About us
We are a safe, friendly, social environment for bisexual, biromantic, pansexual/romantic, polysexual, queer, fluid or other non-monosexual people (aka. m-spec, bi+). Bi-curious / questioning people and supportive partners, friends, allies also welcome: but please learn & understand (at least) the basics - don't ask the same biphobic questions we get outside this safer space or make equivalent assumptions of anyone here.
Come make bi+ friends, hang out, chat, have fun; see, learn and take part in some bi / LGBT+ culture, history, and activism; and feel part of a community in a (usually) free-to-attend, casual informal environment.
🟣 What do we do?
* Hosted Events
Most are social informal chatty hangouts on weekday evenings. We've always had monthly pub drinks evening in Soho on the same fourth Thursday (18+ age limit). In summer, picnics and walks, and we want to do dinners again.
Online events replace in-person when necessary (via Zoom/our Discord) without the age limit; the link is set as the location (sometimes in the event description).
Turnout is strong - pre-covid was 40+ in-person for monthly bar socials, now usually 25-ish; and 10-30 for other official meets, our online socials smaller.
* Attend External Events as a Group
Including things like clubbing, comedy, cabaret, plays, talks, and of course Prides.
Several regular events are shared here from other London bi groups/organisers, e.g. Bi Underground, Bi Coffee, Bi+ Brixton, Opening Doors' Bi the Way meets, and (yearly/occasional) CaBiRet, BiFest.
Members can suggest events too (but we'll remove+ban spammers of irrelevant commercial events; ask first) - either you can run them or an organiser may help if they have time/motivation. We prefer hosts to have previously attended our own events, so we've met you and each know what to expect.
We also publicise, attend, and/or run groups or sessions at the largest local/national bi events and Prides like Bi Pride, BiCon, Pride in London, London BiFest, BiCamp, Croydon and other local Prides (10 of them in 2019 including London, Croydon, Para Pride, Black Pride and Trans Pride).
We now have a Discord server under the group's name for text chat/updates between events (the Discord invite link is in your introduction email when you join, sometimes in event descriptions, or ask the organisers).
* Merch!
We support bi creators through our/their merch in our online shop.
🟣 Join in / Support Us!
Join and RSVP to try us out!
Besides our meetups, we invite you to follow and engage with our social network accounts for other discussions and what the organiser gets up to outside the group, plus wider community things (if you partake)!
See links page (bottom of): https://campsite.bio/londonbi
* Shop
Consider buying bi+/trans/pride/intersecting-identity supporting products (merch) or donating at our shop: https://londonbisexualsmeetup.sumup.link/
Organiser John produces the high quality, well-loved bi & trans pride full-size umbrellas ☂ (limited stock, currently awaiting enough orders for a production run); via shop (above).
* Donations
Organiser John covers Meetup/other service fees out-of-pocket (can afford to); but appreciates help for extra costs (e.g. pride stalls often need insurance, travel/material/equipment/volunteer costs) – donate via cash/card at our pub socials/some other events, via ko-fi online; or even PayPal directly, by request.
🟣 Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility
People of all abilities, religions, sexualities, ethnicities and genders welcome as long as you respect other members, their identities, and appearance. Some regular events require ability to use stairs and will have background music/noise.
🟣 Rules
• Keep your main profile picture for this group 'family-friendly' or you will be removed or (for repeated/unfixed offences) banned; we are not a swingers or nudists group. You get one warning ever (by private message), ~ 1 week to fix it (and offers of help if needed).
• Don't be a dick! ie. Respect others, especially their privacy, at all times. e.g. get permission for photos, & what you'll do with them; don't "out" anyone without permission; try to assume good intent – you don't know what (else) is going on in people's lives. Disabilities & mental health struggles are not always visible/obvious.
• Abuse at events or via Meetup messages/actions will not be tolerated (organisers may need to be notified, they cannot see your private messages). Infractions will lead to the perpetrator's removal from the event+group, possibly a ban; reports presumed honest until evidence otherwise. Trivial first instances (level decided by target of abuse or representative if available) may be warned instead. Meetup also has ways to block/report users in messages or via profiles.
