Celebrate Pride in Trafford with a fantastic day of creativity, community and live entertainment at Waterside Arts in Sale.

Queer Art Market at Pride in Trafford Block Party

• Date: Saturday 16th May 2026

• Time: 12pm - 4pm

• Location: Waterside Arts Centre, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, M33 7ZF

• Price: Free entry

Manchester Queer Art Market will be taking over The Ballroom at Waterside Arts as part of the Pride in Trafford celebrations.

Browse a brilliant selection of work from independent queer artists and makers, with stalls packed full of art, crafts, gifts, prints, jewellery and more.

The market forms part of the larger Pride in Trafford Block Party, a huge celebration featuring live performances, LGBTQ+ music, spoken word, community stalls and activities supporting queer people across Trafford and beyond.

Visitors can also enjoy extra activities throughout the day including workshops, zine making and a drag king workshop from Canal Street Kings.

Pride in Trafford runs from 12th to 17th May with a packed programme of performances, screenings, workshops and special events taking place across Trafford.

This promises to be a joyful and welcoming day celebrating creativity, community and pride in the heart of Sale.

Image Credits Sophie Lambros & Livia Lazar

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