What's on in the Rainbow Quarter, night by night

The regular weekly nights at Rainbow Quarter venues, day by day, plus which bars are open late. Today's day is highlighted. One-off shows are on the main what's on page.

Monday

LGBTQ+ football sessions at Aspire Sports Hub, from 7pm
Monday Mayhem at The Flying Handbag, from 8pm
Karaoke at The Flying Handbag at The Flying Handbag
Daily drag at Garlands at Garlands, from 3pm (free)
Bingo and Blankety Blank with Wayne at Peek-a-Booze, from 7pm

Open Monday: The Flying Handbag, Garlands, Peek-a-Booze, Mardi Gras, Trades Hotel and Bar, Kaos, Churchills, The Duke. Latest finishes: The Flying Handbag (3am), Trades Hotel and Bar (3am).

Tuesday

Electric Pink Voices rehearsals at The Old Electric, from 6:30pm
Daily drag at Garlands at Garlands, from 3pm (free)
Karaoke with DJ Keiron at Peek-a-Booze, from 9pm

Open Tuesday: The Flying Handbag, Garlands, Peek-a-Booze, Mardi Gras, Trades Hotel and Bar, Kaos, Churchills, The Duke. Latest finishes: The Flying Handbag (3am), Trades Hotel and Bar (3am).

Wednesday

Pre-show dinner at Garbo's at Funny Girls, from 6pm
Funny Girls Aftershow at Oscars at Oscars, from 11pm
QuizMania with Amber at The Flying Handbag, from 4pm
Karaoke at The Flying Handbag at The Flying Handbag
Daily drag at Garlands at Garlands, from 3pm (free)
Bingo and Play Your Cards Right with Wayne at Peek-a-Booze, from 9pm

Open Wednesday: Funny Girls, Oscars, The Flying Handbag, Garlands, Peek-a-Booze, Mardi Gras, Trades Hotel and Bar, Kaos, Churchills, The Duke. Latest finishes: The Flying Handbag (3am), Trades Hotel and Bar (3am).

Thursday

Pre-show dinner at Garbo's at Funny Girls, from 6pm
Funny Girls Aftershow at Oscars at Oscars, from 11pm
LGBTQ+ Swimming Group at Moor Park Leisure Centre, from 8:30pm (free)
Karaoke at The Flying Handbag at The Flying Handbag
Thirsty Thursday with Miss Amber at The Flying Handbag
Take It or Leave It at The Flying Handbag
Daily drag at Garlands at Garlands, from 3pm (free)
Karaoke Thursday with Wayne at Peek-a-Booze, from 9pm
Afternoon and evening entertainment at Rendezvous at Rendezvous Bar and Rooms
W3 theme nights at W3 Complex

Open Thursday: Funny Girls, Oscars, The Flying Handbag, Garlands, Peek-a-Booze, Mardi Gras, Trades Hotel and Bar, Rendezvous Bar and Rooms, Kaos, Churchills, The Duke. Latest finishes: The Flying Handbag (3am), Garlands (3am), Trades Hotel and Bar (3am).

Friday

Pre-show dinner at Garbo's at Funny Girls, from 6pm
Funny Girls Aftershow at Oscars at Oscars, from 11pm
TFI Friday with Miss Amber at The Flying Handbag
Daily drag at Garlands at Garlands, from 3pm (free)
Weekend late nights at Kaos at Kaos, from noon
Weekend DJs and performers at Sherlock's at Sherlock's, from 6pm
GROWLR Club at Man Bar at Man Bar and Growlr Club, from 8pm
Weekend cabaret at Lu-Lu's at Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge, from 7pm
Afternoon and evening entertainment at Rendezvous at Rendezvous Bar and Rooms
W3 theme nights at W3 Complex

Open Friday: Funny Girls, Oscars, The Flying Handbag, Garlands, Peek-a-Booze, Mardi Gras, Man Bar and Growlr Club, Gin & Bear It, Trades Hotel and Bar, Rendezvous Bar and Rooms, Sherlock's, Kaos, Churchills, Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge, The Duke. Latest finishes: The Flying Handbag (4am), Garlands (3am), Mardi Gras (3am), Trades Hotel and Bar (3am), Sherlock's (2:30am), Kaos (4am).

Saturday

Pre-show dinner at Garbo's at Funny Girls, from 6pm
Funny Girls Aftershow at Oscars at Oscars, from 11pm
Daily drag at Garlands at Garlands, from 3pm (free)
Weekend late nights at Kaos at Kaos, from noon
Weekend DJs and performers at Sherlock's at Sherlock's, from 6pm
GROWLR Club at Man Bar at Man Bar and Growlr Club, from 8pm
Weekend cabaret at Lu-Lu's at Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge, from 7pm
Afternoon and evening entertainment at Rendezvous at Rendezvous Bar and Rooms
W3 theme nights at W3 Complex

Open Saturday: Funny Girls, Oscars, The Flying Handbag, Garlands, Peek-a-Booze, Mardi Gras, Man Bar and Growlr Club, Gin & Bear It, Trades Hotel and Bar, Rendezvous Bar and Rooms, Sherlock's, Kaos, Churchills, Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge, The Duke. Latest finishes: The Flying Handbag (4am), Garlands (3am), Mardi Gras (3am), Trades Hotel and Bar (3am), Sherlock's (3:30am), Kaos (4am).

Sunday

Pre-show dinner at Garbo's at Funny Girls, from 6pm
Lady and the Camp at The Flying Handbag
Sunday Lunch at The Flying Handbag at The Flying Handbag, from noon
Daily drag at Garlands at Garlands, from 3pm (free)
Weekend DJs and performers at Sherlock's at Sherlock's, from 6pm
GROWLR Club at Man Bar at Man Bar and Growlr Club, from 8pm
Weekend cabaret at Lu-Lu's at Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge, from 7pm
Afternoon and evening entertainment at Rendezvous at Rendezvous Bar and Rooms
Rainbow Quarter Sunday roasts at Venues across the Rainbow Quarter

Open Sunday: Funny Girls, The Flying Handbag, Garlands, Peek-a-Booze, Mardi Gras, Man Bar and Growlr Club, Gin & Bear It, Trades Hotel and Bar, Rendezvous Bar and Rooms, Sherlock's, Churchills, Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge, The Duke. Latest finishes: The Flying Handbag (3am), Mardi Gras (3am), Trades Hotel and Bar (3am), Sherlock's (3:30am).

Details last checked 8 October 2026. Times and line-ups change, so confirm with the venue before you travel.