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Homotopia is the UK's leading LBGTQIA arts and cultural festival and takes place in Liverpool each November. Est. 2004.

02/06/2026

Happening tomorrow, book your place! 🔥

Join us at Sahir House for the first All The Devils Community Engagement Workshop.

Explore q***r theatre, q***r horror, representation and creativity in a welcoming, non-judgemental space inspired by Jonathan Larkin's bold new play.

📍 Sahir House
📅 Monthly workshops from tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June
🎟️ Free, booking required

Plus, participants will receive a complimentary ticket to see All The Devils at Homotopia Festival 2026.

Book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-the-devils-community-engagement-workshops-tickets-1987918367350

Partners: Sahir House, Homotopia, Axess and The Sexuality Summer School

Funders: National Lottery Community Fund and Arts Council England.

27/05/2026

Join us for monthly workshops at Sahir House as part of the development of All The Devils - a bold new q***r play by Jonathan Larkin, premiering at the Liverpool Playhouse for Homotopia Festival in November 2026.

Across three sessions, we’ll explore q***r theatre, q***r horror, representation in media, and use art and creativity to open up conversations around the themes of the play. Together, we’ll share stories, connect and create space for conversations around sexual health, wellbeing and chemsex within LGBTQIA+ communities in an informal, non-judgemental environment.

All The Devils is a darkly comic operatic thriller, a poppers-fuelled ride through an afters that goes spectacularly wrong, asking difficult questions about pleasure, risk, care, power and the places we go in search of connection.

📍 Sahir House�
📅 Monthly workshops from Wednesday 3 June
�🎟️ Free to attend, booking required on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/all-the-devils-community-engagement-workshops-tickets-1987918367350
�🎭 Participants will also receive a complimentary ticket to see All The Devils at Liverpool Playhouse during Homotopia Festival 2027

26/05/2026

A really special moment for us at Art Gallery was seeing Traditional Family Values by Trademark / Mark Wardel included in Gender Stories. 🎨

Originally commissioned by Homotopia as the poster artwork for our 2012 festival, the piece challenged ideas of “traditional family values” and pushed back against the language often used to marginalise LGBTQIA+ communities, something that sadly still feels incredibly relevant today.

Seeing this work held within the Museum of Liverpool collection, and included as part of such a thoughtful exhibition on gender, identity and expression, felt really moving for our team. A reminder of the power of Q***r art to challenge, provoke and endure 💫

More info about the exhibition here: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/walker-art-gallery/exhibition/gender-stories

Don't miss it!

21/05/2026

Join the Homotopia Board! 🫶

As the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts & culture festival, Homotopia has been championing courageous q***r art and activism since 2004. As we move towards our 25th anniversary in 2029, we’re looking for passionate new Trustees to help shape the next chapter of our organisation.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:�

- Legal�
- HR & people management�
- Finance�
- Fundraising & commercial activity�
- Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations

As a Trustee, you’ll help guide the strategic direction and future sustainability of Homotopia, supporting q***r artists, communities and culture in Liverpool and beyond.

We’re also hosting an online info session for anyone interested in finding out more about the role and application process. The link to book your place is available via the link below.

📅 Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 31 May 2026�
📧 Apply via [email protected]�
🔗 Find out more + RSVP to the info session via, https://www.homotopia.net/were-recruiting-join-our-board-2

20/05/2026

Thank you to the Walker Art Gallery for inviting us to visit Gender Stories. 🎨

We had a really special evening celebrating gender expression, identity and creativity through art and performance. Highlights for us included a beautiful performance from Choir With No Name, an inspiring speech from Cheddar Gorgeous, and an incredible live art performance from our Dross. A huge shoutout forever and always for protect scouse dolls.

A huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing together such a thoughtful and timely exhibition.

More info about the exhibition here: https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/walker-art-gallery/exhibition/gender-stories --the-exhibition

14/05/2026

What a journey! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who visited Pride is a Trans Led Protest! and helped make the exhibition such a powerful celebration of trans community, creativity and resistance.

Thank you to all of the incredible artists, activists and contributors involved, to Lost Art for hosting us so generously, and to Emeri Curd for producing the programme with such care and dedication.

Special thanks to curators Connie Frankish and Gary Needham for their vision, passion and commitment in bringing this vital exhibition to life.

And finally, thank you to everyone who showed up, reflected, and connected with us along the way. 🏳️‍⚧️

📸 Emily Joan Collins

11/05/2026

We’re recruiting new members to join the Homotopia Board. 🚨

As the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA+ arts & culture festival, Homotopia has been championing courageous q***r art and activism since 2004. As we move towards our 25th anniversary in 2029, we’re looking for passionate new Trustees to help shape the next chapter of our organisation.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:

- Legal
- HR & people management
- Finance
- Fundraising & commercial activity
- Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisations

As a Trustee, you’ll help guide the strategic direction and future sustainability of Homotopia, supporting q***r artists, communities and culture in Liverpool and beyond.

We’re also hosting an online info session for anyone interested in finding out more about the role and application process. The link to book your place is in our bio.

📅 Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday 31 May 2026
📧 Apply via [email protected]
🔗 Find out more + RSVP to the info session via: https://www.homotopia.net/were-recruiting-join-our-board-2/

We’d especially encourage applications from people currently underrepresented in arts governance and leadership.

Good luck! 🤞

06/05/2026

2 days to go until our Pride is a Trans Led Protest! Celebration Event & Creative Workshops. 🏳️‍⚧️

We’re closing Pride is a Trans Led Protest! this Friday, and it’s your last chance to be part of it.

Join us for a full evening of workshops, celebration and community at Lost Art:

✂️ Zine making�
✊ Banner making�
🎧 DJ sets�
🗣️ Speeches�
🍻 Drinks + space to connect
🖼️ Final chance to experience the exhibition

Whether you’ve been part of the journey or are joining us for the first time, this is the moment to show up, get involved and celebrate together.

📅 Friday 8 May�
📍 Lost Art, Liverpool�
🎟️ Free entry, booking required: https://www.homotopia.net/current-events/

04/05/2026

🚨 GET CREATIVE WITH US! 🎨

Our Pride is a Trans Led Protest! workshops are coming soon and we want you to be a part of it.

Join us on Friday 8 May at Lost Art for an evening of creativity, connection and collective action:

✂️ 4-6pm: Zine Making with Badly Drawn Zines
Make your own DIY zine and share your story, all materials provided.

✊ 6-8pm: Banner Making with Trans Info Shop
Create something powerful for Trans Pride 2026 or take it to your next protest.

Spaces are limited and once they’re gone, they’re gone.

📍 Lost Art, Liverpool
🎟️ Secure your spot now: https://www.homotopia.net/current-events/

Come create with us!
📸 Emily Joan Collins

03/05/2026

Don’t miss the closing moment. 🏳️‍⚧️

We’re coming together this Friday 8th May to celebrate the final night of Pride is a Trans Led Protest! and you’re invited.

This is your last chance to experience the exhibition in full, and to be part of a space rooted in community, creativity and collective resistance.

Expect an evening of connection and celebration, with DJ sets by
BLVK VELVET and ELAMENT, speeches, making, and moments to reflect on everything this exhibition has held.

✨ A final chance to gather, celebrate and be in community.

📅 Friday 8 May, 6-10:30pm
📍 Lost Art, Liverpool
🎟️ Free entry, booking required: https://www.homotopia.net/events/pride-is-a-trans-led-protest-celebration-event/

Please note that tickets for the creative workshops are separate from workshop tickets, meaning that if you'd like to attend a workshop and the closing event, please book separate tickets.

Let’s close this together 💖

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Telephone

+441517091113

Website

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