New Rumours: Celebrating Margate’s LGBTQ+ Venues of the 80s & 90s

Step back into the 80s and 90s as Margate Pride celebrates Margate’s early gay scene, centred around two iconic venues – The New Inn Pub and Rumours Nightclub.

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Join us for an evening of nostalgia, discovery, and celebration as we honour the spaces and stories that defined Margate’s LGBTQ+ history.

What’s on:
🎬 Short film screening – Hear firsthand stories from those who lived it, introduced by filmmaker Dandy Dangerfield.
📚 Talks & research – Uncover the fascinating history of these venues with insights from researchers Jen Scott and Bob Chicalors.
🎤 Panel & Q&A – An in-conversation about Margate’s early gay scene and its lasting impact.

A night to get together to celebrate the past, connect with the present, and keep these stories alive for the future.