Sheffield’s LGBTQ+ communities are set to enjoy a vibrant array of events this month, offering something for everyone.
Start your week with Dempseys’ Quiz Night [every Tue], featuring a mix of trivia and disco bingo, or check out the karaoke [every Wed] with the charismatic Ivabollocoff, inviting everyone to showcase their vocal talents.
For more chances to take to the stage, head to Maggie May’s for Dragoke [every Thu], where the fabulous Emma Maezin leads an inclusive drag karaoke session, complete with student and industry discounts. You can also catch Emma at Drag Karaoke [Fri 11 / Sat 19 Apr] at Ball Inn.
Gut Level is the place to be for music enthusiasts this April. On Friday, they kick off with a Members Party [Fri 4 Apr], featuring master selector Joe Delon. The following night, GL Presents brings Stolen Velour and Lindsay Losam [Sat 5 Apr] to the stage, promising an eclectic mix of sounds. Sassy Saturdays [Sat 5 and 26 Apr] at Malin Bridge Inn offer non-stop bops with DJ Brooke, ensuring lively evenings filled with dance and entertainment.
For those seeking a unique experience, Cryptid Queers X [Sat 12 Apr], hosted by King Confuza at Forge Warehouse, combines alternative drag performances with a two-room club night, blending metal, goth, techno, and uplifting queer anthems. Later in the month, Dandy [Sat 26 Apr] returns to Yellow Arch, bringing their signature blend of alt-dance, indie bangers, hyperpop and more, ensuring a night of colourful chaos.
Sheffield’s stages are alive with diverse performances this month. Gut Level hosts a gig featuring Luce Mawdsley and L.T. Leif [Thu 10 Apr], offering cinematic instrumentals and introspective folk tunes. Their Folk Session [Thu 3 Apr] provides an inclusive evening for musicians and singers of folk and traditional music, hosted by Lucy and Rosie Huzzard. Also at Gut Level, GUT LEVEL LIVE W/ Nic Krog, LINTD & Porter Brook [Sat 12 Apr] brings a night of experimental electronic music juxtaposed with subversive sound art and spoken word.
Steel City Comedy presents Worms in Progress [Fri 11 Apr], a platform where queer comedians test new material in a supportive environment. Drag enthusiasts can look forward to Kate Butch [Wed 16 Apr] – a one-woman show at Leadmill blending comedy with live vocals and lip-sync extravaganzas. Additionally, Divina De Campo’s I Do Think tour [Tue 22 Apr] stops at Leadmill, delivering an electrifying mix of comedy, music and storytelling.
For those eager to learn and connect, Gut Level offers several engaging events. The FLAW DJ Workshop & Social [Tue 1 Apr] welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals, women, and gender minorities to explore DJing skills in a supportive setting. The Craft Social [Wed 9 Apr] invites attendees to bring their art or mending projects for a creative evening in good company. Additionally, the QTIBPOC Cinema Club [Thu 15 Apr] provides a space for queer, trans, intersex, Black, and people of colour to watch films that disrupt colonial and straight narratives, fostering community and discussion.
Community support and well-being are at the forefront with events like Rainbow Minds [every Wed], an LGBTQ+ social café held at Sheffield Mind, offering a safe space for connection and relaxation. Trans Active swim sessions [every Saturday] at Heeley Pool and Gym provide private swimming opportunities for trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning individuals of all fitness levels. The LGBTQ+ Over 50s Group [Thu 10 Apr] meets at Weston Park Museum, offering a supportive environment for older LGBTQ+ individuals to connect and share experiences. Gut Pleasers [Wed 2 Apr] returns to Gut Level for an evening of culinary ecstasy at their vegan/veggie communal meal.
Camp Club Fridays [Fri 25 Apr] at Graduate features Sheffield’s drag royalty, Emma Maezin, for an evening of great food, cocktails, and camp music – an ideal way to welcome the weekend. That same night, Gut Level hosts Cyb3r: Spring Breakers [Fri 25 Apr], an electronic music event celebrating hyperpop favourites. For those interested in alternative nightlife, Cruise – LeatherDyke Bar Night [Thu 17 Apr] at Gut Level offers a dyke-centred bar night with low-slung tunes in a pervert-friendly atmosphere. Sheffield’s LGBTQ+ scene this April is rich with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and express oneself. Whether you’re into music, comedy, creative workshops or community gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and feel part of this vibrant community.
That’s your lot for this month – make sure to check out the latest event announcements at www.facebook.com/sheffieldlgbtevents.
