Birmingham

Birmingham's Gay Village on Hurst Street is the UK's largest two-day LGBTQ+ festival site, with Birmingham Pride drawing over 75,000 people to the parade each May. The village features Sidewalk, The Loft, Missing Bar, Nightingale Club, and The Village Inn; the area has expanded from just two venues in the 1980s to a thriving nightlife district with drag, cabaret, and dance clubs.

The Fountain Inn is a bar in Birmingham. Located at The Fountain Inn, Wrentham St, Birmingham B5 6QP, UK.

The Fountain Inn

Dynamic gay venue putting on regular live cabaret shows, drag acts and dance nights.

The Village Inn

Relaxed pub offering simple rooms, a lively restaurant & regular live music.

The Wellington Hotel

Lively gay nightclub with themed nights plus dancing to DJ tunes, drag shows & drink specials.

Missing Bar

Clonezone is a shop in Birmingham. Located at 84 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TD, UK.

Clonezone

Gay-friendly tavern with cocktails, dance parties & a stage for playful drag queen performances.

Eden Bar

This festive LGBTQ-positive hangout with a dedicated pool room hosts DJs & karaoke nights.

The Fox

Equator Bar is a bar in Birmingham. Located at 123 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 6SE, UK.

Equator Bar

Spartan Health Club is a sauna and bathhouse in Birmingham. Located at 127 George Rd, Erdington, Birmingham B23 7SH, UK.

Spartan Health Club

Sidewalk Bar is a bar in Birmingham. Located at 131 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 6SE, UK.

Sidewalk Bar

The heart of the local gay nightlife and clubbing scene in a huge venue with capacity for 2000.

The Nightingale Club

Just For You Birmingham is a sauna and bathhouse in Birmingham. Located at 40 Summer Hill Rd, Birmingham B1 3RB, UK.

Just For You Birmingham

Independent online queer bookshop based in Birmingham, UK, specialising in LGBTQ+ graphic novels, books, comics, manga and films. Founded by Tom Buckle, Proud Geek offers a curated selection of queer fiction, non-fiction, horror, fantasy and supernatural titles featuring queer protagonists. All orders ship in plain packaging for customer safety, with eco-friendly packaging to reduce waste. Free UK shipping on orders over £50.

Proud Geek

Back To Books Brum is a shop in Birmingham. Located at 61-63 Hurst St, Birmingham B5 4TE, UK.

Back To Books Brum

A lively DJ night featuring DJ Craig at Missing Bar, with vibrant music and dance atmosphere.

Tipsy Thursday with DJ Craig

Camp chaos, wild energy, and pure Misty magic! Outrageous fun, cheeky surprises, and a midweek party with shows, games, giveaways, and glitter-fuelled mayhem!

Misty's Midweek Mayhem

A lively midweek party with games, guests, giveaways, and fun chaos at Missing Bar in Birmingham Gay Village.

Award-winning fast-paced, inclusive & spontaneous comedy. Featuring host Andy Robinson, sandroford, and Bethany Black, with a big screen bringing you the best bits from the weird world of the web.

The Glee Club Birmingham

Comedy Carousel

An inclusive comedy show featuring fast-paced, spontaneous performances and viral web clips.

A supportive and safe space for LGBTQ+ people who are on a journey to parenthood to gain peer support and information. Online meeting group, fourth Thursday of the month at 7pm

Online

LGBTQ+ Fertility Group

An online support group for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking advice and community while on their journey to become parents.

Midweek excuse to let loose, hit the dancefloor and forget it’s not the weekend yet. DJ Craig brings the feel-good anthems, the sing-along classics and the party energy.

Tipsy Thursday

A weekly party at Missing Bar with DJ Craig playing feel-good dance music to help everyone unwind midweek.

Two floors. One iconic Friday. From 9pm, it’s non-stop party anthems with DJ Corley & DJ Steve downstairs, plus karaoke chaos and drag energy upstairs with Haus of Sparks. Dance. Sing. Scream. Steal the mic.

Friday Night Fever

A lively party at Missing Bar with dance music, karaoke, and drag performances on two floors.

Away

Birmingham Panthers vs. Nic Leeds Rhinos

Yarana is a meet up group for Asian and Middle Eastern LGBTQIA+ people. Bring & share a plate.

Birmingham LGBT

Yarana Meet Up

Birmingham LGBT Centre

A community meetup for Asian and Middle Eastern LGBTQIA+ people to gather and share a meal.

