It’s no secret we love to party. From the molly houses of the 18th century to today’s warehouse raves in Tottenham, nightlife in the LGBTQIA+ community has always been far more than entertainment for entertainment’s sake.
The Right To Dance, a recent report by Gay Times & Time Out assessing the current state of queer nightlife in the UK, explores what we’ve lost, who’s currently in the room, and who is building its future. The report draws on insights from 147 respondents recruited from our combined audiences between January and February 2026, 82% admitted to feeling like their sense of community has been damaged by the ongoing closure of queer-focused venues.
A massive 99% of respondents said a predominantly LGBTQIA+ crowd is important when they're choosing an event, while 83% admitted to prioritising events with queer organisers and promoters.
When asked about government support for queer nightlife, 6 in 10 respondents said it's not sufficient. Gentrification was also explored in the survey, with 1 in 2 stating that it has negatively impacted queer spaces.
Perhaps even more crucially, only seven per cent of the participants revealed that they feel well represented by the queer spaces available in their area.
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