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972

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140

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5,170

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26SEP Tonight

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

8:00 AM · chicagosocialbutterflies.com · Chicago

26SEP Tonight

Celebrate National Public Lands Day: Community Cleanup & Resource Fair

8:00 AM · Alazán Creek · San Antonio

Community

26SEP Tonight

Looking 2 Score Co-Ed Benefit Softball Tournament

8:00 AM · Lincoln Park · San Antonio

26SEP Tonight

Pride Build: September 26th

8:00 AM · Highland Grove neighborhood in Northside. · Richmond

Pride Community

26SEP Tonight

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8:00 AM · Richmond LGBTQ Chamber · Richmond

26SEP Tonight

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8:00 AM · Richmond LGBTQ Chamber · Richmond

26SEP Tonight

Waterfall Hike in Angeles National Forest - Southern California

8:00 AM · Knoxville

26SEP Tonight

Cabaret - check ticket availability at aucklandlive.co.nz

8:00 AM · ASB Waterfront Theatre · Auckland

Cabaret

26SEP Tonight

Glow, Gather and Graze (LGBTQI x Neurospicy)

8:30 AM · Foxtrot Unicorn Bar · Perth

Community

26SEP Tonight

Piper Comanche Hike

9:00 AM · tomsocial.com.au · Brisbane

Community

26SEP Tonight

Girgarre Pride Morning Cuppa

10:00 AM · Girgarre Community Cottage · Adelaide

Pride Community

26SEP Tonight

Western Roundup: Mr Bear Perth Competition

10:30 AM · Bears Perth · Perth

Community

26SEP Tonight

Over the Rainbow Rooftop Party - Season 2

11:00 AM · Mimi’s - DusitD2 Hotel Samyan · Nakhon Pathom

Party

26SEP Tonight

Sapporo Rainbow Pride 2026

11:00 AM · Minami 1-jo Dori 2-3 chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo · Sapporo

Pride

26SEP Tonight

Gay Exclusive dinner

11:30 AM · Bonham Strand · Hong Kong

26SEP Tonight

Aria Presents: Innellea, Agents of Time, Eelke Kleijn, 8KAYS, Henri Bergmann, Monkey Safari & more. (26.09.26)

12:00 PM · mixmag.net.au · Melbourne

26SEP Tonight

Gay Community Yoga Class @ Elements Studio - $5 Donation

12:00 PM · Meetup: Brisbane Gay Social · Brisbane

Community

26SEP Tonight

AFL Grand Final Screening

12:30 PM · Victorian Pride Centre · Melbourne

Pride Community

26SEP Tonight

Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

1:00 PM · Victorian Pride Centre · Melbourne

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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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🇵🇾 Asunción, Paraguay

Asuncion Pride 2026

The annual Asunci?n Pride march is Paraguay's most important LGBTQ+ public event, organized by SOMOSGAY and allied organizations…

26 SEP

Happening Today

🇵🇹 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…

26 SEP

Happening Today

🇧🇷 Recife, Brazil

Transforma Pride

Transforma Pride is Recife's LGBTQ+ culture and entrepreneurship festival — and it bills itself as the biggest LGBTQIA+ festival…

27 SEP

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🇦🇺 Perth, Australia

Proud Awards 2026

The Proud Awards are Perth's night of nights for the LGBTQIA+ community — an annual gala celebrating the people and organisations…

27 SEP

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🇨🇼 Willemstad, Curaçao

Curaçao Pride 2026

Curaçao Pride, held annually in Willemstad, represents a significant and evolving celebration within the Caribbean. Established…

27 SEP

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🇧🇷 Manaus, Brazil

Parada do Orgulho LGBT+ de Manaus

The Parada do Orgulho LGBT+ de Manaus stands as a significant annual celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and rights in the heart of…

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Europe 290

Americas 279

Asia 120

Africa 16

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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

Questions travellers ask GayOut

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 5170 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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Trans Liberation Group National Conference 2026

Change Station

Sustainable CAPE: Provincetown Farmers’ Market

Third Night of Fall

Detroit ❤️ After-Work Speed Dating Night

Crown Jewels Drag Brunch

The Local Legends & Lobster Roll Tour

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Green Whimsy Art &amp; Craft Supply Destash Consignment Sale

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “Witch,” September 10 – October 10 at The Edge Off-Broadway Theater

Celebrate National Public Lands Day: Community Cleanup & Resource Fair

Looking 2 Score Co-Ed Benefit Softball Tournament

Pride Build: September 26th

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Waterfall Hike in Angeles National Forest - Southern California

Cabaret - check ticket availability at aucklandlive.co.nz

Glow, Gather and Graze (LGBTQI x Neurospicy)

Piper Comanche Hike

Girgarre Pride Morning Cuppa

Friends’ Friends vol.55 🏳️‍🌈

Western Roundup: Mr Bear Perth Competition

Over the Rainbow Rooftop Party - Season 2

Sapporo Rainbow Pride 2026

Gay Exclusive dinner

Aria Presents: Innellea, Agents of Time, Eelke Kleijn, 8KAYS, Henri Bergmann, Monkey Safari & more. (26.09.26)

Gay Community Yoga Class @ Elements Studio - $5 Donation

AFL Grand Final Screening

Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club

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