# Landlord orders LGBTQ+ pop-up in former Sydney church to cancel after protest

A pop-up LGBTQ+ event in a former church in Sydney was ordered by the landlord to cancel following protests from religious groups. The event had been scheduled at the venue, which was previously a church. This incident underscores ongoing tensions between LGBTQ+ rights and religious objections in Australia.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/14/divine-playhouse-lgbtq-events-cancelled-sydney-church) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:23:46 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/15/divine-playhouse-sydney-lgbtq-church-religious-protest-landlord-ntwnfb) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:15:41 GMT