LGBTQ+ London events, lifestyle and community news
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Chris Thompson writes about his show Desire Under the L Train at The Divine, 20 & 27 October ’25
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QX talks to Andrew Czezowski and Susan Carrington about a career in clubland that spans over 50 years
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QX meets Argyris Georgopoulos and we talk about all things BEEFMINCE
What’s on today
Queer Theatre
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Chris Thompson writes about his show Desire Under the L Train at The Divine, 20 & 27 October ’25
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Dan Daw in EXXY: the largest scale work to date by the groundbreaking disabled-led company, opens at BAC 2 October ’25
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Queering the 69th BFI London Film Festival, 8 -19 October 2025
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Love Quirks: A New Musical brings modern romance to the stage at The Other Palace 18 September – 12 October ’25
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Fans of Heartstopper’s Joe Locke get a behind-the-scenes treat
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Olly Alexander and Stephen Fry in The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre to 10 January 2026
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QX meets Trevor Ashley, the Australian musical theatre icon playing Roger de Bris in the West End production of The Producers
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Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest celebrates 15 years, 13 – 21 September ’25
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fish in a dress on Queering the History of Hysteria
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Hot shots of Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel in Born With Teeth
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FrightFest in London (21-25 Aug): a Queer eye on international horror
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Born With Teeth makes its West End premiere at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from 13 August – 1 November 25
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Jordan Luke Gage: QX meets a musical theatre superstar
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Cast announced for acclaimed play Happy Ending at Waterloo East Theatre from 27 Sept ’25
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QX chats with Linus Karp, who plays the Fit Prince in Awkward Productions’ brand-new show by the same name
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The writer, director, and star of Pup Play, writes about his show at Barons Court Theatre, 12 – 16 August ’25
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Spin Cycle: A Sapphic Story of Two Ex-Lovers Who Unknowingly Reconnect in a Laundrette. Etcetera Theatre, 16 & 23 August 2025
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LGBTQ+ Director Madison Cole Writes About Gender Inequality and Women’s Football Ahead of Taking ‘Lioness’ to Edinburgh
LGBTQIA+ guides
Best LGBTQ+ Gay Theatre In London October 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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Crawling out from beyond the rave, it’s Dandy! 25 October ’25 at RVT (10pm-4am)
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BEEFMINCE comes to The Steel Yard on Saturday, 4 October ’25
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Rachel Auburn Returns: A Legendary Comeback at Love Muscle xx
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KLUB late nights keep the party going
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July is a month full of music, drag, dance, and unforgettable vibes across Ku Group’s venues in London
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Bootylicious Birthday Party at Club Union, 26 July ’25
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Roast: A Party with a Darkroom at Electrowerkz, Saturday 27 September ’25 (10pm-6am)
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Ultimate Icons: Madonna! at Eagle London in Vauxhall, 29 August ’25 (9pm-4am)
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Riposte Queer Day Rave at Colour Factory, 14 September ’25 (2pm-11pm)
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Club Bodega celebrates Queer Latinx and diaspora music culture in Peckham, 14 September ’25
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Bootylicious Carnival 2025 at Scala, August Bank Holiday Saturday 23 August
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Body Movements: a Queer summer music festival at Southwark Park, 23 August ’25
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Dandy: Here Comes the Sühñ for London Trans+ Pride, Saturday, 26 July ’25 (10pm-4am)
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Official UK Black Pride After Parties, 10 August 2025
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As One in the Park 2025: London’s LGBTQ+ festival returns to Walpole Park on Saturday 19 July ’25
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Pride Parties in London 2025
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Mint presents: Code x Greek Street Live – The Ultimate Soho Reunion, 5 July ’25 (8pm-4am)
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HUNTER Uncensored at Electrowerkz, Friday 15 August ’25
Bar Highlights
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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
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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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Celebrate Summer with Fruit Bowl Friday Socials at My Place Chiswick. Free Entry.
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Queers Without Beers at Club Soda, 3rd Thursday of the month
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Lesbian+ Social at The Albany Pub, Twickenham: First Thursday of Every Month
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The Bi Fun Club is a Regular Play Party for Bisexuals
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WLQP’s 5th Birthday After Party at George IV, Chiswick, 31 August ’25
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The Art of Drag with Adam All and Yshee Black at The RVT, Thursday 7 August ’25
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NAACHO Presents XXXL Denim Unzipped at Bunker London, 23 August ’25 (11pm-4am)
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Sex-positive events for UK Black Pride Weekend
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HOMOPARODY Presents: Long Hot Summer CAMP at Two Brewers, 15 August ’25
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HOMOPARODY & Fingerz present Pick’n’Mix Cabaret 2 at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 16 July ’25
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Pride 2025 at The Ku Group. Open late on Saturday 5 July!
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Clapham Pride is coming to Voltaire Road on Saturday, 28 June ’25
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Kiki Snatch special guest performances at Little Ku’s Drag Bingo followed by Ku Lounge on Tuesday 10 June ’25
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Eurovision Viewing Party with Just May at Betty & Joan’s, 17 May ’25
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Eurovision Your Decision comes to Vauxhall, 9 – 17 May 2025
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Ku celebrates the Eurovision Song Contest with a massive screening party on 17 May ’25
Drag & Cabaret
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Mark Wartenberg talks about their show Berlin Cabaret at London’s Crazy Coqs, 3 October ’25
“Our show, Berlin Cabaret, is born from Berlin’s rich tradition of cabaret, spanning from the 1920s to the present day, a legacy shaped by political and societal repression. It is queer and rebellious.”
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The Angel of Bow: bottomless drag brunch and afternoon teas every Saturday, carvery on a Sunday
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Joshy in Paris: a whirlwind night of Queer chaos at The Queer Comedy Club, 30 September ’25
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QX meets Trevor Ashley, the Australian musical theatre icon playing Roger de Bris in the West End production of The Producers
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Comedian Joe Sutherland writes about the impact of gay cruising on his life
