Manchester's longest-running independent LGBTQ+ venue

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Gay Village's home of drag, dancing & good times

FREE
Entry Every Night
2PM–4AM
Seven Nights a Week
MCR
Manchester Gay Village

No cover charge. No last orders stress. Just great nights.

Every Night

Drag Shows. DJ Nights. Good Vibes.

Seven nights a week, Thompsons brings the energy — legendary drag queens, pounding DJ sets, themed nights and community events.

  • Drag Queens
  • Live DJs
  • Themed Nights
  • Community Events
Drag performer at Thompsons DJ booth with pride flags

Your Night, Your Soundtrack

Request a Song

Search any track and send it straight to the booth — we spin the best requests all night.

The Venue

What We Offer

  • Accessibility Step-free access throughout the venue
  • Disabled Toilets Fully accessible facilities on site
  • Smoking Area Dedicated outdoor smoking terrace
  • Pet Friendly Well-behaved pets welcome at the bar
  • Family Friendly Welcoming atmosphere for all ages (until 10PM)
  • Gaming & Gambling Licensed gaming machines — Manchester
  • Pool Table Full-size table available every night
  • Darts Dartboard — challenge your mates
  • Cocktail Bar Full cocktail menu served all night

Find Us

In the heart of Manchester Gay Village

23 Sackville St

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester, M1 3NJ

0161 228 3012

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