LGBTQ+ London events, lifestyle and community news
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As One in the Park 2026: London’s LGBTQ+ festival returns to Walpole Park on Saturday 18 July ’26
Pabllo Vittar, Fat Tony, Gok Wan and Miss Vanje announced in the Phase I Lineup. As One in the Park is back better than ever!
What’s on today
Queer Theatre
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Producer Emmanuel Akwafo writes about his new production Monkeyface at Riverside Studios, 8 & 10 January ’26
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QX chats with Linus Karp, who plays the Fit Prince, Kings Head Theatre, 2 Dec ‘25 – 3 Jan ‘26
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Private View at Soho Theatre, 27 November – 20 December 2025
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Ms Holmes & Ms Watson – Apt. 2B at Arcola Theatre to 20 December 2025
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Jess Edwards writes about her new play Private View at Soho Theatre
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Lucy Mackay writes about her role as ‘Dipstick’ in the gorgeous new queer musical, Gwenda’s Garage, now playing at Southwark Playhouse, Borough
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Joan Collins Blocked Me On Twitter at Waterloo East on 12 December 2025
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Photo Review: Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist at Brixton House until 29 November 2025
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I Dream Of Theresa May: Vivek Nityananda writes about his new play at Tara Theatre, 17 – 29 November 2025
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In Conversation with Graham Norton at Waterloo East Theatre (Discount Code available)
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Gwenda’s Garage at Southwark Playhouse Borough, 30 October – 29 November 2025
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Gayathiri Kamalakanthan tells us about their show Period Parrrty at Soho Theatre, 23 Oct – 22 Nov 2025
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“Am I Gay Enough to Belong?” by Sam Danson
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Doctor Who star Pearl Mackie is the guest on Queer Theatre’s The Show People Podcast at The Two Brewers, 12 November 2025
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Susu writes about their debut stage play, The Night Before Wedding Day, at Theatro Technis, 27 – 29 October ’25
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Let’s Try Gay at Bread and Roses Theatre on 22 & 23 October ’25
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Temi Wilkey, in conversation with Jack Parlett on flamboyance, self-indulgence and Main Character Energy, on UK tour from 6 October 2025
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A musical workshop of Sappho: The Poetess at The Other Palace, 29 October to 1 November ’25
LGBTQIA+ guides
Best LGBTQ+ Gay Theatre In London December 2025
Dive into the best queer theatre experiences the city has to offer. From dazzling performances to thought-provoking plays, we’ve curated a list of must see shows that celebrate our creativity. So, let the magic of London’s queer theatre scene unfold right here.
Let us guide you
Club Highlights
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Queer New Year’s Eve 2025 Parties Across London
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BEEFMINCE New Year’s Eve at Clapham Grand: THE GRAND DONG
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Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve 2025 with Bootylicious
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Roast: A Party with a Darkroom at Electrowerkz, Wednesday 31st December ’25 (9pm-6am)
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From a Silly Bowel to Booty Call: Building a Big Gay Cancer Movement
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KLUB late nights keep the party going with new Sunday addition Giddy Up, open until 3am
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ZIBER’s TINSEL TRASH Xmas Party at The Divine, 5 December ’25
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Dandy at Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Saturday 29 November ’25 (10pm-4am)
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Groovalicious at Betty & Joans on 21 November ’25: London’s Queer Disco is Calling
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Bootylicious Saturday Pure and Simple at Union on Saturday 29 November ’25
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Sunday Happy Day Halloween Party at Century Club Soho, Sunday 26 October ’25 (3pm-10pm)
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ZIBER IX: THE ROSEBUD HELLRAISERS Halloween Gala at Electrowerkz, 24 October ’25
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The Gathering is a new Saturday House Party at Metropolis, Saturday 8 November ’25 (9pm-2am)
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Rachel Auburn Returns: A Legendary Comeback at Love Muscle xx, Saturday 8 November 2025
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Crawling out from beyond the rave, it’s Dandy! 25 October ’25 at RVT (10pm-4am)
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The legendary TRADE party returns with Fat Tony at Hackney Wick on October 18, 2025 (2pm-2am)
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BEEFMINCE comes to The Steel Yard on Saturday, 4 October ’25
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July is a month full of music, drag, dance, and unforgettable vibes across Ku Group’s venues in London
Bar Highlights
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KU Group unveils “Red Affair” New Year’s Eve 2025 celebrations across all venues
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West London Queer Project New Year’s Eve Party at Nowhere Bar, Richmond (8pm-2am)
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Celebrate with Fruit Bowl Friday Socials at My Place Chiswick. Free Entry.
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Kiki, Go-gos, 3am Opening, Klub and more. It’s all happening at Ku
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Lesbian+ Social at The Albany Pub, Twickenham: First Thursday of Every Month
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SHE Soho is the Go-To Spot for Queer Women and Their Guests on Soho’s Old Compton Street
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Neon Nights presents URGE at the Bunker Bar on Friday 19 December 2025 (10:30pm-4:30am)
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World AIDS Day Celebration and Fundraiser, 30th November 2025
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G-A-Y Bar calls last orders 4 & 5 October, 2025, but it’s not all bad news as our community continues to innovate
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Queer Theatre’s First Variety Night at The Two Brewers, 7 November ’25
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NAACHO Presents XXXL Bolly-Gay at Bunker London, 22 November ’25 (11pm-4am)
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Tribute Night: Freddie Mercury at The Cock Tavern, Kennington, Thursday 20 November ’25 (7pm)
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Celebrate 30 years with Ku – Enjoy 30% OFF DRINKS* and a fabulous birthday party on the 6 December 2025
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The Bi Fun Club is a Regular Play Party for Bisexuals
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Zodiac Bar, Club and Karaoke 4th Birthday Party, Saturday 8 November 2025
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WLQP Halloween Party at The Drayton Court Hotel, Ealing, 31 October 2025
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WLQP’s 5th Birthday After Party at George IV, Chiswick, 31 August ’25
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Get ready for an uproarious night of LGBTQ+ laughter as Comedy Bloomers returns on 22 October ’25 to Seven Dials, London
Drag & Cabaret
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Primal Bog at Soho Theatre, 25 February – 7 March 2026
“sublimely grotesque” – Chortle four star review.
