Your queer guide to August bank holiday weekend 2022

It’s the August bank holiday weekend and it’s time to put our troubles aside for a couple of days, and enjoy our queer family and friends and PARTY! Have a very gay August bank holiday weekend 2022! 

Bank Holiday Friday 26 August

Push The Button at RVT

They play the hits at this gay Bank Holiday party! 10pm-4am. 372 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5HY. 

A:M Afterhours at Protocol

London’s legendary After Hours Party! Your Friday night after party. Carry the party on with A:M until 10am. With 2 rooms of Pop & House Music with Drag Queen & Hot Boy Hosts. 2am (Saturday morning) to 10am. Buy tickets for A:M @ Protocol Vauxhall Arches, London, SW8 1RT

Karla Bear at Admiral Duncan

Mss Karla Bear at 8pm followed by 2 more acts at 9pm & 10.30pm. Fab gay boozer in Soho. 12-12 54 Old Compton Street, Soho, London W1D 4UD United Kingdom 

Friday Night Rotation ar Rupert Street Bar

Ground floor bar with outside area. Affluent, professional and gay! DJ from 9pm-12. 50 Rupert Street, Soho, London W1D 6DR United Kingdom 

Beers, Bears & Beats at The Kings Arms

Your favourite bear bar in Soho. House, Disco, Soul and R&B. 12-12. 23 Poland Street, Soho, London W1F 8QJ United Kingdom 

Vicki Vivacious at New Bloomsbury Set

An adorable and intimate basement venue in Bloomsbury. Show starts 8pm. Basement Level, 76a Marchmont Street, London, WC1N 1AG

Bank Holiday Ball at The Two Brewers

Davina Sparkle on stage. DJ Demon in the front bar, and Alex Selio taking the reins in the back bar. Free entry before 9pm and £8 after. 5pm-4am, last entry 3am. 114 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UJ Nearest Tube: Clapham High Street / Clapham North

Miss Jason at The George and Dragon

On stage 10pm. 6pm-4am. Blackheath Hill, Greenwich, London, SE10 8DE Nearest Tube: Elverson Road 

West London Queer Project: Sing-Along at Chiswick Cinema

A Hairspray Sing-Along at the Chiswick Cinema. Bar opens 7pm for a bit of a social and film starts 9pm. Tickets at WLQP. 94-96 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, London W4 1SH.

Bank Holiday Saturday 27 August

ON Nation Carnival Weekend (27 – 29 August)

Bank holiday weekend packed with 5 unique House music parties hosted by some of London’s biggest gay club party brands. A:M After Hours: Friday Night/Saturday Morning 27 August, 3am – Super Late Beyond / White Party: Saturday Night/Sunday Morning 27 August, 11pm – Super Late WE: Brazilian Nights: Sunday 28th August, 11pm – 6am Orange: Rio (We After Party): Monday 29 August, 3am – Super Late All Access Weekend Tickets now available! 1 Ticket, 5 Parties! Book now!  Buy ON Nation Carnival Tickets

Bootylicious Carnival at Club Union

The fabulous Bootylicious Carnival heats up your Bank Holiday Weekend. It is like Christmas and New Years rolled into one for the Booty crew. A perfect playlist of RnB Hiphop, Dancehall, Afrobeat, Trap, and Disco, House and UK Garage classics. Two dance floors. Student with ID £8 all night. £10 11pm-12 on the door. Discount SMS code if you join on the night. Buy your Bootylicious tickets Club Union, 66 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP United Kingdom.

The 32nd Madonna Fan Party at G-A-Y Late

The World Famous Madonna Fan Party returns and entry is completely free – no tickets is required, just turn up!  Supported by Madonna’s management team, supplying signed and promotional goodies to give away. Celebrating the release of Finally Enough Love – Madonna’s collection of 50 Number 1 Hits. FREE. 3.30pm – 10pm. G-A-Y Late, Goslett Yard, Soho WC2H 0EA

Bank Holiday Saturday at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern

DJs playing pop music with drag, burlesque and cabaret. Me the Drag Queen will host shows from 11pm. 9pm-4am. Tickets £8+. 372 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5HY

Gauche at Dalston Superstore

A bass-ment function of true unsophistication. Six hours of sweat, wall-2-wall acid camp and luxury trash from J.Aria and friends. £6. 9pm-2.30am. 117 Kingsland High St, London E8 2PB

Unicorn is 1 at Electrowerkz

Birthday Unicorn is 1. Gay dance party celebrating Euphoria and sexy guys. Music: Trance and Euphoria. Dancefloor, outdoor area and darkroom. Men, music and mayhem will make tonight’s gay party one to remember! Tickets at Unicorn. 10pm-6am. 4-5 Elephant Road, London SE17 1LB

POWERHOUSE at Circa Embankment

Euphoric house DJs play to some of London’s hottest Go-Go boys. Express entry wristbands at Circa Soho. Tickets £10 and more info. Buy Powerhouse Tickets  Hungerford House, Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 6PA

G-A-Y at Heaven Club

Five rooms of sounds, this legendary venue caters to a wild mix, from polysexual and studenty crowds to mad drag queens and muscle boys. Playing anything you can shimmy to. Wristbands from G-A-Y bar. Info at G-A-Y FB page HERE  £4 entry wristbands from G-A-Y bar. The stage entertainment is all things RPDR! Party 10pm-5am. 9 The Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG, London, United Kingdom 

