360+Top Gay Events in May

Gay events in May kick off the start of the Summer Pride Season, from Dallas to Maspalomas!

360+ Gay Events in MAY

From Pride in Gran Canaria to the Dallas Purple Party – Gay events in May kick off the start of the Summer Pride Season!

Pride Season goes into accelerated gear in May with one of Europe’s largest pride events taking place in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria!

Other Pride events include the Torremolinos Pride and the 1st bear week in Sitges.

Those with a taste for Leather should head to Chicago for the IML weekend.

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Bears Week Sitges - May Edition

From: Apr. 30.2026 - To: May. 03.2026

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.

Maspalomas Gay Pride

From: May. 04.2026 - To: May. 10.2026

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Maspalomas Gay Pride is one of the largest pride events in Spain and takes place every year in May.

Pensacola Beach Memorial Day Weekend Gay Party

From: May. 21.2026 - To: May. 25.2026

Monday, Feb 11th, 2019

Pensacola Beach Memorial Day Weekend Gay Party opens it doors to upwards of 200,000 LGBT party goers, come meet all the boys

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Top Events in MAY

With Summer just around the corner, get a head-start on your tan and hit these top events!

Fiesta San Antonio

From: Apr. 16.2026 - To: Apr. 26.2026

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. 16.2026 - To: May. 04.2026

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. 17.2026 - To: May. 02.2026

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. 18.2026 - To: May. 10.2026

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. 22.2026 - To: May. 03.2026

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. 23.2026 - To: Apr. 30.2026

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.

Dallas Purple Party

From: Apr. 30.2026 - To: May. 04.2026

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,

Bears Week Sitges - May Edition

From: Apr. 30.2026 - To: May. 03.2026

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.

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras

From: Apr. 30.2026 - To: May. 03.2026

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.

Great British Bears Bash

From: Apr. 30.2026 - To: May. 04.2026

Tuesday, Mar 6th, 2018

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

Blatino Oasis Palm Springs

From: Apr. 30.2026 - To: May. 03.2026

Tuesday, Feb 7th, 2023

Blatino Oasis bills itself as California's Ultimate Gay Men Of Color Getaway & Retreat. You won't be disappointed.

Hot Rodeo Palm Springs

From: May. 01.2026 - To: May. 03.2026

Monday, Feb 11th, 2019

Hot Rodeo Palm Springs is one of the top gay rodeo events in the USA, featuring a mix of competitions, a pool party & dancing

Sitges Leather Rubber and Fetish Meeting

From: May. 01.2026 - To: May. 01.2026

Wednesday, Jun 23rd, 2021

Get ready for the end of Summer Rubber fetish social event of the season as the Bears Bar presents the Leather, Rubber Fetish Social.

Vendredi X Sur Seine

From: May. 01.2026 - To: May. 01.2026

Saturday, Jul 13th, 2024

Everyone's favourite after-work party in Paris moves right by the River for the Summer Season.

Shine Dallas Purple Party Day Event

From: May. 02.2026 - To: May. 02.2026

Thursday, Jan 27th, 2022

Dallas Purple party is one of the most anticipated circuit events of the Spring season, and the "Shine" day party on Saturday is the biggest event of the five-day circuit.

PopAir Sitges BBQ - Bear Week Edition

From: May. 02.2026 - To: May. 02.2026

Friday, Mar 8th, 2024

Enjoy the ultimate end to the Sitges high season this September as the PopAir BBQ returns for another edition.

Maspalomas Gay Pride

From: May. 04.2026 - To: May. 10.2026

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Maspalomas Gay Pride is one of the largest pride events in Spain and takes place every year in May.

