Big Gay Out

07/10/2026

Proof that you don’t need a flight out of the country to get a proper summer escape with good people.

Scenes from Saturday at West Wittering Beach:

• 9:00am meetup at Victoria Station
• The Chichester bus convoy
• Miles of sand, cold drinks, and zero pretension
• Sea swims, beach games, and switching off from city life

Simple summer, done right.

Missed this one? We run sober and social day trips, hikes, and events across London and beyond every month. Head to the link in bio to browse what’s coming up next on biggayout.org.

01/10/2026

Music for Change is a concert in aid of You Are Loved, a charity working on LGBTQ+ mental health and su***de prevention. It is presented by Big Gay Out and Song in the City, with over 50 performers singing a programme of classical music and musical theatre.

Last year’s concert raised £11,000 for You Are Loved, with over 300 people in the audience. This year we have moved to a larger church on Marylebone Road, and all proceeds go you are loved

Tickets are from £25. The link is in our bio, and the slides above give the details and ticket options.

If you need support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free at any time.

You Are Loved Song in the City

20/09/2026

Welcome to all our new members 🏳️‍🌈 you’re officially part of the family.

Here’s what’s coming up:

🍷 Cheers Q***rs: SA W**e Tasting Round 2 — Sat 26 Sep
🔥🧊 Weekend Sauna Social, Hackney Wick — Sun 27 Sep
🐓 October Monthly Mixer @ The C**k Tavern (FREE) — Thu 1 Oct
🎢 Big Gay Thorpe Park Day — Fri 2 Oct
🥾 Box Hill Hike — Sat 3 Oct
📺 An Evening with Russell T Davies — Thu 8 Oct
👠 Bendy Moore presents BENDER @ The Two Brewers — Thu 12 Nov

And yes — we know summer only just ended, but the Christmas Panto is officially on sale 🎭 Cinderella: Buttons Undone, Tue 8 Dec. It sells out every year, so don’t be the one still looking for tickets in November.

One more thing: the Buddy Scheme is coming soon — something will be there waiting for you at every event, so if you’re new or coming solo, you’re never walking in blind. More on this shortly 👀

Come to something new. Bring a mate. Say hi to someone standing on their own — that’s what makes this lot what it is.

🔗 Link in bio for tickets

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10/05/2026

🌸 Spring/Summer into Connection with Big Gay Out! ☀️

The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, and our calendar is officially packed! Whether you’re a regular or brand new to the community, we’ve got a massive line-up of events designed to get you away from the screen and into the real world. 🌈✨

From iconic London markets to coastal hikes and West End theatre, there is something for everyone.

🗓 THE MAY LINE-UP:
• Sun 10th May: Columbia Road Flower Market & Lunch [FREE/£5] 🌷
• Sat 16th May: Denbies W**e Estate: Secret Vineyard Trail + Tastings [limited spaces ] 🍷

• Sun 17th May: Monthly Bouldering & Lunch [FREE/£5] 🧗‍♂️
• Fri 29th May: Bend with Sam Clorley (Outdoor Yoga) [From £5] 🧘‍♂️
• Sat 30th May: Coastal Walk: Whitstable to Herne Bay [FREE/£5 + TRVL] 🌊

🗓 LOOKING AHEAD TO JUNE:
• Thurs 4th June: Monthly Mixer at The C**k Tavern [FREE] 🍻
• Sun 7th June: Riverside Hike: Marlow to Henley-On-Thames Loop [FREE/£5 + TRVL] 🍃
• Fri 12th June: War Horse at The National Theatre [£62/£68.50/£77] 🎭
• Sat 27th June: Shalford Three Peaks Hike (Guildford) [FREE/£5 + TRVL] 🥾

👋 NEW TO THE COMMUNITY?
Don’t be shy! Most people join us solo. Jump into the “NEW MEMBER’S INTRO” group on our portal to introduce yourself and get the ball rolling.

📍 THE NOTICEBOARD
Looking for tickets, local advice, or just want to see what else is happening? Pop a message into the “NOTICEBOARD” group to connect with the rest of the gang.

🔗 Ready to join us? Click the link in our bio to grab your tickets and secure your spot!
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10/05/2026

🎬 Private Screening: The Devil Wears Prada 2 👠💅

We took over the beautiful The Arzner—London’s dedicated LGBTQIA+ cinema—for a private BGO screening of the movie everyone’s talking about. 🍿✨

There is something special about watching a film like this in a room full of your own community. No judgement, just great vibes, 48 BGO legends, and a proper shared experience. 🌈
Huge thanks to the team at The Arzner for hosting us and making the night run so smoothly.

From the pre-film drinks to the post-movie debrief, it was the perfect Tuesday night away from the usual scene.

Missed out on this one?

Our calendar is packed with everything from hikes to theatre trips. We build these spaces so you can drop the armour and find your crowd in London without the pressure.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to join the community for free and grab a spot at our next event.

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03/05/2026

Almost 50 beautiful qu**rs came hiking with us last weekend for our beautiful Bluebelle Bonanza hike in Whitchurch!

We walked, we connected, we made new friends and caught up with old friends.

Low stakes, just turn up and be yourself and be accepted for who you are - no facades , no need to be anything but your beautiful self.

That’s what BGO is all about

Join our next one - join BGO for free (link in bio)

10/04/2026

Spring is here, and our calendar is officially packed. ☀️🌼

Whether you want to get out of the city, get active, or just try something completely new, we’ve got a massive lineup of events running through April, May, and June.

Here is a taste of what’s coming up:
🥾 Escaping the city: The Bluebell Bonanza Hike in Wi******er, the New Forest Loop, and a coastal walk from Whitstable to Herne Bay.
🎨 Culture & Creative: Bare Life Drawing in Dulwich, the Dracula Ballet at Sadler’s Wells, and an immersive trip to Dennis Severs’ House.
🍷 Social & Chill: W**e tasting at Denbies Estate, Columbia Road Flower Market & Lunch, and our Walthamstow Sauna Social.
🧗 Active: Monthly bouldering and a ‘Bend with Sam Clorley’ yoga session.

Big Gay Out is about turning up exactly as you are and leaving with a real sense of community. No cliques, no pressure—just good company and great experiences.

🔗 Hit the link in our bio to join the community and secure your tickets before they sell out.

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20/03/2026

Spring is here and our schedule is packed. 🌦️✨

From sauna socials and Kent Downs hikes to West End theatre and life drawing, we’ve got your London social life covered.

BGO is about meeting new faces and finding your community without the ego. If you’re looking for a group that actually connects, there’s a spot here for you.

🔗 Link in bio to join.

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20/03/2026

06/03/2026

A massive thanks to Marc Svensson, founder of You Are Loved, for leading a great discussion on the power of community.
We got into the “good and the bad”—the reality of how our spaces can both support us and challenge us.
To everyone who showed up, shared their thoughts, and interacted: thank you.
These conversations are so important. Big special thanks also to The C**k Tavern in Kennington for allowing us the space to do this, and for supporting our community so strongly.

📅 What’s Next?

If you missed this one, we’re back in April for our next Talk. We have some fantastic guest speakers lined up (to be announced very soon), so keep your eyes on our socials.

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