CHARLIE CRAGGS WITH MOLLIE E. BARNES & GEMMA ROLLS-BENTLEY - QUEER ART

MEET THE AUTHOR

Meet Mollie E. Barnes and Gemma Rolls-Bentley to discuss their new book, Queer Art, a compendium of LGBTQ+ art from the 19th century to the present day. Chaired by author, actress, and activist Charlie Craggs.

QUEER LONDON IN THE 1970S: ARCHIVES AND CONVERSATION

COFFEE MORNING

Join us for a free coffee morning to explore Queer Britain’s archive. Hosted by artists Ian Giles and Dan de la Motte, we will use magazines, song sheets and photos to reminisce about LGBTQ+ life in 1970s London.

QB X SUMMER SOUNDS 2026

FREE LIVE QUEER MUSIC

Join us for annual our takeover of Summer Sounds with partners, Sounds Queer. Yshee Black will host a night of beatboxing by Kimmy Beatbox, a DJ set from Toby Corton, hyperpop from Dyan Tai, soul and R&B from Thandi Phoenix, Arno Sacco’s R&B, and jazz from Bessi.

WE ARE QUEER BRITAIN

EXHIBITION

A free photography exhibition curated by Queer Britain is on display in the Lyttleton Lounge at the National Theatre. It documents early pride movements, trans pioneers, activists, politicians and cultural icons who helped define the world we live in today.

MUSEUM LATES

EXTENDED OPENING

We're keeping our doors open on the third Thursday every month, so that everyone has the opportunity to be inspired and informed about LGBTQ+ History, with a volunteer-led guided tour of the museum at 7pm, open to anyone.

QUEER LONDON WALKING TOURS

IN ASOCIATION WITH QUEER BRITAIN

Explore the vast and complex history of Gay and Lesbian life in London, and learn how we evolved into the diverse LGBTQ+ community that we celebrate today with a walking tour through central London, detailing a fascinating history from the 1700s to today.