100+ Top Gay Events in April

Spring sizzles in April with everything from Bear escapes in Spain to Circuit celebrations in Bangkok.

100+ Gay Events in APRIL

Spring Arrives in April and the month is full of gay events, with everything from bears Weeks to sleaze festivals, from Miami to Spain!

April sees warm weather return to much of Southern Europe and two great events in Spain, Bears Week in Sitges and Sleazy Madrid in the capital!

Meanwhile you can celebrate Pride by the beach in Miami or spread your wings to the east at the Tokyo Rainbow Pride celebrations.

Finally the biggest gay circuit event of the season takes place in Bangkok as G Circuit celebrates the arrival of the Thai New Yar with the Songkran Festival.

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G Circuit Songkran

From: Apr. 09.2027 - To: Apr. 12.2027

Monday, Nov 17th, 2014

G Circuit Songkran Festival, the largest gay circuit party in Asia takes place during the Thai new year attracting thousands of guys from all over Asia.

Miami Beach Pride Festival, Stage & Parade

From: Apr. 10.2027 - To: Apr. 11.2027

Sunday, Jul 25th, 2021

Nowhere is this spirit and enthusiasm more apparent during Miami Beach Pride than at the extraordinary multi-day festival in Lummus Park.

Atlanta Bear Pride

From: Apr. 23.2027 - To: Apr. 26.2027

Thursday, Mar 2nd, 2017

Atlanta Bear Pride is 3 days of bear themed events & parties showcasing the diversity of bear culture

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Spring is in the air and April is all about fresh ideas and new experiences, the perfect excuse for an escape.

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras

From: Sep. 24.2026 - To: Sep. 27.2026

Thursday, Oct 1st, 2015

Celebrate gay pride in the Garden Route’s queen city. The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival is one amazing glittery weekend.

Prague Easter Markets

From: Mar. 13.2027 - To: Apr. 29.2027

Thursday, Mar 2nd, 2017

Prague Easter markets: over a hundred stalls with handcrafted products, sweets, food and Czech beer. Daily at the Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square.

Miami Beach Gay Pride

From: Apr. 02.2027 - To: Apr. 11.2027

Monday, Oct 13th, 2014

Miami Beach Gay Pride takes place this April. The main parade makes its way through Ocean Drive. Pool Parties, High heel races and more take place.

Sugarbear Weekend Montreal

From: Apr. 07.2027 - To: Apr. 11.2027

Thursday, Feb 16th, 2023

Join the furriest, sexiest and horniest bears in Canada this Easter as the Sugarbear weekend makes a welcome return to Montreal

French Quarter Festival New Orleans

From: Apr. 08.2027 - To: Apr. 11.2027

Wednesday, Mar 24th, 2021

The French Quarter festival is the world’s largest showcase of Louisiana food, music and culture. The event has been showcasing the city's unique heritage for over 30 years.

Maspalomas Bear Carnival

From: Apr. 08.2027 - To: Apr. 18.2027

Tuesday, Nov 18th, 2014

Maspalomas Bear Carnival is a large-scale bear meeting in Gran Canaria (Spain),,on during the famous Maspalomas Carnival.

G Circuit Songkran

From: Apr. 09.2027 - To: Apr. 12.2027

Monday, Nov 17th, 2014

G Circuit Songkran Festival, the largest gay circuit party in Asia takes place during the Thai new year attracting thousands of guys from all over Asia.

Miami Beach Pride Festival, Stage & Parade

From: Apr. 10.2027 - To: Apr. 11.2027

Sunday, Jul 25th, 2021

Nowhere is this spirit and enthusiasm more apparent during Miami Beach Pride than at the extraordinary multi-day festival in Lummus Park.

La Feria de Abril, Seville

From: Apr. 12.2027 - To: Apr. 18.2027

Sunday, Nov 13th, 2016

La Feria de Abril is Seville’s most popular party of the year. The week long festival includes traditional dress, parades, and dancing on the street.

Woof Week Key West

From: Apr. 13.2027 - To: Apr. 18.2027

Saturday, Jan 11th, 2025

Key West Bears and Island House presents Woof Week Key West, the ultimate April bear escape in the sun

Sleazy Madrid

From: Apr. 14.2027 - To: Apr. 18.2027

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Sleazy Madrid is one of Spain's largest leather and Fetish events and takes place during the busy May bank holiday weekend.

