Manchester Pride Afternoon Tea 2026
29/08/2026
Kindly sponsored by
Date: Saturday 29th August
Time: 12:00 — 17:00
Venue: Peter Street Kitchen at The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Free Trade Hall, Peter St, Manchester M2 5GP (map)
Celebrate pride in sparkling style with an afternoon of tea, sandwiches, pastries, cocktails and, of course, glitter!
You can also watch Manchester’s pride parade pass by from our exclusive viewing space at The Edwardian Manchester.
We are delighted to be holding this event in aid of The Proud Trust the home of LGBTQ+ youth. You can read more about their important work below or on their website.
Cost to attend
£51.00 including VAT per guest
Includes a drink on arrival, afternoon tea, glitter bar, specially discounted cocktails, and access to the exclusive viewing space on the steps of The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel.
Everyone is welcome to join us – you do not have to be a MLS Member (or even work in the legal sector) to attend! We also welcome friends and family of all ages.
You can book your places by emailing [email protected]
Timings
12:00 Mimosas on arrival and your chance to “get glittered” at our glitter bar
12:30 Welcome and thanks
12:45 Watch the Parade from our exclusive viewing area on the steps of The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson
Collection Hotel, and take advantage of the exclusive drinks offers at the cash bar
14:15 Afternoon tea is served
17:00 Continue the celebrations in The Library Champagne Bar
Afternoon Tea Menu
ARTISAN FINGER SANDWICHES
Smoked salmon and Amalfi lemon cream cheese on organic white bread
Wild mushroom and oven blushed tomatoes on organic malted bread v
Organic lemon-roasted corn-fed chicken with truffle mayonnaise in brown bread
SAVOURY BITES
Quiche Lorraine
Homemade Sausage rolls
SCONES & PRESERVES
Plain and sultana buttermilk scones served with Cornish clotted cream and homemade strawberry and vanilla preserve
PATTISERIES
Honey pear with star anise Dulcey petit gateau v
Pride Clementine chiffon with ivory chocolate crémeux
Please advise of any dietary* or access requirements as early as possible to ensure they can be catered for.
*Please note: if you have a dietary requirement/allergy, as per the venue’s policy please let us know if you are okay with the possibility of TRACES in your food. While the venue will always aim to ensure your food is safe, it may be prepared in an environment that may also handle your dietary/allergy, which can lead to small amounts of cross-contamination.
About The Proud Trust:
The Proud Trust’s top priority is improving the lives of LGBTQ+ young people.
Through our regional youth work and national support services, we empower LGBTQ+ young people and the adults in their lives to create positive change for the future. Our work is building a safer environment for LGBTQ+ young people to thrive and achieve their full potential in all the spaces they exist. We do this because we believe all LGBTQ+ young people deserve to live happy, fulfilling lives.
We won’t stop until true equality is a reality for all LGBTQ+ young people.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in supporting this event? Headline sponsorship opportunities are still available and we’d love to hear from you.
Please find our dedicated event sponsorship package HERE. Get in touch with Carla, CEO Designate, at [email protected] to discuss further or to create a bespoke package.
Please note that our online payment system is not currently working. If you wish to book, please email [email protected]
By booking a place at this event you are agreeing to our terms and conditions details of which can be found here.