Wet & White Maspalomas Pool Party

From: May. 06.2026 - To: May. 06.2026

Friday, Aug 3rd, 2018

Wet & White Maspalomas Pool Party is the place at a gorgeous venue next to the Atlantic Ocean. The Amadores Beach has a huge pool

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Torremolinos Fetish Weekend

From: May. 07.2026 - To: May. 10.2026

Monday, Jan 19th, 2015

Torremolinos Fetish Weekend 2023 explodes for a sleazy Weekend as boys from Madrid and Barcelona hit the Costa del Sol

Harbor Pride Hamburg

From: May. 08.2026 - To: May. 10.2026

Wednesday, Nov 9th, 2016

The LGBTQ community joins in Hamburg Harbour's birthday celebration by creating a gay village near the Fischmarkt as part of the larger party.

Mr Leather Italy

From: May. 08.2026 - To: May. 10.2026

Monday, Jan 31st, 2022

Mr Leather Italy returns to Rome for a weekend of hot leather action, competitions, tours and special events in the Eternal City.

Vienna Fetish Spring

From: May. 13.2026 - To: May. 17.2026

Tuesday, Nov 18th, 2014

Vienna Fetish Spring is the annual fetish event electing "Mr Fetish Austria" and attracts fetish enthusiasts from around the world for 4 days of partying.

Stuttgarter Bärentreffen Bear Week

From: May. 13.2026 - To: May. 17.2026

Friday, Mar 8th, 2024

Calling all bears! Make your way to Stuttgart's annual bear event, featuring fun social events, parties, and sexy bears!

Manchester Rubber Weekend

From: May. 14.2026 - To: May. 18.2026

Thursday, Jul 12th, 2018

Join hundreds of rubber guys from over 20 countries and get your gear on at Manchester Rubber Weekend

Le Parties Las Vegas Presents Intensity

From: May. 14.2026 - To: May. 14.2026

Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2021

Le Parties Las Vegas presents INTENSITY at two of the biggest gay clubs in las Vegas, Piranha and Gipsy.

Brussels Gay Pride

From: May. 15.2026 - To: May. 17.2026

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Gay Pride Brussels is a little different from most prides, offering not only the usual parties, parades and international acts, but also a more political side to pride

Fire Island Leather Weekend

From: May. 15.2026 - To: May. 17.2026

Thursday, Dec 3rd, 2020

Fire Island Leather Weekend is the party to start your Summer and is one of New York City's best leather parties in Fire Island

Cologne Fetish Pride

From: May. 21.2026 - To: May. 26.2026

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

The Cologne Fetish Pride has become a major event in Europe for leathers, rubbers, skinheads, and fetish lovers.

International Mr Leather

From: May. 21.2026 - To: May. 25.2026

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

IML Chicago , the International Mr Leather Competition takes place on the last week of May and is one of the biggest leather/fetish events in the world.

LeiBear Weekend Honolulu

From: May. 21.2026 - To: May. 25.2026

Monday, Jul 23rd, 2018

LeiBear weekend is an annual 5 day event hosted by the Aloha Bears in Hawaii and is one of the busiest gay events

Pensacola Beach Memorial Day Weekend Gay Party

From: May. 21.2026 - To: May. 25.2026

Monday, Feb 11th, 2019

Pensacola Beach Memorial Day Weekend Gay Party opens it doors to upwards of 200,000 LGBT party goers, come meet all the boys

Palm Springs Gay Memorial Day Weekend

From: May. 21.2026 - To: May. 24.2026

Sunday, May 2nd, 2021

There's no better way to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend than in the Palm Springs Sunshine. The gay resorts and bars host special events all weekend long.

Kink X Paris

From: May. 22.2026 - To: May. 25.2026

Thursday, Mar 2nd, 2017

Kink X Paris features a weekend of Fetish Fun with a selection of themed party nights and events, including the largest Fetish Sports Event.

Vivid Sydney Festival

From: May. 22.2026 - To: Jun. 13.2026

Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

The world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney takes place in Sydney each year during May with stunning light displays across the city's most famous landmarks.

