Manchester

Events tonight

Manchester’s Canal Street is world-famous as the heart of its Gay Village, featuring bars, clubs, and history. Manchester Pride is one of Europe’s biggest, symbolizing the city’s legacy of activism, music, and unapologetic queer pride.

A social book club for women and LGBTQIA people in Chorlton and the surrounding areas. The February meet-up will be held at The Beagle on February 25, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:30 GMT. Attendees will discuss the book 'Perfection' by Vincenzo Latronico, shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize. The event includes a discussion, socializing, and a 15% discount on pizza and drinks for those ordering at the bar. An admission fee of £5 is required to attend, supporting additional social events.

The Eagle Manchester

Chorlton Readers - February meet-up!

The Beagle

An evening of Queer poetry presented by Voiced, the UK's first creative festival for endangered languages. The event features performances of Polari, a hidden language of Queer experience, with Jez Dolan. Rosie Garland will perform poems from her Polari Prize-shortlisted collection 'What Girls Do in the Dark' and her recent book 'This Is How I Fight'. Additionally, poet afshan d'souza-lodhi explores Queer language through her mother tongue, Konkani, a minority and national language in India. The event explores intersections of Queer languages, poetry, and performance.

Manchester Arndale

Voiced: Polari & Poetry in Manchester

Manchester City of Literature

Join us for a pool meetup at The Faraday on February 25, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00. Enjoy an evening of swimming and socializing with fellow enthusiasts.

Gay Events in Manchester Tonight

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Chorlton Readers - February meet-up!

Voiced: Polari & Poetry in Manchester

Pool Meetup @ The Faraday

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