# Event Details - **Event Name**: Queer Along the River: South London LGBTQ+ History & Art Exhibition - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for the opening of this exhibition reclaiming diverse, queer South London history at Deptford Lounge for LGBTQ+ History Month 2026.About this EventQueer Along the River: LGBTQ+ South London History & Art, Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:30 PM-8.00PM.Queer Along the River reclaims and reimagines South London LGBTQ+ heritage from the 18th century on. Through new art by local artists and community groups it highlights diverse, working-class queer histories and challenges Victorian accounts of poverty and crime that served as cultural erasure. Coded maps serve as guideposts, allowing visitors to engage with historical narratives and make their own connections.Opening nightThe exhibition opening invites you to immerse yourself in queer South London history, hear about the exhibition and meet the artists. Free maps and snacks will be available, while they last! You will also have a chance to contribute to the exhibition. The exhibition is free. To facilitate planning, please book a ticket for the opening -Thursday February 5, 2026 6.30-8.00PM.Queer Along the River is led by the artist/researcher Dr Catherine Hahn https://catherine-hahn.com/ with support from project partners: Meet Me at The Albany, Deptford Lounge, the LGBTQ+ Community Centre and Migrant Futures Institute, Goldsmiths University.Queer Along the River runs at Deptford Lounge throughout February 2026 for LGBTQ+ History Month. As a live creative platform, the exhibition will enrich the collective narrative of queer South London history.We look forward to seeing you at the opening. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/queer-along-the-river-south-london-lgbtq-history-and-art-exhibition/100001979888418557 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, lgbt-pride, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Deptford Lounge - **lat**: 51.4777894 - **long**: -0.0242815 - **full address**: Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Queer Along the River: South London LGBTQ+ History & Art Exhibition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9f9ac4d5d3af78fff3e5a6dd126ee4c30093d589713b16cc32b23299d569ebd5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdcdcdc-gmir.jpg?v=1769090690 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Queer Along the River: South London LGBTQ+ History & Art Exhibition being held? - **A:** Queer Along the River: South London LGBTQ+ History & Art Exhibition takes place on Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Queer Along the River: South London LGBTQ+ History & Art Exhibition? - **A:** Queer Along the River: South London LGBTQ+ History & Art Exhibition is organized by Catherine Hahn. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Queer Along the River: South London LGBTQ+ History & Art Exhibition is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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