• Manchester Village Pride 2026 - Markets & Expo 2026

    Manchester Village Pride 2026 - Markets & Expo 2026

  • Welcome to Manchester Village Pride Markets & Expo 2026


    Join us this year as we expand our community and trader offering across two exciting locations within Manchester Village Pride.

    Applications are now open for:

    📍 Chorlton Street Market
    📍 The Expo on Sackville Street, making its long-awaited return to the Village

    With the reopening of the Chorlton Street entrance, both market areas will benefit from improved access and increased footfall throughout the weekend.

    Pitches are available across Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August 2026, giving organisations and traders the opportunity to engage with visitors over three full days of activity.

    This application form is for LGBTQ+ organisations, non-LGBTQ+ not-for-profit organisations, public sector organisations and market traders wishing to host a pitch at one of the above locations during Manchester Village Pride 2026.

    Unfunded community groups may be eligible for a free pitch, subject to availability and approval.

    Applications will remain open until Friday 1st August 2026. However, pitches will be allocated on a rolling basis as applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

  • Which location are you applying for?*
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  • What kind of organisation are you? (See descriptions below)

  • LGBTQ+ or HIV Organisation/Community Group

    LGBTQ+ and HIV community organisations and community groups. To qualify for this category, your organisation must be constituted as an LGBTQ+ or HIV organisation, charity, CIC or collective, with clear objectives specifically aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ or HIV communities. This category does not include LGBTQ+ corporate networks or political party networks. Such organisations should apply under the category that best reflects their parent organisation.

    Non-LGBTQ+, Not for Profit

    Not-for-profit organisations that are not LGBTQ+ or HIV led. This includes LGBTQ+ networks within not-for-profit organisations but does not include LGBTQ+ networks within commercial businesses. To qualify for this category, your organisation must have a turnover of no more than £6.5 million and a balance sheet total of no more than £3.26 million.

    Public Sector or Public Service

    Public sector organisations and public services, including the armed forces, emergency services, law enforcement, infrastructure providers, public education institutions, healthcare organisations and government bodies.

    Market Trader

    Businesses wishing to sell or trade goods or services. Please note that appropriate licences, permits and documentation must be in place before approval can be granted.

  • If you are a Market Trader, do you have a Street Trading Licence?
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  • Community Lane will be open 3 days across Saturday, Sunday & Monday this year, giving community groups and traders the a worthwhile presence at Manchester Village Pride.


    Opening Hours:

    Saturday 29th August
    10:00 - 21:00 (11 hours)

    Sunday 30th August
    10:00 - 21:00 (11 hours)

    Monday 31st August
    10:00 - 17:00 (7 hours)

     

    Please note that a member of your team will be expected to be present at all times during opening hours. 

    Accreditation 

    Each day you are present at Manchester Village Pirde Markets & Expo, you will be given 4 accreditation wristbands for use by your team. Please note that these wristbands do not include access to any MVP entertainment spaces. 

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  • All Manchester Village Pride Markets & Expo pitches will include: 

    • 3m by 3m space
    • Marquee or tent cover
    • 6ft trestle table
    • 2 folding chairs
  • Does your entry require power? (please note there is an additional fee for power)*
  • Does your entry require Wi-Fi? (please note the cellular network is regularly over-saturated during Pride and there is an additional fee for internet access)*
  • Do you require vehicle access to the site for set up?*

  • Accessibility

    So we can support you best whilst at Manchester Village Pride, please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of.

  • Will this be your first time at the Community Lane Markets?*
  • Do you have any unspent convictions relevant to the operation of your proposed activity at the event?*

  • Public Liability Insurance

    Public Liability Insurance provides protection against claims made by third parties for injury, illness, loss or property damage arising from your activities.

    All successful applicants must hold valid Public Liability Insurance with a minimum indemnity limit of £5 million and provide a copy of their insurance certificate before trading or exhibiting at the event.

    Applications may be rejected or approval withdrawn if suitable insurance cover is not in place.

  • Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
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  • If you do not have your Public Liability documentation to hand, please note that we will require this before we can accept your application. 

  • Invoice Details

    Please review the information below regarding invoices and refunds.

    If your application to the Manchester Village Pride Markets & Expo is successful, you may be issued an invoice depending on your application category (for example: Market Trader, Public Sector Organisation or Commercial Stallholder). Cash payments will not be accepted. All invoices must be paid via direct bank transfer and payment must be received by 1st August 2026.

    Failure to make payment by this date may result in your space being reallocated to an organisation on the waiting list.

    Should you wish to cancel your allocated space within the Manchester Village Pride Markets & Expo, notification must be sent to markets@manchestervillagepride.org by 1st August 2026 in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after this date will only be refunded in exceptional circumstances. Failure to attend on the event day will not be considered grounds for a refund.

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  • Declaration


    Please carefully read and review the information below before submitting your application.

    By submitting this application, you confirm that you are authorised to apply for a Manchester Village Pride Markets & Expo pitch on behalf of your organisation. You also confirm that the information provided is true, complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. Manchester Village Pride reserves the right to reject or cancel any application where information is found to be inaccurate or misleading.

    All applications will be reviewed by Manchester Village Pride, and applicants will be notified once a decision has been made. If your application is successful, an invoice will be issued and must be paid in full by 31st July 2026. Failure to make payment by this date may result in your allocated pitch being withdrawn and offered to an organisation on the waiting list.
     
     
     

  • What happens next?

    • Submit your application
    • Applications will be reviewed by Manchester Village Pride
    • Successful applicants will receive confirmation and an invoice
    • Any outstanding documentation must be provided before approval is finalised
    • Event information and arrival instructions will be sent before the event.
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