Smokeout Las Vegas

From: Apr. 14.2027 - To: Apr. 19.2027

Sunday, Mar 20th, 2022

Join hundreds of hot Cigar And Pipe Studs, Bikers, Leathermen, Bears And Friends From All Over The World for the annual Smokeout Las Vegas Party

Fiesta San Antonio

From: Apr. 15.2027 - To: Apr. 25.2027

Tuesday, Apr 20th, 2021

Fiesta San Antonio celebrates the city's rich heritage with vibrant parades, food-centric events, and lively, local entertainment.

St Maarten Carnival

From: Apr. 15.2027 - To: May. 03.2027

Saturday, Dec 10th, 2022

Celebrate Carnival in the Caribbean in St Maarten and enjoy colourful parades, spectacular pageants, Calypso competitions, energetic bands concerts and delicious carnival cuisine

Wet & Hairy Bear Carnival Edition Maspalomas

From: Apr. 17.2027 - To: Apr. 17.2027

Monday, Apr 3rd, 2017

The party includes free access to the Sauna and the Jacuzzi plus a giant slide for those wishing to make a splash in the pool!

The Kentucky Derby Festival & Thunder Over Louisville

From: Apr. 17.2027 - To: May. 01.2027

Wednesday, Apr 21st, 2021

The Kentucky Derby Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world and a proud five-time winner of the International Festivals Award.

Stuttgart Spring Festival

From: Apr. 17.2027 - To: May. 09.2027

Thursday, Nov 2nd, 2023

As the winter chill gives way to the warmth of spring, Stuttgart, the heart of Baden-Württemberg, awakens with an exuberant celebration like no other, The Stuttgart Spring Festival

Bear Festival Milan

From: Apr. 22.2027 - To: May. 02.2027

Tuesday, Apr 11th, 2017

The annual Bear Festival Milan takes place every April and his hosted by Company Club, one of the best know gay cruising bars for bears in the city.

New Orleans Jazz Fest

From: Apr. 22.2027 - To: May. 02.2027

Tuesday, Mar 23rd, 2021

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, often known as Jazz Fest, is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana.

Awesome Con Washington DC's Comic Con

From: Apr. 23.2027 - To: Apr. 25.2027

Friday, Jul 16th, 2021

Awesome Con is D.C.’s own Comic Con, a celebration of geek culture, bringing more than 70,000 fans together with their favorite stars from across comics, movies, television, toys, games, and more.

Atlanta Bear Pride

From: Apr. 23.2027 - To: Apr. 26.2027

Thursday, Mar 2nd, 2017

Atlanta Bear Pride is 3 days of bear themed events & parties showcasing the diversity of bear culture

FunHouse XL Amsterdam Circuit Party - Kings and Queens

From: Apr. 24.2027 - To: Apr. 24.2027

Friday, Feb 15th, 2019

FunHouse XL Amsterdam´s big circuit party with some of the hottest DJs from around the world, held several times a year and during Kings Day celebrations.

Rapido Amsterdam Kings Edition

From: Apr. 25.2027 - To: Apr. 25.2027

Saturday, Mar 5th, 2022

Rapido is one of the biggest gay circuit parties in Europe and is Amsterdam's leading party promoter, producing amazing festival circuit weekends and pop up parties

Kingsday

From: Apr. 27.2027 - To: Apr. 27.2027

Monday, Oct 13th, 2014

The Netherlands celebrates Kingsday on the April 27th each year during the kings birthday. It is the largest gay party after Amsterdam Pride in August.

Dallas Purple Party

From: Apr. 29.2027 - To: May. 03.2027

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Dallas Purple Party weekend is the biggest gay circuit party event on the Dallas Calendar attracting thousands of guys from around the world,

Roar Party Dallas

From: Apr. 29.2027 - To: Apr. 29.2027

Wednesday, Jan 11th, 2023

Roar is the opening party of the Purple Party Weekend, one of the biggest gay circuit events in the USA

Great British Bears Bash

From: Apr. 29.2027 - To: May. 03.2027

Tuesday, Mar 6th, 2018

Manchester Great British Bear Bash is England's biggest bear event in Manchester featuring a weekend of parties and events.

Bears Week Sitges - May Edition

From: Apr. 29.2027 - To: May. 03.2027

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Bears Week Sitges - May Edition is the gathering of the International Bears Meeting Sitges. The event takes place during the last weekend in April.

