and Dancehall. ALL LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome!

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Sober Gay Socials at the Gay Village Party
Aug
26
to 28 Aug

Sober Gay Socials at the Gay Village Party

  • Community Lane, Gay Village Party, Manchester Pride Festival (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Following on from the success of last year’s first ever dedicated Sober Space to be held at a Pride event in the UK, Sober Gay Socials will be returning to Manchester Pride Festival again this year, making the space into an even bigger and better place to celebrate Pride!

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Friends of Superbia

  • Islington Mill

    Established in 2000 as Islington Mill Arts Club, Islington Mill has always been a vibrant and resourceful cross-disciplinary creative network, and its studios are a focal point for the North West’s arts community. Check out their programme of current projects!

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  • Hope Mill Theatre

    Hope Mill Theatre’s mission is to enrich, educate and entertain communities by providing a uniquely superior theatre experience; allowing both audiences and artists alike to be inspired, share stories and enlighten lives through the power of theatre.

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  • Feel Good Club

    Feel Good Club is run by two wives normalising the conversation around mental health and giving people the freedom to feel good about themselves, no matter what. Enjoy a full bar and brunch offering, plus weekly events such as open mic, drag cabaret and art evenings.

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  • Contact Theatre

    Contact are a leading national theatre and arts venue based in Manchester that place young people at the decision-making heart of everything they do, offering an outstanding, diverse and accessible artistic programme for everyone.

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  • HOME

    HOME work with international and UK artists to create an exciting mix of thought-provoking film, art, drama, dance, festivals and more. Head to HOME to discover new art, new experiences and new stories, from here and across the world. Everyone is welcome!

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  • SEESAW

    One of Manchester’s historic warehouses reimagined as a creative hub, workspace, cafe, events and exhibition space. SEESAW is a space for culture, community, work, art, wellbeing, coffee and food. Check out their growing programme of community events.

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