Returning for its second year, Queer and Now celebrates the powerful role of LGBTQ+ arts and culture in today's society

In 2017, Tate Britain’s exhibition, Queer British Art (1861–1967) looked through a queer lens at a century of art prior to the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales.

But the history of art doesn’t only teach us about the past. It can also make us think about the kind of future we want to paint. For Queer and Now 2018, the UK’s LGBTQ+ communities both shape and preserve a space in amongst Tate Britain’s collection.

Curated by E-J Scott with Tate’s Learning teams and in partnership with Pride in London, UK Black Pride, Regard and Trans Pride Brighton, and with a dynamic cast of artists, cultural producers, commentators, activists, supporters and Tate’s own LGBTQ+ staff network, Queer and Now 2018 places queer culture at the heart of the gallery.

People of all ages and identities are invited to a day of live performances, talks, family tours, workshops, music, film and dance from artists rooted in the UK’s queer community.

See All Too Human and Aftermath: Art in the Wake of World War One at a reduced ticket price of £10 per exhibition. Pre-book your £10 ticket online or pick up from Manton ticket desk on the day. Exhibitions open until 18:00.

Download the programme [PDF, 2223KB]

Open to all

Tate is committed to the creation of an open and welcoming environment for everyone. Members of Tate staff will be acting as designated Vibe Checkers throughout Queer & Now to ensure that all visitors are able to fully participate and enjoy their experience. If you overhear any exclusionary language or behaviour, come across a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable, or need to find a quiet, time-out space, Tate’s Vibe Checkers will be on hand to assist and respond.

Tate Britain is equipped with all-gender bathroom facilities.

Assistance dogs only, including outdoor spaces.

The use of different acronyms and language with reference to identity throughout this programme express the personal wishes of each individual or group involved in the Queer and Now festival.