LGBTQ+ London events, lifestyle and community news
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QX Catches Up with the Minds Behind the UK’s Hugely Successful Bear Club BEEFMINCE
BEEFMINCE is known for its inclusive, attitude-free atmosphere and fantastic music.
What’s on today
Queer Theatre
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Ancient Grease: An Unofficial Queer Parody of Grease at The Vaults Theatre, 4 March – 31 May 2026
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Black Athena Festival at Rich Mix and The Place, March and April 2026
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The Garden Cinema Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month 2026 with a Season of Groundbreaking Films
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The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me Opens in Manchester and then London from 10 February 2026
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Learning How To Dive: Brendan Murray Writes About His New / Old Queer Love Story at The White Bear Theatre, 10 – 21 February 2026
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The Show People Podcast with Special Guest Martin Sherman
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London Fetish Film Festival Celebrating Kink 19 – 22 February 2026
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Alan Turkington talks to QX Ahead of His Star Role in Dear Liar at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre
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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Return Spring 2026 with UK and Ireland Tour
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Jaivant Patel Company Celebrates 20th Anniversary with the London Premiere of ASTITVA at The Place, 3 – 4 March 2026
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The Critically Acclaimed UK Tour of The Talented Mr Ripley Returns January to May 2026
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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 & 22 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
LGBTQIA+ guides
Best LGBTQ+ Gay Theatre In London February 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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Groovalicious – London’s Queer Disco at Betty & Joan’s, 20 February 2026 (9pm-2am)
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Desi Boyz Love Is Love at Fire, Friday 13 February (11pm-4am)
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Bootylicious at Club Union, Saturday 28 February ’26 (11pm-6am)
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Scandipop Diskotek Takes Over Eagle London on Friday 27 March 2026 (9pm-4am)
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Roast: A Party with a Darkroom at Electrowerkz, Saturday 28th February ’26 (10pm-6am)
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Honey Honey Launch Party at Electrowerkz on 13 March 2026 (10pm-4am)
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TROUGH Birthday Party at Union Club, Saturday 7 February 2026 (10pm-5am)
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Prince JayJay Brings Overdraft to The Divine, Friday 6 February 2026
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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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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)
Bar Highlights
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LGBT+ History Month Quiz at Fulham Library (Wine Included!), 19 February ’26
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Celebrate with Fruit Bowl Friday Socials at My Place Chiswick. Free Entry.
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Your Weekend Sorted at Betty & Joan’s
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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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Lesbian+ Social at The Albany Pub, Twickenham: First Thursday of Every Month
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The Angel of Bow: Bottomless Drag Brunch Every Saturday
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G.IRL London Singles Mixer Valentines Special 11 February ´26
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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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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
Drag & Cabaret
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Rosa Garland Writes About Her Show Primal Bog at Soho Theatre
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Rosa Garland brings Primal Bog to Soho Theatre Upstairs from Wednesday 25 February – Saturday 7 March 2026.
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Sam Morrison’s Sugar Daddy at Underbelly Boulevard Soho, 5 March – 4 April 2026
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Shoreditch Town Hall Unveils 2026 Spring Season of Bold Queer Performance and Community Favourites
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Creepy Boys: SLUGS the underground smash of the Edinburgh Fringe comes to London and Bristol, February ’26
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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert UK and Ireland Tour Opens in Manchester, 19 February – July 2026
