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!

Supported by The Alcohol-Free Drinks Company, Sober Gay Socials will be providing a fully stocked alcohol-free bar on Community Lane at the Gay Village party, along with a DJ playing Dance, House and Club Classics. We have some amazing acts and events lined up, and for those of you who like to show off your talents, there’s even an Open Mic set!

This year’s space will also be home to other Manchester based alcohol and drug recovery support groups and agencies, helping to create a real sense of community.

Because people in the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to have a dependency on alcohol or drugs compared to our straight counterparts, having these Sober Spaces held at Pride events is more important than ever.

These spaces not only provide people with an opportunity and a dedicated area to celebrate Pride without being surrounded by alcohol, but it also allows those who might be struggling with substance abuse and addiction issues to see that you can have fun without the use of alcohol or drugs—but most importantly that there is a support network out there for you and a welcoming community you can turn to.

This year’s Sober Space will be located on ‘Community Lane’, Chorlton Street at the Gay Village Party. Come and join your Sober Tribe this Pride, celebrate your queerness and have some sober fun in the sun… we can’t wait to see you!