Ignite Party Dallas

From: Apr. 30.2027 - To: Apr. 30.2027

Wednesday, Jan 11th, 2023

Enjoy an epic Circuit night in Dallas as Ignite opens the weekend celebrations of the Purple Party in May

Rise Pool Party Dallas

From: Apr. 30.2027 - To: Apr. 30.2027

Tuesday, Aug 23rd, 2022

Rise is the official pool party, brought to you by the Purple Foundation and held during the Purple Party, Dallas Pride, and special weekends

CLAW Cleveland Leather Awareness Weekend

CLAW Columbus - Leather Awareness Weekend

From: Jul. 20.2027 - To: Aug. 01.2027

Friday, Apr 30th, 2021

CLAW is one of the largest annual leather meet-ups in the USA taking place each year in April and features a weekend of leather + fetish parties

Furball Houston

Awaiting dates

Friday, Mar 24th, 2023

Furball is one of the hottest gear, jock, underwear and Fetish party in the USA and returns to Houston for a special edition

Brut Bears Palm Springs

Awaiting dates

Saturday, Jun 12th, 2021

Brut Bears Palm Springs presents a series of pop up parties in Palm Springs throughout the year with guest DJs, and sexy bears.

Cherry Weekend Washington

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Mar 2nd, 2017

CHERRY began when a group of local gay residents united to plan a charity fundraiser in the late 90s and has grown into a not to be missed weekend.

Classic Meets Fetish, Berlin Easter Edition

Easter Classics by BLF

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Feb 23rd, 2022

Easter Classics by BLF is a unique charity event like no other taking place during the Berlin Easter Fetish Weekend.

Marlin Beach Tea 2.0, Gay Fort Lauderdale

Ed Lugo Resort Pool Party Gay Fort Lauderdale

Awaiting dates

Saturday, Nov 13th, 2021

Enjoy one of Fort Lauderdale's most anticipated afternoon gay soirees in Ed Lugo resort.

Revolver XXL Berlin Easter Edition Opening Event

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Dec 28th, 2021

Revolver Berlin Easter Edition 2024 the reawakening of the city after a Winter Slumber. Revolver hosts a Good Friday special event.

Brüt Los Angeles

Awaiting dates

Sunday, Aug 15th, 2021

Kick start your weekend at the one and only Brüt party with the hottest guys in LA ready to party.

BEEFCAKE XXL Wilton Manors

Awaiting dates

Monday, Feb 7th, 2022

BEEFCAKE XXL Party Wilton Manors present the big Saturday night party during the Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week.

Seattle Boylesque Festival

Awaiting dates

Sunday, Jul 18th, 2021

Thirsty Girl Productions is back for the annual Seattle Boylesque Festival, returning to The Triple Door for 4 big shows over 2 big nights.

Songkran Bangkok Main Parties

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Jan 11th, 2024

Enjoy an epic weekend of parties as GCircuit hosts its main two events on Saturday and Sunday nights during the Songkran celebrations

RGB Songkran Party Bangkok

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Feb 10th, 2026

Bangkok turns electric during Songkran, and RGB brings its epic party to the heart of the gay district with a unique themed event.

Songkran Bangkok GCircuit Opening Party

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Jan 11th, 2024

Kickstart your Songkran celebrations in Bangkok at G Circuit's opening party, "Anime Planet".

Bear Pool Party Bangkok

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Feb 14th, 2019

Bear Pool Party Bangkok attracts a mix of bears, chasers and admirers from around the world. with Guest DJs and Bear Go Gos

Boy Pool Party Bangkok

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Feb 14th, 2019

Boy Pool Party Bangkok attracts hot gay guys from all over Asia as well as Western tourists, so there’s always somebody hot to gawk at

Urge Miami Pride

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Mar 5th, 2019

Urge Miami Pride Each year the organsiers of URGE bring together the very best acts and DJS to present the big Saturday night party

Koh Samui Pride Songkran

Awaiting dates

Monday, Feb 26th, 2024

Alpha Gay Resort, Koh Samui's leading gay hotel, presents the annual Samui Sonkran Pride Festival each April.

G Circuit Closing Party Bangkok Songkran

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Jan 11th, 2024

All good things must come to an end, and so it is with G Circuit's Songkran as Monday sees the final closing party of the weekend celebrations

Bangkok Songkran Bear Week

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Mar 6th, 2024

Bangkok Songkran Bear Week is an extraordinary celebration of bear culture held during Thailand's Songkran Water Festival.

The Webb Party San Antonio

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Apr 20th, 2021

The Webb Party San Antonio is the highlight of the gay calendar in San Antonio and is a lavish affair celebrated during the San Antonio Fiesta week.

