Here you’ll find information about upcoming events produced by the UK’s leading live platform for LGBTQ+ writers and spoken word performers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover the vibrant voices shaping LGBTQ+ literature today at our upcoming Polari events. From captivating readings to engaging panel discussions, each Polari event celebrates creativity, diversity, and the power of storytelling.
Join us at a wide variety of venues across the UK – from bars to bookshops, arts centres to libraries, nightclubs and Pride festivals – for events filled with inspiration and community spirt. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of live literature or have never attended a literary event before, there’s something for everyone.
“Always fun, always thought-provoking” – Sarah Waters
“The most exciting literary movement… crackling with energy, ideas, excitement” – Huffington Post
“Polari provokes the strongest responses from its audience – love, laughter, tears but most of all, thought” – Val McDermid
Upcoming events are part of The Polari Prize 15th Birthday Showcase, funded by Arts Council England.
Wed Oct 28. 6.30-8.15pm. £10
With Leon Craig, Fiona Keating and John McCullough.
Polari at The Dragonfly Lounge
Mon Nov 9. 7.30-9pm. £6-£8
With JP Seabright, Joelle Taylor and Katy Jon Went.
Polari at North Edinburgh Arts
Nov 12. 6.30-8pm. £6-£10
With Fiona Mozley, Chitra Ramaswamy and Alessandra Thom.
Polari at Newcastle City Library
Nov 14. 12noon-1.30pm. £5
With Jay Gadhia, Rosie Garland, Jennifer Ingleheart and Chitra Ramaswamy.
Polari at Pyle Library
Nov 17. Time TBC
With Norena Shopland, Sarah Tanburn and Christina Thatcher.
Polari at Aunty Social, Blackpool
Nov 23. 7.30pm. £5-£7.50
With Hook, Stephen May and Joelle Taylor.
Nov 24. 7.30pm. £6-£10
With Clare Beloved, Natasha Devon, Rosie Garland and Joelle Taylor.
Nov 26. 7.30pm. £6-£10.
With Will Belshah, Jay Gadhia, Rosie Garland and Hook.
Nov 30. 7pm for 7.30pm. £10-£15
Hosted by Paul Burston, with Dee Chanelle, Son of a Tutu and more TBA. Maur Valance on the door.
Polari at Bert’s Books
Dec 9. 7pm.
With Paul Burston, Casey Garfield and more TBA.