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Buzzing, unpretentious gay club over two levels with bars, dancefloor and regular cabaret nights.

CC Blooms

Sleek contemporary bar hosting quizzes and DJ sessions in the downstairs nightclub space.

The Street Bar

Bright, buzzy gay bar with DJ sessions & daily entertainment.

Planet Bar & Kitchen

Comfortable sofas, quirky decor & relaxed ambience in a gay bar serving guest ales.

The Regent Bar

Independent book shop promoting non-mainstream and political writers, with regular events and talks.

Lighthouse Books

Funky destination for imaginative vegetarian dining with an on-site record store, bar & hangout.

Paradise Palms

Trendy bar with a quirky look, laid-back cosmopolitan crew and DJs for an eclectic soundtrack.

Victoria Bar

Q Store is a shop in Edinburgh. Located at 5 Barony St, Edinburgh EH3 6PD, UK.

Q Store

The Dreadnought is a bar in Edinburgh. Located at 72 N Fort St, Edinburgh EH6 4HL, UK.

The Dreadnought

Mediterranean classics are served for brunch & lunch in this cosy cafe with cheery decor.

Laila Restaurant & Bar

Compact establishment offering specialty burgers, plus fried chicken & comfort sides.

Luxford Burgers and Lounge Bar

Cute But Deadly is a shop in Edinburgh. Located at 30 Easter Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5RG, UK.

Cute But Deadly

Black Moon Botanica (Candlemaker Row) is a shop in Edinburgh. Located at 50 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE, UK.

Black Moon Botanica (Candlemaker Row)

Black Moon Botanica (Thistle Street) is a shop in Edinburgh. Located at 50 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE, UK.

Black Moon Botanica (Thistle Street)

Bludge is a shop in Edinburgh. Located at 3 Restalrig Rd, Edinburgh EH6 8BB, UK.

Bludge

House of Lilith Hair Design is a venue in Edinburgh. Located at 42 Easter Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5RG, UK.

House of Lilith Hair Design

Mud Station Pottery is a venue in Edinburgh. Located at 19-21 E Norton Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5DR, UK.

Mud Station Pottery

Ancient Robot Games is a shop in Edinburgh. Located at 23 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8LN, UK.

Ancient Robot Games

Argonaut Books is a shop in Edinburgh. Located at 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8LN, UK.

Argonaut Books

Cozy, family-run bookstore with a quirky vibe offering a huge selection of rare & secondhand titles.

Armchair Books

Moonwake Beer Co. is a bar in Edinburgh. Located at 6A Tower St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BY, UK.

Moonwake Beer Co.

Little Hearth Tattoo is a venue in Edinburgh. Located at 12c Timber Bush, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QH, UK.

Little Hearth Tattoo

Plus 48 Tattoo Studio is a venue in Edinburgh. Located at 283 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8PD, UK.

Plus 48 Tattoo Studio

Red Earth Tattoo Studio is a venue in Edinburgh. Located at 65a Ocean Dr, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6BP, UK.

Red Earth Tattoo Studio

Watermelon Tattoo is a venue in Edinburgh. Located at 14 E Norton Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5DR, UK.

Watermelon Tattoo

Steamworks Sauna Edinburgh is a sauna and bathhouse in Edinburgh. Located at 5 Broughton Market, Edinburgh EH3 6NU, UK.

Steamworks Sauna Edinburgh

A full-service bar, cocktail specials, & DJs with graffiti murals inspired by NYC subways.

Subway Cowgate

Lighthouse Bookshop

Blunt Knife Co. is a shop in Edinburgh. Located at 41 Thistle St, Edinburgh EH2 1DY, UK.

Blunt Knife Co.

Edinburgh’s queer life flourishes around the Pink Triangle near Broughton Street, blending tradition with progressive creativity. The city’s Pride events and queer arts presence are integral to its identity as Scotland’s cultural heart.

A monthly social group for LGBTQ+ people aged 50 and over to come together and watch LGBT-themed films. The event takes place every 4th Wednesday of the month at LGBT Health and Wellbeing in Duncan Place, Edinburgh, with the next session scheduled for April 22, 2026, from 13:00 to 15:30. It offers a relaxed, safe environment to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and enjoy films that affirm LGBTQ+ identities.

LGBT Health and Wellbeing

LGBT Age Film Club

A session for the Learn to Run crew, focusing on building confidence and getting stronger. This is the second week of a 11-week program.

The Meadows

Learn to Run Crew Session

Edinburgh Frontrunners

A fitness session for the Learn to Run crew focused on building confidence and strength.

