Canal St Manchester

Joanna Lumley and Stephen Fry join The Picture of Dorian Gray cast
New version brings Dorian Gray into the age of Instagram, Facebook and dating apps

Limited edition It's a Sin prints
With 50% of all sales will go directly to George House Trust.

Happy Birthday Queer as Folk
We acknowledge the anniversary of Queer as Folk by Russell T Davies

Every Day for Bisexual Health Awareness Month and Women’s History Month
The latest heart-wrenching story released by our friends at Les Flicks

15th year for Sugar and Spice
LGBT Foundation women's programme presents

Joe Black tour announced
Joe Black invites you to indulge in a gloriously raucous gin soaked musical cabaret extravaganza.

Turn on Fest announce rescheduled dates
The fully online line up is announced for 17th-28th March

Happy Valley Pride Presents Spring 2021 Digital Line Up
The line-up includes local performers, award winning artists and international stars of stage and screen.

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Canal St and the Gay Village
Welcome to the World Famous Canal Street Manchester, home of the original 'Queer as Folk'.
It is recognised as the UK's LGBT centre, outside of London. The Gay Village is home to many annual events, such as Sparkle the Trans Festival, the Bears Bash and The Skins Weekend. The regions thriving Lesbian community is also centred in the Gay Village, with established venues like Vanilla serving the Women's scene.
Manchester Pride, the UK's most successful Annual Pride event, with tens of thousands attending the celebrations. Manchester's LGBT Sports and social groups are a major feature of daily life regularly attracting visitors from all over the World. Non LGBT are also welcome. Respect should be shown at all times.
Canal St looks forward to welcoming you all!
Canal St VIP Card - Only £16 per year
With over 100 Exclusive Offers the Canal-St VIP Card is an essential bonus for your lifestyle whether you live in or are just visiting Manchester.
Your VIP Card delivers fantastic discounts and offers in over 100 venues in Manchester, LGBT venues, lifestyle, products and services.
Becoming a member of the Canal-St Card gives you the opportunity to live the lifestyle you love for less and potentially saving you hundreds of pounds for a whole year.
For your Apple or Android device only £16 or the plastic card £20 per year.
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Shel and Bel are joined by Stars of season one and two of Ru Pauls Drag Race, UK edition
Featuring Divina De Campo, Vinegar Strokes, Crystal, and season two's Tia Kofi. All for a good ol' gos' and its live, plus you have the chance to ask questions.
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