🟣 Final Notes & Conventions
80% of getting anything out of being a member is about showing up and taking part, so turn up to a few events (or offer to run one - anything social, the main organiser John/others may offer help). You're sure to have fun! No need to be nervous about anything sexual, as its a regular social group; report and block anyone who is behaving inappropriately.
* Commercial event to advertise? - talk to the organiser first. Spam not tolerated - we block & remove it a.s.a.p.
* Show/researcher/casting agent wanting people? We have a Discord channel for that, or discuss with the organiser / post to our FB page.
* Member stars! Some members have 1-2 star(s) '★' under their name (in their title), they celebrate our best contributing and reliable members (who've run great events/are an activist here or externally); or a black mark '∎' hints of a failure to respect the group - e.g. not turning up for a limited-space ticketed event without letting us know or apologies, and shouldn't be relied on as much. Black marked members will not have guaranteed space at any limited-ticket event until they redeem themselves (getting the mark removed) by showing up enough, and would not be trusted to run events.
Upcoming events
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Croydon PrideFest 2026
Marks and Spencer, 116 North End, Croydon, GBCroydon Pride is 10 years old in 2026, shifting to later in the year, and also to Braithwaite Halls (of the Town Hall) + BOXPARK!
Less corporate, more community than the big Pride in central London; no parade floats. A stage of live acts, speeches. Meet other bi+/queer locals! Its a FREE event. We're more noticeable in smaller-scale, friendlier, more community-focused Prides like this.
Parade info below, then Festival info. They require tickets for the festival, or you can march with us for entry, or volunteer at the stall (arrange in advance).
🟣 Agenda:
We parade from M&S on North End with our flags/banners and placards straight down the road towards Braithwaite Hall and the community stalls, finishing outside Grants, round the corner from the festival (croydonpride.org.uk/whats-on/parade-route/).
If enough people, we march with one or both of our GIANT (5 meter) Bi/Pan flags, which need 6-8 people per flag. Otherwise banner(s), a flagpole, placards, flags (we can give/sell some flags).10:45am: Meet outside Marks and Spencer, North End, with banners,placards,flags,badges,pride outfits, whatever you have (dogs welcome but not in the park).
Don't forget water, weather protection (sunscreen/hat/parasol or bi umbrella?), and pride gear - bi/pan/omni flags, placards.
Look for our huge flag or possible banner / multiple smaller bi themed items together to find us if its your first time. Or ask a steward if they know us.
Arrive by 11:10 so we know whether we have enough people to prepare a banner/huge flag(s) and can get enough wristbands (use it for festival access later too)! Takes time to get ready (more advice/requirements at their page for it; we're a registered group).
11:30am (ish) Parade sets off, led by mayor; with music from the Pengenista Drummers.
~12pm - parade arrives at festival (see info below).🟣 Festival
- 11am-4pm Community Stalls @ Braithwaite Hall (by the Town Hall, Clocktower) with acoustic performances, singers (quieter than BoxPark)
- 1-8pm Main stage acts + talks @ BoxPark (next to East Croydon station)
Braithwaite Hall
Craft/community stalls including ours (can you help for 15mins or more?!), and kids entertainment, music/singing until 4pm.BoxPark (next to East Croydon station):
No pets allowed.
1-8pm Live Main Stage Acts for all (louder!)
7-11:30pm 18+ (only) Afterparty
Many food vendors and drink options here.
Address: 99 George Street, CR0 1LD.Acts (more TBC):
🎙️ Hosted by Tiana Biscuit, Sophia Stardust.
Performances from:
Luna · Julia Voltramo · Cheryl Fergison · Emma Lindars · APW · Leon DC (new act) · Alpha Dancers · Freddie LewisMore to be announced, so I'll mention in previous years they've also had (one or two might be back)...
Duniya Dhoom · Faye Wheeler · IYA Pole Dance Studio · Julia Zelg · Lauren Murphy · Mel Anin · Natasha Cox · Nyongbella · Prince Peach · Ula Lah · Violetta J’adore🎧 And I expect a DJ til late at BOXPARK
(May keep some acts secret til nearer the day; see website/their social media for updates)
🟣 General:
WEAR: pride encouraged! Bi colours=pink/purple/blue. Plan for weather & security (e.g. sealable pockets/bags, sunhat).
