LGBTQ+ London events, lifestyle and community news
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“Ballad Lines: Queering the Folk Tradition” by Finn Anderson
Where do queer stories sit within our folk traditions, when queer voices have historically been missing from those traditions?
What’s on today
Queer Theatre
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“Ballad Lines: Queering the Folk Tradition” by Finn Anderson
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A Stan Is Born!: Queer Musical Comedian Alexis Sakellaris Talks to QX
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Loving You: The Untold Sondheim is on general release in March 2026
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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
LGBTQIA+ guides
Best LGBTQ+ Gay Theatre In London January 2026
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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Dandy at Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 31 January 2026
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GRIP: your XXXL Sports Night at Electrowerkz on 22 Jan 2026 (6pm-12am)
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Bootylicious at Club Union, Saturday 31 January ’26 (11pm-6am)
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Roast: A Party with a Darkroom at Electrowerkz, Saturday 24th January ’26 (9pm-6am)
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Gay Men: Sober Ecstatic Dance Party at Caxton Works, Saturday 10 January ’26 (7:15pm-10pm)
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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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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
Bar Highlights
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Cruise With Gaydar 29 & 31 January 2026
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Betty & Joan’s and The Queer Comedy Club: two venues, one convenient location
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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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David Hoyle’s Almanac at Royal Vauxhall Tavern throughout 2026
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New Year’s Eve at The Divine: Early Cabaret & Fabulous NYE Party
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KU Group unveils “Red Affair” New Year’s Eve 2025 celebrations across all venues
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Betty & Joan’s: Night of 1000 Britney’s NYE
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West London Queer Project New Year’s Eve Party at Nowhere Bar, Richmond (8pm-2am)
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CANCELLED Neon Nights presents URGE at the Bunker Bar on Saturday 10 January 2026 (10:30pm-4:30am)
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Kiki, Go-gos, 3am Opening, Klub and more. It’s all happening at Ku
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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
Drag & Cabaret
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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert UK and Ireland Tour Opens in Manchester, 19 February – July 2026
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is based on the Oscar-winning 1994 film, and opens at the Palace Theatre in Manchester on 19 February 2026.
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Acclaimed Cabaret Artist Hersh Dagmarr Presents “Dagmarr’s Dimanche: Songs from the Cinema”
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Queer Comedy Club Saturdays 2026 kicks off with Joe Sutherland & Friends, 10 January 2026
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Primal Bog at Soho Theatre, 25 February – 7 March 2026
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Boys In The Buff at Golden Goose Theatre, 10 December 2025 – 10 January 2026
