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15 OCT

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🇺🇸 New York, United States

NewFest: New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival

NewFest is New York's main LGBTQ+ film festival. It is run by the nonprofit of the same name, which dates back to 1988. The main…

15 OCT

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🇺🇸 Little Rock, United States

Central Arkansas PRIDEFest & Parade

Central Arkansas PRIDEFest & Parade is Little Rock's Pride. It is run by Central Arkansas Pride, a volunteer-led 501(c)(3)…

16 OCT

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🇺🇸 Key West, United States

Fantasy Fest Key West

Fantasy Fest is Key West's ten-day costume and street party at the end of October. It is not a Pride. Four local merchants…

17 OCT

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🇯🇵 Fukuoka, Japan

Kyushu Rainbow Pride

Kyushu Rainbow Pride is the main LGBTQ+ pride event for Japan's southern island, held in central Fukuoka. It is run by a…

17 OCT

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🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Haus of Circuit Hong Kong

Haus of Circuit is a Hong Kong gay party promoter, not a single annual festival. It runs circuit-style nights at Casa Dao, a…

17 OCT

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🇫🇷 Paris, France

L'Existrans Paris

ExisTransInter is Paris's yearly march for trans and intersex rights. It started in 1997 as Existrans. In 2019 it was renamed to…

17 OCT

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🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

Honolulu Pride

Honolulu Pride is Hawaii's biggest queer street event, and unlike most US Prides it takes place in October rather than June. It…

17 OCT

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🇺🇸 Charleston, United States

Charleston Pride

Charleston Pride is South Carolina's Lowcountry pride, and the 2026 edition takes place this Saturday, 17 October 2026. It…

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Europe 283

Americas 280

Asia 104

Africa 11

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Featured LGBTQ+ Cities

Popular gay travel destinations with the most venues and events.

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Gay Berlin

Germany

257 Venues

Gay London

United Kingdom

186 Venues

Gay Brussels

Belgium

183 Venues

Gay Chicago

United States

179 Venues

Gay New York

United States

161 Venues

Gay Barcelona

Spain

141 Venues

Gay Bangkok

Thailand

140 Venues

Gay Madrid

Spain

120 Venues

Gay Washington DC

United States

118 Venues

Gay Manchester

United Kingdom

118 Venues

Gay San Francisco

United States

106 Venues

Gay Lima

Peru

105 Venues

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How do I find gay bars near me?

Use the "LGBTQ+ Near You" panel at the top of this page and allow location access — GayOut shows the gay bars and clubs closest to you, with ratings, photos and opening hours. We list 18,000+ venues across 972 cities, so most travellers find a bar within a short ride.

Where can I find a gay sauna near me?

Every city guide on GayOut has a dedicated gay saunas page with addresses, entry prices and busy hours. The biggest sauna scenes are in Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, Bangkok, Buenos Aires and Amsterdam — or use the Near You panel to see the bathhouses closest to your location.

How do I find gay cruising spots near me?

Open the GayOut Gay Cruising Map — it covers cruising areas in hundreds of cities worldwide and can sort them by distance from you. Always check the local laws first: each city page notes the legal situation and practical safety tips before you go.

Which are the most popular gay travel destinations in 2026?

The most-visited gay cities on GayOut are Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam, London, Tel Aviv, New York, Mexico City, Bangkok and Sydney — each with dozens of LGBTQ venues, annual pride events and visible queer neighbourhoods.

Is it safe to travel as an LGBTQ+ person?

Safety varies widely by country. Use the Gay Travel Index to compare legal rights, social acceptance and risk by destination before booking. Western Europe, Canada, Uruguay, Taiwan and parts of Australia consistently rank as the safest; check current local laws for any destination in the Middle East, Africa or South Asia.

Which pride events are happening this month?

Right now 16368 major LGBTQ+ events are listed for this month. Use the GayOut Pride Calendar to filter parades and festivals by month and country. WorldPride runs every two years — after Amsterdam 2026, the next edition is WorldPride 2028.

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