Cucumber reunion, Beautiful Thing and Party Monster lead SCENE Festival 2025 lineup

Drag legends Liquorice Black (left) and Anna Phylactic (right) are among the gorgeous hosts of SCENE Manchester (Image: Fabio De Paola)

SCENE Festival returns to Manchester this August with a full city takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ storytelling across film, TV, music and more.

Running from 15 to 21 August 2025, this year’s programme includes anniversary screenings, cast conversations, documentary premieres and drag takeovers – all timed to coincide with Manchester Pride week.

Following a strong debut last year, the festival expands across venues including HOME, Aviva Studios, New Century Hall and Vue Printworks, with outdoor screenings at First Street and partnerships with organisations including Sheffield DocFest, GAZE, Iris Prize and CULTPLEX.

Tickets start at just £2.50, with many events free of charge. Profits from ticket sales, along with booking fees from

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