TRANS TOWN
SATURDAY 11 JULY 2026
Where the wider Hastings & St Leonards community gets to show their love for Trans and non binary folk in practical and delightful ways.
The events are listed below, the discounts and freebies are on the map which is available to collect from Dukes Coastline Club, Bus Stop Studios & Flushed.
Download a digital version of the map here.
POCKETS OF JOY
We have a small grant to pass on to 12 trans and non binary folk who would like to organise a ‘Pocket of Joy.’ These are small scale events or experiences that could be one offs, repeated or durational and take place at some point on the 12 July in or around the museum. We would love people to have chance encounters, one to one performances and moments of surprise.
Events - Saturday 11 July
Run for the T
8.30am FREE
@ Selkie, Bottle AlleyRun for the T (and a coffee!). Hastings Queer Running invites you to join us for a 3km social jog starting at The Selkie cafe in St Leonard’s On Sea, along the seafront towards Hastings Old Town, and back to the start point Join us afterwards for a beach hangout.
Trans Pride Sound Bath
10.30am FREE
@ The Humble Hub, Shepherd StreetEnjoy an hour-long session of sound medicine, rest, and deep relaxation with Hannah Almond Barr and Evan Ifekoya.
Sound can have a transformative effect on our bodies and emotions, helping to stimulate the alpha and theta brainwave states associated with calm, reflection, and restoration.Trans Tales
11am FREE Please arrive on time
@ Hastings Writers Workshop, Trinity Street
Join members of the Hastings Queer Book group for a relaxed chat about some of our favourite 'trans tales'. Stories that have inspired, moved, or changed us- or just books we love and want to recommend to others. Bring your Trans tales along and join the chat.Snacks and Drinks provided
Badge Making
12.00 noon FREE
@Dukes Coastline Club, 28 WhiterockStop by the shop between 12 and 2pm to draw and press your own badge with Luke.
Duke’s Coastline Club is a trans-owned shop stocking secondhand and new apparel for leisure (or whatever).
They are also giving away free, limited edition Duke’s trans badges as well as 20% off your purchase.
Yoga with Vianney
12.00 noon FREE
@ The Humble Heart, Silchester RoadJoin Vianney from How Do We Begin Again for a free 60 minute Iyengar Yoga class. No previous yoga experience is needed - whether it’s your very first class or you’ve been practising for years, expect an uplifting, active session with clear guidance, accessible poses, and plenty of support along the way.
Strong & Nice x Trans Pride
2.00pm FREE
@ 1066 Gym, The Observer BuildingTRANS TOWN TASTER SESSION
Come and try out Strong & Nice, this is a taster for the first block of 8 free Saturday sessions funded by Sport England.A space for people who have never been to a gym before but want to feel strong. Folk with gym experience are also very welcome.
Burlesque Taster
2.00pm FREE
@ Maslow House, 5 Harold PlaceBurlesque taster with Pupin DeVert
A relaxed, no pressure, no-strip session designed to teach attendees basic fundamentals and help you to bring out your inner tease!
Drop in & Draw
3.00-4:00pm FREE
@Project Artworks, 12 ClaremontA family friendly, clothes on, life drawing session with artist Ruth Bullock. All materials provided.
Set amongst the Queer Paintings:Interval exhibition in Project Artworks ground floor gallery.
Come and pose, draw or just enjoy the art.
Body Love Sketch Club
4.00pm FREE
Amici gallery, 12 ClaremontBody Love Sketch Club is a life drawing class in which you can pose as well as draw (fully nude, fully clothed, or anywhere in between!), whilst we explore ways of accepting ourselves more unconditionally, and expressing ourselves more freely.
All trans & non binary bodies, artistic capabilities and confidence levels welcome.
Live Music at Greyskull
5.00pm FREE
@ Greyskull, St Andrew’s MewsStart your evening with live music and dancing at Greyskull in the first of their Summer Live Music series. Artists TBC
A Big Queer Rave
10.00pm - 2.00am £10 profits to TPH
Brewing Brothers Courtyard, Source ParkFollowing last years day party with Jaye Ward, More Fountains are taking it into the night! With two amazing djs - Bestley (Horse Meat Disco, TransMission) & Elena Colombi (Dekmantel, Field Maneuvers) This is a party for everyone who is an ally to the trans community to come and show some love on the dance floor.