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 evenings 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.
Tue Oct 6. 7.30-9pm. £10
With Jake Arnott, Nathan Evans and John Gordon.
Wed Oct 28. 6.30-8.15pm. £10
Lineup TBA
Polari at The Dragonfly Lounge
Mon Nov 9. 7.30-9pm. £6-£8
With JP Seabright, Joelle Taylor and Katy Jon Went.
Nov 12. 6.30-8pm
With Fiona Mozley, Chitra Ramaswamy and more TBA.
Polari at Newcastle City Library
Nov 14. 12noon-1.30pm. £5
With Jay Gadhia, Rosie Garland, Jennifer Ingleheart and Chitra Ramaswamy.
Polari in Pyle
Nov 17. Time TBC
With Norena Shopland, Sarah Tanburn and Christina Thatcher.
Nov 30. 7 for 7.30pm.
Full lineup TBA.
Coming soon – Blackpool, Liverpool, Manchester and more.