BRING: consider water/snacks/sunscreen/hat, umbrella/parasol - or to hide under, flags/badges/placards, any medication needed. We bring extra small flags for those in the march but can also loan/sell the cape sized ones.Don't bring alcohol, drugs; Do bring medications you need.
Signs/placards messaging must be respectful.
No glass may be taken into the festival but sealed transparent plastic bottles are ok (may be asked to open them for security). Drinks available inside, note that if you look under 25 you may need ID to buy it, no under-16s without an over-18 parent/guardian. You can re-enter if you exit, but if full you may have to queue (one-in, one-out).Local shops open normal hours; most til 5-6pm.
John's old Pride Tips page.
⚫ Travel:
TfL zone 5.
🚉Train: West Croydon station, via Clapham Junction,Victoria,London Bridge (➡West Croydon),London's east end, or Highbury & Islington. Or to East Croydon+a longer walk. Check last train times if staying out!
🚋 Tram is not running this weekend (engineering works).
🚌Bus: to high street: 3/57/75/109/…
🚗Road closures may delay vehicles >10am: Fell Road & Mint Walk 7am til Sunday. Advise public transport, nearby parking limited (town centre best).⚫ Accessibility:
Travel: East Croydon station platforms have step-free access via lifts and ramps. Nearest parking is the open-24/7 Ruskin Square Car Park on Dingwall Road, 320m from BoxPark entrance (also next to East Croydon station) with level access and 24 blue-badge bays.
Braithewaite Hall: step-free ramp access at Clocktower; shallow steps at entrance (with handrails), with lifts for hall & other floors, accessible toilets (baby changing on 1st floor), wide walkways.
BoxPark: lifts, accessible toilets, designated seating, communal benches (RADAR key locks; ask staff if needed) and more.
There will be a dedicate quiet space. Food stalls include vegan, gluten-free, and halal options.
Pride website has an accessibility info page, See the website for more.Questions? Email info@croydonpride.org.uk.
⚫ More Info:
The main sponsor this year is Superdrug, others: Croydon College, LSBU; also supported by Croydon Council, Colgate-Palmolilve, Fat Beehive.
It's still much less commercial than the central big Pride in London - which means they need community funding too; please donate for your ticket if you can.
Web: croydonpride.org.uk (with an FAQ)
Socials: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter(X) / LinkedIn - as CroydonPride
It's also the same day as Waltham Forest Pride (no group presence).BoxPark contact: tel 02071868800 / email croydon@boxpark.co.uk
Event originally created by the new (gay) mayor, 2016, as stalls and a street party in Church Street. It moved around in early years, and then to Wandle Park for several years; but last year (org. changes, short notice) used the high street and BoxPark/town halls this year (due costs of Park hosting).
Google Map image posted as an event photo, with parade route from M&S to Grants in darker blue, following to Braithwaite Hall on Katharine Street in cyan light blue and over to BOXPARK via Park Lane in magenta pink.
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BiCon UK 2026 (Nottingham, +online/hybrid sessions) £
Nottingham Girls High School, Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB, Nottingham, GBBiCon is the UK's national bisexual convention/conference, with parties and fun social events alongside the workshops, talks, discussions and academic sessions. It's organised by bi+ people like you, for the community.
It's a weekend-long educational and social gathering for Bi+ people, their friends, partners, and others with a supportive interest in bisexuality with plenty of opportunities to hang out, chat, and meet lots of other bi+ people from around the country (and further afield).
This year it's in Nottingham again, non-residential again (no on-site accommodation), same venue as last year.
Further details updated on the website, where you can also get tickets (including for attending online).
⚫ Online Sessions:
Some sessions will also be online!
More details (check back later as it's updated): 2026.bicon.org.uk/online-bicon/⚫ Help Needed:
Please book tickets ahead of the event if you can (earlier the better), which helps them with funding and to plan for numbers attending.You can help too - offer to run a session (though might be too late for that in August), help manage the venue & set up / take down things at the start & end, promote it beforehand, or running the welcome desk on the day(s).
Each year's organising team is selected from the offered proposals (a different team every year, though previous BiCon organiser experience is expected among them) and they decide where to host it.
