Upcoming Events
Inclusive, alternative and community-led events across the UK: nights, markets, workshops and gatherings, sorted by date.
This month (33)
Queer Co-Working at SEESAW
Free Friday co-working for Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community
Nottingham Big Queer Market
Two days of queer makers, art and community in Nottingham
Alternative Fashion Week Friday Fashion Show
Friday night alternative fashion showcase
The Allure Spookeasy
Halloween glamour from House of Allure
Panto Dame Ego Death
A slap-dash queer musical comedy
T4T Monster Ball 2026
A trans-centred Halloween pop celebration
Alternative Fashion Week Saturday Fashion Show
Saturday afternoon alternative fashion showcase
Sex Positive Reading Group
Curious, shame-free conversations about sex, health and relationships
Cabaret Sauvignon Vol. 34: #TheBlossomHillsHaveEyes
A deep and full-bodied Halloween draglesque show
Alternative Fashion Week Gothic Black Veil Ball
Dark elegance and alternative fashion at HOME
Kage Club Manchester
Curiosity welcome, judgement left at the door
Dyke Halloween Day Party
Dyke community, kinky games and Halloween mischief
Rainbow Gamers
Friendly LGBT+ board gaming on the last Sunday of each month
Alternative Fashion Week Sunday Fashion Show
Alternative Fashion Week’s Sunday finale
Clandestine Cabaret
Cinematic queer cabaret at the Two Brewers
India-Rose Bower: We Call Them Witches – Live Event
India-Rose Bower live in conversation
Gay Gordons Manchester Dance Class
LGBTQ+-friendly Scottish dancing every Monday
LGBTQ+ Bachata Class and Social
Free bachata class and social dancing
Horror Movies & Pumpkin Carving
Horror film and pumpkin carving
Foulmouth: Pretty Spooky
A spooky theatre scratch night
Sapphic Showcase: Halloween Special
A Halloween showcase of sapphic and queer talent
Lavender Nights
Lesbian and queer socials in Liverpool
ThursGAY Social
Lancaster’s monthly queer social
Kiki Family: Weekly Queer Hangout
A relaxed Thursday queer social away from Canal Street
Darkhaus Burlesque Presents The Crypt of Temptation
A Halloween burlesque night in Halifax
Drunk Queer Classics: Hocus Poke Us
A queer Halloween stage show
Burlesque at the Blue Room – Spooky Edition
Halloween burlesque in Lincoln’s Blue Room
Cabaret Provocateur: Halloween Cabaret
A provocative Halloween variety spectacular
Nightmare on Canal Street 4
Rugby players, drag cabaret and Halloween chaos
Mancunian Fetish Fair
A free North West market for kink, fetish and alternative traders
Halloween: The Monster Ball
Halloween costume party at Social Refuge
Holy Diver’s Halloween: Welcome to Hell
An immersive alternative Halloween night in Stockport
Mancunian Fetish Fair After Hours
The adults-only evening after-party for the Mancunian Fetish Fair