Manchester LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival
Celebrating Queer Stories on Screen
Friday 15th - Thursday 21st August 2025
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
MANCHESTER PRIDE: OFFICIAL PARTNER EVENT
FRIDAY 15TH - THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST 2025
ACROSS MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
FRIDAY 15TH - THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST 2025 ACROSS MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
JOIN US TO CELEBRATE QUEER STORIES ON SCREEN IN MANCHESTER
SCENE is back with 7 days of new and classic LGBTQ+ cinema and TV, screenings, panels and special events.
The 2025 edition celebrates our queer clubbing scenes on screen and LGBT comedy creators in our NightLives and Queer As Jokes strands as well as the best in new narratives film, top documentaries, television and shorts.
Grab your tickets now!
SCREENINGS & EVENTS
Make the most of your visit and book an overnight stay in Manchester.
Manchester is the place to be for Pride celebrations.
And Manchester hotels are joining the party.
From vibrant parades and dazzling drag shows, to inspiring exhibitions, fabulous film festivals (That’s Us!) and epic parties, the city is ready to celebrate in full force.
Manchester hotels are joining in with exclusive offers and celebrations for SCENE and Pride attendees.
Stay in the heart of the action and enjoy exclusive Pride perks.
GO ON, MAKE A NIGHT OF IT!
SCENE 2024 ↓
"WE LOVE THIS game-changing LGBTQ+ film festival. The line-up of Queer movies & SHOWS IS not to be missed."
– The Manc
“SCENE is such an incredible thing you are doing. I haven’t seen anything like this especially in Manchester and the programme is fab -”
– Pink News
SCENE & STAY
Make the most of your visit to Manchester and book an overnight stay in the heart of the city centre.
Choose from an array of hotels and serviced apartments. The the city’s vibrant nightlife, shopping and cultural landmarks are all on the doorstep.
Hotels are putting on a party to welcome SCENE visitors. Enjoy discounts, gifts and cocktails, lobby DJs and special events.
Go on, Make a Night Of It!
WHAT’S ON AT MANCHESTER PRIDE
Manchester will come alive to celebrate Pride from 15th - 25th August this summer.
Join in to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture. Events include the Mardi Gras extravaganza, Parade, Gay Village Party, Rally, Candlelit Vigil and Family and Youth Prides.
Some events are free to attend. Others need a ticket.
Check it out and plan your fabulous Pride week.