The Solo Trip: Christmas Edition
Bin off the work christmas party and take yourself out on a christmassy adventure. You'll thank me later!
Welcome to the Christmas edition of The Solo Trip, your one stop spot to find the best solo adventures available across the UK. These aren’t necessarily just events where you’ll be on your own, but instead a space where you can be amongst community. As it’s Christmas, here are the best spots up and down the country to enjoy the festive cheer in your own unique way.
London Gay Men’s Chorus: Christmas Bop
Look, it’s not Christmas without the London Gay Men’s Chorus popping up somewhere exquisite and performing a good old medley comprising of some well known classics as well as a beautifully arranged top 40 number. Yes, I would love to hear them whip out a bit of BRAT. Dust off your dancing shoes and join them in a 50s and 60s inspired night at the Southbank Centre.
Where? Southbank Centre, London
When? Friday 6th December - Saturday 7th December 2024
LGBTQ+ Community Christmas Eve Dinner
One for those who may be spending Christmas on their own and would rather spend it with company - the festive feast is set to be as delicious as it is cosy. With The Food Chain offering up their finest festive cuisine, it’s set to be a beautiful evening to help everyone and anyone feel connected this Christmas time.
Where? London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, London
When? 24th December 2024
Festive Celebration of the LGBTQ+ Community
I got to experience the delights of Manchester Cathedral at Christmas time in 2023, and let me tell you - even for those without a religious bone in their body, it’s a delight. For those who enjoy a good mince pie and a sit down, this celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is raising money for national and local charities such as Albert Kennedy Trust, LGBT Foundation, George House Trust and Sparkle.
Where? Manchester Cathedral, Manchester
When? Monday 16th December 2024
For butches, studs and their lesbian lovers this is not only an event decked with Christmas cheer, it’s one with a dress code and we all love a dress code. (Suits & frocks and boots & braces if you’re curious). Again, one for those not afraid to stay out a little later than usual, expect drag kings, DJs, gogo dancers and a confession booth… ooh la la! There is a designated welfare officer on standby if anybody needs assistance or feels uncomfortable at any point.
Where? Withington Public Hall Institute, Manchester
When? Friday 6th December 2024
Festive Market - The Queer Emporium
From the wonderful Queer Emporium, explore and find your pals the best Christmas gift from your local queer community of artists and vendors at this years festive market. With drinks, food and community all at your finger tips, have a mooch around this years festive offering and your friends will be sure to thank you for their sensational gay presents.
Where? The Queer Emporium, Royal Arcade, Cardiff
When? 11th December 2024
Perhaps the best named event that’s ever featured on this newsletter, head out into the wintry Birmingham air and find yourself a seat for some extra special stand up. With ‘Birmingham’s answer to Miss Honey’ scheduled to be in attendance, it’s sure to be a delicately festive night of laughs, silliness and broad accents.
Where? Centrala, Birmingham
When? 16th December 2024
As a firm believer that the cinema is a solo only activity, my solo trips are about to get even gayer with Luca Guadagnino’s QUEER coming to cinemas on December 13th. Starring Daniel Craig and Drew Starkey in this adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ sensual novel, it’s set to send pulses racing. Sure to be a perfect palate cleanser post Wicked i’m sure. I will in fact be holding space for a gay Daniel Craig.
When? In cinemas 13th December 2024
Where? Check out Curzon listings here.
Out Of The Wardrobe ft. Jen Brister & Friends
A Christmas special of their regular LGBT+ showcase night that celebrates queer comedians across the UK, Out Of The Wardrobe will see Jen Brister headline this extra special festive night alongside special guests full of self-deprecation and queer tales of Christmas. Alongside Jen will be Dee Allum, Morgan Rees and Sharon Wanjohi providing light relief from wrapping presents and arranging when to see all of your 4 friends before the 25th December.
Where? 1532 Performing Arts Centre, Bristol
When? 14th December, 2024
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