LGBTQ+ London events, lifestyle and community news
-
“Why We Need More LGBTQ+ Stories That Aren’t About Romance” by Mo Fanning
“LGBTQ+ people exist in every kind of story—not just romances.”
What’s on today
Queer Theatre
-
Jaivant Patel Company Celebrates 20th Anniversary with the London Premiere of ASTITVA at The Place, 3 – 4 March 2026
-
The Critically Acclaimed UK Tour of The Talented Mr Ripley Returns January to May 2026
-
“Ballad Lines: Queering the Folk Tradition” by Finn Anderson
-
A Stan Is Born!: Queer Musical Comedian Alexis Sakellaris Talks to QX
-
Loving You: The Untold Sondheim is on general release in March 2026
-
Producer Emmanuel Akwafo writes about his new production Monkeyface at Riverside Studios, 8, 10 & 22 January ’26
-
QX chats with Linus Karp, who plays the Fit Prince, Kings Head Theatre, 2 Dec ‘25 – 3 Jan ‘26
-
Private View at Soho Theatre, 27 November – 20 December 2025
-
Ms Holmes & Ms Watson – Apt. 2B at Arcola Theatre to 20 December 2025
-
Jess Edwards writes about her new play Private View at Soho Theatre
-
Lucy Mackay writes about her role as ‘Dipstick’ in the gorgeous new queer musical, Gwenda’s Garage, now playing at Southwark Playhouse, Borough
-
Joan Collins Blocked Me On Twitter at Waterloo East on 12 December 2025
-
Photo Review: Limp Wrist & The Iron Fist at Brixton House until 29 November 2025
-
I Dream Of Theresa May: Vivek Nityananda writes about his new play at Tara Theatre, 17 – 29 November 2025
-
In Conversation with Graham Norton at Waterloo East Theatre (Discount Code available)
-
Gwenda’s Garage at Southwark Playhouse Borough, 30 October – 29 November 2025
-
Gayathiri Kamalakanthan tells us about their show Period Parrrty at Soho Theatre, 23 Oct – 22 Nov 2025
-
“Am I Gay Enough to Belong?” by Sam Danson
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
-
Dandy at Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 31 January 2026
-
Roast: A Party with a Darkroom at Electrowerkz, Saturday 24th January ’26 (9pm-6am)
-
TROUGH Birthday Party at Union Club, Saturday 7 February 2026 (10pm-5am)
-
GRIP: your XXXL Sports Night at Electrowerkz on 22 Jan 2026 (6pm-12am)
-
Bootylicious at Club Union, Saturday 31 January ’26 (11pm-6am)
-
Gay Men: Sober Ecstatic Dance Party at Caxton Works, Saturday 10 January ’26 (7:15pm-10pm)
-
Queer New Year’s Eve 2025 Parties Across London
-
BEEFMINCE New Year’s Eve at Clapham Grand: THE GRAND DONG
-
Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve 2025 with Bootylicious
-
From a Silly Bowel to Booty Call: Building a Big Gay Cancer Movement
-
KLUB late nights keep the party going with new Sunday addition Giddy Up, open until 3am
-
ZIBER’s TINSEL TRASH Xmas Party at The Divine, 5 December ’25
-
Dandy at Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Saturday 29 November ’25 (10pm-4am)
-
Groovalicious at Betty & Joans on 21 November ’25: London’s Queer Disco is Calling
-
Bootylicious Saturday Pure and Simple at Union on Saturday 29 November ’25
-
Sunday Happy Day Halloween Party at Century Club Soho, Sunday 26 October ’25 (3pm-10pm)
-
ZIBER IX: THE ROSEBUD HELLRAISERS Halloween Gala at Electrowerkz, 24 October ’25
-
The Gathering is a new Saturday House Party at Metropolis, Saturday 8 November ’25 (9pm-2am)
Bar Highlights
-
G.IRL London Singles Mixer Valentines Special 11 February ´26
-
Cruise With Gaydar 29 & 31 January 2026
-
Betty & Joan’s and The Queer Comedy Club: two venues, one convenient location
-
Lesbian+ Social at The Albany Pub, Twickenham: First Thursday of Every Month
-
SHE Soho is the Go-To Spot for Queer Women and Their Guests on Soho’s Old Compton Street
-
David Hoyle’s Almanac at Royal Vauxhall Tavern throughout 2026
-
New Year’s Eve at The Divine: Early Cabaret & Fabulous NYE Party
-
KU Group unveils “Red Affair” New Year’s Eve 2025 celebrations across all venues
-
Betty & Joan’s: Night of 1000 Britney’s NYE
-
West London Queer Project New Year’s Eve Party at Nowhere Bar, Richmond (8pm-2am)
-
CANCELLED Neon Nights presents URGE at the Bunker Bar on Saturday 10 January 2026 (10:30pm-4:30am)
-
Kiki, Go-gos, 3am Opening, Klub and more. It’s all happening at Ku
-
World AIDS Day Celebration and Fundraiser, 30th November 2025
-
G-A-Y Bar calls last orders 4 & 5 October, 2025, but it’s not all bad news as our community continues to innovate
-
Queer Theatre’s First Variety Night at The Two Brewers, 7 November ’25
-
NAACHO Presents XXXL Bolly-Gay at Bunker London, 22 November ’25 (11pm-4am)
-
Tribute Night: Freddie Mercury at The Cock Tavern, Kennington, Thursday 20 November ’25 (7pm)
-
Celebrate 30 years with Ku – Enjoy 30% OFF DRINKS* and a fabulous birthday party on the 6 December 2025
Drag & Cabaret
-
Creepy Boys: SLUGS the underground smash of the Edinburgh Fringe comes to London and Bristol, February ’26
Nominated for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show. Creepy Boys: SLUGS comes to London (16 – 21 February 2026) and Bristol (24 – 26 February 2026).
-
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert UK and Ireland Tour Opens in Manchester, 19 February – July 2026
-
Acclaimed Cabaret Artist Hersh Dagmarr Presents “Dagmarr’s Dimanche: Songs from the Cinema”, 1 February ´26
-
Primal Bog at Soho Theatre, 25 February – 7 March 2026
-
Queer Comedy Club Saturdays 2026 kicks off with Joe Sutherland & Friends, 10 January 2026
