London Vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance
Friday 20 November 2026 | Soho Square, London
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, Queer Theatre invites our LGBTQIA+ community, friends and allies to join us in Soho Square as we stand together in solidarity, reflection and remembrance.
Each year on 20 November, people around the world come together to honour the lives of transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse people lost to transphobic violence and discrimination.
Following last year's gathering, we'll once again be attending London's annual Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil in Soho Square, organised by trans charity Not A Phase.
This is an opportunity to remember those we've lost, listen to the voices of our trans community and stand together against hatred, prejudice and violence.
At Queer Theatre, we believe nobody should have to face difficult moments alone. Whether you're transgender, non-binary, LGBTQIA+ or an ally, you're warmly invited to join us.
You don't need to know anyone or have attended a Queer Theatre event before. Everyone is welcome.
Itinerary
6pm: Meet Queer Theatre in Soho Square, where we'll gather as a community before the vigil.
6:30pm: Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil, organised by Not A Phase, to honour transgender lives lost to violence and stand together in solidarity.
8pm: Vigil concludes, with an opportunity for reflection and remembrance.
Afterwards: Optional drinks and socialising at a nearby venue for anyone who would appreciate some company.
Please note: Timings are provisional and based on previous years. Final arrangements will be confirmed once announced by Not A Phase.
Soho Square, London W1D 3QX
Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road (Northern, Central and Elizabeth lines), approximately a five-minute walk, or Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines), approximately a ten-minute walk.
Nearest Rail: Tottenham Court Road, served by the Elizabeth line.
Accessibility: Soho Square is a public outdoor space with step-free access via its entrances. The vigil will take place outdoors, so please dress appropriately for November weather. If you have any access requirements, please contact us in advance so we can help you plan your visit.
Box Office
FREE. Please register your place so we know to expect you and can share any updates to our meeting arrangements. Please consider making a donation either to Queer Theatre to help the work we do supporting trans, non-binary and gender non-forming artists, and Not a Phase. The charity behind organising this event.
About Queer Theatre
We create spaces to tell Queer stories and nurture Queer talent - and our mission is to ensure no Queer creative need ever spend a week alone again.
We do this with our weekly Acting Classes For LGBTQIA+ People, London’s OutCast Showcase of Queer Actors and Writing, monthly Queer Play Reading Club, The Show People Podcast LIVE, Luvvie: The Party for Queer People in the Performing Arts, industry workshops, masterclasses, and many trips and adventures.
Make sure you visit our What’s On page to see everything available for you to join.
Queer Theatre welcomes experienced professionals to enthusiastic beginners. We seek what connects us rather than what divides us. Our work may challenge us as artists, but our spaces will always be founded on mutual respect, care, love and support.
Not a Phase
This vigil is organised independently by Not A Phase, and Queer Theatre is not involved in its organisation or management. This listing is intended to bring together Queer Theatre members, LGBTQIA+ creatives and those working in the performing arts who would like to attend the vigil as a community rather than alone. While Queer Theatre is not responsible for the event itself, we wholeheartedly support its purpose and are proud to stand alongside the transgender community in remembrance and solidarity.
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