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12 OCT

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🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Cardiff, Wales, is set to host the 20th anniversary edition of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival from October 12th to October…

12 OCT

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🇺🇸 Provincetown, United States

Women's Week Provincetown 2026

Women's Week Provincetown brings about 15,000 women to the tip of Cape Cod every October. It's the big lesbian gathering on the…

Hamburg International Queer Film Festival 2026

13 OCT

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🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg International Queer Film Festival 2026

The Hamburg International Queer Film Festival, affectionately known as HQFF, stands as a cornerstone of LGBTQ+ cinematic…

13 OCT

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🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

Vienna Drag Festival 2026

The Vienna Drag Festival comes back in October 2026. This is its second year. Artist Athene Atlas curates it, promising six days…

15 OCT

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🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain

Fetish Madrid 2026

Fetish Madrid is a week in October for leather and fetish-identified men. Around 15,000 guys come from Spain and abroad.

15 OCT

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🇺🇸 New York, United States

NewFest: New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival

NewFest: New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival stands as a cornerstone of queer cinematic celebration, not only for New York City but for…

Reel Affirmations LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2026

15 OCT

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🇺🇸 Washington DC, United States

Reel Affirmations LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2026

Reel Affirmations, founded in 1991, is one of the oldest queer film festivals in the United States. It's Washington DC's LGBTQ+…

16 OCT

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🇺🇸 Key West, United States

Fantasy Fest Key West 2026

Fantasy Fest is Key West's biggest party, a ten-day October bash that started in 1979. It turns the island into a costume…

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Europe 302

Americas 298

Asia 125

Africa 19

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Gay Berlin

Germany

277 Venues

Gay Chicago

United States

205 Venues

Gay London

United Kingdom

192 Venues

Gay Brussels

Belgium

189 Venues

Gay New York

United States

183 Venues

Gay Bangkok

Thailand

166 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 Lima

Peru

113 Venues

Gay San Francisco

United States

108 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 971 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 15616 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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Cross-Border Fundraising Connect With Global Investors| Mumbai

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