Body Movements

London's queer electronic festival defied the dust of a scorching summer to prove itself a standout outlier on a packed bank holiday weekend.

Body Movements launched its first chapter in 2021, taking place across a smattering of venues in Hackney Wick. Ever alert and open to feedback, organisers found themselves contending with packed venues, long queues, and logistical difficulties. In 2024, they fixed the issues by moving to a bigger, better location and debuted in Southwark Park.

Sharing a site with RALLY - which takes place the day before - the Southwark set up includes 5 stages each with their own character, community and vibes. Standout spaces include the the industrial trans-flag painted, multi-level The Strap stage - headlined this year with a majestically frenetic Haai set set - and the snug, sweaty Glory Hole tent - which featured thrashing, tongue lashing b2b courtesy of relentless b2bs like Karlie Marx x Harietta. Meanwhile, Romy blared her Mid Air queer anthems at the expansive Mother stage.

While one-day London festivals have to contend with residential restrictions, sound levels monitors, and fierce traditionalists taking to Instagram to whine for the club scenes of yesterday, Body Movements presents an exhaustive curation of everyone that is active in London's queer nightlife at a grassroots level, presenting them in a daytime, accessible event for those who can't always enjoy the city after hours. There's cult queer party Adonis, Superstore staples Body Swap, dyke loves Plastyk, latinx lovers 2CPERREA, the icons PXSSYPALACE – the list goes on. If your looking for an accurate reflection of London's contemporary queer dance scene in a snapshot, there's no better place to go.

You can sign up to get on the pre-sale list for Body Movements 2026 by clicking here.