Serving Carols

The Queer Emporium's Arcade Gigs usually end in October because they're held in the Royal Arcade, which is essentially outside, and it's too cold. HOWEVER, in 2025, we're asking everyone to wrap up warm and join us for Serving Carols!

Leila Navabi hosts this queer carol service, and in tow... her keyboard! She'll be playing carols, hymns and more and accompanied by incredible, guest singers (to be revealed)! The proceeds from the event will be donated to All Our Relations, who are currently working with 18 displaced families who have forced to leave Gaza, Palestine.

Families welcome. All tickets include a mulled wine or non-alcoholic drink. 

Further Information

Alcohol will be served at this event. This is a seated event. Loud sounds may feature as part of the performances.

Accessibility Information

Our events are situated in the Royal Arcade, Morgan Quarter. Access to this can be gained via our shop front entrance, which includes a step or via our side entrance, which is level with the ground but please let us know in advance if you would like to use this one as it is often locked. There is also a disabled toilet on site.

The Queer Emporium is situated at the lower half of St. Mary's Street. There is a taxi rank diagonally across from the space and Uber cars are able to collect people from the Marriott Hotel, which is approximately 0.4 miles away. Here, many buses also stop to collect passengers and allow them to alight. Parking is available in St. David's Hall 2 and the John Lewis Car Park, both of which are approximately 0.2 miles from The Queer Emporium.

Pay It Forward

If you are facing any financial barriers that may prevent you from attending the event, please contact us. We have a limited number of Pay It Forward tickets available for all of our events.