⚫ Rules / Training:
No anti-racism training is available this year; it was required for a few years but the dialled-back ones of the last few have not implemented it. The updated code of conduct still applies.IMPORTANT: The code of conduct changed since 2022; you're required to follow it whether you read it or not:
2026.bicon.org.uk/home/code-of-conduct/Conference tickets are available up til, and on, the weekend.
⚫ Entertainment:
??? yet - TBD⚫ Tickets:
Tickets give day/weekend access to workshops and socials. Pricing is on a sliding-scale by your income, using extremely similar price-bands to 2025's event; 7 bands ranging from £10 for a single day pass up to £65 for the full weekend if you're flush/an organisation is paying you to attend.Online tickets are from £4 to £20.
Get your tickets now to help fund the event, at:
2026.bicon.org.uk/book/
(where you can also offer to run a session, or email them later to do so, if it's not too late).Please be honest and if you can contribute more please do so - it's an expensive event to put on, break-even average was £29 in 2024 for a 2-day event at a smaller venue than usual. If they collect more money in early bookings, more can go towards hiring space/support costs/the Friday entertainment (or e.g. provided food). Volunteers are running this in their own time and effort and it's a huge amount of work.
⚫ Accessibility/Travel:
Access info page at the Bicon website: 2026.bicon.org.uk/access/
Getting there: .../getting-there/
There is an accessible toilet and a lift to any upper floors where some sessions might be.
They have invited attendees to bring food to share, as per the BiFest tradition (please label it regarding ingredients and allergens - don't forget the oil something was cooked in can sometimes be an allergen).You can attend just the sessions you want (usually a few are limited to people with particular identities).
There is no charge for bringing children but there is no on-site child care.
BiCon Continuity (charity managing legal responsibilities of running BiCon) and the organising team are committed to making the event accessible. There is no known BSL signing provision this year.
BiCon also have a Discord server to text-chat all things Bicon and for a community of previous attendees — John G. can send you an invite on request (comment below/direct-message him).
The old DMP session is now called BiCon Decides.
⚫ Weekend Tips:
Useful tips, especially if its your first BiCon, from a regular:◾ Don't try to do everything. Take breaks to eat/rest/sleep/recharge [especially if attending in-person, but back-to-back video calls can also be tiring]
◾ If relevant, try to book the following day off from work/your usual activities. It can be really jarring to jump from BiCon to the rest of life without transition time. Though YMMV - some people are fine with faster transitions between different spaces.
◾ It can also be good to plan attending another bi event after, for if you're missing the bi acceptance energy after such an intense weekend of it (or to talk about it all; also see the Discord)4 attendees
South East London Pride (at Goldsmiths University)
Goldsmiths, University of London, 8 Lewisham Way, London, GBGoldsmiths University green again hosts S.E. London Pride this August. Grab a blanket, friends and (chosen/otherwise) family, and spend a Sunday with them on the grass.
🟣 Schedule/Stalls (expected)
*Queer art market
- Hot and cold food vendors
*Merch stand - Games
*Performances - Massage
*Family friendly activities
and more!
TBD whether we have a stall there this year but look for a Bi pride themed umbrella around / being used as a parasol into the afternoon.
🟣 Travel / Accessibility:
Please enter via the Laurie Grove gate entrance. To get to those gates from New Cross Road: turn onto Laurie Grove; walk to the end of Laurie Grove, Laurie Grove gates are on your left. See also the photo of the gates already posted for the meet.Nearest stops:
🚌436/136/177/171 bus to Marquis of Granby or New Cross Gate Station depending on direction (whichever you come to first);
🚆Queens Road Peckham train station (+171 bus to New Cross Gate Station, stop R, if you don't want to walk so much).
🚇No Underground stations nearby, so check route via Google/TfL, use busses/other vehicles or on foot/bike - this is SE London!The venue is wheelchair friendly and has accessible toilets - Please reach out to them if you have any more accessibility questions, via Eventbrite (contact the organiser link/button) or email to catfordpride@gmail.com
🟣 Tickets / More Info:
Tickets via ????? (no requirement to sign up there but it will help them plan for estimated attendance, and you can donate).Find further details and other events they run at their link-tree page.
7 attendees- Hot and cold food vendors
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