Hockey fancy dress, queer anthems, 3 rooms of music, drag performances, and go go dancers.

The Nightingale Club and The Village Inn - Birmingham building

Heated Rivalry Party

A party with hockey-themed costumes, queer music, songs from the show, and a drag performance.

A series of basketball games featuring Birmingham Panthers with matches scheduled from February to May across various venues in the UK.

Birmingham Panthers All In All Season

Join us for a fantastic lunchtime Family Comedy show. Enjoy side-splitting, kid-friendly sets from paulyftaylor, jamescookcomedian & matricardo - guaranteed giggles for ages 7+ (and the grown-ups too!). Tasty food & drink offers available too.

Family Comedy Show

A family-friendly lunchtime comedy show with kid-appropriate stand-up acts and food options.

A comedy show featuring fast-paced, inclusive, and spontaneous performances with a host and special guests.

A social party at Missing Bar with DJ Craig playing feel-good dance music to help people unwind midweek.

A lively party at Missing Bar with nonstop music, karaoke, and drag performances on two floors.

Birmingham Panthers vs. Nottingham Forest

A lively midweek party at Missing Bar with games, guests, giveaways, and fun chaos.

A comedy show with fast-paced, inclusive, and spontaneous jokes featuring live performances and web clips.

A weekly party at Missing Bar with DJ Craig playing feel-good dance music to help you unwind midweek.

Exclusive merch available for The Grand Duel. Limited edition T-shirts can be pre-ordered via the link in the bio for collection before the game. Also, stop by the Loughborough Lightning and Birmingham Panthers stalls at this weekend's Soft & Gentle Super Cup to see it in person.

Motorpoint Arena

The Grand Duel

A competitive sports event featuring two intense matches with cheering crowds and fierce rivalries.

Home game for Birmingham Panthers against LDN Mavericks.

Birmingham Panthers vs LDN Mavericks

A netball match between Birmingham Panthers and London Mavericks.

A lively midweek party with games, guests, giveaways, and fun chaos at Missing Bar.

An inclusive comedy show featuring fast-paced jokes and funny web clips.

A weekly party at Missing Bar with dancing, music, and a fun atmosphere hosted by DJ Craig.

Home game for Birmingham Panthers against MCR HUND.

Birmingham Panthers vs MCR HUND

A celebration of community, diversity & partnership through netball. Join Birmingham Panthers and Pakistan Netball Academy for an exciting Unity Cup Netball Tournament, bringing players and communities together on and off the court. Competitive & social netball teams welcome. All ages. All abilities. All communities.

King Edward's Five Ways

Unity Cup 2026 – Netball Tournament

A community netball tournament celebrating diversity, inclusion, and teamwork for people of all ages and abilities.

Afternoon event following the Unity Cup Netball Tournament.

Utilita Arena Birmingham

NSL Showdown at the Utilita Arena Birmingham

A sports event called the NSL Showdown happening at the Utilita Arena Birmingham after a netball tournament.

Face Manchester Thunder at the Utilita Arena Birmingham.

Netball Super League Match

A netball match between Birmingham Panthers and Manchester Thunder at the Utilita Arena Birmingham.

Basketball game featuring teams in the National Super League, part of the league's regular season.

National Super League Basketball Match

A lively midweek party with shows, games, giveaways, and glittery fun at Missing Bar.

An online support group for LGBTQ+ people seeking parenthood to share experiences and get information.

Birmingham Panthers vs. Loughborough Lightning

A lively midweek party with shows, games, giveaways, and glitter-filled fun at Missing Bar.

Birmingham Panthers vs. London Pulse

Birmingham Panthers vs. Lexisnexis Dragons

Home game for Birmingham Panthers against FOREST.

Birmingham Panthers vs FOREST

Train like a pro with the Birmingham Panthers. Ages 9-13 can train on the NSL show court with our NXT Gen athletes, run out with an NSL player, and sit courtside as a ball kid for the game.

Worcester Arena

NSL Game & Training Experience

Birmingham Panthers Netball

A youth sports training event where kids can learn and practice netball skills with professional players.

Training and experience event for children aged 9-13, including sign-in, show court training with coaches, athlete education, mascot interaction, and a match between Panthers and Forest.

Game Day Training and Experience Package

An online support group for LGBTQ+ people who are trying to become parents.

