Come celebrate the history and legacy of the Joiners Arms. The legendary queer pub on Hackney Road that was forced to close in 2015, and that has today inspired the Joiners Heart!

As part of The Music is Black Festival, Sadler’s Wells East is throwing open our doors for you to come dance with us and soak in the vibes with The Dance Floor is Black.

As part of The Music is Black Festival, Sadler’s Wells East is throwing open our doors for you to come dance with us and soak in the vibes with The Dance Floor is Black.

Welcome to the Queertopia Picnic in the Park! Join Queertopia for a fabulous day of fun, music, and community in Haggerston Park.

Join Midweek Cinema at The Haggerston for a special film screening. Before Anora and The Florida Project, Sean Baker made Tangerine (2015).

A poetry workshop centring trans and queer South Asian poets with Gayathiri Kamalakanthan.

The Cabaret at the end of the Fayre. Curated by Pretzel Cage & hosted by Azara. Featuring: Azara | Cazeleon | Co Kendrah | Major Dom  | Posey Metha | Pretzel Cage 

In the decades before decriminalisation, gay and queer men spoke ‘Polari’ - a secret gay slang . Come learn all about it with your pitiful host Dan de la Motte. Free with a ticket.

Check out our Artists & Makers market at the gorgeously historic Chats Palace featuring 20+ sellers!

An East London queer life drawing club.

Curious about the possibilities of scent? Eager to try something new? This workshop delves into the cultural history and symbolism of scent representing LGBTQ+ cultures and identities.

InkyLayla is an artist who draws people in ink and watercolour. She will be available between 12-2pm, drawing Pay-What-You-Can 10 minute portraits.

Come make your own patches with Silly Little Craft Club! Bring your creativity and get handy with these DIY drop-in sessions.

Fancy a crafty utopian hangout? Come and make your own unique badges reusing old pics, books and mags, including fab vintage LGBTQ+ material.

Join artist Fen Fitzgerald for a bedazzling clothing embellishment pop-up! Yassify your look!

Join artist Emily Witham to learn how to attach metal rivets to leather, creating a studded patch spelling out a 3–6 letter word of your choosing. This event requires a FREE ticket.

Join Crystal, Mayor Zoë Garbett & Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir for a panel talk and Q&A on A Queer Hackney.

Welcome traveller. This curated selection of films by Fringe! revel in themes of destiny and discovery. If you decide to choose your own adventure, who knows what fortunes lay ahead on your path?

Check out our Artists & Makers market at the gorgeously historic Chats Palace featuring 20+ sellers!

8th Sister Yoga will guide you through a gentle but invigorating trauma informed yoga practice to ground you for the day ahead. 

QueerSwap is a clothing swap meet. Bring your old clothes, swap ‘em out and leave with a new look!

Two installations from artists Alec Stevens and Neil Martinson will be in sit at Chats Palace, be sure to seek them out.

Join us for a special LGBTQIA+ extension of the Chatsworth Road Sunday market. Featuring queer-led traders, business and charities, come grab a snack and enjoy the Market.

Positive East join us with a pop-up stall on Chatsworth Road Market. Come to speak to them about their services in STI and HIV support and prevention.

Join this special taster session at Clapton Library

Welcome to the Queertopia Picnic in the Park! Join in for a fabulous day of fun, music, and community at Haggerston.

Come and spend time with other queer families. There will be a foraging walk for primary aged children and their families and a nature crafting workshop open to all.