First Splash Austin

From: May. 22.2026 - To: May. 24.2026

Thursday, Feb 14th, 2019

First Splash Austin has grown into a weekend series of events, circuit parties and and the perfect excuse to throw a party

Memorial Day Weekend Provincetown

From: May. 22.2026 - To: May. 25.2026

Thursday, Apr 8th, 2021

The return of the Summer Season after a winter of slumber, The town celebrates with parties and events each night over the 4 day weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend Saugatuck Michigan

From: May. 22.2026 - To: May. 25.2026

Monday, May 17th, 2021

Get ready to join hundreds of gay visitors from around the USA to celebrate the start of Summer with epic pool parties, drag shows and theme nights

BigHorn Rodeo Las Vegas

From: May. 22.2026 - To: May. 24.2026

Friday, Jun 4th, 2021

Who doesn't love a sexy cowboy! Come join the hottest cowboys in the state and beyond for the annual gay rodeo event in Las Vegas

Birmingham Gay Pride

From: May. 23.2026 - To: May. 24.2026

Thursday, Oct 16th, 2014

Birmingham Gay Pride 2020 seems to get bigger every year and is rapidly becoming the pride to attend in the north of England.

Play X Paris

From: May. 23.2026 - To: May. 23.2026

Tuesday, Mar 5th, 2019

Play X Paris offer a modern, young and sexy evening bringing together the hottest guys from Europe into sport’s and sportswear

Lisbon Bear Pride

From: May. 25.2026 - To: May. 31.2026

Tuesday, Dec 2nd, 2014

Lisbon Bear Pride is an international encounter for bears in the spectacular city of Lisbon with circuit parties, bar tours, boat cruises and dinners.

Torremolinos Pride

From: May. 26.2026 - To: Jun. 06.2026

Thursday, Mar 30th, 2017

Torremolinos Pride may be one of the youngest pride events in Spain, but it is quickly establishing itself on the annual gay calendar as a fun Spanish event

Peach Party

From: May. 29.2026 - To: Jun. 01.2026

Thursday, Mar 30th, 2017

Peach Party returns to Atlanta with an even bigger arrangement of DJs and events, including a free party in Piedmont Park with superstar DJs.

Mighty Hoopla London

From: May. 30.2026 - To: May. 31.2026

Wednesday, Feb 20th, 2019

Mighty Hoopla London is London’s ultimate pop extravaganza and sees some of the biggest pop icons in the world perform at Brockwell Park

Stadfest St Georg Hamburg

From: May. 30.2026 - To: May. 31.2026

Friday, May 6th, 2022

Stadfest St Georg is Hamburg's annual street festival. The event takes over the street of Lange Reihe, the heart of the city's gay district

Rome Gay Pride

From: May. 31.2026 - To: Jun. 13.2026

Monday, Mar 27th, 2017

One of the world's great capital cities, Rome, Italy hosts a popular Pride celebration - Rome Gay Pride takes place in early June.

Bangkok Pride Month

From: May. 31.2026 - To: Jun. 28.2026

Saturday, Jun 4th, 2022

Bangkok, one of the world's most gay-friendly and welcoming cities, celebrates Pride all month long with a series of parties, events and the return of a colourful parade through the city's streets

Bilbao in Black

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Monday, Jan 28th, 2019

Bilbao in Black Every year in mid May, guys from Spain and beyond descend upon Bilbao for a weekend of fun events and socialising

Taboo Party at Maspalomas Pride

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Sunday, Oct 17th, 2021

Taboo Party at Maspalomas Pride at Seven Hotels is a unique new party with sexy guys, great music and a chilled vibe.

Daddy Issues Houston

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Friday, Apr 22nd, 2022

Daddy Issues is a party for Daddies and the men that crave them, created by Billboard Number One producer Matt Consola

Gay Memorial Day Weekend Houston Tribal Madness

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Saturday, May 1st, 2021

DNVRMX brings its party to the heart of Houston for a Memorial Day Weekend of fun, music, dancers and guest DJs!

Heat London

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Friday, Jan 7th, 2022

Heat is London's hottest XXX party with a line up of DJs and performers that always surprises. Don't miss this party if you are in London when Heat is on!

WE Sundia Maspalomas

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Thursday, Apr 6th, 2023

Live the WE Experience during Maspalomas Pride as Spain's leading circuit party presents Sundia, the Ultimate outdoor day party.

