The Sparkle Marketplace is officially booked — and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever for our 20th Anniversary celebration.

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A huge thank you to all the incredible traders joining us this year — from much-loved returning favourites to inspiring new faces bringing fresh energy to the weekend. The creativity, colour, and community spirit you bring to Sparkle Weekend transforms Sackville Gardens into a vibrant hub of connection, visibility, and pride.

 

The Marketplace is more than just stalls — it’s a space where stories are shared, new connections are made, and everyone can discover unique products, handmade goods, art, fashion, services, and so much more — all with a strong emphasis on supporting trans, non-binary, and wider LGBTQ+ talent and businesses.

For our traders, this is a rare and enriching opportunity to engage directly with one of the UK’s most vibrant trans and gender-diverse communities. Conversations with visitors, volunteers, and fellow community members make the experience more than a trading opportunity — it’s a chance to build understanding, foster inclusion, and be part of something genuinely special.​

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As Sparkle celebrates 20 years of trans pride and visibility in Manchester, we are honoured to see so many passionate traders helping to make this year’s Marketplace one to remember.

We can’t wait for you to explore it — see you there!