Betty Legs Diamond and Zoe: Together Again
Two long-standing Blackpool drag names reunite for a summer-season show on Central Pier, running until 31 October 2026.
What's on in gay Blackpool
Every upcoming LGBTQ+ event we know about in Blackpool, in date order, followed by the regular weekly nights. For a night-by-night view, see this week in the Rainbow Quarter.
Line-ups change and venues add nights at short notice, so check with the venue before you travel.
October 2026
Coven Queens Halloween Show
Funny Girls' Halloween drag spectacular, running Wednesday to Sunday until Sunday 1 November 2026.
Winner Takes It All with DJ Keiron
An afternoon session with DJ Keiron at Peek-a-Booze on Friday 9 October 2026.
Ben Jarman returns
Ben Jarman returns to Peek-a-Booze for a Friday night show on 9 October 2026.
The PeekaBooze Show with Tasha C
The Saturday night PeekaBooze Show with Tasha C on 10 October 2026.
Love, Loss & Living: Through an LGBTQ+ Lens
A Sunday lunchtime of music, storytelling and conversation about LGBTQ+ love, loss and community at Funny Girls.
Sheela Vim live
Sheela Vim performs live at Peek-a-Booze on Sunday 11 October 2026.
GROWL
A men-only afternoon social for bears, cubs, chasers and admirers at Acqua Sauna on 17 October 2026.
Marigold Addams as Jane McDonald
Marigold Addams returns to Rendezvous Bar for a Jane McDonald tribute set on 17 October 2026.
Bare & Bark: Bears & Pups Weekend
A three-day bears and pup-play weekend at Welhorny's, from 18 to 20 October 2026.
Rocky Horror Bottomless Brunch
A Rocky Horror themed Halloween bottomless brunch at Viva Blackpool on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Halloween at McGraths
A Sanderson Sisters themed drag takeover at McGraths on Halloween night.
November 2026
Queen of the Nights
A two-night special of reimagined diva anthems at Funny Girls, led by Phoenix Knights.
Christmas Sleigh Queens
The festive drag cabaret season at Funny Girls, from 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
December 2026
Diamonds Showbar: UK Tour
A touring festive drag show with lip-sync, live vocals and comedy at Viva Blackpool on 9 December 2026.
New Year's Eve 2026 at Funny Girls
A New Year's Eve drag cabaret party with a midnight countdown finale at Funny Girls.
January 2027
Slay Another Day
A short January show at Funny Girls, running from 8 to 16 January 2027.
Hello Gorgeous! Spring Show
Funny Girls' main spring production for 2027, playing Wednesday to Sunday from 21 January to 2 May.
February 2027
We're Still Here! LGBTQIA+ heritage exhibitions
Two exhibitions at Showtown and the Grundy drawing on community memories and archive photos, planned for February to June 2027.
Smalltown Boy: Re-live the Music of Jimmy Somerville
A live-band tribute night to the music of Jimmy Somerville, Bronski Beat and The Communards at Viva Blackpool.
April 2027
Drag Brunch at Viva
A drag-hosted bottomless brunch at Viva Blackpool on Saturday 17 April 2027.
May 2027
Spring Fling
A three-night weekend party show of glamour and comedy at Funny Girls in May 2027.
Heatwave! The Summer Spectacular
The 2027 summer season show at Funny Girls, running Wednesday to Sunday from 13 May to 5 September.
Myra DuBois: Siren
Comedy drag diva Myra DuBois brings her new touring show to the Grand Theatre on 13 May 2027.
June 2027
Rainbow Quarter Community Street Party
The Rainbow Quarter's own community street party returns for a summer weekend, 4 to 6 June 2027.
September 2027
Drag Brunch at Viva
A drag-hosted bottomless brunch at Viva Blackpool on Saturday 11 September 2027.
December 2027
Drag Brunch at Viva
A drag-hosted bottomless brunch at Viva Blackpool on Saturday 18 December 2027.
Every week
Pre-show dinner at Garbo's
A three-course dinner in the art deco restaurant at Funny Girls before the evening's drag show.
