Edinburgh

Events this weekend

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.

An event celebrating LGBT+ history month at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Queen’s Park

LGBT+ History Month Blue Light Event

LGBT+ History Month

Join us for the Queer Zoology Trail, a special social event in the D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum as part of LGBT+ History Month. Explore the museum with an illustrated map to discover animals with non-binary characteristics or surprising gender role reversals. Participants can find all the featured animals and have a chance to win a limited-edition print created by DJCAD Illustration student Phoebe Patino Mains. The event runs from 17:30 to 19:00 on February 27, 2026, and attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite animal.

D'Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum

Queer Zoology Trail

University of Dundee Museums

An educational session about the LGBTQ+ community, hosted at The Nook in Glasgow.

Understanding Us: LGBTQ+ community learning

The Nook - Glasgow

A pride event focusing on solidarity and community strength, held at Scottish Trades Union Congress in Bridgeton.

LE MONDE

Pride, Power & Solidarity

Join the Boozy Brushes Drag Sip and Paint Party at LE MONDE in Edinburgh. The event runs weekly from April 5, 2025, to March 28, 2026, every Saturday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Participants can enjoy a fun, beginner-friendly painting session guided by a drag queen, with all supplies provided. Attendees can also purchase drinks at the bar and take home their own masterpiece. The venue is located at 16 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF.

Boozy Brushes, Drag Sip and Paint, Edinburgh

A singles-only drag night hosted at The Wee Red Bar in Edinburgh, designed to be warm, welcoming, and inclusive. The event features drag hosting and performances, music, dancing, and space for socializing without pressure. It's aimed at single people of all genders and orientations, offering an opportunity for flirting, friendship, or just a fun night out with other queer-friendly singles. The event takes place on Saturday, 28 February 2026, from 20:00 to 00:00, with last entry at 20:30.

LGBTQ+ Events in Edinburgh This Weekend

Friday, February 27, 2026

LGBT+ History Month Blue Light Event

Queer Zoology Trail

Understanding Us: LGBTQ+ community learning

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Pride, Power & Solidarity

Take Edinburgh's queer scene with you

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Boozy Brushes, Drag Sip and Paint, Edinburgh

This is not a tragedy - Singles Drag Night

This is not a Tragedy

Take Edinburgh's queer scene with you