Huge LGBTQ+ Art Fair Returns to London With More Than 50 Creators

More than 50 LGBTQ+ artists, makers and independent businesses are heading to London this October as Queeriosities returns for its fifth edition, bringing three days of art, design and community to Peckham.

The event will take over Copeland Gallery from 2 to 4 October 2026, giving visitors the chance to discover and buy directly from LGBTQ+ creatives working across painting, photography, ceramics, jewellery, fashion, publishing, fragrance and more. 

Founded and led by curator Davy Pittoors, Queeriosities was created as a platform for LGBTQ+ creatives whose work and perspectives have historically been pushed to the margins. The project has grown through exhibitions and makers fairs, connecting artists with new audiences while putting LGBTQ+ creativity firmly at the centre of the event. 

That support can also translate into something much more practical for the people taking part. Organisers say the 2025 event attracted almost 3,000 visitors and generated tens of thousands of pounds in direct revenue for participating artists, showing how an LGBTQ+ cultural event can provide genuine opportunities for independent creators as well as a weekend out for visitors. 

This year will also feature a dedicated exhibition titled Here We Go Again. Artists Winnona Hedgeland, Tom Hemingway, Sandy Kiralawella, Jingyi Li, Ailsa Ogden and Joey Terrill will explore ideas around LGBTQ+ truth and identity at a time when different versions of reality can increasingly compete with one another. 

The weekend begins with an opening night on Friday 2 October from 6pm to 9pm. Saturday then runs from 11am to 6pm, followed by the final day on Sunday from 11am to 5pm. General admission on Saturday and Sunday is free, although visitors are encouraged to book ahead, while optional paid tickets are available for anyone wanting to support the event financially. 

Copeland Gallery is based at 133 Copeland Road in Peckham, south London, and the venue lists step free access, accessible toilets and complimentary tickets for assistants. Full event and ticket information is available through the official Queeriosities website⁠.

For anyone looking to discover LGBTQ+ artists beyond the names already dominating galleries and social media, Queeriosities offers something particularly valuable.

For more from the artists taking part, event updates and a closer look at the work being showcased, follow @queeriosities_ on Instagram and visit the official Queeriosities website at queeriosities.co.uk. Images used in this article are credited to the official Queeriosities Instagram page.