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From panel discussions to epic DJ nights.
Exhibition: I'm Coming Out!
London’s LGBTQIA+ Nightlife, 1975 - 1985, curated by Bishopsgate Institute.
Badge Cafe
A crafty utopian hangout with Ben Walters, putting old books and mags to queer badgemaking use. Free, friendly, easy, fun.
Peccadillo Sofa Club
A live edition of the online chat show that talks about everything in queer film.
Rules of Desire Workshop
Inspired by Rule 34, a discussion-based workshop exploring how unspoken rules of desire connect to our sexual and political freedoms.
Spotlight on South Korea
South Korean filmmakers discuss their films and the history of LGBTQIA+ cinema in South Korea.
We Have Always Been Here!
Film curator Tara Brown leads an in-depth panel discussion about the intersections of queerness, disability and film.
Remembering Ron Peck
An intimate library event provides the chance to learn more from friends of this sensitive giant of gay independent film.
BFI Member’s Library Late presents: BFI Flare Guide through the ages
Drop in to view BFI Flare guides from across four decades of Queer cinema.
Bisexual visi-Bi-lity in film and television
A panel of out and proud Bisexuals look at the industry’s historically poor track record when it comes to portraying bisexuality.
Big Gay Film Quiz
Fancy yourself a queer cinema buff? Then test your big screen prowess with the world’s best LGBTQIA+ film quiz.
We Need to Talk About Loving Highsmith
Can we truly love the work of someone whose views can make them hard to love?
In conversation: Sadie Lee and Libro Levi Bridgeman
An armchair chat between portrait painter, Sadie Lee, and the writer, Libro Levi Bridgeman.
DJ nights
Opening night: Jonathan Kemp and Sadie Lee
BFI Flare favourites, Sadie Lee and Jonathan Kemp get the party started with a DJ set of bouncy retro pop, tuneful indie and party classics.
Bar Wotever
Dance to the eclectic mix of musical styles from the Bar Wotever DJs.
Club Kali
Legendary turntablist and broadcaster DJ Ritu returns to BFI Flare.
Frankie Goes to Flare
Take a trip through the sounds of queer 80s London with dark hits, cult classics and queer anthems, from Mike Menace and Jamie Bull.
Fèmmme Fraîche
Fèmmme Fraîche is a frolickingly-fun, forward-thinking club night for queer girls, fèmmmes, butch, trans, NB and EVRy1 in between.
Closing Night Reception
Following our Closing Night Gala screening of Drifter, join our filmmakers and Festival partners for the post-film reception.
Closing Night Party: Unskinny Bop + The Batty Mama
Join us for a fun-filled closing-night party with DJ sets from the Unskinny Bop duo and The Batty Mama.
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Screenings and events with access provision
Making BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival as welcoming, inclusive and accessible as possible for everyone.
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2026 festival brochure
Download our digital festival brochure (PDF) for the 2026 edition of the festival.
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