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UK LGBT EVENTS MAY 2026
Events Calendar: Our monthly LGBT guide & listings of What's On & Where to Go !! - UK LGBT social, sporting, networking & business events available to view on line by Members/Visitors also emailed to our Members/Subscribers.
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In 2025 we listed 418 Events which are available to view in the Archive
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Alex Parker & Friends: A Sondheim Cabaret @ The Other Palace
Musical director Alex Parker brings an intimate evening celebrating the music & lyrics of the late, great Stephen Sondheim. Featuring a trio of musicians and three to-be-announced West End favourites...
Musical director Alex Parker brings an intimate evening celebrating the music & lyrics of the late, great Stephen Sondheim. Featuring a trio of musicians and three to-be-announced West End favourites...
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Raising Voices UK Choir of the Year Fundraising Gala Hosted By Dr Ranj @ Cadogan Hall
Join us for an uplifting evening in support of the new amateur choir competition, UK Choir of the Year. This special fundraising concert, hosted by TVs Dr Ranj, brings together...
Join us for an uplifting evening in support of the new amateur choir competition, UK Choir of the Year. This special fundraising concert, hosted by TVs Dr Ranj, brings together...
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Northern Ballet Gentleman Jack @ Sadlers Wells In Angel
Breaking with 19th century expectations, Anne Lister dances to the beat of her own drum. Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister...
Breaking with 19th century expectations, Anne Lister dances to the beat of her own drum. Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister...
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John Barrowman My Life In Musicals @ Cadogan Hall
John Barrowman is back with his brand new show, My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals. With a career spanning over three...
John Barrowman is back with his brand new show, My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals. With a career spanning over three...
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London Gay Mens Chorus: MOMENTus @ Pan Pacific Hotel
To mark their 35th anniversary, the London Gay Mens Chorus will present MOMENTus, taking place from May 2224, 2026, at the Pan Pacific Hotel in London. This single, continuous act...
To mark their 35th anniversary, the London Gay Mens Chorus will present MOMENTus, taking place from May 2224, 2026, at the Pan Pacific Hotel in London. This single, continuous act...
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Redcliffe @ Southwark Playhouse Borough (until July 2026)
Following eight sold out workshop performances at The Other Palace in 2024, new musical Redcliffe, written and performed by Jordan Luke Gage (Bonnie & Clyde, Heathers, &Juliet) will run for...
Following eight sold out workshop performances at The Other Palace in 2024, new musical Redcliffe, written and performed by Jordan Luke Gage (Bonnie & Clyde, Heathers, &Juliet) will run for...
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Chichester Pride 2026
Chichester Pride is a ticketed Pride festival event in Chichester, West Sussex. Parade through the city in the morning, followed by the Pride festival at Chichester College....
Chichester Pride is a ticketed Pride festival event in Chichester, West Sussex. Parade through the city in the morning, followed by the Pride festival at Chichester College....
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Birmingham Pride 2026
Birmingham Pride weekend festival and street party in Birmingham Gay Village and Smithfield Site, with the Pride Parade on Saturday....
Birmingham Pride weekend festival and street party in Birmingham Gay Village and Smithfield Site, with the Pride Parade on Saturday....
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Durham Pride UK 2026
Durham Pride UK takes place 23-24 May 2026 at The Sands Field. Saturday is free (Pride in Armed Forces Day). Sunday is ticketed and includes a parade starting 12:30 outside...
Durham Pride UK takes place 23-24 May 2026 at The Sands Field. Saturday is free (Pride in Armed Forces Day). Sunday is ticketed and includes a parade starting 12:30 outside...
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Dont Tell Dad about Diana @ Underbelly Boulevard Soho
Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe, Dont Tell Dad About Diana comes to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for two nights only! Dublin, 1997. Two friends prepare to compete for the...
Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe, Dont Tell Dad About Diana comes to Underbelly Boulevard Soho for two nights only! Dublin, 1997. Two friends prepare to compete for the...
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