LGBT+ History Month in Manchester

LGBT+ History Month is celebrated in the UK throughout the month of February.

It is an annual festival that raises awareness of the history and achievements of the LGBT+ community.

There are many events taking place across Manchester during LGBT+ History Month – take a look.

The rainbow flag blowing in the breeze — Image credit: Markus Spiske from Pexels

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Photograph of Section 28 protest, Manchester, 20 February 1988

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People’s History Museum, City Centre

17 January 2026 - 3 January 2027

10:00am - 5:00pm

Free

Two people stood next to one another wearing traditional Pacific dress. One person wears a red sarong and holds a plate of red fruit and the other wears a green dress and holds a white flower.

Yuki Kihara: Darwin in Paradise Camp

The Whitworth, City Centre

3 October 2025 - 1 March 2026

10:00am - 5:00pm

Free

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Yuki Kihara: Darwin in Paradise Camp

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