SCENE 2025 kicks off in style with a fabulous free party in The Social at Aviva Studios. Expect DJs, live performers and visuals.
Your hosts for the night, the fabulous Anna Phylactic and Liquorice Black, will set the tone, while Manchester favourites Jus’T and Hello Darling keep the music flowing.
Expect high-energy dance from Ghetto Fabulous, making this an unforgettable start to the festival.
Jus’T
As the mother and founder of Love Hangover, DIY party queen Jus’T curates dancefloors full of warmth, deep cuts, and pure joy. A multi-genre explorer with an ear for Manchester’s most vital underground sounds, every Jus’T set is a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Hello Darling
Hello Darling is Manchester's new Queer-Joy Club night. Having run for years as a house party in an Old Trafford kitchen, organiser, Alex, and 2 DJ friends, DJ Scissher and Treble Gemini launched Hello Darling to spread the love to the Manchester scene. Serving house and nu-disco influences, the team is intent on creating a night where attitude is left at the door, everyone is welcome to be themselves and where money is raised for causes that support the local queer community. Expect high doses of flirtation, glitter and dancefloor heat!
Jus’T 10pm-11.30pm
Hello Darling 11.30pm-Close/1am
Tickets
Entry is free and unticketed, just turn up!
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Accessibility: For accessibility information visit Aviva Studios
Age rating: 18+
Last entry: Midnight
WHY NOT MAKE A NIGHT OF IT?
Manchester is the place to be for pride celebrations. And the city’s hotels are joining the party.
From vibrant parades and dazzling drag shows, to inspiring exhibitions, fabulous film festivals (That’s Us!) and epic parties, the city is ready to celebrate in full force.
When you book to stay over, enjoy exclusive offers and celebrations for SCENE and Pride.the action and enjoy exclusive Pride perks, including:
🔥 Up to 30% off your stay
🍳 Fabulous drag breakfasts & brunches - because glitter goes great with pancakes
🍸 Limited-edition Pride cocktails - sip something special in celebration
🎁 Freebies and surprises - because who doesn’t love a little extra?