FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We hope that all of our guests have an amazing experience at our event. If you experience any issues on the day, please speak to a member of the Salford Pride team wearing Salford Pride branded t-shirts or a security officer on duty who will escalate your concern. Please be advised that Salford Pride will not tolerate any aggressive or rude behaviour towards our team, volunteers, or security, who are there to try and help. Anyone that demonstrates the above behaviour will be evicted from the event.

  • Yes, accessible parking is available at:

    • Salford Museum and Art Gallery (M5 4WU)

    • Delaney Car Park (M5 4RB)

    These are pay and display car parks and cost approximately £2.50 – £5.00 for a 3-hour stay.
    Please note: Due to large crowds, there is no parking available inside the park.

  • Yes. The venue is mostly flat and has ramps for easier access.
    However, please be aware that the event takes place on grass, which may be affected by wet weather.

  • Yes, seating is provided in various areas across the site. However, it is limited and first come, first served.
    If you have specific needs, please contact us in advance at accessibility@salfordpride.org.uk.

    You're also welcome to bring your own foldable chairs.

  • Yes, guests can bring medication if needed throughout the day.

    • All medication must be in labelled packaging with your name on it.

    • Please inform a member of staff or security at the entrance about the medication when you arrive.

  • Yes, we offer a number of Accessible Entry Tickets for guests with disabilities or mobility issues. These tickets include:

    • Access to a dedicated entrance for quicker queuing

    • Please use clear bags to speed up bag checks.

    If an adult with accessibility requirements is attending with guests under 16, please ensure that the under 16s also have Accessible Entry tickets. This will allow your group to use the same entrance and enter together.

  • We’ve put several things in place to support guests with disabilities, including:

    • BSL interpreters on our main stage all day

    • Accessibility Champions in purple t-shirts to assist you

    • Salford Pride staff in branded t-shirts available for support

    • Security and volunteers trained to escalate any concerns appropriately

  • If you are a wheelchair user, have mobility needs, or require pastoral care, you can apply for access to our Accessibility Area, which includes:

    • Accessible toilets

    • Reserved seating

    • Improved viewing of the main stage

Accessibility

Still have questions or specific requirements?

We’re here to help. Please email us at accessibility@salfordpride.org.uk so we can support your visit and make it as accessible and enjoyable as possible. If your needs change close to or on the day of the event and you haven’t applied, speak to a Salford Pride team member at the entrance and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

  • Yes. Adults can bring up to 4x cans of alcohol into the event.

    • Cans only (maximum size 440ml)

    • Alcohol must be easily visible on entry

    • No re-entry with alcohol

    • Any alcohol over the limit guests have the open to take it away or it will be confiscated

  • Yes, but with a few guidelines:

    • Drinks must be in cans or cartons only

    • No single-use plastic bottles allowed

    • We recommend bringing an EMPTY reusable bottle to refill at our free water station (filled reusable bottles will be asked to be decanted to check to ensure it is not alcohol)

    • Products in single-use plastic can be taken away, decanted or will be confiscated and disposed of

    • Non-alcoholic drinks are not limited, however they must be in cans only and must say non-alcoholic on the can.

  • Yes, you can bring your own food—but it must follow these rules:

    • No single-use plastic or wrappers (e.g., crisp packets, sweet wrappers)

    • Please use reusable containers like Tupperware, lunchboxes, cardboard containers or aluminium foil

    • Food items in single-use plastic can be taken away, decanted or disposed of at the gate

    Optional:

    • Long-life or non-perishable food items may be donated to a local food bank at the entrance

    Before you leave:
    Please help us keep the park clean by using bins provided around the site.

  • Can I bring food or drink in single-use plastic?

    No. In line with our sustainability plan and government guidance, single-use plastic is not allowed on site.

    • This includes plastic bottles, plastic wrappers, plastic foil and plastic food containers

    • Items can be taken away, decanted or disposed of at the gate

    Medical exemptions:
    If you need to bring a specific product for medical reasons that doesn’t meet these guidelines, please inform:

    • Security at the entrance, or

    • A Salford Pride team member (wearing branded t-shirts)

  • No. Food and drink products are not permitted on-site in glass.

  • Yes, there will be bar facilities across the site, new for 2026 will be our large bar tent

  • Yes. We will have a selection of food vendors with a several different options and varying prices.

  • Yes, the majority of food and drink vendors accept both cash and card.

Food & Drink

  • Yes. tickets are neededto enter the event site. Infants under 12 months do not require a ticket.

    • Early Bird tickets: £5.00

    • Standard tickets: £7.00

    • Final release (from June 12th): £10.00

    • PinkPLUS and PINKPASS will also be more expensive on the day.

    • Ticketing platform booking fees apply.

    👉 Tickets will NOT be sold at the entrance.

  • Yes. To help manage capacity, all children need a ticket (free for under 16s).

    • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

    • Children without adult supervision will be stopped and checked.

    • Infants under 12 months do not require a ticket.

  • Yes. We have a variety of portable toilets across the site, including:

    • General toilets

    • Wheelchair-accessible toilets

    • Urinals

    Guests with PinkPLUS or PINKPASS tickets will also have access to dedicated toilets in select areas.

  • Yes, as long as it's no larger than 50cm x 50cm x 50cm.

    • Small coolers and bags with wheels are allowed within this size limit.

    • Bags larger than this will not be permitted.

  • No. For safety and space reasons:

    • Shopping trolleys, suitcases, and large carts are not allowed.

  • Yes. All bags will be checked by security at the entrance. To help reduce waiting times:

    • Use a clear bag, if possible

    • Only bring essential items

    • Ensure alcohol products are easily visible

  • Yes. Suncream is allowed, but it must be in a labelled bottle.

  • Yes.

    • Perfume and aftershave must be in bottles 50ml or smaller

    • Deodorant and aerosol sprays are allowed

General

  • No, bikes and scooters are not allowed inside the event space for safety reasons.

    • You may secure your bike elsewhere in the park, but this is at your own risk.

  • Yes, prams and pushchairs are allowed.

    • Please be mindful when moving through busy or crowded areas of the event.

  • Yes, mobility scooters are welcome for guests with accessibility needs.

    • As with prams, please take care when moving through crowded areas.

  • No, personal gazebos, tents, or any temporary structures are not permitted.

    • All infrastructure must be installed by Salford Pride’s approved and insured suppliers in line with safety regulations.

  • Yes, you are welcome to bring:

    • Foldable chairs

    • Picnic blankets

    Not allowed:

    • Plastic tables

    • Garden furniture

    • Large or bulky items

    Please make sure to take all personal equipment home with you after the event.

Equipment & Bikes

  • Yes, dogs are welcome at the event!

    We kindly ask that:

    • Dogs are kept on a lead at all times

    • They are friendly around children and other dogs

    • You clean up after your dog and dispose of waste in the bins provided

  • Yes. However as dogs will be in the vicinity please keep them in a carry case or backpack with air holes

Pets

  • Yes, general parking is available at:
    Adelphi Street Car Park
    Adelphi Street, M5 4JN
    Entrance via Adelphi Street

    This is a 5-10 minute walk from the event space.

    Please note:

    • This is a paid car park

    • Salford Pride and the University of Salford are not responsible for any loss or damage—parking is at your own risk

Parking