About us
Welcome to the Manchester LGBTQ+ Meetup! This is a group geared towards ALL in the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome, including our fabulous allies! šā¤ļø
We try to create a safe, welcoming space for anyone who wants to get acclimated to the area, find friends with whom to enjoy social activities, and make lasting connections. If you don't have many lgbtq+ acquaintances yet, are isolated or lonely,Ā or feel you are unable to be your true authentic self for fear of being judged by straight friends and acquaintances then you are the MVP here! If you feel comfortable to do so, please feel free to make yourself known to one of the organisers so we can make especially sure you will feel comfortable and welcomed here. Or if anyone feels nervous about coming to such a meetup, feel free to send one of the organisers a direct message via meetup, and we can discuss any reservations you may have.
This group has a zero tolerance for gatekeeping. The LGBTQ+ community includes (but is not limited to) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Asexual, Intersex, and Pansexual. We assume everyone who joins has the best intentions and will do their own research and learning. If you promote hateful opinions, this isn't the group for you.
š¤ Accessibility
We want everyone to be able to get something from this group. If you have a disability that you feel may affect your ability to attend or enjoy our meetups, we would really appreciate a direct message with your thoughts on how we can improve. At the moment we have a mix of events that are accessible or inaccessible. All events hosted by Steph-Lani are accessible. Please contact them if you have any access needs or concerns.
Where known, accessibility information is included in the event description. If you have suggestions for places where we can host an accessible Meetup, then please please get in touch with Steph-Lani or Rae!
ā¤ļø Help and support
We created a full list of links and resources to lgbtq+ charities for anyone who is struggling or experiencing any difficulties (it's a bit outdated now though), please check them out and don't be shy to get in touch with any of them!
Welcome to the group, we look forward to seeing you soon! ā¤ļøš
Upcoming events
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š³ļøāā§ļø Trans Climb š§
Rock Over Climbing, Park Garage, Cheviot Street, Manchester, GBThis event is hosted entirely by TransClimbingMcr
Trans Climb Manchester is a chill climbers group, looking to help get Trans people into sports. Withing our group we have a wide range of skills from complete beginners to more experienced climbers, so please come along and join us.
Sessions run every Wednesday 19:00 at Rock Over climbing (Manchester Central). We are a separate group to Rock Over. We are run by trans people, for trans people.
To help make climbing as accessible as possible we have a group fund to subsidise the cost of entry, which reduces your payment to one of the following tiers:
- £11
- £8
- £5
- free (for those who need it)
All of these come with shoe hire include, and entry to the gym for the whole evening. See our Instagram here for more information.
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LGBTQ+ Migrant Wellbeing Meetup (with LGBT Foundation & Yaran Northwest)
LGBT Foundation, LGBT Foundation, Fairbairn House (2nd Floor), 72 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3NJ,, Manchester, GBHey everyone - sharing here for anyone this might be relevant for, or who might know someone that it'll be a help to. It'll be similar open vibes to the Community Cafe; but specifically aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ migrants connect and find their community
Date: 30th July 2026 Time: 5:30ā7:30pm Location: Fairbairn House, 72 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3NJ
A welcoming space to connect, share, and feel supported
Join us for an uplifting community meetup created specifically for LGBTQ+ migrants and newcomers in Greater Manchester. In partnership with Yaran Northwestāa charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable adults, new immigrants, and their familiesāweāre building a space where you can:- Meet others with shared experiences
- Build friendships and community connections
- Explore resources that support your mental health and wellbeing
- Feel seen, heard, and valued in an LGBTQ+āaffirming environment
Whether youāre new to the UK, navigating a recent move, or simply looking for a supportive space, this meetup is designed to help you feel grounded and connected.
Who is this for?
This event is open to all selfāidentifying LGBTQ+ people, inclusive of every gender identity, trans status, queer expression, and racial or cultural background.Safety and Respect
Weāre committed to creating a space where everyone feels safe and supported. Please take a moment to read our Safer Spaces policy before attending.8 attendees
Past events
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