PolyDay is a one-day convention/conference held in the UK, celebrating polyamory. Polyday began in 2004 and was held nearly annually until its cancellation in 2020 and 2021 on account of the COVID-19 pandemic before it was placed on hiatus in 2022. Polyday returned in 2026 on 19 September at Wilditch Community Centre in Battersea, London. The event consists of workshops and discussions during the day and social events in the evening. In 2012 it became associated with the international event, Poly Party Weekend. In 2016, Polyday became an unincorporated charitable association.
The content of each Polyday differs slightly each year. Features that are consistent included a basic introduction to polyamory, useful literature, people to chat to, arts/crafts. Other sessions such as activism, poly parenting, relationship styles and mental/sexual health have been offered.
The conference is open to anyone, regardless of relationship status, provided they are open and accepting of other attendees. Strict rules apply to photography and members of the press who wish to attend, so as to protect the privacy of other attendees.
Polyday 2022 was scheduled to be held on 15 October 2022, at Resource for London. But, due to reported threats against speakers and controversy stemming from a committee member's close relationship with Franklin Veaux, Polyday was cancelled. The organizers, who had been managing the event since 2015, stated in the cancellation statement that they are seeking a new team to carry on managing the event.
Polyday returned on 19 September 2026 with a mix of old and new committee members, at the venue used from 2016-2019 (Wilditch Community Centre, Battersea, London).
Past events
The first Polyday in 2004 was held at the Leicester LGB Centre. Following this, every other event happened in London, since 2006 – except for the 2010 event, held in Bristol. Polyday 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and Polyday 2022 was cancelled along with an indefinite pause on the event until it returned in 2026.
Event Dates Venue Attendance PolyDay – Leicester 30 October 2004Leicester Lesbian Gay & Bisexual Centre60+Polyday 2006 14 October 2006Doggett's Coat and Badge, Blackfriars Bridge, London100+Polyday 2007 22 September 2007Doggett's Coat and Badge, Blackfriars Bridge, London100+Polyday 2008 13–14 September 2008Doggett's Coat and Badge, Blackfriars Bridge, London100+Polyday 2009 26 September 2009Dragon Hall, London100+Polyday 2010 20 November 2010The Trinity Centre, Bristol150+Polyday 2011 27 August 2011Dragon Hall, London200+Polyday 2012 16 June 2012Dragon Hall, London???Polyday 201517 October 2015Open Door Community Centre, London170Polyday 20168 October 2016Wilditch Community Centre, London160Polyday 20177 October 2017Wilditch Community Centre, London 194Polyday 201813 October 2018Wilditch Community Centre, London254Polyday 201912 October 2019Wilditch Community Centre, London180+Polyday 202619 September 2026Wilditch Community Centre, London130+
See also
Polyamory
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