A weekly community group for LGBTQ+ people aged 16 and over in Glasgow to learn and play the ukulele together. The group meets every Wednesday from 18:30 to 20:00 at Transmission Gallery, 28 King Street, Glasgow. The sessions focus on learning songs and enjoying music in an inclusive environment. New members can join via email or phone, and the group offers introductory sessions and beginner courses periodically. The event is led by volunteers and is part of LGBT Health and Wellbeing's community programs.

Transmission Gallery

Rainbow Ukes

Showcasing the best of Edinburgh College's Music Performance students.

The Mash House

Edinburgh Collage Showcase

From 5k-10km cruisers, our team showed up to enjoy our nature routes with mid week social catch-up. Always making it fun along the way. The highlight of the night was an unexpected mid-run pizza quest. Same time next week… maybe with a planned pizza stop?

Nature routes

Mid-week social catch-up run

A weekly social running event where participants enjoy nature routes and sometimes go on a pizza hunt.

Join us for the Edinburgh launch of Hettie O'Brien's book 'The Asset Class,' where she explores how private equity firms have infiltrated various aspects of modern life, reshaping the economy and society. The event features in-person attendance at Lighthouse Bookshop, 43-45 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DB, on Thursday, 23 April 2026, from 19:00 to 20:00. The session includes a talk by Hettie O'Brien and a discussion with Eve Livingston. Tickets are available for in-person and online viewing. For more details, visit the event page.

Lighthouse - Edinburgh’s Radical Bookshop

The Asset Class: Hettie O'Brien on how Private Equity Turned Capitalism Against Itself

Lighthouse Edinburgh's Radical Bookshop

A discussion with Hettie O'Brien about the impact of private equity on capitalism.

The Asset Class : Hettie O'Brien on how Private Equity Turned Capitalism Against Itself

A queer-focused yoga session at The Yoga Shala in Edinburgh.

The Yoga Shala

Queer Yoga @ The Yoga Shala

Queer Yoga Edinburgh

Join us for a relaxed discussion about a different horror title each month. This month's book is 'Witchcraft For Wayward Girls' by Grady Hendrix, set in 1970 Florida, focusing on unwed mothers in a strict home and their encounter with occult witchcraft. The event lasts approximately 1.5 hours, ending around 8:30 PM. Please note the event is sold out. The event takes place at Argonaut Books, located at 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh.

Horror Book Club - 24th April

A celebration of books and reading, featuring the Lighthouse Bookshop & Book Lovers Bookshop.

First Date Festival

Comedians Sue Barker, Matt Dawson, and Phil Tufnell are touring in 2026 with their live show at Edinburgh Playhouse. The event features quick-fire banter, audience interaction, celebrity guests, quiz rounds, and behind-the-scenes stories from their careers. The show is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, starting at 19:30, with tickets available from £48.95 plus a transaction fee.

Edinburgh Playhouse

Sue, Matt & Phil LIVE! The Reunion Tour

The event titled 'First Date 2026 edition' is scheduled to start on April 24, 2026. The details provided do not specify a start or end time, nor a description, host, or specific location. An image associated with the event is available at the provided URL. For more information, the event URL is available, but it is not specified in the content.

First Date 2026 edition

Horror Book Club event featuring the book 'Witchcraft For Wayward Girls' by Grady Hendrix.

Horror Book Club - Witchcraft For Wayward Girls

A comedy and entertainment event at Edinburgh, featuring stand-up, performances, and more.

The Club Edinburgh

Bright Club Edinburgh

Join us for a vibrant display of local art and crafts. Enjoy workshops, live demonstrations, and a marketplace featuring handmade goods.

Edinburgh Community Hall

Art & Craft Fair

Edinburgh Arts Collective

Rugby Match

A romantic comedy event featuring performances and activities centered around love stories.

Meet Cute

Edinburgh Arts Council

An evening of acoustic guitar performances by renowned artists.

Edinburgh Concert Hall

Guitar Concert

Join us at Victoria Bar Leith on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 21:00 to 01:00 for a house party featuring a DJ set by Juan Mare. Tickets are not on sale for this event.

House Party with a set from Juan Mare

This in-person workshop teaches basic sewing skills, focusing on building confidence in sewing and mending. The small class size ensures personalized attention, covering introduction to sewing, using a sewing box or machine, creating new garments, and mending existing items. The course promotes sustainable practices by extending garment life and reducing waste. The workshop lasts 3 hours and is scheduled for April 25, 2026.

