When is gay pride week

Gay Village Party. In the face of historical and ongoing discrimination, love has helped queer people have the courage to be themselves. Join us at The Love Parade, week through the streets and grinding the city to halt to give queer love and acceptance the spotlight. Candlelit Vigil. Samantha Mumba. A superstar recognized for her powerful voice, pop appeal, and versatile talent in both music and film.

Having conquered the music industry as part of incredible pop group Little Mix, Leigh-Anne's solo pop star career has been a lifetime in the making. Billy Porter. Known best for performances packed with raw emotion, powerhouse vocals and fashion choices that constantly raise the bar to it's most camp and glamorous, Billy Porter is a living legend shattering barriers as both an actor and a cultural icon.

Having won a Tony Award for Kinky Boots and an Emmy for his role as Pray Tell in Pose, it's pretty clear that this performance is going to be an incredible Pride moment. Gay Guest: Big Freedia. This award-winning singer, musician, and DJ, continues to captivate audiences with her powerhouse vocal and electrifying performances.

Booty Luv. Expect a fabulous set that will have you feeling some kinda rush yeah, yeah! Joshua James. A live band, show-stopping vocals and a signature white face paint - all the staples of what makes a Danny Beard show so great, when to the Mardi Gras stage. Dean McCullough's Pop Machine. No guilt, all pleasure Are you ready for an pride pop music journey!?

Queenz: Drag me to the disco. Join the gals for an disco-tastic, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. Bongo's Bingo.

Where to celebrate Pride in Europe

Darren Pritchard charges the way with a full day of celebrating the black roots of house music, disco, funky house, vocal and tribal. In the 25 years since they dropped smash hit "C'est La Vie" the Irish girl band has released a string of successful singles and toured the world, now they're bringing the 90's back to the Gay Village Party for Manchester Pride - Let the fun begin!

Diana Vickers. After rising to fame as a finalist on The X Factor inDiana's success since the show is testament to her star power. Expect the ultimate party with your fave Gaydio DJs spinning dance classics all night. Olly Alexander.