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23 OCT

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🇦🇺 Canberra, Australia

SpringOUT Pride Festival

SpringOUT is Canberra's Pride festival, funded by the ACT Government's Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs. The 2026 edition, its 27th…

24 OCT

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🇺🇸 Savannah, United States

Savannah Pride

Savannah Pride is the main Pride festival on the Georgia coast, and 2026 is its 27th year. It is run by Savannah Pride Center, a…

28 OCT

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🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

Pink Screens Film Festival

Pink Screens, Brussels' queer film festival, is marking its 25th edition in 2026. It's run by Genres d'à côté, a volunteer…

28 OCT

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🇺🇸 Key West, United States

Key West Bear Weekend

Key West Bear Weekend is a five-day bear gathering at the end of October, timed to land on Halloween and to follow straight after…

29 OCT

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🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany

SKINS & Punks Weekend Berlin

SKINS & Punks Weekend descends on Schöneberg for four days, starting 29 October and wrapping up 1 November 2026. The group behind…

30 OCT

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🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

X-Formosa Rainbow Music Festival

X-Formosa is the ticketed party series that runs over Taipei Pride weekend each autumn: several themed nights with dress codes…

30 OCT

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🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium

La Démence Anniversary Weekend

La Démence is a gay party brand rather than a single event. It started in 1989 as a Sunday party in smaller Belgian towns, moved…

30 OCT

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🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark

MIX Copenhagen Film Festival

MIX Copenhagen, Denmark's queer film festival, has been around since 1986. It started out as the Copenhagen Gay and Lesbian Film…

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Europe 303

Americas 296

Asia 112

Africa 10

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Gay Berlin

Germany

257 Venues

Gay Chicago

United States

179 Venues

Gay London

United Kingdom

175 Venues

Gay Brussels

Belgium

169 Venues

Gay New York

United States

163 Venues

Gay Barcelona

Spain

140 Venues

Gay Bangkok

Thailand

138 Venues

Gay Washington DC

United States

126 Venues

Gay Madrid

Spain

120 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 996 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 9763 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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