United Kingdom Events

Pop Curious? returns in February with a Bowie-themed 80s disco. Expect lots of songs from Labyrinth – “What babe?” – and other Bowie favourites, along with Whitney, Kim Wilde, Eurythmics and Pet Shop Boys.

Two of the UK’s best-loved drag queens Cheddar Gorgeous and Liquorice Black will be in attendance in full Bowie regalia.

There will also be a prize for the best Bowie/Labyrinth/80s outfit.

“Dance magic dance…”

Very popular gay Pride event in the UK since 1991. The Brighton & Hove Pride is an exceptionally friendly event and one of Brighton’s most popular weekends, attracting tens of thousands visitors from around the UK and beyond.

The spectacular parade begins by the Brighton Wheel on Madeira Drive and continues through the town towards Preston Park. Expect plenty of colourful costumes, performances from top artists and a whole host of club nights .

For hotel bookings, click list of recommended hotels in Brighton UK.

Scotland’s largest LGBT event. The annual Pride Edinburgh 2019 festival takes place on Saturday, June 15th, run entirely by volunteers, the traditional march and rally attracts thousands to the streets to promote and celebrate pride.

Tourists can mix with locals, politicians, campaigners and even celebrities. Besides the march, there’ll be plenty of activities, events and parties – check the website for more details.

For hotel reservations, check our list of the best hotels in Edinburgh for gay travellers.

Sink The Pink is London’s celebrated club kids collective. In the spirit of The Blitz Club and Taboo, they reignite London’s club scene with a much-needed dose of queerness. Sink The Pink is now one of the major LGBT+ club nights in the world.

They’ll be in residence at The Pleasance Theatre throughout November and December. What to expect? Something along the lines of:

A Tap Dancing Dominatrix!
Victorian Warbling!
Christmas Lols!
Puppets!
Magic!
Sweeney Todd Style Horror!
Modern Pop Bangers!
Plenty of Drag!
+ Lots More

Undisputed King/Queen of the queer underground David Hoyle returns to Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club for a festive spesh. Expect outrageous standup from David himself, much of it improvised.

He’ll be joined by Travis Alabanza, poet and performance artist.

Madame Horrora Shebang will also be making an appearance. Having emerged from Drag Syndrome, a drag collective for queens with down syndrome who are being booked all over the world.

Mark T. Cox will be the evening’s accompaniest. Having emerged from his “Organ Boy” world tour, he’ll be in attendance and sure to tickle your ivories, dear.

Pride in London is a large LGBT festival in London with many fun activities, cultural events, stage shows and parties, attracting tens of thousands of participants each year.

In 2019, the London LGBT Pride parade takes place on Saturday, July 6th, starting from the BBC Broadcasting House to Oxford Circus, down Regent Street, through Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, past Trafalgar Square and into Whitehall.

During this period, many gay bars, gay nightclubs, gay cruise clubs and saunas across London keep the fun going all night long, hosting various events and parties.

Planning to be in London for Pride 2019, check our list of top hotels in London for gay travellers.