Are you ready to celebrate this year’s LVW with us?
BY ELLA GAUCI
Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW) has returned! Taking place between 21-27 April, this year’s LVW acts as a powerful reminder of why we need to continue fighting for representation, unity and community. Riding high on the sapphic renaissance we saw in 2024, this year’s LVW hopes to continue waving that wlw flag high. From powerful panels to astonishing awards, here’s what’s in store for this LVW.
You can find out more about our events by heading to the official Lesbian Visibility Week website: lesbianvisibilityweek.com
DIVA and London Women’s Clinic Westminster Reception
22 April
This flagship LVW event will launch the shared manifesto between DIVA and London Women’s Clinic about IVF for LGBTQIA prospective parents. Emphasising the vital need to provide equal access to IVF for LGBTQIA people, this reception will include powerful speeches from Kate Osborne MP, Linda Riley and Democracy lead for Compassion in Politics Anya Sizer.
DIVA Power List 2025
23 April
Get ready to celebrate the LGBTQIA trailblazers making waves across industries with our annual DIVA Power List. Published online and in a special supplement in The Guardian, this year we asked you to help us shine a light on the incredible work done by members of our community.
Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week – CoRecruitment
23 April
Join us for an inspiring event celebrating lesbian visibility, exploring modern families and highlighting diverse parenting experiences. With expert speakers discussing family formation, LGBTQIA parenting, surrogacy and IVF, this insightful session includes panels, Q&As, and networking. RSVP by 10 April 2025. Contact Elouise O’Connell at elouise@corecruitment.com.
LVW at the London Stock Exchange
24 April
Lesbian Visibility Week will be returning once again to the LSEG for the iconic Stock Close event, focusing on championing workplace inclusion. This year’s panel will explore how organisations can support LGBTQIA parents to bring their whole selves to work. In a time when diversity and inclusion in the workplace have been threatened, conversations like this are more powerful than ever.
DIVA Awards
25 April
The votes have been counted! We’re back to honour some of the best and biggest moments for LGBTQIA activism, media, and more over the last 12 months. Hosted by power couple Char Bailey and Megan Jayne Crabbe, this year’s DIVA awards will showcase the power and strength of the LGBTQIA community at this pressing time.
Be Seen, Be Heard: Join The Lesbian Visibility Week Celebration!
26 April
Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week 2025 on April 26 with a vibrant event sponsored by myGwork & LSEG! Enjoy a queer-women-led business fair, discussion panels, paid workshops, and networking in a safe, empowering space. Join the marketplace or attend! Register now.
Queer Musical Theatre Choir – Sing Loud for Lesbian Visibility Week!
26 April
Are you ready to sing your heart out to support the DIVA Charitable Trust? Mint and The Sing Space are putting on an unforgettable event with London’s brand-new queer musical theatre choir. The event will even offer participants the chance to sing on the Main Stage at London Pride alongside Layton Williams.
The night doesn’t have to end there – join us for the incredible after party which will kick off straight after the choir session! With two dance floors, sultry lounges, and more, let’s keep the LVW celebrations going until the end of the night.
Find out more here.
Lezzer Fest
26 April
A one-day dyke festival celebrating Lesbian Visibility Day and 10 years of Gal Pals! Enjoy 10+ DJs, live performers, a queer marketplace, food, arcade games, and more. Open to lesbians, dykes, queer & bi women, trans & non-binary folks. Tickets via DICE.
Why not add your own event to LVW?
The fun doesn’t have to stop here! You can set up your own LVW event this year to help celebrate representation, visibility and community. You can register your own event here!
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