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🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles Queer Film Festival

The Los Angeles Queer Film Festival is a prominent event dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of films that explore LGBTQ+…

aGLIFF PRISM 39 (2026) — Austin's LGBTQ+ Film Festival

24 SEP

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🇺🇸 Austin, United States

aGLIFF PRISM 39 (2026) — Austin's LGBTQ+ Film Festival

aGLIFF, the Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival, runs every September. It's one of the bigger LGBTQ+ film…

25 SEP

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🇧🇪 Leuven, Belgium

Leuven Pride 2026

Leuven Pride is an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility held in the historic Belgian city of Leuven…

25 SEP

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🇪🇪 Tallinn, Estonia

Festheart LGBT+ Film Festival Estonia

Festheart is an international festival dedicated to showcasing LGBT+ films, making it a significant event for queer cinema in the…

Montevideo Pride / Marcha de la Diversidad 2026

25 SEP

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🇺🇾 Montevideo, Uruguay

Montevideo Pride / Marcha de la Diversidad 2026

The Marcha por la Diversidad is Uruguay's Pride — and one of the biggest annual street mobilisations in the whole country. It is…

26 SEP

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🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

Preston Pride

Preston Pride stands as Lancashire's premier annual celebration of LGBTQ+ life, a vibrant testament to community and inclusivity…

26 SEP

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🇮🇹 Trieste, Italy

FVG Pride (Friuli-Venezia Giulia Pride)

FVG Pride, the annual LGBTQ+ celebration for the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, represents a vibrant and dynamic coming…

26 SEP

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🇵🇹 Algarve, Portugal

European Summer Pride Faro

A full week of Pride at the end of the European summer, run by the crew behind European Snow Pride — and set in Faro, the…

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Europe 287

Americas 273

Asia 118

Africa 15

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Featured LGBTQ+ Cities

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Gay Berlin

Germany

277 Venues

Gay Chicago

United States

209 Venues

Gay Brussels

Belgium

189 Venues

Gay London

United Kingdom

185 Venues

Gay New York

United States

180 Venues

Gay Bangkok

Thailand

170 Venues

Gay Barcelona

Spain

156 Venues

Gay Madrid

Spain

131 Venues

Gay Manchester

United Kingdom

122 Venues

Gay Washington DC

United States

118 Venues

Gay San Francisco

United States

115 Venues

Gay Lima

Peru

111 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 974 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 10395 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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