Fringe! | Queer Film & Arts Festival

Fringe! is London's DIY Queer Film & Arts Festival that will run all over East London between the dates of September 13th-21st 2025. This is the 15th edition of this exciting festival, with so much to offer this year. Impressivly, this event is enterly volunteer run by the queer community to showcase LGBTQ+ stories from all around the world. Fringe! is known for being built on passion, not profit.

What does this event offer?

Fringe! offers a range of events, from feature films and experimental installations to workshops, lively debates, and energetic parties. Fringe! events will have taken over all the cinemas, art galleries, pop-up venues, and basement clubs in East London to highlight queer talent. These showings will be a mix of powerful art, provocative pieces, and unusual films.

One of the most amazing things about this event is that although it has risen in popularity throughout the years, Fringe! ensures that many of their screenings and events are free or affordable.

Some of the scandalous films that were shown in the previous years included  Shock! Horror! Probe! and Bang! You can expect to be wowed by the amazing talent of the filmmakers and workshop presenters. There is so much to do throughout the Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Festival week that would definitely make it worth your while to attend. 

Where should I stay?

London is an unreal destination with a plethora of activities to do, even outside the festival. A trip to London is always amazing, with beautiful sights and rich history. Here is a list of gay-friendly hotels that you can stay in whilst you are visiting London to attend the Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Festival. Click here to access budget-friendly, mid-range, and luxury hotels.