It’s that time of year again when our gorgeous LGBTQ+ community celebrates being part Europe by immersing ourselves in the Eurovision Song Contest. Here’s hoping for max points for Sam Ryder’s Space Man as Queer venues across London open their doors for the best 2022 Eurovision Song Contest viewing parties.
Eurovision in South London
Above The Stag
Team Stag has been gearing up for this all week, with a hilarious comedy review in homage to Eurovison. You decide who wins at Eurovision (Your Decision) which being staged on the days prior to the main event. They then have a live screening of Eurovision from 7pm on the day.
The Two Brewers
The Brewers goes big on Eurovision with voting sheets, fabulous decorations and lots of entertainment. Mrs Moore and Marsha Mallow host the Eurovision Party. No need to buy tickets or book, just arrive early! 8pm. FREE ENTRY before 9pm, then £8/£9. ID required. The party continues after with DJs in both rooms to 4am. 5pm-4am. 114 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UJ Nearest Tube: Clapham High Street / Clapham North
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
George and Dragon
The Bridge Bar
Eurovision in North London
Zodiac Bar
They’re putting on a Eurovision Grand Final Viewing Party! It’s an NHS charity viewing party, so take some handbag with you! Eurovision YouTuber star Oz will be hosting the party delivering fabulous live vocals on the main stage. The grand projector will be beaming the event live in the main bar. Join the party downstairs afterwards with FREE ENTRY to Z Club downstairs. 6pm-2am. 119 Hampstead Rd, London NW1 3EE
Eurovision cinema extravaganza plus fabulous after party in aid of Switchboard
Eurovision in Soho
Halfway2Heaven
Drag bar Halfway wouldn’t be Halfway if they didn’t go all out with their Eurovison party. Hosted by Crystal d’Canter & Kelly Mild the party kicks off at 7.30pm. 7 Duncannon Street, WC2N 4JF London, United Kingdom
The Kings Arms
The bear bar will be playing a sprinkling of Eurovison songs in the main bar, along with disco, electro and soul. Wilma Ballsdrop and Candy Heals will be hosting to help the party along. Meanwhile, in the upstairs bar they’ll be screening the show live. 7.30pm. 23 Poland Street, London W1F 8QJ United Kingdom
Ku Bar
Across three out of four venues, there’s virtually no escaping Eurovision at Ku! In the main bar, Little Ku, and the Klub! Party starts 8pm across all venues, so get there early to grab a pew. 30 Lisle Street, London W1D 5JL United Kingdom
G-A-Y Bar
With screens covering the walls, Eurovision is an immersive experience at G-A-Y bar. 8pm. 30 Old Compton Street, Soho, W1D 4UR
Village
Live on their big screen. Semi-final viewings during the week. Happy hour 4pm-9pm. Eurovision Party 8pm-3am. 81 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1D 6QD United Kingdom
Duke Of Wellington
Sheila Simmonds, of Busy Lady Bingo fame, hosts Eurovision at the Welly. Book your tickets now at https://www.dukeofwellingtonsoho.co.uk/london 77 Wardour Street, London, W1V 3TH
Eurovision in West London
West London Queer Project
WLQP will be hosting a screening at the Chiswick Cinema. Entry includes a welcome drink in the bar and a bag of popcorn. Don’t forget to bring your scorecard and flags. Prize for best Eurovision fancy dress courtesy of the bar. Get your tickets here. 7.30pm. £9+. 94-96 Chiswick High Road, W4 1SH
West 5
Ealing’s sequinned homo hotspot. Open from 7pm and watch the finals live. DJ Wayne M takes the party forward playing disco. FREE ENTRY before 10pm. Last Entry 11.30pm. Closes 3am. £3+. Popes Lane, South Ealing, W5 4NB
Eurovision in East London
The Glory
Celebrating Europe with a two floor extravaganza in The Euro Bar and a glittering Euro Basement. Camp commentary. Surprise drag shows after the screening. Ma Butcher, John Ellen Ewing and Holestar in attendance. Afetrparty: DJs Mike Menace, Cozetter, Diane Norman and Callum Creighton. Drag shows from Soroya Marchelle and Jonbers. Opens 5pm. Screening 8pm. Afterparty 11pm-3am. Entry after 11pm £10 cash on the door. 81 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AS
The Old Ship
No booking required, plenty of room. Eurovision on the big screen. Relax and enjoy the good beer and friendly atmosphere in this traditional pub! 8pm. 17 Barnes Street, Limehouse, London, UK E14 7NW Nearest Tube: Lime House Station (2 minutes).
MORE QUEER EUROVISION PARTIES TO BE ADDED SHORTLY … SO COME BACK SOON!
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