Surrey LGBTQIA+ Celebration: Saturday 10 October 2026
Join us for a vibrant and inclusive celebration of LGBTQIA+ communities, identities and diversity.
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, we are pleased to invite staff, students, family and friends to come together to celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities, identities, love and belonging.
This special event reflects our dedication to fostering equality, inclusion, and a sense of belonging for our staff, students, and the wider community.
Event overview
Join us between 12pm - 4pm on Saturday 10 October 2026 on PATS Field for this family-friendly event. This special celebration will bring our community together for an afternoon filled with entertainment, activities, information and opportunities to connect.
Taking place inside PATS Marquee, enjoy a fabulous performance from That Girl Drag, dance along with DJ Frazer, and get moving with an energetic dance class led by Homoparody Queer Collective. We’ll also be joined by the Surrey Rainbow Choir, bringing uplifting performances and plenty of community spirit.
Explore our Information Stalls to discover LGBTQIA+ support, organisations and resources, and get creative at our Craft Fair, featuring a range of activities and stalls to enjoy.
You will also receive a free lunch token to enjoy the food trucks on site!
"'University should be a place where every student and colleague can be themselves without hesitation. This event is a celebration of our LGBTQIA+ community and a reminder of the kind of university we want to be - one where difference is welcomed, people feel supported, and everyone has the chance to thrive."
Emma Rowsell, Chief Student Officer
Key information
This event is free but you will need a ticket to attend. If you have a guest ticket, you will need to arrive and register with a student or member of staff from The University of Surrey.
Parking in Car Park 3 on the Stag Hill Campus is free for all attendees.
You must register on AP Piazza before making your way to PATS Marquee. Registration will open at 11:45am, and close at 3:30pm.
What's on when?
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12:00pm - 4:00pm |
DJ, Stalls, Food Trucks, Face Painting etc. |
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12:30pm - 12:55pm |
Rainbow Choir Set 1 |
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1:15pm - 1:45pm |
Homoparody Dance Class |
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2:00pm - 2:30pm |
That Girl - Drag Queen Set 1 |
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2:45pm - 3:15pm |
That Girl - Drag Queen Set 2 |
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3:30pm - 3:55pm |
Rainbow Choir Set 2 |
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4:00pm |
End of event – time to depart |
Learn more about the performing artists
DJ Frazer
Get ready to dance, celebrate and have some fun! DJ Frazer is a passionate LGBTQIA+ ally who loves bringing people together through music and creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for everyone.
With a family-friendly set packed with feel-good favourites, upbeat anthems and plenty of opportunities to get dancing, Frazer will help create the perfect atmosphere for our Surrey LGBTQIA+ Celebration.
That Girl - Drag Queen
That Girl is a stagey, campy, songstress with big numbers and even bigger hair. The crownless wonder of the London drag scene, she placed first runner-up in Tuckshop’s 'The Crown', first runner-up in Not Another Drag Competition Season 2 at the RVT, and placed “which one was she?” in Drag Idol 2023. She is the current reigning 'Pink News Drag Artist of the Year' following her highly publicised drag story times in south east London, and an award nominated theatre maker for her five-star reviewed solo show THAT GIRL VS THE WORLD.
Surrey Rainbow Choir
Surrey’s only LGBTQ+ dedicated choir, providing an inclusive and accessible space where people can get together and enjoy singing - judgement-free! We’re made up of almost fifty members of all ages, gender expressions, sexualities and musical ability.
Now for the first time in Surrey, LGBTQ+ people can feel free to belong and sing out in a safe space and all the while doing it to also help our own community by representing LGBTQ+ people performing across Surrey and raising money for good causes with the funds we raise at our concerts.
Homoparody
HOMOPARODY is a collective of LGBTQ+ humans who provide entertainment for public and private events, pride celebrations and festivals all over the UK and beyond. We recreate iconic music videos for charity, run weekly all-ability dance classes and love bringing our community together through dance, entertainment and events.
Full list of food vendors, craft stalls and much more!
Rainbow & Co - an independent LGBTQIA+ owned business creating original apparel, accessories and gifts that celebrate queer joy, champion inclusion and help people feel seen.
The Female Glaze - a vegan bakery for hungry feminists, founded in 2020 by pastry chef Francesca Torello.
Golden Fords Café - a cosy LGBTQ+ café nestled in the heart of Chantry Woods, Guildford offering a unique and remote coffee experience.
The Boileroom and New House Art Space - 'sister spaces' bringing culture, creativity and community to Guildford's art scene through a diverse roster of events and live music.
Lionsheart Bookshop - an independent bookshop based in Woking Town Centre offering a curated selection of literature across all genres.
Blossom - empowers LGBTQIA+ young adults and engage wider society to address the systemic barriers of discrimination, poverty, and social disadvantage faced by young queer people for the broader public benefit.
Out and Aligned - a not-for-profit organisation which runs wellbeing initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community and creates a welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ adults to connect and feel a genuine sense of belonging.
Patches - a Community Interest Company supporting LGBTQIA+ people and their families.
Eikon - helping young people to feel safe, heard and supported.
Library Archives - come along, learn something new and celebrate the rich history and diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community at Surrey.
Free food tokens can be used at the following vendors:
- Spanish Homemade - Authentic Spanish Street food prepared using traditional recipes and fresh ingredients.
- Greek Cuisine - Inspired dishes featuring fresh ingredients and bold flavours.
- Fish and Chips - A British favourite, freshly cooked and served hot.
- Churros – A delicious fried dough treat from Spanish and Portuguese cuisine.
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