Vada Magazine

Kylie Christmas Pop Up at Battersea Power Station

London Christmas pop-ups to not go under your radar

6 December, 20259 December, 2025Tim Firmager

Winter Wonderland and the lights of Oxford Street being some of the bigger festive draws but there are many smaller and newer alternatives, which we’ve shortlisted.

A pride flag flies in the foreground, rippling in the wind, as the Arizona and US flags flutter in background; editorial photograph by Ben Mater / Unsplash.

Rainbow Adventure: Your LGBTQ+ guide to Arizona’s hidden gems

30 December, 202330 December, 2023Peter Minkoff

The Grand Canyon State has much to offer LGBTQ+ tourists looking for beautiful sights, artsy city breaks and welcoming queer events.

Theatre review: Pride in Trafford launch

20 May, 202320 May, 2023Christian Lisseman

Christian Lisseman checks out BI-TOPIA and The Chosen Haram for the launch of Pride in Trafford.

Theatre review: Queer Contact 2023

2 March, 20232 March, 2023Scott Balf

The wonderful Queer Contact festival hit Manchester this February – celebrating Contact’s 50th year, no less. Scott Balf “reports”, gonzo-homo-style.

Check out Manchester’s hottest new queer rave: Your Dad Sells Avon

14 August, 202228 September, 2022Adam Lowe

Get ready as Your Dad Sells Avon launches at the Star and Garter in Manchester on 24 September 2022.

The Untold Story of Ursula at Underbelly Festival, London

6 July, 2022Tim Firmager

This year, London’s summer Underbelly Festival tales place at 2 locations across the city, Earls Court and Cavendish Square. We visited Earls Court to taste Tarquin’s gin and watch Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch.

Six reasons to visit Switzerland – right now

29 June, 202229 June, 2022Drew Wilby

Drew Wilby makes the case for why travelling to Switzerland should be at the top of your bucket list.

An interview with Ali, Manchester’s new king of the go-go boys

13 May, 202223 May, 2022Adam Lowe

As Manchester’s king of the go-go boys, Ali has taken the scene by storm. We got to chat with him about his work, the switch from drag to go-go, and the evolution of Manchester’s scene.

Interactive and immersive experiences not to miss in London

5 April, 202220 April, 2022Tim Firmager

Heralding more openness, interactivity and social gatherings since the pandemic lockdowns, the city of London is hosting a number of interactive and immersive experiences that should not be missed. We at Vada round up our favourites.