Queer Bath

Queer Bath A network for q***r events and activism in Bath and surrounding areas.

17/06/2026

Step into the final night of Q***r Bath with us on 26th June. Nik’s here to tell you how the Holburne turns into a dancefloor!

Q***r Bath Silent Disco
Friday 26th June 19:00
Holburne Museum

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This week at Q***r Bath brings a thoughtful mix of poetry, zine-making, fashion history and classic cinema. From Tom Den...
15/06/2026

This week at Q***r Bath brings a thoughtful mix of poetry, zine-making, fashion history and classic cinema. From Tom Denbigh headlining Chimes Poetry, to hands‑on zine creation at Magalleria, to two events exploring gender and dress at the Holburne, the programme moves through creativity, identity and q***r heritage. The week closes with a screening of Morocco and a discussion of Marlene Dietrich’s enduring impact on q***r culture.

Events This Week
16th June: Chimes Poetry - headlined by Tom Denbigh, The Bell Inn (Back Bar)
19th June: PRINT’S NOT DEAD & NEITHER ARE WE, Magalleria
20th June: Rebel Threads: A Playful Look at Gender & the Art of Dress, The Holburne Museum
20th June: Unsuitable: The History of Le***an Fashion with Eleanor Medhurst, The Holburne Museum
20th June: Morocco (1930) + Panel Discussion: Marlene Dietrich, Gender and Defiance, The Holburne Museum

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There’s plenty to dive into at Q***r Bath this weekend!On Friday, Elizabeth Lovatt brings the stories of The Le***an Lin...
12/06/2026

There’s plenty to dive into at Q***r Bath this weekend!

On Friday, Elizabeth Lovatt brings the stories of The Le***an Line to life in a conversation about q***r history, community and connection. Saturday offers hands‑on creativity with a terrarium workshop exploring the secret language of q***r botanicals, before the Q***r Bath Film Festival launches at the Holburne with short films, a panel on q***r storytelling, and an atmospheric evening screening of 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'. On Sunday, the American Museum opens its grounds for a full day of family‑friendly celebrations, and the weekend closes with Girlhood on T, a tender, funny play about identity, transition and figuring things out as you go.

Events this Weekend
12th June: Thank You for Calling the Le***an Line with Elizabeth Lovatt, Boston Tea Party
13th June: Terrarium Making Workshop, Botanica Studio
13th June: Shorts Film Showcase – Q***r Bath Film Festival, The Holburne Museum
13th June: In the Frame: Q***r Stories on Screen, The Holburne Museum
13th June: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (15), The Holburne Museum
14th June: Rainbow Family Fun Day, American Museum & Gardens
14th June: Girlhood on T, The Bell Inn (Back Bar)

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Joelle Taylor joins Manganaro to unpack Maryville: a vivid, multi‑decade journey through butch bars, q***r friendship an...
10/06/2026

Joelle Taylor joins Manganaro to unpack Maryville: a vivid, multi‑decade journey through butch bars, q***r friendship and the underground cultures that shaped London’s LGBTQ+ history.

Joelle Taylor: Enter the World of MARYVILLE
Friday 26th June 19:00
Holburne Museum

This week at Q***r Bath gives you workshops, theatre, films, flowers, history and BUMS! We’re writing in gardens, readin...
08/06/2026

This week at Q***r Bath gives you workshops, theatre, films, flowers, history and BUMS! We’re writing in gardens, reading epic q***r plays, diving into community stories, building tiny green worlds, and kicking off the Q***r Bath Film Festival with shorts, filmmaker chats and an atmospheric movie screening. Plus: rainbow families and a brand‑new play to round out the week.

Events This Week
8th June: Gay Gardens Writing Workshop, Magalleria
9th June: Social Play Reading - Callisto: A Q***r Epic, Rondo Theatre
11th June: Museum Bums with Mark Small & Jack Shoulder, No.1 Royal Crescent
12th June: Thank You for Calling the Le***an Line with Elizabeth Lovatt, Boston Tea Party
13th June: Terrarium Making Workshop, Botanica Studio
13th June: Shorts Film Showcase - Q***r Bath Film Festival, The Holburne Museum
13th June: In the Frame: Q***r Stories on Screen, The Holburne Museum
13th June: Portrait of a Lady on Fire, The Holburne Museum
14th June: Rainbow Family Fun Day, American Museum & Gardens
14th June: Girlhood on T, The Bell Inn (Back Bar)

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This weekend at Q***r Bath brings two rich explorations of q***r history and storytelling. On Friday, Dr Emily Roy delve...
05/06/2026

This weekend at Q***r Bath brings two rich explorations of q***r history and storytelling. On Friday, Dr Emily Roy delves into the life and legacy of Oliver Messel -one of the 20th century’s most influential q***r designers - tracing his time in Bath and the impact of his work on stage, screen and LGBTQIA+ cultural history. Then on Sunday, Tash Walker and Adam Zmith take us inside The Log Books, sharing the powerful, intimate and often moving stories found in decades of Switchboard’s handwritten call logs, revealing the everyday realities of q***r life across generations.

Events This Weekend
5th June: Oliver Messel at Bath Assembly Rooms, BRLSI
7th June: Exploring The Log Books with Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, Picnic Coffee

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Q***r Bath’s first week brings together a mix of art, performance, comedy and q***r history, from the Pride Was A Riot! ...
02/06/2026

Q***r Bath’s first week brings together a mix of art, performance, comedy and q***r history, from the Pride Was A Riot! exhibition and its live events, to talks on q***r design and community archives, and a conversation with the creators of The Log Books.

Events this week:
22nd May-6th June: Pride Was A Riot!, The Old Glassworks
1st June: Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz, Komedia
2nd June: Connecting the Disparate Dots: Poetry Workshop with Astrid Solace, The Old Glass Works
2nd June: Pride Was A Riot! – Performance Night, The Old Glass Works
5th June: Oliver Messel at Bath Assembly Rooms, BRLSI
7th June: Exploring The Log Books with Tash Walker and Adam Zmith, Picnic Coffee

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Q***r Bath kicks off today, and we’re so excited to welcome you into a month of q***r film, talks, workshops, nightlife,...
01/06/2026

Q***r Bath kicks off today, and we’re so excited to welcome you into a month of q***r film, talks, workshops, nightlife, history and community across the city!!

We’ll be sharing highlights throughout the festival, from conversations with leading q***r writers and historians to screenings, creative workshops and celebrations that bring our stories to the forefront.
Please note:
Ania Magliano’s show has been postponed, for updates and ticket queries, please contact Komedia directly.
And the Boston Tea Party Quiz Night has been cancelled, please contact your original point of sale for refund information.

Check out the article about our events in the latest issue of Bath Life, and keep an eye out for our posters and flyers!...
31/05/2026

Check out the article about our events in the latest issue of Bath Life, and keep an eye out for our posters and flyers!


Posters printed by our friends at MinuteMan

29/05/2026

Take a closer look at Oliver Messel’s artistry and influence, from his designs for the Assembly Rooms to his wider impact on q***r creative history. Join us as Dr Emily Roy explores his life, his Bath connections and the legacy he left in 20th‑century design.

Oliver Messel at Bath Assembly Rooms
Friday 5th June
19:30 BRLSI

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