165+ Top Gay Events in February

Who says February has to be cold! Its Carnival Month and things heat up from Cologne to Rio!

165+ Top Gay Events in FEBRUARY

Who says February has to be cold! Its Carnival Month from Cologne to Rio!

February brings three moods — masked madness across Europe’s carnivals, sun-drenched beats at Playa del Carmen’s Arena Festival, and snow-covered parties at the world’s top gay ski weeks.

Trade sequins for swimwear, then swap sand for snow. From Sitges Carnival to Whistler’s Ski Week, it’s one long celebration. Pack smart — February doesn’t rest.

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Midsumma Festival

From: Jan. 18.2026 - To: Feb. 08.2026

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Midsumma Festival has been held annually since 1988 in Melbourne featuring 130+ queer arts and culture, a parade, carnival, T-Dance, over three weeks.

Arena Festival - Playa Del Carmen

From: Jan. 29.2026 - To: Feb. 02.2026

Monday, Jan 19th, 2015

Arena is Mexico’s biggest gay and lesbian dance music festival, and celebrates each year on Playa del Carmen.

Sitges Carnival

From: Feb. 10.2026 - To: Feb. 18.2026

Thursday, Oct 2nd, 2014

Sitges better known as a gay beach resort in the summer months, comes alive in February for carnival

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St Louis Mardi Gras

From: Jan. 06.2026 - To: Feb. 17.2026

Wednesday, Jun 30th, 2021

St.Louis Mardi Gras (Soulard Mardi Gras) is the second largest Mardi Gras festival in the United States

Midsumma Festival

From: Jan. 18.2026 - To: Feb. 08.2026

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Midsumma Festival has been held annually since 1988 in Melbourne featuring 130+ queer arts and culture, a parade, carnival, T-Dance, over three weeks.

Minneapolis & St Paul Winter Carnival

From: Jan. 22.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

Saturday, Apr 17th, 2021

Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has brought charming winter events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area.

Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

From: Jan. 24.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Sunday, Jan 16th, 2022

On the island of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas Carnival is one of the oldest and most traditional festivals on the Canary Islands, filling the city streets with an explosion of colour, joy, music, and dance.

Whistler Pride and Ski Week

From: Jan. 25.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

Friday, Oct 10th, 2014

The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival is more than just a gay ski week, it is an 8-day festival that combines Sports, Culinary, Wellness and spectacular Social and Cultural events one of the highlights of the gay calendar in Canada with great pool parties, skiing and more.

Beef Dip Puerto Vallarta

From: Jan. 25.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Thousands of bears and their admirers will descend upon Mexico's top gay destination, Puerto Vallarta, for 7 days of partying,

Mantamar Bear Week Puerto Vallarta

From: Jan. 26.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

Monday, Jul 3rd, 2023

Celebrate Bear Week in Puerto Vallarta with Mantamar, featuring world-class DJs and parties from the International Bear circuit

Arena Festival - Playa Del Carmen

From: Jan. 29.2026 - To: Feb. 02.2026

Monday, Jan 19th, 2015

Arena is Mexico’s biggest gay and lesbian dance music festival, and celebrates each year on Playa del Carmen.

Ottawa Winterlude

From: Jan. 30.2026 - To: Feb. 16.2026

Thursday, Jul 8th, 2021

Ottawa Winterlude is a three week series of celebrations sure to help make those winter days and nights filled with fun and excitement.

Carnevale Acireale - Carnival Sicily

From: Jan. 31.2026 - To: Feb. 17.2026

Saturday, Mar 5th, 2022

Carnevale is celebrated all over Sicily, but this one is one of the most famous in Italy. Acireale is just 10 minutes by train from Catania between Mount Etna and the sea.

Auckland Pride Festival

From: Feb. 01.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Friday, Oct 10th, 2014

A celebration of Rainbow Community culture and identity, Auckland Pride Festival will feature around 70 individual events.

Feast of Saint Agatha Catania Sicily

From: Feb. 03.2026 - To: Feb. 05.2026

Sunday, Mar 6th, 2022

Catania, Sicily's second city on the slopes of Mount Etna, spectacularly celebrates its patron saint over three days each February. The event attracts both the curious and the devoted.

