The City of Quebec 80th birthday is nearly here, and the Marble Arch pub is celebrating the way it knows best: with cabaret, DJs and four late nights. From 12 to 15 November, the venue will be keeping the party going until 3am.
Eighty years is a remarkable stretch for any London pub. For an LGBTQ+ venue, it also means decades of nights out, familiar faces and friendships made over a drink or two. The Quebec has been part of the city’s queer social scene throughout that time, and its birthday weekend is a chance to raise a glass to the people who’ve kept coming back.
The celebrations will bring together live DJs and cabaret across four days, with a few surprises promised along the way. If you’ve got a favourite Quebec memory, this feels like a good weekend to share it.
Beyond the City of Quebec 80th celebrations
The birthday isn’t the only reason to visit this month. Fridays are hosted by resident lip-syncing performer Anna Toni, with special guests and live DJs keeping the entertainment going until 3am.
On Saturdays, Irene Bru! brings cabaret and special guests to the stage, followed by DJs into the early hours. And if you fancy putting yourself in the spotlight, Thursday nights are karaoke nights.
There’s also pizza served daily until 9pm. Happy hour runs from Monday to Wednesday, 4pm to 8pm, with two-for-one offers on selected drinks.
Eight decades in, the Quebec is still a place to catch a show, meet up with friends and make a night of it. Here’s to the birthday celebrations and all the stories still to come.
City of Quebec’s 80th birthday celebrations run 12 to 15 November 2026 at City of Quebec, 12 Old Quebec Street, London (nearest Tube: Marble Arch). The birthday celebrations continue until 3am. The venue is open seven days a week.
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