Change of Seasons Tea Dance & Night Atlanta

Awaiting dates

Friday, Mar 11th, 2022

In April, Joining Hearts, one of Atlanta's leading HIV/Aids charity organisations, hosts a special edition Tea Dance, Change of Seasons.

Rubbout Vancouver

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Jul 19th, 2016

Rubbout Vancouver is a community-based organization that loves rubber and gear, loves parties and loves playing.

Parrtjima Alice Springs

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Apr 14th, 2021

Parrtjima is the only authentic Aboriginal light festival of its kind and is celebrated each April in breathtaking Alice Springs.

Jasper Pride Festival

Awaiting dates

Monday, Oct 8th, 2018

Jasper is a fairy tale mountain ski resort in the Canadian Rocky Mountains with a traditionally diverse and welcoming community

Austin Kink Weekend is a weekend of kinky fun with your fellow kinksters featuring competitions, workshops, kink classes and a vendor market. The event is a collaboration with local leather and fetish groups and LGBTQ businesses in Austin.

Bear Invasion Atlanta

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Jul 21st, 2021

Say hello to the hottest bears, chasers and admirers in Atlanta at the annual kick off party for Atlanta Bear Pride

Bearracuda Atlanta Bear Pride Edition

Awaiting dates

Monday, Feb 14th, 2022

Celebrate the Atlanta Bear Pride weekend at the biggest party of the event, Bearracuda! Join hundreds of hot bears from across the country for this signature bear event.

Atlanta Bear Pride - Randy Outdoor Tea Dance

Awaiting dates

Friday, Aug 13th, 2021

Atlanta Bear Pride Tea Dance is one of the hottest closing tickets during the annual bear event in April.

SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival Savannah

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, Apr 27th, 2021

Be amazed at the artistic talent of Savannah College of Art & Design students and alumni as they skillfully create sidewalk masterpieces with chalk.

International Gay Polo League Tournament

Awaiting dates

Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

The International Gay Polo Tournament draws top GPL players and avid spectators from around the globe for a weekend of grand horseplay.

Atlanta Bear Pride Closing Party

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Jul 21st, 2021

Say goodbye to the hot bears and chasers you have partied with all weekend in Atlanta at the official Atlanta Bear closing party.

Conch Republic Celebration & Drag Race Key West

Conch Republic Celebration and Drag Race Key West

Awaiting dates

Friday, Mar 31st, 2023

Celebrate a unique event during the Conch Republic Days celebration as lavish "dragsters" entertain audiences while attempting to outpace their rivals.

Maydayz Madrid by My Pleasure

Awaiting dates

Sunday, Mar 5th, 2023

Celebrate the arrival of the Summer party season in Madrid as Maydayz kicks off a bank holiday weekend of fetish parties by My Pleasure

Malta International Fireworks festival

Awaiting dates

Friday, Apr 22nd, 2022

The Malta International Fireworks Festival features some of the world's most spectacular firework displays

Rub'Zone & Rub Week Paris

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Feb 10th, 2022

Rub Week Paris is a weekend of events wrapped tightly around the Rub'Zone super party featuring friendly meetings and more for rubber men and their friends.

Candy Party Barcelona

Awaiting dates

Friday, Nov 25th, 2022

Matinee Easter presents "CANDY" direct from Madrid, the city's sexiest and most sensual circuit party.

Pitbull Bear Playground Montreal

Awaiting dates

Friday, Mar 24th, 2023

Pitbull presents Bear Playground, a special event during the Sugar Bear Weekend celebrations.

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St Maarten Carnival

From: Apr. 15.2027 - To: May. 03.2027

Saturday, Dec 10th, 2022

Celebrate Carnival in the Caribbean in St Maarten and enjoy colourful parades, spectacular pageants, Calypso competitions, energetic bands concerts and delicious carnival cuisine

The Kentucky Derby Festival & Thunder Over Louisville

From: Apr. 17.2027 - To: May. 01.2027

Wednesday, Apr 21st, 2021

The Kentucky Derby Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world and a proud five-time winner of the International Festivals Award.

Stuttgart Spring Festival

From: Apr. 17.2027 - To: May. 09.2027

Thursday, Nov 2nd, 2023

As the winter chill gives way to the warmth of spring, Stuttgart, the heart of Baden-Württemberg, awakens with an exuberant celebration like no other, The Stuttgart Spring Festival

Bear Festival Milan

From: Apr. 22.2027 - To: May. 02.2027

Tuesday, Apr 11th, 2017

The annual Bear Festival Milan takes place every April and his hosted by Company Club, one of the best know gay cruising bars for bears in the city.

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