Manchester Pride Weekend: Advice for Stakeholders

Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 August 2025

Last Updated: 19 August 2025

On Saturday 23 - Sunday 24 August, Manchester Pride returns to the city's streets and to Manchester's Gay Village.

The Pride parade will take place on Saturday 23 August to celebrate Manchester's LGBTQ communties and history.

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Key advice to keep you and your teams moving
What TFGM is doing to keep you moving

Key advice to keep you and your teams moving

Manchester welcomes the Brit Awards on Saturday, 28 February at the Co-op Live. With over 10,000 expected attendees, congestion is expected around the Etihad Stadium, as well as the city centre.

Additional events will also take place across the regional centre:

Concerts at the Co-op Live
Concerts at the AO Arena

On Friday 28 February, the BRIT Awards take place at Co‑op Live. The event is expected to finish at around 10.15pm, with an on‑site after‑show running until approximately 1am.

Roads around the Co‑op Live and Etihad Campus will be very busy from late afternoon and throughout the evening. Anyone travelling in the area, whether attending the event or not, should allow extra time for their journey and consider travelling earlier or later where possible.
Journeys by car are likely to take longer than usual. Drivers are encouraged to allow plenty of time, use pre‑booked parking where available, and follow local signage and steward instructions. Drop‑off and pick‑up activity will also add to congestion around the venue.
Public transport will be busier than usual, particularly on Metrolink services on the Ashton line and bus routes between the Etihad Campus and Manchester city centre. Trams will operate as normal but queues are expected, especially after the show finishes.
The nearest Metrolink stops to Co‑op Live are Etihad Campus and Holt Town, with Velopark also within walking distance. A signed, well‑lit walking route is available between the city centre, Piccadilly Station and the Etihad Campus.
If possible, consider waiting a short time after the show before starting your return journey to avoid the busiest period.

Advice for travelling by bus

To be confirmed

Advice for travelling by car

TBC

Advice for travelling by tram

Trams run every 12 minutes, Monday to Thursday from 6am to midnight, meaning one is never too far away. On Friday and Saturday there are trams all the way until 1am to get you home.
At busy times, we’re putting extra double trams on so there’s more room for everyone.
You can tap on and off trams so there’s no need to buy a ticket. You can get an adult single fare from just £1.40.

Planned Works

This Sunday, 23 November, works will take place at Victoria before 10am. More information can be found on our webpage.

What TFGM is doing to keep you moving

The event promoters, TfGM, the Local Authorities, and the emergency services have all been involved in the planning and delivery of the transport operation for the events.

The event promoters, Transport for Greater Manchester, the Local Authorities, and the emergency services have all been involved in the planning and delivery of the transport operation for the event.

To reduce disruption, we are collectively introducing the following key mitigations:

Enhanced monitoring of the highways and transport network from TfGM’s Control Centre and using intelligence to strengthen Metrolink and
public transport provision
Collaborating with transport operators to provide a co-ordinated response to events and congestion
Working with event organisers and partners, including local authorities and National Highways to limit non-urgent roadworks on major routes to and from venues during this period
Monitoring traffic signal timings across the network and on diversion routes, running special timings plans before and after the events.
Introducing planned bus diversions around road closures and providing customer information on affected bus stops to advise passengers of bus diversions
Updating live navigation devices in real time with events, road closures and incidents
Using roadside electronic message signs to advise of events and disruption at key points across the Greater Manchester road network
Co-ordinating social media communications plans with other agencies to maximise reach
Boosting posts on social media to further amplify the transport message
Regularly updating stakeholders and highlighting the key messages in transport newsletters and briefings

From Friday 8 November – 22 December, the Manchester Christmas Markets will be open across ten locations in the city centre.

Many more visitors than usual will be travelling into the city centre to enjoy Christmas shopping and festive events.

Expect journeys by car to take significantly longer.

Plan your travel by public transport: beenetwork.com

🎅 The Manchester Christmas Markets are open at locations across the city centre.

Visiting the markets? With multiple events taking place, public transport is the best way to travel.

🚊City centre tram stops, train stations and bus stations are all a short walk away from the market locations.

For more travel advice, visit: beenetwork.com/manchester-christmas-markets

From Friday 8 November – 22 December, Manchester Christmas Markets will be attracting visitors to the city.

🎅 The festive magic will be spread across ten locations, including Albert Square for the first time in seven years!

🚊 The easiest way to travel is by tram, with each market location only a few minutes’ walk away from the closest tram stop.

Get in the spirit: beenetwork.com/manchester-christmas-markets

It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄🌟

The Christmas Markets open their stalls on 7 November until 22 December.

🚊 Planning your trip? All ten market locations are just a short walk away from the nearest tram stop.

Find out more tram: beenetwork.com/manchester-christmas-markets

More info about Manchester Pride 2025

For more information about Manchester Pride 2025 please visit the Manchester Pride website.

TFGM is proud to be taking part in Manchester Pride Parade for another year, celebrating and supporting our LGBTQ+ communities within TFGM, and throughout Greater Manchester.