George Waterfield and Darren Cunningham, co-owners of a Leicester salon – The Secret Garden – have said they refuse to be intimidated after their business was targeted twice in suspected hate crime incidents that saw damage of, and tearing down of pride flags flying outside.

Dragged to the Musicals, a live vocals tour starring Divina De Campo, Veronica Green, Le Fil, Mimi Chanel and Viola is heading out on tour from September. Ahead of its opening, Midlands Rainbow spoke to Divina De Campo about the all-singing extravaganza that will be playing at several venues across the region.

Holy Trinity Church, behind which the HIV memorial garden can be found, has been called out as a homophobic organisation with several of its clergy having publicly spoken out against what they call the “LGBTQ agenda”.

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.

A brand-new Made at Curve production of the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL will tour the UK in 2026 playing in Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke-on-Trent.

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

2025 is fast approaching & with it comes a new year of great shows in Birmingham & across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our faves