2026 is fast approaching, and with it comes a new year of great productions in Birmingham and across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our favourites in theatre, dance, musicals, drag and cabaret that would make great Christmas gifts or, of course, a treat for yourself. ★ Fiddler on the Roof at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham ( 9th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026 ) “Completely sold out at the Barbican in London, this is a rare opportunity to catch this critically ac

Grace Richardson (20), from Leicester was crowned the winner of Miss England 2025, making her the first openly gay winner of the beauty contest.

LGBT Sparkle – a Wolverhampton-based social group that supports LGBTQ+ individuals and allies locally – won a National Diversity Award for ‘Community Organisation’ in the LGBTQ+ sub-category. While Katie Neeves, a trans ambassador who works as a presenter and event host, and now resides in the East Midlands also received an award for 'Positive Role Model' in the LGBT sub-category.

The Greatest Gathering festival in Derby hosted the world's first train-bourne Pride parade in an event co-ordinated by Journey; a not-for-profit organisation for LGBTQ+ professionals working in the transport sector.

Drag Race UK star, vocal sensation and all-round powerhouse drag performer, Divina De Campo has joined Lincoln Pride’s 2025 line-up. Bringing her theatrical talents and fabulous vocals to the main stage, Divina De Campo will perform at Lincoln Pride on Saturday 16th August.

Northampton Pride – due to take place on Saturday 12th July 2025 – has announced the line-up for the festival which includes a talented collection of singers, performers and entertainers

2025’s Pride Power List from The Guardian has been announced, and among the activist, celebrities, icons and individuals from the LGBTQ+ community in the top 100 are many names from across the Midlands region.

A memorial garden dedicated to those who are currently living with HIV, as well as those who have lost their lives or loved ones to the HIV and AIDS pandemic has been officially opened in Leicester.

Reform UK plan to ban Pride flags from being flown in from council building including several across the Midlands.

Megan Atkinson from Leicestershire, set up the group ‘Queer Adventure Collective’ as a safe space for LGBTQ+ people from smaller communities

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star, Vicki Vivacious, will be headlining Coalville’s first pride event.

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals returns in 2025, with numbers from some of the UK’s best West End and touring productions

Notts Pride, the East Midlands’ largest free Pride event, are hosting a Winter Ball

Nottinghamshire GP practice has announced that it will stop prescribing vital transgender healthcare to patients

Leicester Pride march will be led by Europe’s largest trans flag, measuring 82ft long