Zodiac Bar

TBC 119 Hampstead Rd, London NW1 3EE

Cabaret Saturdays at Fervor Festival

Hosted by international piano toy boy Mark T Cox. Featuring JUST MAY, the self-titled ‘World’s Premier Geri Halliwell Impersonator’ bringing laughter, wit, and their own brand of Girl Power to any event. PLUS SHARDEAZY AFRODESIAK a.k.a. The Big D-eazy a.k.a the Big D – the gender bending drag ting. Came second place in ‘Man Up’ 2021! Tickets available on Design My Night £15+ 8.30pm-11pm Toulouse Lautrec, Elephant & Castle, 140 Newington Butts, SE11 4RN 

Bank Holiday Cabaret at The Admiral Duncan 

Wilma Ballsdrop at 8pm, That Girl at 9pm and Lovinia Belle at 10:30pm. No booking required. Just turn up. 54 Old Compton Street W1D 4UD 

House Party at Circa Soho

The Circa Saturday Night Team playing the best in commercial, deep and progressive house. 8pm – 1am. Bar 1-1am. 62 Frith Street, London W1D 3JN United Kingdom 

Bank Holiday Cabaret at Halfway2Heaven

Mrs Moore 4:30pm, Rose Garden 6pm, Hashtag Joe 8pm, The Vixens 10pm. 4pm-12. 7 Duncannon Street, WC2N 4JF London, United Kingdom 

Son of a Tutu at The Old Ship

Award winning cabaret performer.Show 9.30pm.12-12. 17 Barnes Street, Limehouse, London, UK E14 7NW Nearest Tube: Lime House Station (2 minutes).

That’s Drag Bingo Show at Brixton Jamm

Serving you comedy and competition. Hosted by Orange Gina, Ariel Bold and Magik (with a ‘k’). A party for all things pop.  The best street food in town. Doors at 6pm. Show 7pm. Kitchen closes at 10pm with last order for food at 9:30pm. Buy tickets for Drag Icons 6pm-10pm. 261 Brixton Road, London, SW9 2LH

Bank Holiday Cabaret at The Two Brewers

Poppycock at 8pm, Alison Jiear at 10:30pm. DJs Demon and Phil Marriott in both rooms until 4am! Free entry before 8pm, £9 after. 5pm-4am. 114 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UJ Nearest Tube: Clapham High Street / Clapham North

Marsha Mallow at The George and Dragon

Bank Holiday Sunday 28 August

WE BRAZILIAN NIGHTS at Electric Brixton

A huge party and celebration. Playing house. Dancers and queens on stage. 11pm – 6am (followed by WE After Party at Fire, Vauxhall). Buy tickets for WE BRAZILIAN Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RJ

Queer Ball at Bethnal Green Working Mens Club

Music from the 1950s and 1960s: Rocksteady, Ska, Jazz, RnB, Gospel & Boogaloo. Vinyl only. Prizes for the best dressed 1950-1960s vintage fashion and retro style. SKA BEAT DANCERS DANCE COMPETITION: Every time you hear a ska beat tune. Last admission midnight. £10 at the door. 8pm-2am. BGWMC. 44 Pollard Row London E2 6NB

BOTTOM HEAVY at Dalston Superstore

Dan Beaumont and BH resident Wes Baggaley are back. House music for gays from Chicago and Detroit via Wigan. Plus lots of special guests. £7 before 11pm and £10 after. 9pm-4am. 117 Kingsland High St, London E8 2PB

WLQP’s Second Birthday Bank Holiday Party

Celebrate the West London Queer Project second birthday (and the bank holiday) with the gorgeous and talented Crystal Lubrikunt, the hysterical drag king Louis Cyfer and dance the night away with the sweet tunes of DJ El Conchitas. 5pm-11pm. George IV 185 Chiswick High Road W4 2DR

Foam Party at West Five

Get wet on the dance floor! Drinks promos. DJ Steve on the decks 9pm. 8pm-1am. Last entry 11.30pm. £3 from 8pm and £5 after. Popes Lane, South Ealing Road, London W5 4NT, United Kingdom

Venus at Zodiac Bar

London’s newest club night for Lesbians lands at ZODIAC! (where trans-women and non-binary people are also welcome) Come along, socialise, meet new people and experience the best London DJs in the brand new basement Z-Club! Every other Sunday. £7+ 7pm-12.30am. Tickets here. 119 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 3EE

Horse Meat Disco at Eagle London

A venue noted for its friendly crowd, lovely bar staff, and great vibes. Tonight: Horse Meat Disco. Everyone’s fave horsey, meaty disco is always a hedonistic and HILARIOUS night out. A hugely popular night. 8pm-3am. 349 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY

Busy Lady Bingo at Retro Bar

Nestled just off the Strand, it’s a bit of a hidden gem. With @sheilasimmonds from 7pm. 2 George Court, London, WC2N 6HH United Kingdom.

Alternative Sunday’s at Admiral Duncan

With Wilma Ballsdrop or Ruby Violet from 6pm then Alternate Sundays with Cosmic or Marsha Mallow from 8pm. No booking required. Just turn up. 12pm-12. 54 Old Compton Street W1D 4UD United Kingdom

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Bank Holiday Monday 29 August

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RVT SPORTS DAY

Meet you on the grassy knoll for the fun and games. Three legged race, egg and spoon and all the usually tom foolery. In Partnership with LGBT HERO. Behind The Royal Vauxhall Tavern. 372 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5HY

Popcorn at Heaven

Monday night clubbing for the Kool kidz! £1 entry wristbands from G-A-Y bar. 10pm-4am. 9 The Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NG, London, United Kingdom. 

Kinky Kabaret at Freedom Club

West End performers perform to their peers at this West End Theatre focused polysexual evening. 10pm-3am. 60-66 Wardour St, LondonW1F 0TA