Time to try something new? We thought so!
Have a look through our different event series – maybe you’d like to pick up a new skill, try yourself in sports or just come out for a coffee and chat – we hope you find something you like the look of!
Keep checking back – more activities being added regularly!
Been involved in one of the events or activities? We’d love to hear what you thought!
See our LGBT+ Activities Calendar for Perth & Kinross below.
For more information on the event, please see the specific event listing further down this page and click ‘Register Interest‘ to sign up.
The calendar is based on dates for May 2024. The dates and times displayed may be subject to change, and we recommend you contact the event organisers as below for updates.
Community
Cuppas & Chats
Brew & Chew, Perth
1st Wednesday of the Month, 2pm – 3.30pm
A chance to catch up and meet others over a lovely cuppa at a dog friendly cafe in the centre of Perth!
Action For Happiness – Perth
Starfish Bakes & Cakes, Bertha Park
Wednesday 1st May, 6.30pm
We meet to explore our various ‘Keys to Living’. This creates a sense of connection as we also commit to take action to create more happiness and less unhappiness, both for ourselves and others. We aren’t based on religion, cult, or for financial gain – we just enjoy relaxed time together, learning proven and easy ways to improve wellbeing, and relish tasty treats or snacks.
Cowmmunnity
Comedy – Music – Poetry
The Venue, Perth
Thursday 16th May from 7.30pm
A night of comedy, poetry and music. While some use their time and energy to be cruel and hateful, Cowmmunity is an appeal for kindness, compassion and love.
Including music from Nick Shane and Jack Given, stand-up from Joseph Munro, poetry from Jennifer Grady, and more!
Transgender Perth/
Central Scotland
Perth City Centre – 1st Saturday of the month, 7pm – 10pm
Dunblane – 2nd Saturday of the month,
7pm – 10pm
The monthly Transgender Perth social at a comfy venue in Perth – join the Facebook group to find out more.
GLOW Youth Group
AK Bell Library, Perth
Tuesdays, 6pm – 8pm
Perth’s own LGBT+ Youth Group, part of LGBT Youth Scotland. Weekly meetings at AK Bell Library. Email info@lgbtyouth.org.uk for more details.
See the Groups & Organisations page for other LGBT Youth Scotland groups in the region.
Social Meet-up
No.3 One Stop Shop
2nd Wednesday of the Month, 6pm – 8pm
A welcoming, social event for LGBT+ people, friends and family – enjoy a relaxed space to meet others, have a chat, play games and more!
FFLAG National Meeting
Online via. Zoom
2nd Wednesday of the Month from 7.30pm
For family and friends of LGBTQ+ folk looking for support and mutual connections. Hosted as a national meeting, with attendance from a small local network. Register to receive updates about the group by clicking below.
Perthshire Rainbow Table
St Columba’s, Perth Road, Crieff
Third Thursday of the month, 7.30pm
An ecumenical Christian worship community which offers a warm welcome to people who are LGBTQIA+ and their friends – all who seek an Inclusive Church.
Exploring
Rock ‘n’ Adventures
Following on from the Rock ‘n’ Books & Rock ‘n’ Dragons group, this new ‘Adventures’ group looks to get together for regular exploring around Perth & Kinross.
Join them on Facebook or register your interest below.
Upcoming activities:
Friday Freedom: A chance to get out for an early evening wander on a Friday – more details coming soon!
Walks of the Week: posted in Facebook group, or contact by clicking ‘Register Interest’
Sports & Games
Queer Climbing
Block10, Dundee
Join the Out & About in Perthshire and Tayside crew for a Sunday climbing and bouldering session in Dundee.
Transport options may be available.
Email rebecca@leapsports.org for more details.
Queer Runnings
Dunkeld & North Perthshire Area
Monthly Trail Runs with Queer Runnings group, open to new members and inclusive of all abilities.
Email tobyfells@queerrunnings.com for more details and for signing up
LGBT+ Gym, Social & Creative Time
All Strong Scotland
Drummond House, Scott Street, Perth
Mondays from 6.30pm to 8pm
Dedicated gym time, as well as socialising and creative opportunities all under the same roof!
Contact All Strong Scotland for more information and to join.
Perth Parrots Floorball Club
Weekly Training from 6pm
Glenearn Community Campus
Our weekly training session, open for all to come and try Floorball – a growing team sport right on your doorstep!
#JointhePandemonium
To find out more and join up, email perthparrots@gmail.com
Parrots Fitness
Weekly Fitness Programme
Perth Parrots provide fitness and workout space in collaboration with All Strong Scotland every Thursday evening from
6-7pm.
Email perthparrots@gmail.com for more details.
Media & Interests
Rock ‘n’ Books
Meet at Average Gallery, Perth High St.
Last Sunday of the month
A queer-friendly and inclusive book group, meeting once a month to share and discuss their current reads and other books of interest to the LGBTQ+ community and allies, who meet in Perth on the last Sunday of the month.
Rock ‘n’ Dragons
Meets at Tim Hortons, Perth
Variety of Campaigns run – see calendar above for details.
A queer-friendly Dungeons & Dragons group, with a variety of campaigns to take part in and join the local DnD community on Facebook or Discord.
Skills Building
Average Art Club
Average Art Club runs every Wednesday from 6pm – 9pm at Average Gallery in Perth. For anyone aged 16-25, or close to these ages.
Contact Jaz at Average Goods for more details or visit their website.
Rainbow Creatives
An LGBTQ+ creative collective in Perth & Kinross, welcoming anyone from a creative background or who wishes to develop their creative skills.
Upcoming activities:
Rainbow Writers [Working Title]
Sunday 5th May, 11am – 12.30pm
Online via. Google Meets
Craft Cafe:
Wednesday 15th May, 6pm – 8pm @
All Strong, Scott Street, Perth
Wednesday 29th May, 11am – 1pm @ Average Gallery, High Street, Perth
Register & Share
If you would like to register interest about a listed event or activity, have an event you would like us to share or are looking for help getting an event, activity or group set up, please pop us a message in the form below. We will aim to get back to you within 5 days – look out for an email from hello@rainbowheartlands.co.uk.
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