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10 OCT

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🇫🇷 Lyon, France

Lyon Pride — Marche des Fiertés

Lyon Pride, or the Marche des Fiertés, turns 30 in June 2026. It's France's second-biggest Pride march, put together by the…

10 OCT

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🇨🇴 Bogotá, Colombia

Theatron Anniversary Party 2026

Theatron's annual anniversary party is Bogotá's biggest gay event that isn't Pride. The world's largest gay club celebrates…

10 OCT

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🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

OutFest Philadelphia 2026

OutFest Philadelphia, the city's annual LGBTQ+ film festival, takes over Center City and the Gayborhood every October. It's one…

10 OCT

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🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

Atlanta Pride 2026

Atlanta Pride is the American South's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration. Each October, it takes over Piedmont Park and Midtown, drawing…

10 OCT

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🇰🇾 George Town, Cayman Islands

Cayman Pride 2026

Cayman Pride - organized by Colours Caribbean since the territory's first parade in 2021 - winds through George Town with a Pride…

11 OCT

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🇺🇸 Montclair, United States

Montclair Pride 2026

Montclair Pride is one of New Jersey's largest Pride festivals, produced by the local nonprofit Out Montclair. First held in…

12 OCT

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🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Cardiff's Iris Prize Festival marks its 20th anniversary in 2026 — home of the world's largest short film prize, worth 40,000…

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…

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Europe 300

Americas 298

Asia 125

Africa 19

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Featured LGBTQ+ Cities

Popular gay travel destinations with the most venues and events.

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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

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 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 16299 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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Gay Men get to “Werk”

Sustainable CAPE: Provincetown Farmers’ Market

Crown Jewels Drag Brunch

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

Queer Boardgame Night with Queer Calgary

The Local Legends & Lobster Roll Tour

Pride Run/Walk 5K

LGBTQ+ Singles Hike (San Francisco)

Rainbow Fit Club Walking Hang Out

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SCA Living in the Solution

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