Benidorm Pride 2026
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Benidorm Pride is the Costa Blanca's big gay week — a September festival in the Spanish resort town that has become a firm favourite with the British crowd, all sun, beach and unfussy fun rather than politics. It takes over the first week of September; the town hall publishes the exact 2026 dates and line-up closer to the event, so confirm before booking specific days.
The centrepiece is the Pride parade on the Saturday, which traditionally runs the new-town seafront corridor — from Rincón de Loix along the Levante beach and Avenida del Mediterráneo to the plaza by the town hall — rather than through the old town. Around it, the festival runs a week of parties: pool parties, white and pink parties, and free main-stage shows at the Julio Iglesias auditorium, the "Pride Arena." Some events are free, others ticketed.
The year-round gay nightlife lives on and around Calle Gerona, "the English zone" in the old town — a tight cluster of bars and cabaret that runs late all week.
Practical notes: Benidorm is about an hour from Alicante airport by bus or car. Early September is hot and beach-perfect. The town is compact; the Levante end is where Pride happens and where most visitors stay. Around 20,000 people came in recent years, so book accommodation ahead. Check benidormpride.com for the 2026 programme.
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Where to stay during Benidorm Pride 2026
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+ Event eintragenDetailliertes Programm folgt in Kürze.
Das aktuelle Programm finden Sie auf der offiziellen Website.
Praktische Tipps
Book Accommodation Early
Benidorm hotels fill up quickly for Pride events, so it's advisable to book your accommodation well in advance.
Explore the Old Town
The Old Town (Casco Antiguo) is the heart of Benidorm's gay scene, with a high concentration of bars, clubs, and venues.
Combine with a Holiday
Benidorm Pride is a week-long festival, making it ideal to combine with a longer holiday stay.
Check the Schedule for Paid Events
While many events are free, tickets for paid events will be available closer to August 2026. Check the official app or website for details.
Videos
Full Benidorm Pride Parade 2025 TikTok Edition
