Gay London Life | June '26 Edition - Magazine - Page 8
Going Out
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Full Listings
Athena: 80s June Party
If your June plans need more synth-pop and less
subtlety, Athena at Eagle London has your Saturday
night sorted. Expect pop, disco, Hi-NRG, new wave
and synth-pop favourites from Resident Paul Joseph
and special guest Dirty Pop! From Madonna and Kylie
to Dead or Alive and Pet Shop Boys, it’s a full-throttle
celebration of iconic 80s sounds, forgotten gems and
unapologetic retro dancefloor energy.
Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane,
London SE11 5QY
Saturday 6th June 2026 | 9pm–4am
The Old Ship
Bear Bash
A South London favourite for cabaret, drag and
Bear Bash brings its furry, friendly energy back
brilliantly camp nights out, The Old Ship is serving
to Vauxhall with a night dedicated to bears,
up a packed June programme of glitter, live vocals
admirers and anyone with a hairy chest or a
and big drag energy. Expect dazzling performances
hairy soul. Beginning as a relaxed social before
from Marie La Rae, welcome back the fabulous
shifting into full party mode later in the evening,
Dolly Diamond (pictured) fresh from Oz, and catch
this growing favourite has built a reputation
audience favourite Irene Bru bringing her signature
for warm welcomes, strong community spirit
glamour and larger-than-life energy to the stage.
and dancefloor moments that keep the crowd
Whether you’re a regular or planning your first visit,
coming back month after month.
expect classic pub cabaret vibes and seriously
Eagle London
entertaining nights all month long.
349 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY
The Old Ship, 17 Barnes Street,
Second Friday each month
London E14 7NW
9:00pm–4:00am
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All Star Fridays
If your Fridays need more laughs and less scrolling,
All Star Fridays at The Queer Comedy Club has
your weekend sorted. This weekly new-material
night brings together big names, rising stars and
surprise drop-ins as comedians test fresh material
before tours, TV and festival runs. No two nights
are ever the same, making it one of South London’s
funniest ways to kick off the weekend.
The Queer Comedy Club, 9 Hewson Way,
London SE17 1JS
Fridays throughout June | Doors 7.30pm,
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Show 8–9.30pm
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Bonanza:
Deep Down South
Roma Trans Club
Pull on your boots and bring your best yeehaw energy —
June brings another electric ROMA takeover to
BONANZA is riding into South London for a queer country
London, where glamour, connection and after-dark
night full of line dancing, live music and wild-west spirit.
energy collide. Expect a vibrant crowd, big looks,
Expect rhinestones, ranch-worthy fits and a soundtrack
dancefloor moments and a late-night atmosphere
that swings from country favourites to unexpected pop
made for meeting new people and losing yourself in
singalongs. Whether you’re a seasoned cowboi or just
the music. Whether you’re a regular or discovering it
here for the saloon vibes, round up your crew and get
for the first time, ROMA delivers a night packed with
ready for a boot-stomping night under the lights.
style, confidence and unforgettable energy.
The Cock Tavern, 340 Kennington Road,
Bunker Club, 217-221 City Road,
London SE11 4LD
London EC1V 1JN
Thursday 25th June 7:00pm–Midnight
Friday 19 June | 10:30pm–4:00am
