Upcoming Events

To register your interest in any of these events, please click on the Button below the event and complete the attached form stating the Event you
are interested in along with your Full Name and Contact Details 

Dry Run #4 Lane7 Manchester
Wed 18th Sept 7pm

That's right... Sober Gay Social and Gay City Bowlers are back with 'DRY RUN #4'
Whether you're Sober, Sober Curious, on a Post PRIDE Detox, or something in-between, then this is the night for you.
We'll play 2 games at Lane 7 and then head on over to VIA Canal Street.
To come and play, just tap on the link below for tickets and further info: 

Sober SunGay Lunch
at The Wharf Manchester

Sun 4th August 2024 at 1pm

This is such a great place to catch up with your Sober Tribe, Relax and have an amazing Sunday Roast.
If you would like to attend this event, please tap on the button below to register your interest and to make your *£5 deposit payment which is required to secure your place. *A £1.00 donation will be taken from your deposit and put towards the running costs of the group.

Sober Space at Didsbury Pride
Saturday 31st Aug 12-9pm

We have been kindly invited to create a Sober Space at this years Didsbury Pride event which is now in its 5th year, and unlike its larger neighbor, no tickets are required.
So if you fancy a great day out with a fantastic lineup of acts then come and join your Sober Tribe at 2024 Didsbury Pride.Tap on the button below for further information.
 If you would like to help out on the stall then plaese contact me directly using the contact tab above. 

Sober Space at Manchester Pride 2024
24th August 1:30pm - 8pm

Back for a 3rd year running, we will be hosting our amazing Sober Space and Alcohol-Free Bar at Manchester Pride located on Chorlton Street.
There will be a full range of Alcohol-Free Drinks for sale along with the usual Pride Party Antics including Performance Artist and Acts. If you would be interested in helping out at the sober space then please contact me by tapping on the link below.

Manchester Pride Parade
24th August 2024

If you would like to walk with your Sober Tribe in the Manchester Pride Parade, then please click on the Register button below so that I can get an idea of number and also arrange for t-shirts and wristbands.
The parade lasts for around 90min and will take us from Liverpool Street and winds through the City Center, finally ending up at the Gay Village.
After the parade has completed we will be heading back over to our Sober Space on Chorlton Street for a well deserved AF drink and to get the Pride Celebrations started!

LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour
Saturday 15th Aug 3pm

In the run up to Manchester Pride why not explore Manchester’s world-famous Gay Village with Josh’s LGBTQ+ Manchester Walking Tour!
It’s a journey through iconic monuments, touching memorials, secret street art and legendary pubs to tell the story of how Manchester got so Queer.WHERE: Meeting point is at the Vimto Bottle on Sacville Street Manchester
HOW MUCH?
£10pp - to be paid On Arrival via Cash or Card and you must RESERVE YOUR SPOT by tapping on the link below: 

Past Events

Sober SunGay Lunch at The Wharf
Sun 4th August 2024 at 1pm 

Come and start the New Year off right, with an amazing SunGay Lunch with your Sober Tribe. If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest by tapping on the button below.

The Importance of Being Earnest | Outdoor Theater & Picnic 25th July 7pm

Come and join your Sober Tribe for an Outdoor Theatre production of 'The Importance of Being Earnest' and a picnic in the Walled Garden at Arley Hall!
Tickets are priced at £15.00 - Just click the link below to purchase, and further information:
Everybody loves Ernest. In fact, Cecily and Gwendolen are both engaged to Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he…?
Don't forget to bring a picnic... and something to sit on!

Sober SunGay Lunch at The Wharf
Sun 7th July 2024 at 1pm 

Come and start the New Year off right, with an amazing SunGay Lunch with your Sober Tribe. If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest by tapping on the button below.

Don't Drop Out Drop In!
Sat 29th June 11am - 1pm

Sober Gay Socials will be hosting 'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' at Bohee Coffee Shop, Chrolton Street Manchester.
'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' aims to create a fun social environment along with the provision of peer support and gives you the opportunity to catch up with your sober tribe over a brew and a slice of cake.
So come and join your sober tribe on the last Saturday of every month from 11am-1pm... We cant wait to see you there!

