English language programs of the 14th LGBT History Month
English language (besides Hungarian) programs, films, presentations and parties of the 14th LGBT History Month between 28 February and 31 March 2026. have been collected.
Have a look and have fun!
Opening ceremony of the 14th LGBT History Month
Date: Saturday 28 February 2026 18:00
Venue: Blinken OSA Archívum Centrális Galéria (1051 Budapest, Arany János street 32.)
Organizer: Háttér – Labrisz – Szimpozion
In 2026 the LGBT History month is being organized for the 14th time. The opening ceremony of the History Month will be hosted by Valerie Divine. You can also meet the dancers of Charme Hungary group. You can watch Chabuca as well in the event (Peruvian movie-Spanish language with English and Hungarian subtitles). The opening ceremony is free but registration is needed before the program.
Opening movie: Chabuca
Date: Saturday 28 February 2026 19:30
Venue: Blinken OSA Archívum Centrális Galéria (1051 Budapest, Arany János street 32.)
Organizer: Háttér – Labrisz – Szimpozion
Legend of Chabuca Ernesto Pimentel who became one of the most popular TV show stars of Peru starting life from extreme poverty. This spectacular and sensitive film about identity and steadiness shows us how to be brave enough to be ourselves. It tells us how the greatest South American drag icon was born.
Fundraiser Party of the 14th LGBT History Month
Date: Saturday 7 March 2026 22:00
Venue: Alterego Club (1066 Budapest, Dessewffy street 33.)
Organizer: Háttér – Labrisz – Szimpozion – Alterego
Come and party with us, let's have fun at the Fundraiser Party of the 14th LGBT History Month. Perfect party time will be guaranteed by Lady Dömber, Alterego Transzugró group and great music. Buying a lottery means a contribution to the LGBT History Month. The entrance fee is 2500 HUF till midnight, after midnight it’s 3000 HUF.
Queer & Cozy Film Night: Before Stonewall (1984)
Date:Thursday 12 March 2026 19:00
Venue: Auróra, Main room (1084 Budapest, Auróra street 11.)
Organizer: Auróra
As per our regular monthly movie event, this month we are presenting the movie Before Stonewall (1984, directors: Greta Schiller, Robert Rosenberg, 87 minutes.) due to the LGBT History Month. Secret, bustling life and struggles of the LGBTQ community will be presented by archive records and interviews before the Stonewall riot. Open discussion after the film.
Imrich Matyáš: The story of queer resilience
Date: Thursday 19. March 2026. 18:00
Venue: JCC - Bálint Ház, Salom klub (1065 Budapest, Révay street 16.)
Organizer: Háttér Archívum
Meet Imrich Matyáš (1896–1974), a Slovak pioneer of queer rights. He fought for queer dignity long before the word existed. Marking his 130th birthday, this discussion traces his life, bold ideas, and hidden archives – his courage still speaks to today’s LGBTQ+ movements.
GBME LGBT Panorama: How Drag has conquered the World
Date:Sunday 29 March 2026 18:00
Venue: Közkincs Library (1088 Budapest, Rákóczi street 11.)
Organizer: GBME
Documentary movie about how the cultic film Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of Desert was made. Remembering Terence Stamp who played Bernadette. After the movie, Zoltán Petróczi (Lady Dömper) will tell us stories about the latest centuries of drag culture through own memories in Hungarian. Opening short film: DRAGFOX!
Queer disco
Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026 22:00
Venue: Nappali Bár (7621 Pécs, Király street 23-25.)
Organizer: Hegedűs Martin & Rigó Bálint
New experience with Bagoly: Beyond the electric music of the 80s and 90s new wave, post rock, dark pop, and synthpop as well.
Closing Party
Date:Tuesday 31 March 2026 19:00
Venue: Turbina Kulturális Központ (1082 Budapest, Vajdahunyad utca 4.)
Organizer: Valerie Divine
Join us for the Closing Party of the 14th LGBT History Month! Our hostess Valerie Divine will guarantee perfect party time while we are celebrating our history and diversity together. Quiz, bingo, music, company – not to miss! (Entrance fee)