Manchester Pride’s collapse has left LGBTQ+ creatives out of pocket and out of answers. GLL’s Nathaniel Hall breaks down what really happened and why freelancers deserve better. Full story on GayLondonLife.co.uk.

Ku Bar is hitting the big 3–0 and marking the milestone with a month of 30% off drinks plus a huge birthday party on 6 December. Vicki Vivacious, Sandra London, bubbles, DJs… a proper West End celebration. A London LGBTQ+ classic, all grown up. 🌈✨

Pop lovers, rise up. 💅 80:20 – The Full Package of Pop hits at Eagle London on 15 Nov with Madonna, Kylie, Britney, Bey, Gaga and more. Free before 10pm with online tix → gaylondonlife.co.uk/get-ready-to... #GayLondonLife #8020Party #LGBTQLondon

Dorothy’s back in Oz-lington — and she’s gayer than ever. 💅✨ Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto! at The Pleasance is pure festive chaos: drag, pop hits, and panto magic for all. 🎭 21 Nov–28 Dec | 🎟️ pleasance.co.uk#GayLondonLifef#WickedWitchese#LGBTQLondonon

Leather weather is here - and we blame Alexander Skarsgård. 👀 With Pillion about to hit UK cinemas, London’s about to rediscover its love of leather, kink & queer couture. Luckily, @Regulation.store has got you covered (and buckled). 👉 regulation.co.uk#GayLondonLifef#LeatherWeathere#LGBTQLondonon

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, you gorgeous ghouls! We joined the Boys at VAULT139 to find our DARK SIDE. Did we take pics? Of course we did ! Here's our faves.. gaylondonlife.co.uk/happy-hallow...

Manchester’s glittering festival has fallen - the creatives who built it must not be forgotten. By Nathaniel J Hall, Creative Producer of the Candlelit Vigil gaylondonlife.co.uk/nathaniel-j-...

This Saturday, Vault139 invites you to step into the shadows and surrender to the Dark Side. As Halloween week begins, the city’s most notorious underground playground transforms into a den of temptation for one unforgettable night. gaylondonlife.co.uk/vault139-hal...

London, are you ready to swing? Get set to step into a world of beatnik cool and 60s flair as Et Sa Valise brings a fabulous one-night-only cabaret to the legendary Phoenix Arts Club gaylondonlife.co.uk/et-sa-valise...

Introducing: COPPWEAR, your new favourite queer brand. After spending 35 years working in the fashion industry, Jonathan Copp wanted to start his own brand inspired by the queer experience. gaylondonlife.co.uk/introducing-...

If you’ve ever dreamed of leading the charge at one of London’s most iconic LGBTQ+ retail destinations, this is your moment. gaylondonlife.co.uk/lgbtq-jobs-n...

Our theatre aficionado, Thomas Magill, is brimming with recommendations for the months ahead! Pic: Thomas with Bayley Graham, Emerald Theatre in Emerald Storm gaylondonlife.co.uk/our-theatre-...

Tulleys Farm Shocktober Fest returns for another month of haunts, rides and spooky surprises! If you’re the sort of person who dreams up Halloween costumes while you’re sunbathing on the beach, there’s only one place you should be this month! gaylondonlife.co.uk/tulleys-farm...

Today marks World Mental Health Day, a moment to pause and focus on something that affects us all. Mental health is an essential part of our overall wellbeing and for the LGBTQ+ community, this day carries a particularly powerful message. gaylondonlife.co.uk/world-mental...

DJ OF THE MONTH: Chris Brogan! The first-ever Don’t Tell Mama is less than four months away and to whet your appetite for queer hedonism, we’ve caught up with one of the BEEFMINCE lot, Chris Brogan, who’ll be bringing the party’s super-hot vibe down to Bognor. gaylondonlife.co.uk/dj-of-thre-m...

Today we celebrate International Lesbian Day, a moment to honour the strength, beauty, and brilliance of lesbian women and non-binary people who love women. gaylondonlife.co.uk/celebrating-...

GET JABBED! More than 2,500 gay men have received the first dose of the gonorrhea vaccine at 56 Dean Street, helping to break the transmission of gonorrhea cases in the capital. gaylondonlife.co.uk/get-jabbed/

Tricks, Treats and Queer Delights! Our October Issue is out NOW! gaylondonlife.co.uk/october-issu...

ON THE PROWL: Prowler RED has everything you need! gaylondonlife.co.uk/on-the-prowl...

80:20: Four Decades of Dancefloor Gold Returns This Saturday! gaylondonlife.co.uk/8020-four-de...

Freedom Bar Soho: Where Every Night is a Celebration! So, it’s 10pm in Soho. You’ve still got energy to burn, you’re not ready to go home, and the night is calling your name. Where do you head? gaylondonlife.co.uk/freedom-bar-...

Olly Alexander Joins the Cast of The Importance of Being Earnest! gaylondonlife.co.uk/olly-alexand...

Queer Britain launches TOP by Claye Bowler: a powerful new exhibition celebrating trans joy! Photo Credit - Rahil Ahmad gaylondonlife.co.uk/queer-britai...

DON’T MISS: MUSIK at Wilton's Music Hall This joint venture between Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys makes a long-awaited return this Autumn! gaylondonlife.co.uk/dont-miss-mu...

SERVE IN THE SQUAT RACK! The Den X Bear Trainer Collab is here! DEN has joined forces with health and fitness experts Phil (@philjames_pt) and Colin (@rock_biggs) to launch an innovative new line of gym wear. gaylondonlife.co.uk/serve-in-the...

DON’T TELL MAMA: The Wanted 2.0 top off a huge line-up for January! The final batch of acts have been added to the Don’t Tell Mama line-up and let us tell you now, you’ll definitely be glad you came down to Bognor. gaylondonlife.co.uk/dont-tell-ma...

