King Street will join in the Manchester Pride festivities by transforming into ‘Queen Street’ on Bank Holiday weekend. In a heartfelt, joyous celebration of Manchester’s LGBTQ+ icons, a unique exhibition will feature captivating images and biographies of both drag queens and prominent LGBTQ+ figures from across the region, highlighting their significant contribution to the Queer community and beyond. The project will feature Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK star Banksie, Bailey J Mills, Liquorice Black and loads more.
Presented by HEADS and Doll Parts as part of the King Street Present series, all proceeds from the event will go to AKT and George House Trust, aiming to both celebrate diversity and promote LGBTQ+ awareness. The festival will kick off on Friday 23 August with a launch party, featuring a live DJ set.
Elsewhere, head down to the shopping street for engaging workshops across the weekend, including guided make-up classes by Doll Parts, tooth gem installations by Bucktooth Gems and Buttery’s Bingo with Sam J Buttery.
