The gay village

The Gay Village Party centers community, love and queer joy as part of a world-class 4-day celebration - expect cabaret, funfair rides, a silent disco and queer anthems galore. Adding to the joy for we're bringing you a thrilling funfair, market stalls, and pop-up food vendors, making sure you can celebrate at the Gay Village Party in style. Your Gay Village Supporter Band is your all-access pass to the party! The Indoor Arena — A cult favourite with euphoric queer dance beats, electric vibes, and a late-night silent disco that keeps the party going.

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The buildings that are now home to iconic clubs and bars were once warehouses and workshops used by merchants to house cotton, cloth and building materials. Following the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in the use of canals began to decline in favour of the much faster and more convenient method of transporting goods that steam engines provided. By the end of the 19th century rail had firmly replaced the canals as the primary mode of transportation between Manchester and Liverpool. It was this industrial decline of Canal Street that saw it take on another use as a clandestine meeting place.