Dancefloor Heaven: ROY INC. & Spatial Awareness Return with The Promise Remixes! London, get ready to move. The incomparable ROY INC. has teamed up with the brilliant Spatial Awareness to deliver something truly special for the dancefloor. gaylondonlife.co.uk/dancefloor-h...

PIERCE ME LONDON Launches A Second Studio in Holborn! London! Something special is here! Pierce Me London is opening a brand-new studio in Holborn, this coming Monday, bringing their signature mix of creativity, expertise and style to the heart of the city. gaylondonlife.co.uk/pierce-me-lo...

LGMC: Two choruses. One performance. One unforgettable evening. This season, prepare to be uplifted as the London Gay Men’s Chorus joins forces with the Amsterdam Gay Men’s Chorus (AMSGMC) for an unforgettable evening of music, unity and pure joy. gaylondonlife.co.uk/lgmc-two-cho...

OLLY ALEXANDER: Popstar, actor... and runner Olly Alexander has announced that he’ll be doing next year’s Brighton Half Marathon to raise money for The Sussex Beacon, a charity dedicated to caring and supporting people living with HIV. gaylondonlife.co.uk/olly-alexand...

TOPHER TAYLOR: When Censorship Gets Personal Our sex-positive columnist Topher Taylor shares a personal experience with censorship last month. gaylondonlife.co.uk/topher-taylo...

If you tuned into this year’s I Kissed A Boy, you’ll already know Adam as the charming mischief-maker who brought some serious main character energy. Now, he’s bringing that same sparkle and sharp sense of humour to Gay London Life as our brand-new Agony Uncle. gaylondonlife.co.uk/welcome-to-t...

The September Issue is here and we’re FULL of style, stories and sp… arkle! gaylondonlife.co.uk/the-septembe...

Queer Open Mic Turns Three at The Cock Tavern, Kennington! Get ready to raise a glass, sing a song, and celebrate community spirit as Queer Open Mic marks its third fabulous anniversary at the legendary Cock Tavern in Kennington this Sunday! gaylondonlife.co.uk/queer-open-m...

Martin and Maria Answer Your Matrimony Moans! Never seen in the same room together, Martin Fox-Roberts and Maria Hurtz from Proud Fox Ceremonies tackle your wedding woes and worries! Image 📸: @jessicarenphotography_uk gaylondonlife.co.uk/martin-and-m...

The Arzner Cinema in the Square : Open-Air LGBTQ+ Film Magic This Bank Holiday! gaylondonlife.co.uk/the-arzner-c...

TOPHER TALKS: GLL’s blonde bombshell mourns the Prince of Darkness and pays tribute to the inclusivity of the alternative scene. gaylondonlife.co.uk/topher-talks...

Gambling Support for the LGBTQ+ Community – You’re Not Alone. gaylondonlife.co.uk/gambling-sup...

80:20: Get ready to be ICONIC this Saturday! Once a year, 80:20 hosts an Icons-Only party when resident DJs Paul Joseph and Wayne David just play the biggest, most crowd-pleasing hits. They even took a pole to see the winner! gaylondonlife.co.uk/8020-get-rea...

THOMAS MAGILL: Life of a Luvvie. Here with the very latest in show recommendations and gossip from the stalls, it’s GLL’s theatre buff, Thomas Magill! gaylondonlife.co.uk/thomas-magil...

DON'T MISS: UK Black Pride 2025, the 20th Anniversary! Founded by Lady Phyll, UK Black Pride is the world’s biggest celebration of the LGBTQ+ Black and the POC community.. And it returns to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park this Sunday, 10th August, 12 pm-9 pm. gaylondonlife.co.uk/dont-miss-uk...

Outdoor Queer Cinema Comes to Bermondsey Square this August Bank Holiday! The Arzner presents Cinema in the Square - three days of outdoor cinema, community, and summer celebration, this coming August Bank Holiday weekend, 23rd–25th August. gaylondonlife.co.uk/outdoor-quee...

The August Issue of Gay London Life is HERE and it’s bursting with summer queer joy! gaylondonlife.co.uk/the-august-i...

London Trans+ Pride 2025 Breaks Records with Over 100,000 Marching in Love, Power and Protest. gaylondonlife.co.uk/london-trans...

☀️ Summer’s here, and … we wanna keep it hot. Whether you're dancing at festivals, planning that boys-only getaway, or turning up the heat at home, there’s one thing you won’t want to forget on your packing list: UK Poppers. gaylondonlife.co.uk/get-ready-fo...

Prowler Poppers: The UK’s No.1 Name in Premium Poppers If you’re part of the UK’s LGBTQ+ scene, chances are you’ve already heard of Prowler Poppers. And if you haven’t, now’s the perfect time to get acquainted. gaylondonlife.co.uk/prowler-popp...

DJ OF THE MONTH - For July, it’s the turn of one of the DJs who oversees JamieHP’s legendary SBN parties every Sunday — that’s Stark Bollock Naked for those of you not in the know.. it's DJ Slaynee! gaylondonlife.co.uk/dj-of-the-mo...

Rainbow Travel PRESENTS Winter Pride Sölden! Pride isn't just for Summer, you know - Don't miss your chance to celebrate in the heart of Austria next year! gaylondonlife.co.uk/travel-rainb...

Keeping It Kinky All Year Round: Celebrating the Fetish Retailers Who Fuel Our Fantasies! We celebrate the brands that serve the kink and fetish community 365 days a year. gaylondonlife.co.uk/keeping-it-k...

Get Stimulated this Fetish Week with Electrastim! We chat with our friends over at Electrastim and find out "What is ElectroSex and why is it your next fetish?” gaylondonlife.co.uk/get-stimulat...