Summer Pride Maspalomas Circuit Nights

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Wednesday, Nov 30th, 2022

Freedom Festival presents four major night time circuit events during the annual Maspalomas pride celebrations.

WE Party Barcelona

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Saturday, Oct 23rd, 2021

WE Party is one of Spain's most famous international Gay Exports and brings the world's biggest DJs and the hottest dancers to cities across the globe

Sex Circus

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Monday, Feb 14th, 2022

London's XXX Superbrand has 'Something For Everyone'. Martin Rab and Orange Nation bring the circus back to London Town for a bigger, hotter and even more XXX rated version than before.

Pig Daddy Palm Springs

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Friday, Apr 22nd, 2022

Anthony John brings the nastiest, kinkiest and filthiest party to Palm Springs, the one and only Pig Daddy

Valencia Flow Fest

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Wednesday, Jan 26th, 2022

Valencia Flow Fest is a queer-friendly multidisciplinary festival at the beach of Pinedo in the south of Valencia, featuring live music performances, workshops, sports and cultural events.

Daddy Cool Party Torremolinos

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Tuesday, Jan 9th, 2024

Daddy Cool Festival is the latest gay party to come to Torremolinos, featuring music of the 70s, 80s and 90s and all the hottest Daddies you could wish for!

Guest Lab Party Palma De Mallorca

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Sunday, Feb 5th, 2023

Guest Lab is one of the hottest new gay parties on the Island of Mallorca, held in the capital, La Palma, during major holidays and one-off pop-up events

Urge Miami Gay Memorial Day Weekend

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Saturday, May 15th, 2021

On the Sunday of the Memorial Day Weekend, URGE returns with a unique party at Studio 60.

Xico Pool Party Guadalajara

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Tuesday, Mar 15th, 2022

Xico Antrx Social Club, together with Leon Likes to Party, hosts the hottest gay parties and pop up events in Guadalajara. Their Xico Pool Party is legendary

Sunset Tea Los Angeles Memorial Day Edition

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Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Say hello to the start of the party season as Sunset Tea ends a weekend of Memorial Day Parties

Boston Gay Memorial Day Sunday

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Thursday, Apr 28th, 2022

Celebrate the start of the Summer gay season in Boston with a special "Holiday Sunday" event

Memorial Day Weekend in Miami Beach is always smoking hot, but since 2002 it Sizzles! Sizzle South Beach, "America's most celebrated and anticipated urban gay event", is the brainchild of Dwight Daniel.

DNVRMX Presents Austin BIG SPLASH

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Thursday, Mar 7th, 2024

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Austin with two epic events produced by Denver Max!

Viva Miami

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Thursday, Mar 7th, 2024

Ric Sena, the leading party promoter in the USA, brings his epic VIVA party to Miami.

Venice Beach Pride Los Angeles

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Saturday, Feb 5th, 2022

It's Pride by the seaside. Venice Pride features a weekend-long series of block parties, circuit events, political action and some rather unique celebrations.

GayWatch The Official Venice Pride After Party

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Wednesday, Feb 23rd, 2022

Venice Pride is celebrated each year at the start of June, and their GayWatch post-parade party is one of the highlights of the annual event.

Komplexo Tempo Sao Paulo Circuit Pride Edition

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Friday, May 5th, 2023

Komplexo Tempo hosts Sao Paulo's signature gay parties, and there is none bigger than the Pride Week celebrations in early June

Nighbreed Memorial Day Pool Parties Palm Springs

Nighbreed Presents: Pride Pool Parties Palm Springs

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Thursday, May 2nd, 2024

Nighbreed produces some of the best parties in California. Don't miss the their unique and stylish pool parties during Palm Springs Pride & Memorial Weekend.

Candyland Maspalomas - Summer Pride Edition

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Thursday, Oct 12th, 2023

Kickstart your final weekend of pride celebrations early at Maspalomas Summer Pride's iconic Candyland Party

Megawoof Palm Springs

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Thursday, May 20th, 2021

Megawoof Palm Springs produces unique events with the hottest, sexiest gay guys from around the country during the biggest holiday celebrations.