Dry Run #3
Wed 5th June 7pm

That's right... Sober Gay Social and Gay City Bowlers are back with 'DRY RUN #3' at Lane7 Manchester
Whether you're Sober, Sober Curious, or something in-between, this is the night for you.
We'll play 2 games at Lane7 and then head on over to VIA Canal Street for some food and camp cabarets.

Don't Drop Out Drop In!
Sat 23rd May 11am - 1pm

Sober Gay Socials will be hosting 'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' at Bohee Coffee Shop, Chrolton Street Manchester.
'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' aims to create a fun social environment along with the provision of peer support and gives you the opportunity to catch up with your sober tribe over a brew and a slice of cake.
So come and join your sober tribe on the last Saturday of every month from 11am-1pm... We cant wait to see you there!

Sober SunGay Lunch at The Wharf
Sun 5th May 2024 at 1pm 

Come and start the New Year off right, with an amazing SunGay Lunch with your Sober Tribe. If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest by tapping on the button below.

Don't Drop Out Drop In!
Sat 27th April 11am - 1pm

Sober Gay Socials will be hosting 'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' at the LGBT Foundation Sackville Street Manchester.
'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' aims to create a fun social environment along with the provision of peer support and gives you the opportunity to catch up with your sober tribe over a brew and a slice of cake.
So come and join your sober tribe on the last Saturday of every month from 11am-1pm at the LGBT Foundation Manchester... We cant wait to see you there!

Sober SunGay Lunch at The Wharf
7th April 2024 at 1pm 

Come and start the New Year off right, with an amazing SunGay Lunch with your Sober Tribe. If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest by tapping on the button below.

Don't Drop Out Drop In!
Sat 30th March 11am - 1pm

Sober Gay Socials will be hosting 'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' at the LGBT Foundation Sackville Street Manchester.
'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' aims to create a fun social environment along with the provision of peer support and gives you the opportunity to catch up with your sober tribe over a brew and a slice of cake.
So come and join your sober tribe on the last Saturday of every month from 11am-1pm at the LGBT Foundation Manchester... We cant wait to see you there! 

Player Kings - Opera House Manchester Friday 22nd March 6:30pm

Fancy an evening at the Theater? Then look no further!
'Player Kings' Staring Ian McKellen - Fri 22nd March 6:30pm - Tickets are currently £54.00 inc booking fee. 
Bringing together Shakespeare's two great history plays (Henry IV, parts 1 and 2) into the theatrical event of the season, Player Kings will reign over the Opera House Manchester
Hal wasn't born to be king. Only now, it seems, he will be. His father longs for him to leave behind his friends in the taverns of Eastcheap, most notably the infamous John Falstaff. War is on the horizon. But will Hal ever come good?
If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest by tapping on the button below.

Dry Run - 10pin Bowling at Lane7 Wednesday 20th March 7pm

Following the previous success of working in collaboration with Gay City Bowlers to bring you...'DRY RUN'.
We are back again… so come and join your Sober Tribe and the Gay City Bowlers for a fun evening of 10 Pin Bowling at Lane7 on Deansgate Manchester.
We'll be playing 2 games, then heading on over to VIA Canal Street for food, drag cabaret and most importantly a mini awards ceremony for the winners!
Tickets are priced at £18.00 for this event and can be purchased by tapping the link below:

Sober SunGay Lunch at The Wharf
3rd March 2024 at 1pm

Come and start the New Year off right, with an amazing SunGay Lunch with your Sober Tribe. If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest by tapping on the button below.

Sober SunGay Lunch at The Wharf
7th Jan 2024 at 1pm

Come and start the New Year off right, with an amazing SunGay Lunch with your Sober Tribe. If you would like to attend this event, please register your interest by using the button below.

John Ryland Library Tour
Sat 20th Jan 12pm

The John Rylands Research Institute and Library is a stunning neo-Gothic building that houses one of the world’s finest collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives. 

Founded by Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her husband John Rylands, the library opened to the public in 1900 as a gift to Manchester and its people.

