LGBTQ+ Festivals Celebrate Diversity Across Regions

This October is bustling with LGBTQ+ events across various locations, highlighting creativity, history, and inclusivity. EnQueer, the Sydney Queer Writers’ Festival, will feature panels and performances focused on diverse queer experiences, taking place on October 4-5 in Darlinghurst, Australia. Meanwhile, the first LGBTQ+ inclusive bourbon festival, Bourbon & Belonging, is happening in Kentucky from October 2-6, celebrating the state's bourbon culture while promoting inclusivity. Dublin will host its annual Arts and Human Rights Festival from October 11-20, emphasizing human rights through artistic expression. Los Angeles is also celebrating LGBTQ History Month with the Circa: Queer Histories Festival, offering a range of events that reflect the city's rich queer legacy. Additionally, Ireland is offering a variety of queer events including film screenings, performances, and art installations throughout October.