Leith

Basic Sewing - A Lifetime Skill

Join us for a relaxed discussion about a different wildcard choice book each month. This month's read is '17776' by Jon Bois, a serialized multimedia narrative set in the distant future where humans are immortal and infertile, following three sapient space probes observing humanity play an evolved form of American football. The event is scheduled for April 27, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00. The event is sold out, and the participation fee is £2.00. The event takes place at Argonaut Books, located at 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh.

Wildcard Book Club - 27th April

Join the Argonaut Books SFF Book Club for a relaxed discussion about a different science fiction or fantasy book each month. This month's focus is on 'The Mountain in the Sea' by Ray Nayler, exploring themes of intelligent marine creatures and human interaction. The event is scheduled for April 28, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30. Please note the event is sold out, but it typically lasts about an hour and a half, ending around 20:30.

SFF Book Club - 28th April

Join us for a relaxed discussion about a different science fiction or fantasy book each month. This session features 'The Mountain in the Sea' by Ray Nayler, exploring intelligent octopuses in the Con Dao Archipelago and the ethical and scientific implications of their study. The event is sold out and lasts approximately 1.5 hours, ending around 8:30 PM.

Join Pictish Trail for an evening of indie and alternative music.

La Belle Angele

Pictish Trail Live

An evening of cabaret performances and cocktails at CC Blooms.

Cabaret and Cocktails at CC Blooms

Book club event discussing 'The Mountain In The Sea' by Ray Naylor, held at Argonaut Books.

The Mountain In The Sea

SCI-FI & FANTASY BOOK CLUB

A group running session to help participants build confidence and get stronger as part of an 11-week program.

Join us for a relaxed discussion about the novel 'The Employees' by Olga Ravn. The event is part of our monthly fiction book club, which lasts approximately 1.5 hours, ending around 8:30 PM. Participants are encouraged to read the book beforehand, but it's not mandatory, as all thoughts are welcome regardless of whether you've finished reading. The event takes place at Argonaut Books, located at 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh. For more details, visit the event page.

Fiction Book Club - 30th April

Join Argonaut Books for a relaxed discussion of the novel 'The Employees' by Olga Ravn. The event takes place on April 30th, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00. Participants will explore themes of longing, identity, and the blurring lines between human and machine through the book's narrative. The session lasts approximately 1.5 hours, ending around 20:30. No prior reading is required, but attendees are encouraged to read the book for a richer discussion. The event is held at Argonaut Books, located at 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh.

A casual group run through nature routes with a social catch-up and a fun pizza quest.

An evening of cabaret performances and cocktails at CC Blooms gay bar.

CC Blooms Cabaret and Cocktails

A showcase of new music from Scotland and beyond, with multiple venues and artists.

Scotland’s Music Convention Wide Days

Monthly fiction book club meeting at Argonaut Books, discussing 'The Employees' by Olga Ravn.

Edinburgh City Centre

Fiction Book Club - The Employees by Olga Ravn

Join us for a screening of John Carpenter's 'In The Mouth Of Madness', presented by Edinburgh Zombie Club at Argonaut Books. The film explores reality-bending horror inspired by Lovecraft, featuring the disappearance of horror writer Sutter Cane and the chaos that ensues in the fictional town of Hobb's End. Tickets are free and include a 10% discount on books for the evening.

Film Screening - Edinburgh Zombie Club X Argonaut Books // 'In The Mouth Of Madness'

A free-entry gay dance night at Infinity Nightclub, featuring DJ sets and dancing.

Infinity Nightclub Midweek Madness

Infinity Nightclub

A chair yoga session at Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith.

Duncan Place Community Hub

Chair Yoga with Queer Yoga Edinburgh

A running workshop for building confidence and strength as part of an 11-week program.

Join us for a relaxed discussion about a different Queer title each month at Argonaut Books. This month's book is 'The Safekeep' by Yael van der Wouden, set fifteen years after WWII, focusing on Isabel's life disrupted by her brother's guest, Eva. The event lasts approximately 1.5 hours, ending around 20:30. Tickets are limited and cost £2.00. The event is held at Argonaut Books, 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh.

Queer Book Club - 4th May

Join us at Argonaut Books for the Poetry Book Club on May 5th, where we'll have a relaxed discussion about the poetry collection 'Light and Thread' by Han Kang. The event lasts approximately 1.5 hours, ending around 8:30 PM. Participants are encouraged to read the book beforehand, but it's not mandatory, as all thoughts are welcome even if the book isn't finished. The event is held at Argonaut Books, located at 15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh.

Poetry Book Club - 5th May

First Monday of every month at Argonaut Books, Edinburgh.

Queer Book Club

A group running session for building confidence and strength as part of an 11-week program.