Dry Run - 10 Pin Bowling
Wed 24th Jan 7 - 10:30pm

To celebrate Dry January Sober Gay Socials are working in collaboration with Gay City Bowlers to bring you...'DRY RUN'.
Come and join your Sober Tribe and the Gay City Bowlers for a fun evening of 10 Pin Bowling at Lane7 on Deansgate Manchester.
We'll be playing 2 games, then heading on over to VIA Canal Street for food, drag cabaret and most importantly a mini awards ceremony for the winners!
Tickets are priced at £18.00 for this event and can be purchased by clicking the button below

Don't Drop Out Drop In!
Sat 27th Jan from 11 - 1pm

CHANGE OF VENUE
As the LGBT Foundation is not open on Saturday 30th December, we will be hosting 'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' over at Kampus General Store, Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3FY where 'Love From' have kindly let us use their space that is located on the upstairs mezzanine level.
'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' aims to create a fun social environment along with the provision of peer support and gives you the opportunity to catch up with your sober tribe over a brew and a slice of cake.
So come and join your sober tribe over the festive season... We cant wait to see you there!

Rocky Horror Show
Sat 27th Jan 2024 at 8:30pm

Its Just a Jump to the Left...
Come and do the Time Warp with your Sober Tribe at this Cult Classic theatre production of The Rocky Horror Show the Opera House, Manchester.
It's the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.

Don't Drop Out Drop In!
Sat 30th Dec from 12 - 2pm

CHANGE OF VENUE
As the LGBT Foundation is not open on Saturday 30th December, we will be hosting 'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' over at Kampus General Store, Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3FY where 'Love From' have kindly let us use their space that is located on the upstairs mezzanine level.
'Don't Drop Out... Drop In' aims to create a fun social environment along with the provision of peer support and gives you the opportunity to catch up with your sober tribe over a brew and a slice of cake.
So come and join your sober tribe over the festive season... We cant wait to see you there!

Snowstorm 3 - Ice Show Spectacular at Trafford Centre
Saturday Dec 9th 5:45pm

Everything you ever dreamt of at Christmas in 1 sensational show.
➤ 16 top ice skaters.
➤ Breath-taking aerial acrobatics of our circus Superstars
➤ All new Circus acts and Characters
➤ The return of the ICE BEARS!
For tickets, click the 'Register' button below. Tickets are priced £22.00 each and Places are limited so Book Yours Now!
We will be meeting at 5:45pm at the main entrance Theatre Big Top,
Trafford Centre, Grand Hall entrance, M17 8AA

Christmas Dinner  at The Wharf
Sunday 3rd Dec at 1:45pm

We are so looking forward to the festive season and we want to make sure it’s a special one for you to... So come and join your Sober Tribe for a 3 course Christmas Dinner at the Wharf Manchester 3rd December 1:45pm.
A £10.00 deposit is required for this event. 
If you would like to attend this event but are in financial hardship or receiving benefits, then please contact me to see if we can help.
If you would like to attend this event, then please register your interest by using the button below.

Northern Quarter Street Art Tour
Saturday 18th Nov at 11am

Join me on a street art tour/mooch in the Northern Quarter. This is an event for sober or sober curious people out there to meet with like minded people. (p.s I'm no art expert, I've done this tour before and there's a street art app we used had fun going in and out of the side streets finding the art..) If you've never been to an event like this and are a little nervous just send me a little message. A little introduction can go long way in breaking the ice. Meeting point to be confirmed - start time will be 11am. it should take up to 1-2 hours maximum, maybe head for a brew afterwards.

FREE EVENT
Queer Connections: A Spooky Sober Social 
Friday 27th Oct 7pm-10pm

FREE EVENT - Working in association with LGBT Foundation, we are excited to bring you Queer Connections - The Halloween Edition
Fancy dress is strongly encouraged - prizes to be won!
There will be DJS, buffet food and a large selection of non-alcoholic drinks.

TOXIC at HOME Mcr
Saturday 21st October at 2pm

Working in conjunction with Portraits of Recovery, Sober Gay Socials invite you to watch the play TOXIC at HOME Theatre Manchester on Saturday 21st October at 2pm
These tickets have been heavily discounted to £2.00 each and they are for group members only.
We will be meeting in the ground floor foyer of HOME at 1.45pm. We only have a limited amount of tickets so Don't Miss Out!
To purchase your tickets and more info, please click on the link below.