Storyhouse Queer
Corporate Opportunities
About the festival
Storyhouse Queer is one of two main LGBTQIA+ events in the local area, the other being the annual Chester Pride in August.
9.35% of people aged 16 years and over in Chester City & Garden Quarter are lesbian, gay, bisexual or other – Storyhouse Queer festival is curated both for and by this community.
Last year over 3000 people attended Storyhouse Queer events and we sold 1000+ tickets to shows and performances. 37% of audiences were new bookers showing the increasing reach of the festival.
In addition to Storyhouse Queer Festival we also offer free space to LGBTQIA+ community groups including two book clubs and a social group for older LGBTQIA+ people, a queer comedy writing group will start next month and we’re also planning a monthly queer film club.
When: February 2026
Where: Across Storyhouse’s theatres and spaces.
Reach: We sold 1200+ tickets for our events at last year’s Storyhouse Queer festival.
Headliners for 2026:
The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins
Queenz: Drag Me to The Disco!
Our corporate packages
How to contact our fundraising team:
Call us at:
01244 409113
Email us at:
victoria.harrison@storyhouse.com
Visit our website at:
www.storyhouse.com
Pop in for a visit:
Storyhouse, Hunter St, Chester, CH1 3AR
Follow us on:
Benefits for your business
Thank you for considering sponsoring Storyhouse Queer as a Corporate Sponsor, giving you and your business fantastic opportunity for:
Your benefits
Community Engagement – Demonstrate your commitment to the local community.
Increased Visibility – Enhance your company’s exposure within the city and beyond.
Association with a major cultural charity – Align with one of the county’s leading cultural organisations.
Audience Expansion – Reach new and diverse audiences across the festival programme.
Enhanced Reputation – Strengthen your image as a socially responsible company.
Positive PR Opportunities – Generate favourable publicity for your organisation.
Support Socially Significant Events – Contribute to funding an important and socially impactful event.
Our reach
30k+ Facebook Followers
22k+ Instagram Followers
25k+ Twitter / X Followers
3k+ Daily Website Visitors
Storyhouse is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. Registered in England & Wales Company No 05541255. Registered Charity No 1121007