YOU = YOU
A FREE afternoon of culture, creativity, wellbeing, and connection
for Black & Brown LGBTQ+, & Queer POC
Sunday, June 28, 2026
The Appleby Blue Almshouse, Bermondsey, London
Free admission | Registration required
YOU = YOU is a free community wellbeing event bringing together culture, creativity, conversation, food, music, and community in a welcoming and affirming space created specifically for Black and ethnically diverse LGBTQ+ people.
This is a closed community event designed to centre the experiences, voices, and well-being of queer people of colour.
Whether you're looking to meet new people, reconnect with community, explore wellbeing, access support, get creative, or simply enjoy a great afternoon in good company, YOU = YOU is a space for you.
The venue, hosted at the award-winning Appleby Blue Almshouse in Bermondsey, London, was named the winner of the prestigious 2025 RIBA Stirling Prize, widely regarded as the UK's highest architectural honour.
The venue features a beautiful landscaped courtyard and outdoor community space, offering a breakout space for reflection, relaxation, and connection throughout the afternoon.
What to Expect
Everything at the event is completely free, including:
- Panel discussions and community conversations
- Creative engagement activities and interactive experiences
- Community art from LGBTQ+ artists
- Live performances and cultural programming
- Music throughout the afternoon
- Massage and wellbeing experiences
- African and Caribbean food and refreshments
- Wellbeing support and resources
- On-site sexual health testing & Health checks
- Resources, signposting, and local support pathways
- A dedicated quiet space for reflection and one-to-one conversations
Themes
Throughout the afternoon, we'll explore:
- Pleasure
- Identity and visibility
- Wellbeing
- Culture and creativity
- Trust, stigma, and access to care
- Empowerment and collective healing
Join us as we explore what it means to build healthier, more equitable futures for our communities. Most importantly, expect an afternoon of fun and good vibes. For US by US
Behind every statistic, every viral load is a person, a community, and a story.
Line-up, speakers, performers, timings, and full programme details will be announced soon.