Queer Love Fest is doing Valentine’s Day differently – less swiping, more actually meeting people IRL.
Landing in London on Saturday 14 February, this all‑day event is designed for queer singles and poly folks who are craving real connection, but without the pressure, awkward small talk, or dating app fatigue. With a mixture of guided mingles, creative workshops, conversation prompts, and gentle nudges, this mixer looks like a perfect Valentine’s Day spot.
What’s in store?
The day is packed with workshops, activities and structured mix‑and‑mingles, all designed to help people connect over shared values, creativity and curiosity — not just who looks good on a profile.
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There are three Mix & Mingle sessions, facilitated by Bella Barton for Queer Love Co:
- 12pm: Neurodivergent Mix & Mingle
- 3pm: Non‑Binary Mix & Mingle
- 7pm: Polyamorous Mix & Mingle
Alongside the mingles, there’s a solid workshop lineup:
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- 12pm: How to Hold Hands – Aoife Fehilly
- 12pm: How to Woo – Lauren Bulla
- 3pm: Tarot for Connection – AJ Venturini
- 6pm: The Romance of Revolution – Wuraola Kareem
- 6pm: Turning My Sex Life into Poetry – Kitty Osman
There’s also a live recording of the Queer Love Forever podcast, hosted by Queer Love Co. founder Kim Fionn, with a special guest and audience advice moments. Plus: an afterparty with DJs and duets karaoke, because obviously.
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Other epic elements include a photo booth, a dating profile zine station, a secret crush box, and even a rejection booth – a space to practice being rejected before you ask out your crush. Growth.
As founder Kim Fionn puts it:
“people connect best over shared values, hobbies and interests – sometimes we just need a bit of help getting there.”
The details
- What: Queer Love Fest
- When: Saturday 14 February, 12pm–11pm
- Where: Music Room London
- Vibe: Dating, mingling, workshops, and low‑pressure ways to meet people
If your idea of a perfect Valentine’s Day includes flirting, creativity, community and a decent chance of actually meeting someone new, Queer Love Fest might be for you.
Nonchalant x
This article was written by one of our creative team writers here at Nonchalant Magazine.