An event scheduled for May 6, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:30 in Toronto, featuring a gathering at Argonaut Books. The event involves literary activities, discussions, or readings, hosted by Argonaut Books, aimed at promoting reading and literary engagement in the community. Participants can find more details or RSVP through the provided event URL.

Write More // Argonaut Books

Poetry Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month at Argonaut Books to discuss poetry and share insights.

Poetry Book Club

Join us at Argonaut Books in Toronto for an evening with Nina Allan to discuss her and her late partner Christopher Priest's new book, 'The Illuminated Man: Life, Death and the Worlds of J.G. Ballard.' The event will be chaired by Calum Barnes, a writer and bookseller. The book explores the life and themes of J. G. Ballard, including his turbulent history, his influence on science fiction, and the personal story behind the biography written by Christopher Priest and Nina Allan. The event provides an opportunity to delve into Ballard's extraordinary imagination, his impact on literature, and the personal connection between the authors.

The Illuminated Man: Life, Death and the Worlds of J. G. Ballard

Join us in the bookshop for an evening with Nina Allan to discuss her and her late partner Christopher's new book 'The Illuminated Man: Life, Death and the Worlds of J. G. Ballard'.

Book Event // The Illuminated Man : Life, Death and the Worlds of J. G. Ballard by Nina Allan and...

Join the Moonwake Beer Co. Taproom for a fun and interactive pub quiz hosted by their friend Paul. The quiz takes place on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Moonwake Taproom located at 6A Tower Street, Leith, EH6 7BY. Teams of up to 6 people are encouraged to participate, with prizes including a £50 bar tab, the best team name, and respect from the staff. Enjoy 16 taps of beer and a view of the brew kit from the mezzanine taproom.

Taproom Quiz

Join the Moonwake Taproom for a fun quiz night.

TAPROOM QUIZ

A regular bi-monthly lunchtime meetup organized by the Staff Pride Network at the University of Edinburgh, held at the Canopy Cafe in the Edinburgh Futures Institute. Attendees can enjoy free cake, meet LGBT+ colleagues and allies, and ask questions to the committee members. The event is accessible and welcomes people of all ages, disabilities, and social abilities. Participants are encouraged to contact organizers beforehand if they have access needs.

Canopy Cafe, Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh

Staff Pride Network Central Coffee & Cake

Book event discussing the life, death, and worlds of J.G. Ballard, by Christopher Priest & Nina Allan.

The Illuminated Man: Life, Death and Worlds of J.G. Ballard

A group run session to help participants build confidence and improve their strength as part of an 11-week program.

A group running session for beginners to build confidence and improve strength.

Join us for an evening of live music in the beautiful Edinburgh park. Enjoy performances from local bands and artists.

Edinburgh Central Park

Music in the Park

A talk by Hettie O'Brien on how private equity turned capitalism against itself.

Hettie O'Brien: The Asset Class

A running group session focused on building confidence and strength as part of an 11-week program.

Enjoy a mellow evening with ales and LGBTQ+ community at The Regent.

Mellow Ales at The Regent

The Regent

A fitness session for the Learn to Run crew to build confidence and strength.

Edinburgh Frontrunners' last November Wednesday run, with socialising, laughter, excitement for the run with post enjoyment / craziness and catch up. Special thank you to brassmonkeygrange for having securing our usual slot and the enjoyment of seeing ourselves.

brassmonkeygrange

Wednesday Run

A social running event for the LGBT community with post-run socializing and fun.

Annual marathon event featuring full marathon, relay, and fun runs through Edinburgh's historic streets.

Edinburgh Marathon 2025

A fitness session to help the Learn to Run crew build confidence and get stronger.

A series of LGBTQIA+ inclusive events held throughout Pride Month at Dreadnought Pub to support equality and human rights.

Gayz Onley Pride Month Events

Dreadnought Pub

A fitness session for the Learn to Run crew to build confidence and become stronger.

A queer yoga session at The Yoga Shala in Edinburgh.

Join researcher Indigo Dunphy-Smith at the National Library of Scotland to explore the historic case of Marianne Woods and Jane Pirie, two Edinburgh schoolmistresses accused of lesbianism in the early 19th century. This in-person event during Pride month examines the legal case ending with the 'not proven' verdict, revealing societal anxieties about female intimacy and desire. The talk discusses how the case has influenced cultural interpretations from Scotland to Hollywood and invites attendees to consider what truly happened. The event includes a presentation by Indigo Dunphy-Smith, a heritage sector expert and author, who specializes in queer stories in historic contexts.

Queer City Guides for Edinburgh

Where Things Are Happening

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