Events
LGBTI+ Gozo organises a number of events throughout the year, from social gatherings to community outreach, training projects and initiatives. More information about our events can be found on our social media pages. Keep updated about our social events by signing up for our monthly newsletter.
April EVENTS 2026
🎨🌿🧺 Join us for a free Outdoor Mindful Art & Picnic Event! ✨
Spend a relaxing afternoon surrounded by nature at Ta’ Blankas Olive Grove, Xewkija 🌳💚 and enjoy a creative outdoor art session with local artist Abi McLeod 🎨🖌️
🗓 Saturday 11th April
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Ta’ Blankas Olive Grove, Xewkija
✨ Materials will be provided
🥪 Just bring a snack / picnic bite to enjoy!
Take time to slow down, get creative, and soak up the peaceful surroundings 🌞🍃
🔗 Find out more about the venue here: Ta’ Blankas Olive Grove
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🌈 Gozo Rainbow Book Club – Session 6! 📚
Our next Gozo Rainbow Book Club meeting is happening on:
🗓 Saturday 18th April @ 4pm
We’ll be discussing our Mar/Apr read:
📖 'In the Absence of Men' by Philippe Besson
Want to join our club? 🤗
📧 Send us an email at lgbtigozo@gmail.com with your mobile number (we communicate via a WhatsApp chat 📱), and we’ll get in touch.
Everyone is welcome — come read, chat, and connect with us! 💬✨
We generally meet every third Saturday of the month 🗓 and take a break in August & December 🌞🎄
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🌈 LGBTI+ Gozo at the Gozo Marathon 2026! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
This year LGBTI+ Gozo will be taking part in Il-Ġirja t’Għawdex: Run Gozo on 26th April 2026 — and we’d love for you to join us!
No matter your fitness level, there’s something for everyone. You can take part in:
• Half Marathon
• 10K Race
• 5K Race
• 10K Walkathon
• 5K Walkathon
• Family Runs
• Kids Runs
👉 Sign up here: https://www.rungozo.org/
Each participant pays an entrance fee directly to the event organisers (Il-Ġirja t’Għawdex) to cover the organisation of the marathon.
If you join Team LGBTI+ Gozo, we’ll provide you with:
🎽 T-shirts
🧢 Hats
🌈 Stickers
📿 Bracelets
We’ll also be running and walking to raise funds for our free counselling programme to help assist community members their families, and friends, so we encourage you to share this with your friends and family and ask them to sponsor your run or walk. Fund this initiative here:
https://simplygiving.mt/project/qawsalla-counselling-accessible-mental-health-support/
🌟 Community Training Sessions
In the run-up to the event, Pierre, one of our community members, will facilitate two gentle training meet-ups. on the 11.04.26 and 18.04.26 These sessions are about building community, supporting each other, and getting to know one another before the big day.
📅 Dates: Saturday 11th, and 18th April
⏰ Time: 10:00am (max 2 hours)
We meet in Marsalforn (see map)
You do not need to be fit or experienced to take part — you can walk or run at your own pace.
📩 How to join
If you’d like to join the run and/or the training sessions:
• Send us a PM
• Or email us with your mobile number
We’ll create a WhatsApp group for participants to share updates and details.
More information will follow once you sign up!
💙 Come run, walk, connect and support a great cause with us!