Torremolinos Kink Me Out

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Thursday, Mar 14th, 2024

Bunker, the leading gay sex club in Torremolinos, presents Kink Me Out, the main party on the Saturday night of the Fetish Weekend.

Maydayz Madrid by My Pleasure

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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

Rise Pool Party Dallas

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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

Forever Tel Aviv Circuit Night

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Thursday, Oct 20th, 2022

Forever TLV is one of the city's most prominent gay parties and its most famous international export within the gay community

Ignite Party Dallas

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Wednesday, Jan 11th, 2023

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

Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade

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Saturday, Mar 27th, 2021

Atlanta’s own night of lights and takes place each year in late September and has been running for over 10 years.

Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race

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Monday, Apr 19th, 2021

Every year, on the first Saturday in May, thousands of Baltimore residents and visitors gather to cheer on the Kinetic Sculpture Race

Draghouse Copenhagen Presents

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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021

Draghouse Copenhagen "HOT MESS" features a stellar line up of Drag Queens for an epic night of entertainment.

We Party Torremolinos

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Tuesday, Mar 15th, 2022

The Hottest gay Party from Madrid returns to the beach town of Torremolinos with the hottest DJs, the sexiest dancers and the biggest production in Spain's most popular seaside escape

Joy RIO Presents

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Wednesday, Mar 16th, 2022

Joy Presents Rio Circuit Edition, Bringing the biggest circuit DJS to the Marvelous city with amazing productions, light and sound.

Crush Gay Party Madrid

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Wednesday, Apr 16th, 2025

Crush is Madrid's Men Only hardcore Techno Party, which takes place several times throughout the year and during holiday celebrations.

Sleazy Madrid

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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.

The White Party Zurich

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Thursday, Oct 16th, 2014

The White Party Zurich is one of 5 major parties planned annually by Angels Club. It is one of the highlights of the gay calendar in Zurich.

Big Gay Day Brisbane

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Monday, Feb 15th, 2021

Big Gay Day in Brisbane is the biggest LGBT street festival in Queensland and takes place each year during Australia's Labor Day weekend

Pink Saturday Sonoma

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Saturday, Mar 12th, 2022

Celebrate the season of Rosé in Sonoma and say hello to Spring in the Wine Country, where sunshine meets Rainbows. Enjoy an afternoon of wine, food & music with our LGBTQ+ community and allies

Glow Party Dallas

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Wednesday, Jan 11th, 2023

End your Purple Party celebrations on a high at the ultimate closing party, GLOW

Revival Tea Dance Dallas

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Wednesday, Jan 11th, 2023

Revival is a classic afternoon Tea Dance Party and one of the signature events during the Dallas Purple Party weekend

Bearland Bear Weekend Guadalajara

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Tuesday, Feb 27th, 2024

Celebrate all things bear on the Cinco De Mayo weekend in Guadalajara this May

Maspalomas Welcome Pool Party Pride Edition

Maspalomas Tutti Frutti Pool Party Pride Edition

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Tuesday, Feb 28th, 2023

Ease into the pride week with a Monday pool party featuring sexy guys and great DJs at the Tutti Frutti event.

Freedom Party Dirty West Maspalomas

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Thursday, Jan 24th, 2019

Freedom Party, Dirty West in Maspalomas some of the biggest events taking place during the 10 day international pride festivities

Wet & Hairy, Maspalomas Pool Party Pride Edition

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Saturday, Feb 5th, 2022

Maspalomas Pride presents the annual Pride pool party, "Wet & Hairy" at the Axel Beach Hotel. Join hundreds of guys for an afternoon of fun in the sun

Sundance Pool Party Main Event Maspalomas

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Friday, Jul 29th, 2022

Celebrate the Summer in Maspalomas with the Freedom Supper Festival at the Sundance Pool Party

UltraMaroon New York

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Thursday, Feb 13th, 2025

UltraMaroon is one of New York's sexiest and most stylish parties. It hosts regular themed parties throughout the year, with special Summer events on Fire Island.

