With drag queens, musicians, speakers and a DJ, you
can enjoy a variety of peformances on Sunday 26 July 2026, from
11am to 7pm, on the Martyn Hett Stage in
Castle Yard within
Stockport Market Place.
Your Hosts
Gemini and Miasma, are The Vegan Queens - a tofu-chomping Mancunian drag family. They're delighted to be back at Stockport Pride this year, and look forward to welcoming you all, with their very special brand of high-camp disco trash!
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
Belinda Scandal is the unofficial Duchess of Canal Street. With thirty years in the business, Manchester's First Lady of Chaos will be bringing her highly quick-witted take on the cabaret to the Martyn Hett Stage.
13:50
Gay Gordons Manchester are a group who felt the LGBTQ+ community locally could benefit from something new and different. This July they'll be bringing the energy, fun and tradition of scottish country dancing and ceilidh to Stockport Pride 2026.
14:30
The Manchester Proud Chorus is an inclusive non-audition community choir, where all are welcome, whatever their sexual orientation or gender identity. They sing a range of music, often celebrating our favourite LGBTQ+ icons.
16:10
Returning for Stockport Pride 2026 are the Manchester Prairie Dogs. They are the longest running non-profit LGBTQ+ line dancing club in the UK. They practice and perform regularly in Manchester's Gay Village, and they'll be heading to Stockport this July to join us.
15:20
The multi-award winning ADHD, neurodivergent, queer hero of literature, theatre and children's entertainment, Aida H Dee, will be performing on the Martyn Hett Stage at Stockport Pride 2026.
16:50
Nathaniel J Hall is an award-winning theatre maker, writer, actor and HIV activist from Stockport known for his autobiographical shows First Time and Toxic. He starred in Channel 4’s It’s A Sin and has fronted a documentary on HIV bugchasing for the channel.
17:20
Celebrating a spectacular te ten years in showbiz - singer, songwriter, and media personality Jsky is ready to bring his electrifying energy, legendary fashion, and unmatched showmanship to the Martyn Hett Stage at Stockport Pride 2026.
17:50
Local pop artist Xander is passionate about creating music that celebrates individuality, love and inclusivity. His performance at Stockport Pride 2026 will feature a mix of original songs and LGBTQ+ anthems.
18:30
Rowetta is the original female singer with the recently reformed Madchester band Happy Mondays, a regular guest with Gorillaz, she played herself in the Michael Winterbottom film 24 Hour Party People and was Simon Cowell's favourite in the UK's very first X Factor in 2004.
With opening remarks from Annie Wallace, best known for playing Sally St. Claire on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks.
Plus Community Spotlight Speakers throughout the day.
Throughout the day all performances will be British Sign Language Interpretered.
