Gay London Life | June '26 Edition - Magazine - Page 2
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Queer Britain
Celebrates Pride 2026
Queer Britain is marking Pride
2026 with refreshed galleries,
new exhibitions, Museum Lates,
and a packed line-up of author
talks at its King’s Cross home.
Highlights include Fighting
With Pride, exploring the ban
on LGBTQ+ people serving in
the Armed Forces, plus events
around queer literature and even
James Bond’s hidden LGBTQ+
history. The museum will also stay
open late on 18 June and 16 July
for special evening visits.
Visit queerbritain.org.uk for
tickets and full programme
details.
The Fourth Choir
Honours LGBTQ+ History
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London LGBTQ+ chamber choir The Fourth Choir
heads to Southwark Cathedral on 6 June for a moving
evening commemorating LGBTQ+ people persecuted
across Europe between the 14th and 19th centuries. The
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alongside powerful classical works including Victoria’s
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executed for being gay.
Tickets and details: www.fourthchoir.com
Pride Walk
Returns to Hammersmith
The Pride Month 10K Walk & Celebration returns
to Hammersmith on 20 June, raising funds and
awareness for the Motor Neurone Disease
Association. Expect a scenic Thames-side
walk, live performances, community spirit and
an afterparty at The Black Lion hosted by YsHee
Black. Tickets include entry, a Pride flag, and a
drink, all while supporting an important cause
during Pride Month.
Find tickets on the WLQP website:
www.wlqp.org
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