🌈 Salford Pride 2025: The Pink Picnic at Peel Park

June 18, 2025
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Salford Pride returns to Peel Park this summer for The Pink Picnic, its annual grassroots celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and community. Now in its 14th year, the event has grown into Greater Manchester’s largest grassroots Pride, promising a full day of music, performances, and community spirit.

📅 Date & Time
 Saturday 21 June 2025, from 1 pm to 8 pm.

📍 Location
 Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU.

🎟 Tickets & Accessibility

  • General admission: from £5, with under-16s free.
  • Accessible entry for those requiring shorter queues—carers included.
  • Alcohol must be purchased onsite; outside drinks, trolleys, suitcases, and large bags are not permitted.
  • Venue fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps and smooth paths throughout.

🎤 Lineup & Performances

  • A vibrant mix of local drag queens, musicians, dancers, DJs, and community speakers will take the main stage including Cher Lloyd, Natasha Hamilton, Ultrabeat, Banksie and many more.
  • Expect powerful keynote addresses from community leaders, including support from Salford Pride patron Annie Wallace of Hollyoaks.
  • A headliner announcement is expected in early March—stay tuned for official updates.

🏳️‍🌈 Activities & Community Engagement

  • Over community stalls, with local LGBTQ+ organisations, charities, and creators
  • Family-friendly inflatables, art activities, and youth-dedicated spaces
  • An onsite bar tent, plus a variety of food and drink vendors.

✅ Why It Matters

  • The event stands out for its grassroots, community-led focus, retaining an authentic Pride spirit in contrast to larger commercial festivals
  • It offers an accessible and affordable celebration, with low ticket prices and family-friendly programming

🔔 Get Your Tickets

  • Tickets go on sale 31 January at 3 pm via Skiddle and official outlets.
  • They’re expected to sell fast—especially accessible downloads—so mark your calendar

In summary, The Pink Picnic 2025 on 21 June at Peel Park promises a diverse celebration of LGBTQ+ arts, culture, and community—a joyful, grassroots festival not to be missed. And with inclusivity at its core, it truly reflects Pride’s original spirit.

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