With drag queens, musicians, speakers and a DJ, you
can enjoy a variety of peformances on Sunday 1 June 2025, from
11am to 7pm, on the Martyn Hett Stage in
Castle Yard within
Stockport Market Place.
Your Hosts:
The Vegan Queens are an ever-so-traditional Mancunian drag family. Meet Gemini (matriarch of the Haus of Andro), and her errant daughter Miasma. Together they are The Vegan Queens - the live-singing, pun-slinging, tofu-chomping temptresses of the North West.
11:00:
DJ Phil "Cee" is a seasoned DJ with over eight years of experience in Manchester's vibrant Gay Village scene. Known for high-energy sets and crowd-pleasing mixes - they've performed at Pride events across the UK, including previous Stockport Pride events.
12:55
Classy yet crunchy, Queen Bayard is a delight to behold. A live singer, entertainer and hostess who lives to spread love and to serve the good people of Stockport in her own stunningly unique style. Whether she's solo or accompanied, she is always sure to be one thing: world class.
13:45
Laura and the Lesbians are a choir of visible queer women! Their music reflects their personal history, a shared queer history and the light and shade of life. It is their strongest bond and supports their great friendship, and is a great celebration of queer life in all its forms.
14:35
Bad Heritage are a hard rock band who formed in 2023. They draw inspiration from the likes of The Pretty Reckless, Marmozets and Black Sabbath. They've carved out a distinct sound that sets us apart in the industry, including phat riffs and gritty vocals.
15:25
Calling all queens, gays, theys, & high-vibe babes — this is the slot to show up for. The Daily Dance will be celebrating life in leopard print, Lycra, and absolute liberation. Stockport's own dancing Banksy returns to our stage with a 30-minute bonkers-and-brilliant set.
16:15
Sister Mary is the comedy musical tap-dancing singing nun, and she's coming to Stockport Pride 2025. She debuted as Mother Superior in Nunsense at the Landor Theatre. Since then she has performed around the world, including at the Edinburgh Festival and on the BBC.
17:05
The Gay Gordons Manchester is the home of Scottish Country and Ceilidh dancing for the LGBTQ+ community and their friends. They'll be dancing at Stockport Pride 2025. If you fancy joining them, they train Monday evenings at The Thompson's Arms. No experience necessary.
17:55
Originating from Stockport, Nathaniel J Hall is an award-winning writer, performer and HIV activist known for his stigma-smashing shows First Time and Toxic. You may have also seen him play Donald on It’s A Sin. He's also Artistic Director of an LGBTQ+ theatre company.
18:20
Nørskov is an independent artist who you might have seen serenading you when she's been busking. She's worked with the likes of Rudimental, Keeya Keys, Anne Marie and Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda. Her sound is eclectic and brings raw vibes. Hear her at Stockport Pride 2025.
With opening remarks from Jay Crawford, Chair of Board of Trustees at Sparkle.
Plus Community Spotlight Speakers throughout the day.
Throughout the day all performances will be British Sign Language Interpretered.
