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With 2020 being a damp squib for LGBTQ+ travel and events, Alex Klineberg has pulled together a round-up which should add a splash of colour to your 2021 ) There’s a huge amount of pent-up demand,
which will hopefully be unleashed in 2021. That vaccine better arrive soon, Madonna – I mean Moderna. Lots of major LGBTQ+ events are set to go ahead next year. Clearly, we’re living in very strange times and some of these events may have to be rescheduled. But let’s assume the vaccine cavalry has arrived and 2021 won’t be cancelled. We’ve gathered together the biggest destination events, from circuit parties in Palm Springs to London’s Mighty Hoopla. Here’s hoping lockdown will be a distant memory by the time you hit one of these... ) White Party – Palm Springs (April 2021)
) DragFest – Ibiza (May 2021)
Klub Kids is responsible for some of the biggest and best drag events. Many Drag Race stars do their tours with Klub Kids. DragFest
The full line-up will be Ruvealed soon. Todrick Hall, Shea Coulee and Miz Cracker are headlining the London event, so expect big names for Ibiza. t www.twitter.com/DragFest_ibiza ) Mighty Hoopla – London (June 2021)
Mighty Hoopla has become the gay Glastonbury. It’s a see and be seen event – no scene queen would miss it for the world. In 2019, the mighty Chaka Khan headlined. All Saints and Jamelia were also on the bill. The 2020 event was cancelled for obvious reasons. D www.mightyhoopla.com ) L Fest – Llandudno (July 2021)
L Fest includes comedy, music, cabaret and parties. It will be taking place at Bodafon Farm. Cindy Edwards launched the event
back in 2010. L Fest began as a sports weekend and evolved into a full-scale festival. You’ll be glamping in a very attractive setting – it’s close to the beach. They also have wood-fired pizza ovens so the food on offer should be pretty decent. Check out the pic of the iconic Toyah! D www.lfest.co.uk ) XLSIOR – Mykonos (August 2021)
Mykonos is, of course, the gay party destination of choice in Europe. It’s one of the most beautiful islands in the world. No influencer’s Insta grid is complete without several shots of them in Mykonos. XLSIOR takes place during the busiest time in peak season and usually starts at the Elysium Hotel. Around 30,000 people will attend – that’s three times the permanent population of the island. D www.xlsiorfestival.com DINAH SHORE WEEKEND - COPYRIGHT MOLLY ADAMS
Jeffrey Sanker’s White Party events are the US’s biggest gay circuit parties. Expect lots of shirtless men dancing all day and night in Palm Springs. The testosterone will be off the scale. There’ll be pool parties, club nights and more. Start doing sit-ups now. D www.jeffreysanker.com/white-partypalm-springs/
already hosts major shows in Manchester and London. The Ibiza event has recently been announced. Ibiza Rocks is the host hotel.
