The Festival

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Advance tickets has now closed. Tickets can be purchased at each event for CASH payment ONLY and are subject to availability.


Thursday 23 October

Writing Workshop

Self-Editing for Writers

Therese Szymanski & Stacia Seaman: 

Editing workshop for authors and writers led by Therese Szymanski & Stacia Seaman.
3pm-5:30pm
Kings Manor, Exhibition Square, University of York, York, YO1 2EP
Tickets £20 on the door

8pm Games Night: The Love Lottery

A hilarious evening of matchmaking and relationship-celebrating games, hosted by Jean T
Tickets £15 on the door.


Friday 24 October

Writing Workshop *SOLD OUT*

Writing Without Sitting Down

Stella Duffy

Writing workshop led by Stella Duffy. 9.30am-12 noon. York Racecourse

12 noon Book Festival:

A packed day of readings, discussions and laughter with your favourite lesbian authors.
Tickets Fri - £20, Sat- £25, Joint pass both days - £40

8pm Concert - Doors open 7.15pm:

A night of lesbian music and comedy at the Grand Opera House
Tickets Stalls/Dress - £25, Grand Circle - £22 click here for tickets

Saturday 25 October

9.45am Book Festival:

A second day of readings, debate and happenings at York Racecourse.
Tickets: Fri - £20, Sat- £25, Joint pass both days - £40

6.30 - 8.30 Queerlesque Workshop

Explore the world of queer burlesque and drag with Club Wotever.
Tickets £20 on the door.

8.30pm Club DIVA

- dance till 2AM : 4 top DJs on 2 floors. UK's biggest lesbian party!
Tickets £15 on the door.

Sunday 26 October

In association with York City Archives and Feminist Archives North, YLAF bring you a lunchtime of 'lesbian herstory'. Musical performances from the velvety voiced-duo Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow, and the 2 piece female reggae/ pop/ ska/ soul band The Moot, plus speakers exploring the amazing achievements of lesbian writers and activists from the ''60s, '70s and '80s.

This event is currently free, however we would appreciate donations at the event towards our costs.

Reclaim your lunchtime - join us at the Priory Centre, York CVS, 15 Priory St, York YO1 6ET. Five minutes from the Priory Centre and also running on sunday will be a photographic exhibition documenting lesbians in York and lesbian-feminist history at the York City Archives: Exhibition Sq, York, YO1 7EW. Free.