QUEER CUDDLE PARTY at TARTU KOIDU KESKUS🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
🤗Sunday — 22.11.2026🤗
16:00–20:00 (gathering 15:45)
NB: the time and location are yet to be confirmed.
as human beings, we need touch to feel safe and supported. yet, most of us don't get enough platonic touch, and finding spaces that feel safe for queer and trans bodies can be a struggle.
inspired by the Domme Thalia Hel's cuddle parties, this cuddle party is a non-sexual space for queer people and allies to practice boundaries, ask for what you need, and connect with other people without the pressure of cisheterosexual social expectations. especially if you're also neurodivergent, or generally find social navigation exhausting, this is a place where rules are clear and consent is the priority.
as the cuddle party in Tallinn has become so popular and is regularly sold out, with the initiative of some participants from Tartu, we decided to expand it beyond Tallinn. please spread the word as we'd like to make this a monthly event in Tartu as well!
what to expect:
introduction and a somatic practice: getting settled in the space together with an introduction circle and a somatic practice to connect with ourselves and others;
consent basics: we go over what consent means and what to expect from the evening;
cuddle time: a few hours of optional, non-sexual physical touch. you can cuddle in a group, one-on-one, or just sit nearby and talk;
closing: a debrief circle to end the evening;
snacks and non-alcoholic drinks provided;
please wear comfortable layered clothes that you can remove if you get hot or add on if you're cold.
everything is optional, and you can change your mind any time. if you just want to come, sit in the corner, eat snacks, and watch how it works, you are 100% welcome to do that. no pressure to do anything or be vulnerable before you're ready.
this is a LGBTQIA+ only space but is also open to allies. whether you are trans, queer, or still figuring things out, you belong here. feel free to take a friend, plushy or anything else soothing with you!
the night is facilitated by Joelle Marcelle Antson, a queer and neurodivergent trans woman, a somatic coach and bodyworker, and a pro domme. she talks about the rules of cuddle party and consent, and helps us gently connect with our and each other's bodies. behind the scenes, Joelle is supported by a lovely queer elder, Triinu Pajuri, who came up with the idea! thank you, Triinu.
details:
when: Sunday, November 22, 2026, 16:00–20:00;
where: Tartu Koidu Keskus, Koidu 13, Tartu;
tickets: 20 € regular ticket, 30 € supporter ticket. contact me if you need a discount.
cancellation policy:
this is a limited-space event, and each ticket represents a held place in our space. to prevent no-shows and to honor the work behind the scenes, i do not offer monetary refunds. if you have a health-related or personal emergency, please reach out. in these cases, i can transfer your registration as a pre-payment for our next event. please treat your registration with the same care as any other commitment—this allows me to keep doing these events and make the space available for those who need it. read a more detailed cancellation policy here.
the visual is made by one of a regular cuddle party participants, Gayori boi. thank you for capturing its essence!
see you in the cuddle puddle!
Joelle Marcelle 🖤✨
Tartu Koidu Keskus NGO • Koidu tänav 13, 50108 Tartu, Tartu maakond, Estonia