Funny Girls Aftershow at Oscars
Karaoke and live music at Oscars, the late bar in the Funny Girls building, once the show finishes.
LGBTQ+ Swimming Group
A free private pool hour for LGBTQ+ swimmers on the last Thursday of every month, with a qualified coach on hand.
Electric Pink Voices rehearsals
Weekly Tuesday rehearsals for Blackpool's LGBTQ+ community choir, open to new members.
LGBTQ+ football sessions
Inclusive weekly football sessions for LGBTQ+ people and allies of any ability.
Lady and the Camp
An occasional Sunday afternoon show at The Flying Handbag, with dates announced through the year.
Monday Mayhem
The Flying Handbag's late Monday night, from 8pm until 3am every week.
QuizMania with Amber
A Wednesday afternoon comedy quiz at The Flying Handbag, hosted by resident drag host Miss Amber.
Karaoke at The Flying Handbag
Karaoke three nights a week at The Flying Handbag on Queen Street.
Thirsty Thursday with Miss Amber
The Flying Handbag's weekly Thursday night with resident drag host Miss Amber.
Take It or Leave It
A weekly Thursday game-show night at The Flying Handbag.
TFI Friday with Miss Amber
The Flying Handbag's Friday night with drag host Miss Amber and resident DJ Pudsley.
Sunday Lunch at The Flying Handbag
Weekly Sunday lunch at The Flying Handbag, served from noon to 5pm.
Daily drag at Garlands
Free drag every day of the week at Garlands, with resident queens on from mid-afternoon and guest cabaret acts.
Bingo and Blankety Blank with Wayne
A Monday night of bingo and Blankety Blank with host Wayne at Peek-a-Booze.
Karaoke with DJ Keiron
Tuesday night karaoke from 9pm at Peek-a-Booze with DJ Keiron.
Bingo and Play Your Cards Right with Wayne
Free bingo from 7pm then Play Your Cards Right with Wayne from 9pm at Peek-a-Booze.
Karaoke Thursday with Wayne
Thursday night karaoke with Wayne at Peek-a-Booze, from 9pm to 11.30pm.
Weekend late nights at Kaos
Late weekend club sessions at the newly refitted Kaos on Queen Street, open until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Weekend DJs and performers at Sherlock's
DJs and visiting performers at Sherlock's on Queen Street from Friday to Sunday.
GROWLR Club at Man Bar
A men-only cruise club upstairs at Man Bar, open at weekends with wristband entry.
Weekend cabaret at Lu-Lu's
Music and cabaret acts at Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Afternoon and evening entertainment at Rendezvous
Small-bar entertainment at Rendezvous on Lord Street most afternoons and evenings from Thursday to Sunday.
W3 theme nights
Weekly themed nights at the W3 Complex men's sauna: Naked Thursdays, Underwear Fridays and late Saturdays.
Rainbow Quarter Sunday roasts
A run of Rainbow Quarter venues serving Sunday roasts every week.
Calendars and monthly guides
Weekly Regulars: LGBTQ+ Blackpool Day by DayEvery recurring drag show, quiz, karaoke night, Sunday roast, support group and community meet-up in LGBTQ+ Blackpool, organised by day of the week.The LGBTQ+ Blackpool Year: An Annual CalendarMonth by month through LGBTQ+ Blackpool: the drag seasons, Pride, the Illuminations, awareness days and the community fixtures that come round every year.What's On: October 2026Halloween drag, bear weekends, a Jane McDonald tribute, the last weeks of the Illuminations and plenty of community events for LGBTQ+ Blackpool this October.What's On: November 2026Diva anthems at Funny Girls, the start of the Christmas drag season, Oscar Wilde on stage, Trans Day of Remembrance and the switch to festive Blackpool.What's On: December 2026World AIDS Day, festive drag at Funny Girls, a touring drag show, Christmas by the Sea and a New Year's Eve countdown in the Rainbow Quarter.LGBTQ+ Blackpool: 2027 HighlightsThe dates for your 2027 diary: Funny Girls' new seasons, a queer heritage exhibition, a drag diva at the Grand, the Rainbow Quarter Street Party and Pride.