Oslo Bear Weekend

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Tuesday, Mar 16th, 2021

an annual event held each June in the capital of Stockholm and brings together bears from across Scandinavia and beyond for a weekend of fun as the city.

Ice Cream Pool Party Maspalomas Summer Pride

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Wednesday, Feb 23rd, 2022

The Ice Cream Pool party is the best way to celebrate the end of Maspalomas Pride Week with an all-day, afternoon and evening by the beautiful pool at the Seven Hotel

OMG Prague Party

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Wednesday, Aug 18th, 2021

Get ready to dance all night long as the OMG party returns to Prague for a signature party not to be missed.

Long Beach Pride

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Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Long beach Pride in Los Angeles attracts over 80,000 people over this two day event including a gay village and of course the main parade.

Carolina Bear Lodge Presents Bear Hunt Augusta

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Friday, May 7th, 2021

The Carolina Bear Lodge hosts the annual Bear Hunt in August each year in May.

Ultra Load Las Vegas

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Thursday, Feb 13th, 2025

Ultra Load Las Vegas is a unique new Electric Music weekend, complete with a gay village, day club events, and nighttime circuit parties

Puerto Vallarta Pink Dinner & After Party

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Thursday, Apr 21st, 2022

Puerto Vallarta is in the Pink for pride season as two of the beach town's top venues host a unique opening event.

Circuit Mom IML Takeover Chicago Sidetrack

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Wednesday, Mar 29th, 2023

Circuit Mom, Chicago's leading events producer, takes over one of Chicago's best-loved venues, Sidetrack, to open the IML festivities in May

WE Party London

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Tuesday, Nov 30th, 2021

We Party is one of Spain's hottest gay circuit events and is one of the top gay party brands in the world. The London edition brings that unique Mediterranean heat to the capital during special occassions, bank holiday weekends and more.

Oscuro NYC

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Saturday, Apr 8th, 2023

Antonio Cedeno Events presents Oscuro, a unique circuit party held during major holidays and as a special afterhours event at Pride.

Furball Chicago Mr Leather Edition Party

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Friday, Apr 22nd, 2022

The hottest bear party from NYC, Furball, brings its signature party to Chicago for the International Leather Weekend.

Eclectic Love Festival Belfast

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Thursday, Jan 12th, 2023

Eclectic Love Festival Belfast is o one-day LFBTQ festival held in Belfast in early May each year

Sunvibes Pool Party Palm Springs

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Tuesday, Mar 28th, 2023

Le Parties presents a unique Memorial Day Weekend Pool Party in Palm Springs - Sun Vibes!

GPS Memorial Day Los Angeles

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Wednesday, May 10th, 2023

Set sail for LA this Memorial Day Weekend for the Main Event, the GPS Heroes Party.

Rated X Chicago

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Tuesday, Feb 4th, 2025

Circuitmom and Circuitson, together with Ky Martinez, Present Rated X, the official Friday night party during the IML weekend.

Puerto Vallarta Gay Pride

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Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Puerto Vallarta Gay Pride celebrations will take place in late May, featuring cultural events, parades, pool parties and more over 7 days.

Ky Martinez, Memorial Weekend San Francisco

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Saturday, Feb 27th, 2021

HEAVEN takes place during the Memorial Day Weekend in San Francisco, marking the start of the Summer circuit season!

Stockholm Bear Weekend

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Tuesday, Mar 16th, 2021

The Stockholm Bear Weekend, "STHLM BEAR WKND" takes place each year in May and marks the beginning of the bear party season Scandinavia.

Puerto Vallarta Pride Weekend at the Mantamar

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Thursday, Apr 8th, 2021

Mantamar Beach Club, the Eden Pool and Lounge and The Top Gay Sky Bar host a week-long series of circuit parties and live entertainment shows during Puerto Vallarta Gay Pride

Industry Night Club Puerto Vallarta Pride Festival

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Thursday, Apr 22nd, 2021

Puerto Vallarta's biggest parties during the annual Pride week take place at Industry Night Club, Mexico's No 1 gay night venue

MDW Miami After Hours

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Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Miami at three amazing after hours parties with 7 international guest DJs.

