Gay festivals

With a population of 8 million, London is the second largest metropolis gay festivals Europe. London extends over 44 kilometers along the Thames river and has a moderate climate with its summers not too hot and the winters not too cold. Throughout its history London has always been a center of attraction for different cultures and religions whether it be Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Sikhs or Buddhists.

At the beginning of the 20th century, mainly Irish, Poles, Italians and Eastern European Jews came to London, while starting around the majority of immigrants comes from former British colonies such as India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Today, the cultural, ethnic, religious and economic background of London's population is one of the most diverse worldwide.

London has a flourishing artistic, theater and music scene.

since 1982

Whole music genres such as Punk came from London. This vitality and diversity of London is also reflected in its gay scene: it is huge, diverse and ever changing. There are the cafes, bars and shops of a classic gay village in the Soho district of Central London, particularly in the area around Old Compton Street.

Many clubbers go to the huge party temples in the railway arches in Vauxhall or to the alternative clubs in the trendy East End, formerly a working class area that became popular with students and artists. And not gay festivals forget the many traditional gay pubs and neighborhood bars that are scattered all over London.

No matter what you like, there is certainly a place in London where your needs are met — and were they ever so fancy. Gay London. Other cities. From Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens Map. Annual queer film and arts fest with film screenings, experimental art, workshops and parties.