Butch Revival

Butch Revival is a monthly lesbian disco in Manchester created as a dedicated space for the city’s dyke and sapphic community.

The night mixes alternative music, classics and dance hits from the 1970s through to the 2000s, alongside DJs, go-go dancers, dyke performers, drag kings and themed activities. Events are usually built around a different concept, with past editions including nautical dress-up, arm wrestling, merch stalls and interactive performance.

It has a distinctly grassroots feel and is organised by members of Manchester’s lesbian community, with an emphasis on creating a sex-positive, trans-inclusive and community-led night. The event also operates a welfare policy and promotes consent and safer-space behaviour.

Butch Revival takes place at different venues in Manchester, including Withington Public Hall Institute, so check the latest event details before traveling.