Masterbeat Memorial Day Weekend Los Angeles

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Saturday, Mar 12th, 2022

Celebrate the start of the Summer season in Los Angeles at Masterbeat's Memorial Day Weekend event on the final Sunday in May.

Desertopia Palm Springs Memorial Weekend

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Wednesday, Mar 30th, 2022

Celebrate the start of Summer in style as Desertopia takes over Palm Springs for a Memorial weekend event full of parties, fun and a unique desert vibe.

IML Chicago Victory Party

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Wednesday, Mar 30th, 2022

International Mr Leather & Circuit Mom present the annual Victory Party, one of the most significant events held during the IML Chicago weekend.

DaddyPop: A Saturday Afternoon Tea

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Tuesday, Feb 21st, 2023

Each month, DaddyPop Palm Springs, REFORMA PS, & Swishcraft Music will celebrate with 80s/90s Tea Dance Classics, and today's Remixed Hits at Reforma PS.

Room Service Chicago

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Tuesday, Feb 4th, 2025

Circuitmom's epic "Room Service" party returns for the IML Weekend with a stellar lineup of sexy tunes.

IML Chicago Black and Blue Ball

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Wednesday, Mar 30th, 2022

International Mr Leather & Circuit Mom present the annual Black and Blue Ball, the official closing party held during the IML Chicago weekend.

White Party Fort Lauderdale

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Thursday, May 11th, 2023

Gary Santis Events presents the White Party Fort Lauderdale Festival in Wilton Manors

Bear Pride Puerto Vallarta

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Wednesday, May 5th, 2021

Bear Pride Puerto Vallarta takes place over 4 days and features some of the hottest bear DJs playing day and night at your favorite Puerto Vallarta Venues

Sueños de Libertad Ibiza Festival

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Sunday, Jun 27th, 2021

an annual music and art festival in Ibiza Town with national and international music bands, art exhibitions, street art, a gastronomic area and several markets.

RIPTIDE Party Orlando

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Thursday, Feb 14th, 2019

RIPTIDE Party For one night, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark becomes entirely yours for the party of the year as part of the One Magical Weekend

Circuit Festival Asia Waterpark Day

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Friday, Feb 22nd, 2019

Circuit Festival Asia Waterpark Day have the entire waterpark closed for the party from 3pm - 9pm, you can enjoy all the fun rides in the park

BOS Presents Philly Pride Circuit Event

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Monday, May 17th, 2021

Party in Philadelphia during the annual gay pride celebrations onboard the boat party and at Concourse Club and paint the dance floor in rainbows!

Ferndale Pride Detroit

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Thursday, Jul 15th, 2021

Ferndale Pride draws more than 15, 0000 visitors to the district with a day long street fair in one of Detroit's top gay neighborhoods.

Dresden Pride Christopher Street Day Pride March

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Sunday, Apr 10th, 2022

CSD Dresden takes place in early September and features three days of events, including a street festival and a colourful pride parade through the old town.

OMW Red Party Orlando

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Tuesday, Jan 17th, 2023

Celebrate One Magical Weekend at the signature Saturday night party RED

Fierté Ours – Paris Bear Pride

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Thursday, Oct 16th, 2014

Fierté Ours - Paris Bear Pride is one of the highlights of the French gay calendar and normally takes place in May.

Philly Pride Parade and Festival

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Monday, Feb 25th, 2019

Philly Pride Parade and Festival at the Plaza, performers and some 160 vendors gather to present the Annual Philadelphia Gay Pride Festival

Pittsburgh Pride

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Monday, Apr 19th, 2021

While the main events of Pittsburgh Pride take place at the weekend, the "Pridefest" lasts all week long, in the lead up to the main parade on the Saturday

Oklahoma City Pride Festival, Pride on 39th

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Friday, Apr 30th, 2021

take place on 39th Street throughout the weekend with live acts, drag queens, djs, dancers, in all of the bars along the strip

WeHo Pride West Hollywood

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Friday, Feb 18th, 2022

WeHo Pride, the inaugural edition, will take place on the first weekend in June. It will be the first time the City of WeHO has organised its own pride celebrations.