One ticket gets you two games. Double the action. Double the energy.

Birmingham Panthers Netball vs London Pulse

Birmingham Panthers vs. Manchester Thunder

The Skydome

A community netball match between Birmingham Panthers and Loughborough Lightning.

A community netball match between Birmingham Panthers and Lexisnexis Dragons.

Lady Imelda performing at the Conrad Guest Cabaret Stage on Saturday 23 May 2026.

Birmingham Pride

Lady Imelda at Birmingham Pride 2026

House Gospel Choir is coming to Birmingham Pride for a DJ set. Founded in 2014, House Gospel Choir blends house music with gospel vocals and has grown into a collective of over 150 members. They have collaborated with artists including Kylie Minogue, MNEK, Riton and Ella Henderson.

House Gospel Choir DJ Set at Birmingham Pride

A DJ performance by House Gospel Choir at Birmingham Pride featuring house music and gospel vocals.

Birmingham Pride is throwing it back with Booty Luv performing.

00s Dance Icons - Booty Luv at Birmingham Pride

A party at Birmingham Pride featuring a performance by Booty Luv celebrating 2000s dance music.

Birmingham Pride 2026 featuring Katy B, Sigala, Danny Beard, House Gospel Choir, Lynks, Booty Luv, Sweet Female Attitude, Lleo, Nansee, Call Me Unique on the Main Stage. Jaguar, Arthi, Soulqu3st, Ringers B2B Cola B, Sophie Lou, Misha B2B RX, Ms Mace, Sai Sounds on the Dance Arena. Blanche, Ember, Lady Imelda, Marie La Rae, Rachel Fuller, Sandra, Shania Pain, Tiana Biscuit, Tonya Kneez, Twiggy, Unique 88, Victoria Scone on the Conrad Guest Cabaret Stage.

Birmingham Pride 2026 - Saturday

Legendary cabaret performances including drag, burlesque, and comedy on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026.

Birmingham Pride Cabaret Marquee

A series of performances by LGBTQIA+ artists and keynote speakers on the Main Stage at Birmingham Pride.

Birmingham Pride Main Stage Performances

Live music. Big singalongs. Pride in full colour 🌈 Birmingham Pride 2026 welcomes Katy B, Sigala, Nadine Coyle, Björn Again and so many more incredible performers across the weekend.

Birmingham Pride 2026

Showcasing local talent, activism, and stories from Birmingham’s LGBTQIA+ community with music, spoken word, and performances.

Community Stage at Birmingham Pride

A weekend of dance music featuring UK’s top DJs at the Birmingham Pride Dance Arena.

Dance Arena

Dance Arena at Birmingham Pride

Join us for an energetic celebration featuring the iconic act Sweet Female Attitude as part of Birmingham Pride 2026.

The Dancing Queen Club

Sweet Female Attitude at Birmingham Pride 2026

A week dedicated to raising awareness and promoting understanding of transgender issues, part of Birmingham Pride 2026.

Birmingham City Centre

Trans Awareness Week

Kelly Llorenna, former lead vocalist of N-Trance, is coming to Birmingham Pride.

Kelly Llorenna at Birmingham Pride

A music party at Birmingham Pride featuring Kelly Llorenna, the former lead singer of N-Trance.

Birmingham Pride is bringing the heat with iamblackpeppa. Black Peppa rose to wider attention after competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 4 and is known for high-fashion drag and strong stage presence. They released debut single ‘Why Is She Calling?’ in 2022 and continue to perform across the UK.

Birmingham Pride with Black Peppa

A drag performance featuring iamblackpeppa at Birmingham Pride.

Pop & R&B icon Amelle Berrabah, former member of Sugababes, performing pop classics and big singalongs at Birmingham Pride. Expect a Pride moment packed with nostalgia.

Amelle at Birmingham Pride

A live performance by pop and R&B singer Amelle Berrabah at Birmingham Pride featuring pop hits and singalongs.

Birmingham Pride is bringing the classics… Boney M. ft Maizie Williams is coming to Birmingham Pride on Sunday 24th May 2026! Founded in 1974, Boney M sold over 100 million records worldwide with hits including ‘Daddy Cool’, ‘Rasputin’ and ‘Rivers of Babylon’. Maizie Williams, a founding member of the group, continues to perform the legendary catalogue.

Boney M. ft Maizie Williams at Birmingham Pride 2026

A concert performance by Boney M. featuring Maizie Williams at Birmingham Pride 2026.

