Events

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

A Festive Celebration of the LGBTQ+ Community
Dec
16

A Festive Celebration of the LGBTQ+ Community

Manchester Pride, The Proud Trust, akt, LGBT Foundation, Sparkle and George House Trust are pleased to be coming together again in 2024 for a festive celebration of Greater Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community! We invite you to join us at the beautiful Manchester Cathedral this December - a space for celebration and inclusion.

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CROSSING
Sept
27
to 31 Oct

CROSSING

Lia, a retired school teacher living in Georgia, hears from a young neighbour Achi that her long lost niece Tekla, a transgender woman, has crossed the border into Turkey. Check out our MUBI link for 30 days free to watch the film.

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Sparkle Weekend
Jul
12
to 14 Jul

Sparkle Weekend

  • Sackville Street Manchester, England, M1 3WA United Kingdom (map)
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Sparkle Weekend is a festival-style family event, running from Friday 12th until Sunday 14th July in Sackville Gardens, Manchester.

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The Taming Of The “Shrew”
Jun
19
to 30 Jun

The Taming Of The “Shrew”

Unseemly Women return in 2024 with their 6th annual Shakespeare, with an all female and non-binary cast! Step into a world of burlesque, clowns and cabaret; exploring one of Shakespeare’s most talked-about comedies.

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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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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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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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  • A photo of BIMINI performing on the Superbia Queer Music stage at the Gay Village Party. BIMINI wears a strappy leather outfit decorated with metal rings, long black gloves up to the elbow, and bleach blonde hair, whilst singing into a microphone.

    Superbia Weekend

    Superbia programmes a selection of queer Arts & Culture performances as part of Manchester Pride Festival each year, designed to celebrate Greater Manchester's extraordinary LGBTQ+ talent through song, dance, spoken word, and more.

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  • Anna Phylactic faces away from the camera wearing a long white jacket that reads 'Fighting stigma, U=U' in glittery writing on the back.

    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, remember those we have lost, tackle stigma, and campaign for access to fair healthcare for all.

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  • A photo of empty cinema seats with buckets of popcorn at Ducie Street's Mini Cini.

    Superbia Cinema

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

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Events Archive

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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