Learn to pirouette and perhaps how to pas de bourré at this inclusive ballet class, suitable for absolute beginners. It’s hosted at the LGBTQ+ Community Centre and open to all. Even if you don’t see yourself as a dancer, it’s a great way to improve core strength and coordination.

This special event is a perfect start to summer, where the kings and queens of propagation reign supreme. Interior stylist and artist Hilton Carter shares insights in conversation, walks you through a demonstration, answers your questions, and even signs your books.

Hear stories of drag queens during the 1700s, secret meetups in the 1920s, and Soho’s connection with LGBTQIA+ communities, as you learn about 2000 years of London's queer history on a guided tour. You'll also hear how equality has advanced over the decades — but not for all.

With comedy, drag, live music, and spoken word all being regular fixtures, variety is indeed the name of the game at this monthly showcase, which guarantees a night of entertainment. The fun takes place in a vibey Bethnal Green wine bar serving London-made vino.

Get all literary to help Hachette Pride — an employee network of acclaimed publishing house Hachette — celebrate its LGBTQ+ authors. Two sure-to-be-engaging panel discussions with some of those authors explore weighty topics: ‘New Queer Voices’ and ‘Queering the Ages.’

Hear about the historical LGBTQ+ connections of the area stretching between Farringdon and Moorgate, known in the 18th century as a hotspot for gay bars. This guided tour also connects the dots with cultural contributions of contemporary LGBTQ+ communities in modern-day London.

Grab those five sweet minutes of fame you’ve been waiting for at this session for LGBTQ+ performers. Whether you want to flex the vocal cords, crack some gags, tell stories, or bust out your dance moves, you’ve got five minutes to do it in an inclusive and supportive space.

Proudly diverse arts and media collective Incept hosts an evening of fun to mark Pride Month. Taking place at the Vauxhall outpost of popular London taproom crew Mother Kelly’s, there’ll be DJs and live music to set the mood, plus all kinds of live performance acts.

Head over to Soho institution The Two Brewers for a night of varied entertainment, covering comedy, live music, burlesque, and a “Queer icons bingo” session — plus a charity raffle. The fun is in support of Bobu, an upcoming new public safety app designed for LGBTQ+ communities.

Much has been written about the famous, literary-focused Bloomsbury Group of the early 1900s, but less is known about the second Bloomsbury generation that followed. Learn about this pansexual, gender-defying, and boundary-pushing collective at a free lecture.

Learn as you sip four craft beers from Queer-owned breweries, while a co-host of the Switchblade Sisters Social Club podcast recalls true crime stories that have impacted LGBTQ+ communities, both negatively and positively.

Help raise funds for vulnerable LGBTQIA+ communities across Africa while also learning about East African coffee at this event, co-hosted by Omwani Coffee. There’s a cupping session to boost knowledge, food, and a raffle, with funds going to the African Queer Youth Initiative.

Kick back and laugh during a night of LGBTQIA+ stand-up comedy, guided by a team of expert side-splitters. Two excellent, razor-sharp comedians — Ania Magliano and Rhys Thorne — provide headline sets, with other talented names offering further funny business.

Read, discuss, and repeat at this monthly book club, which focuses on work by queer authors. June’s title is “Hijab Butch Blues” by Lamya H, a memoir by a queer Muslim immigrant from South Asia, writing about childhood in the Middle East and later life in the United States.

Unveil some snappy new dance moves for Pride by heading to this class, which teaches basic salsa and bachata techniques to beginners. It’s a fun and welcoming intro to both of these energetic dance styles, and there’ll be a chance to test out your moves at the end.

Do you know what axle bars, tyre flips, and atlas stones are? Start finding out by pumping some iron at this friendly and inclusive lifting class. It’s partly a practice for the upcoming Queerstrong competition in September, but all are welcome to join, regardless of ability.

Ever wanted to try shorinji kempo, softball, or dragon boat racing? Now’s your chance at this gathering of LGBTQ-inclusive sports clubs from across London. Traditional activities are offered and no experience is needed for these taster sessions, which are all free.

Explore lush woodland forests, calm waterside locales, and wildlife havens, all contained within London’s urban sprawl and all visitable through a monthly walking club aimed primarily at LGBTQ+ communities. A chance for social connections or to soak up nature, or a bit of both.

Ditch niceties for a night and join comedian and writer Doug Crossley as he delves into the benefits of deleting kindness and becoming, as he puts it, “an evil gay” for a while. Find out the results at this LOL-worthy show, which also features a few songs for good measure.

This ‘walk-and-talk’ literary meetup focuses on a seminal work of gay fiction to mark Pride Month: “Giovanni’s Room” by James Baldwin, a passionate and melancholic tale of an American man in 1950s Paris. Stroll over north London’s green expanse as you chat with other bookworms.

Photography, poetry, and Pride meet head-on at a richly creative event, where visual artist Tolu Elusadé discusses their accomplished photography and how it showcases LGBTQIA+ communities. Tolu also performs poetry, and so can you as an audience performer!

Get your sketch on at this artist-led class, featuring LGBTQ+ models and two experienced professionals on-hand for advice. Fear not if you’ve got zero drawing experience as all abilities are welcome, and the two expert illustrators will explain techniques as you sketch.

Be part of the conversations helping to propel football into a new era of inclusivity and diversity at this event. Hosted at Chelsea’s own Stamford Bridge, there’ll be activities and talks on LGBTQIA+ football culture, networking, and lunch.

Find out why British South Asian drag queen and TikTok sensation Lady Bushra (comedian Amir Dean) was shortlisted for a BBC New Comedy Award during a night of cabaret-style comedy. Bushra entertains the audience as only she knows how, which should be immensely fun.

Delve into Pride-themed scientific exploration, courtesy of the Royal Institution and the Pride in STEM network. The science behind rainbows and colours will be examined, and there’ll be a surprisingly deep dive into glitter (the eco kind, naturally) and Pride-adjacent topics.

Fancy arriving at the Pride Parade in nautical style? Hop aboard this boat party (organised by equality charity Metro) and sail a scenic stretch of the Thames as you dance to ’80s belters, arriving at Westminster Pier a few hours later to continue the Pride celebrations.

Ease into the day of the London Pride Parade with a free yoga and meditation class. Before you hit the busy, buzzy streets, this 90-minute session is designed to provide relaxation through breathwork and stretches, as well as celebrating the power of positivity and kindness.

If you want to keep partying post-Pride Parade, this much-loved club night is the place to channel positive pop energy, all while throwing yourself about to undisputed bangers and Pride anthems from the likes of Madonna, Britney, and Wham! amid confetti and glitter.

Get crafty to celebrate Pride by making a zine at this hands-on workshop. The theme is LGBTQIA+ associations with ‘pride’ and is very much open to individual interpretations. You’ll get an envelope of cut-outs for collages and there’ll be creative exercises for inspiration.