Pam Catz performing at the Conrad Guest Cabaret Stage for Birmingham Pride 2026.

Pam Catz - Birmingham Pride 2026

A live performance by pop singer Nadine Coyle at Birmingham Pride.

Björn Again is the internationally acclaimed original Australian ABBA homage. A joyful, high-energy celebration packed with iconic songs and Pride spirit.

Björn Again at Birmingham Pride

A lively party featuring the famous ABBA tribute act at Birmingham Pride.

Yshee Black performing at the Conrad Guest Cabaret Stage for Birmingham Pride 2026.

Yshee Black - Birmingham Pride 2026

A lively pride party with music, drag shows, DJs, and performances celebrating LGBTQ+ community and joy.

Birmingham Pride is hosting DJ and producer Big Ang, known as the “Queen of Bassline,” in the Dance Arena. Expect high-energy sets with rapid basslines, emotive vocals, and big drops and vibes.

Big Ang at Birmingham Pride 2026 Dance Arena

A dance party at Birmingham Pride featuring DJ Big Ang, known for high-energy bassline music.

Birmingham Panthers vs. London Mavericks

The Community Stage showcases local talent, activism, and stories through music, spoken word, dance, and performances from grassroots artists during the Birmingham Pride weekend.

Birmingham Pride Community Stage 2026

Birmingham Pride 2025

The Bicycle Adventure Club is a cycling group that organises non-competitive group rides across Birmingham and the West Midlands, focusing on exploration and community adventure .

Bicycle Adventure Club

Birmingham Blaze FC is an LGBT+ team established in 2005, competing in local Birmingham leagues as well as nationally and internationally. They train on Wednesday evenings and play 11-a-side matches on Sunday mornings in the Festival League .

Birmingham Blaze FC

Birmingham Bulls RFC is an inclusive rugby union club based in Birmingham (the Gay Village) that welcomes players of any experience, age, or orientation. New players are always welcome (first month free) and the club competes in national and international tournaments .

Birmingham Bulls RFC

Birmingham Swifts is a free LGBTQ+ running club open to everyone, regardless of ability, age, sexuality or gender. They host weekly social runs on Thursdays and also join a local parkrun on Saturdays, offering coaching and community events .

Birmingham Swifts

Birmingham Unicorns Cricket Club is a proudly LGBTQ+ inclusive club established in 2020. They provide a friendly environment for people passionate about cricket to play and socialize. The club plays home games at Lapworth CC (south of Birmingham), fields 40-over and T20 matches, and welcomes players of all skill levels .

Birmingham Unicorns CC

Boot Women is a walking group for women (primarily lesbians) that meets in Birmingham and the surrounding areas, offering outdoor walks and social connection .

Boot Women

Depot Climbing Centre in Birmingham offers a weekly LGBTQ+ friendly bouldering session. Every Friday (7-9pm) they host a free social climbing night open to the LGBTQ+ community and allies, with complimentary drinks provided to help build community .

Depot Climbing Centre

Gay City Bowlers is a UK-wide LGBTQ+ inclusive ten-pin bowling club that hosts monthly social bowling events in multiple cities (including Birmingham). It is open to adults of any skill level to play in a fun, supportive environment .

Gay City Bowlers

Moseley Shoals is Birmingham’s social LGBTQ+ swim and water polo group. They hold weekly swimming sessions (evenings and weekends) at the historic Moseley Road Baths and bi-weekly fun water polo sessions, welcoming swimmers of all abilities .

Moseley Shoals

Proud Baggies FC is a fully inclusive over-16s LGBTQ+ football club based in the West Midlands, launched in 2023 by the West Bromwich Albion LGBT+ supporters group. It welcomes all players (LGBTQ+ or allies) regardless of gender, age or ability, with training sessions held on Monday evenings .

Birmingham

Upcoming Events

Tipsy Thursday with DJ Craig

Misty's Midweek Mayhem

Comedy Carousel

LGBTQ+ Fertility Group

Tipsy Thursday

Friday Night Fever

Birmingham Panthers vs. Nic Leeds Rhinos

Yarana Meet Up

Sports Leagues

Bicycle Adventure Club

Birmingham Blaze FC

Birmingham Bulls RFC

Birmingham Swifts

Community Groups

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The Village Inn

The Wellington Hotel

Missing Bar

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