Detroit Ferndale Pride Circuit Weekend, Love Revolution

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Thursday, Mar 31st, 2022

Thots & Prayers and CircuitMom, two of the biggest party promoters in the USA, join forces for a special Pride Circuit weekend during Detroit Pride.

Therapy Pool Parties Orlando

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Thursday, Feb 14th, 2019

Therapy Pool Parties 2022 Soak in Orlando Summer rays and the man-filled landscape, dancing to world-class DJs at One Magical Weekend.

OMW After Hours Party

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Tuesday, Jan 17th, 2023

The party never stops in Orlando during the One Magical Weekend celebrations

All out Music Festival Pittsburgh

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Friday, Mar 31st, 2023

Nick Staples presents "All Out Music Festival", a unique outdoor concert event held during the annual Pittsburgh pride celebrations

Geneva Pride Marche des Fiertes

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Tuesday, Jul 6th, 2021

Each year Geneva pride attracts more than 35,000 visitors to the streets of the city for a weekend of fun parties, debates, cultural events and a large parade.

Boston Gay Men's Chorus Presents

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Thursday, Mar 24th, 2022

Boston Gay Men's Chorus Presents something magical in Boston each year with a series of epic concerts and themed events.

Vienna Gay Pride

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Tuesday, Oct 28th, 2014

The Vienna Gay Pride has become one of the fastest growing prides in Europe with concerts, a gay village and a beach! It takes place annually in June.

Cologne Partyboat - Fetish Pride Edition

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Tuesday, Mar 5th, 2019

Cologne Partyboat the party boat is a joing party held by "Rheinfetisch" and "Bears and Beard". Set sail with guest DJs and their hot rhythms

Splash Pool Party Austin

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Wednesday, Mar 8th, 2023

Celebrate the start and end of the Summer season as Splash Days hosts another epic pool party.

Temptation Sundays Las Vegas

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Friday, May 14th, 2021

The Temptation Pool Party is the hottest gay ticket in Las Vegas and takes place each Sunday during the Summer Season.

Alegria Miami

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Thursday, Aug 3rd, 2023

Ric Sena brings his legendary Alegria party to Miami for a special edition during Memorial and Labor Day weekends.

Männer im Garten Gay Summer Garden Party

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Friday, Jul 16th, 2021

Männer im Garten, (Men in the Garden) is one of the most popular Summer parties in Vienna, proudced by OMG Vienna and Vanguardist.

Glitterbox Ibiza

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Sunday, Jul 31st, 2022

Brought to you by the team at Defected, Glitterbox returns to Hï Ibiza For a residency on Sundays this August and September. Dig out those sequins and get ready to disco

Tuff Party Atlanta

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Monday, Feb 3rd, 2025

Queen & Butch, Atlanta's leading gay party promoter, presents TUFF, direct from LA, the hottest Leather Party in the USA.

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Vivid Sydney Festival

From: May. 22.2026 - To: Jun. 13.2026

Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

The world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas, Vivid Sydney takes place in Sydney each year during May with stunning light displays across the city's most famous landmarks.

Torremolinos Pride

From: May. 26.2026 - To: Jun. 06.2026

Thursday, Mar 30th, 2017

Torremolinos Pride may be one of the youngest pride events in Spain, but it is quickly establishing itself on the annual gay calendar as a fun Spanish event

Peach Party

From: May. 29.2026 - To: Jun. 01.2026

Thursday, Mar 30th, 2017

Peach Party returns to Atlanta with an even bigger arrangement of DJs and events, including a free party in Piedmont Park with superstar DJs.

Rome Gay Pride

From: May. 31.2026 - To: Jun. 13.2026

Monday, Mar 27th, 2017

One of the world's great capital cities, Rome, Italy hosts a popular Pride celebration - Rome Gay Pride takes place in early June.

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