LGBTQ+ London events, lifestyle and community news
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The Death of Hookup Culture: learn the Connection Code for dating, sex and love
Gary Albert asks: is hookup culture dying? Are we bored with the status quo? Read on to learn how to get what you want in the challenging world of gay dating and apps.
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Dragging Your Heels: Terry Geo writes about his new comedy at Camden People’s Theatre, 19 – 23 August ’25
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Let’s Talk Lube: a gentle guide to slippery fun from esmale.com
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“Love, Gaslighting and Control – How To Recognise the Red Flags” by gay comedian and podcaster James Barr
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London Trans+ Pride: this year’s theme is ‘Existence & Resistance’, 26 July ’25
What’s on today
Queer Theatre
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Dragging Your Heels: Terry Geo writes about his new comedy at Camden People’s Theatre, 19 – 23 August ’25
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Jordan Luke Gage to star in new musical, Saving Mozart, at The Other Palace, 28 July to 30 August ’25
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The hit play, Happy Ending, by Ronnie Larsen, is to play in London for a 4-week season from 27 Sept ’25
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Marcus Megastar: HeartThrob UK Tour 2025 at Camden Fringe, London, 22 – 23 August ’25
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This Bitter Earth at Soho Theatre: First Look Production Photos
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Pedro Leandro writes about coming out ahead of his debut stand-up hour, Soft Animal, at Edinburgh Fringe
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fish in a dress on Queering the History of Hysteria
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NIUSIA: Tracing the lines of heritage and identity
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QX meets Jason Brook who is out and proud in the musical Choir of Man
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QX meets Get Happy writer and performer Joseph Aldous
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Get Happy at Omnibus Theatre, 1 – 12 July 2025
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A Collective Archive – a self-penned reflection by Deen Atger
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DETENTION: Gary Clark Company tours UK from May with performances at The Place Theatre, London, 3 – 7 June ’25
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Earworm: In Search of the Perfect Breakup Song at King’s Head Theatre, 29 – 30 May ’25
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QX meets Jamie Douglas-Turner who plays Stan in Have You Met Stan?
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Billy Porter to make London debut as director of This Bitter Earth at Soho Theatre, 18 June – 26 July ’25
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96 Festival at Omnibus Theatre, 21 June – 12 July 2025
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Ben Fensome writes about his Edinburgh Festival Fringe hit BUFF which will be on a UK tour from 30 April 2025
LGBTQIA+ guides
Best LGBTQ+ Gay Theatre In London July 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
Best LGBTQ+ Gay Theatre In London July 2025
Club Highlights
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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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HUNTER Rump Rider 2nd Birthday at Electrowerkz, Friday 18 July ’25
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Bootylicious Birthday Party at Club Union, 26 July ’25
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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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Dandy: here comes the Sühñ for London Trans+ Pride, Saturday, 26 July ’25 (10pm-4am)
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Roast: a party with a darkroom at Electrowerks, 28 July ’25 (10pm-6am)
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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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SILLY BOWEL DISCO – A Queer Night Of Joy, Drag and Fundraising, 11 July ’25
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Century Club throws open its doors for Pride: SHD presents the Pride Carnival Party, 5 July ’25 (4pm-1am)
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SLAP! Icons Pride Party at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, 5 July ’25
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Dandy at Royal Vauxhall Tavern review in pictures
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KLUB late nights keep the party going all through June
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Groove Aspect is back at Bricks, Brixton, Saturday 7 June ’25 (10pm-5am)
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BEEFMINCE returns to The Steel Yard on Saturday, 7 June 2025
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BEACHMINCE Outdoor Daytime Birthday Party at London City Beach, Saturday 21 June (2pm-11pm)
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Dandy at The RVT: The Northern Invasion continues! Saturday 31 May ’25
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Unofficial Kylie Tension Tour Club Night at Eagle London, Saturday 31 May ’25
Bar Highlights
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NAACHO presents XXXL RAWEST at Bunker London, 26 July (11pm-4am)
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HOMOPARODY Presents: Long Hot Summer CAMP at Two Brewers, 15 August ’25
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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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Celebrate summer with Fruit Bowl Friday Socials at My Place Chiswick throughout July. Free entry.
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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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Queers Without Beers at Club Soda, 3rd Thursday of the month
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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
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Fruit Bowl Easter Weekend House Party at Little Blue Door, 17 April ´25
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Trans Day of Visibility Comedy Show at the George IV in Chiswick, Sunday, 30 March ’25
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Weekend cabaret at The Old Ship during March ’25
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Come on, live a little… enjoy a night at The Rising in SE1
Drag & Cabaret
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QX meets TikTok sensation Callaghans Questions ahead of the return of their fringe hit, Hysteria: A History of Human Sexuality
Combining scripted comedy, stand up, burlesque and audience participation, Hysteria: A History of Human Sexuality invites audiences to learn the unhinged and shockingly true history of human sexuality, with TikTok sensation Callaghans Questions.
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QX meets the winner of Drag Idol UK 2025
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“Once Upon a Storytime”: Ryan Stewart on their nostalgic reflection of history, childhood, and the reading hour that wasn’t
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Basically Nocturnal: To the thoughts that arise in the sleepless hours
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Drag Idol Finals at Two Brewers, 26 June 2025: Flick The Drag Queen talks to the finalists