Cape Town Gay Pride

From: Feb. 05.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Sunday, Oct 12th, 2014

Cape Town Gay Pride takes place from each year during February.

Bear New Zealand Week

From: Feb. 05.2026 - To: Feb. 08.2026

Sunday, Nov 30th, 2014

Bear New Zealand Week takes place during the same week as Auckland Pride Festival, and attracts thousands of bears from New Zealand, Australia and beyond.

Leather Meeting Barcelona

From: Feb. 05.2026 - To: Feb. 07.2026

Friday, Jan 17th, 2025

Enjoy a weekend of fun leather events in Barcelona this February with tours, parties, socials and horny leather guys!

Venice Carnival

From: Feb. 07.2026 - To: Feb. 17.2026

Wednesday, Jan 21st, 2015

Venice Carnival will give you the opportunity to go back in time and live a daydream. It takes place each year at the end of February to early March.

Curaçao Carnival

From: Feb. 08.2026 - To: Feb. 18.2026

Wednesday, Jul 7th, 2021

The Curaçao Carnival is a unique celebration that takes over the entire Island with amazing competitions such as the Tumba music and Calypso festivals, beauty pageants, street parties

Victoria's Pride Street Party

From: Feb. 08.2026 - To: Feb. 08.2026

Sunday, Nov 21st, 2021

Melbourne Pride is a multi-generational celebration; a State Government initiative designed to celebrate and commemorate Victorian LQBTQIA+ history and the 40th anniversary

Closet Party Melbourne Vic Pride After Party

From: Feb. 08.2026 - To: Feb. 08.2026

Saturday, Jan 7th, 2023

Closet celebrates Midsumma with an epic special edition that will blow your mind!

Maspalomas Rubber Fest

From: Feb. 09.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Tuesday, Oct 11th, 2022

Enjoy a weekend of rubber and fetish fun this February in Maspalomas as the island celebrates Maspalomas Rubber Fest.

Sitges Carnival

From: Feb. 10.2026 - To: Feb. 18.2026

Thursday, Oct 2nd, 2014

Sitges better known as a gay beach resort in the summer months, comes alive in February for carnival

Benidorm Fest

From: Feb. 10.2026 - To: Feb. 14.2026

Wednesday, Jun 22nd, 2022

Spanish broadcaster RTVE and the Generalitat Valenciana present Benidorm Fest, the ultimate Eurovision Party in Spain

Nice Carnival

From: Feb. 11.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Tuesday, Jan 20th, 2015

More than 1 million people will descend upon Nice on the French Rivera for the annual Carnival festivities, one of the top 3 carnivals in the world.

Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife

From: Feb. 11.2026 - To: Feb. 22.2026

Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2021

Carnival is the best time to experience the pink nightlife in Tenerife's capital, Santa Cruz. The city hosts one of the biggest Carnival parties in Europe.

Fête du citron Menton Lemon Festival

From: Feb. 11.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Sunday, Nov 6th, 2022

(One Hour from Nice) The "Fête du Citron" (Lemon Festival) attracts more than 200,000 visitors every year to Menton, a stunning French town sitting on the Italian border between the Alpes Maritimes and the Mediterranean, just thirty minutes from Nice.

Cologne Carnival

From: Feb. 12.2026 - To: Feb. 18.2026

Saturday, Oct 11th, 2014

Although Cologne Carnival is not a gay event in itself, it is very gay friendly and runs each year between February and March, depending on Easter.

New Orleans Gay Mardi Gras

From: Feb. 12.2026 - To: Feb. 18.2026

Sunday, Oct 12th, 2014

The New Orleans Gay Mardi Gras Weekend takes place from Friday to Fat Tuesday. Dates vary depending on the fall of Easter.

Florianopolis Gay Carnival

From: Feb. 12.2026 - To: Feb. 18.2026

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018

The Florianópolis Gay Carnival is one of Brazil's biggest LGBT events, attracting more than 50,000 visitors each year.

Malta Carnival

From: Feb. 12.2026 - To: Feb. 18.2026

Friday, Apr 16th, 2021

Carnival in Malta is an epic event, held across the island with the main parade taking pride of place in Valetta. Pack your costumes and get ready to party

Bright Brussels

From: Feb. 12.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Saturday, Oct 9th, 2021

Bright Brussels is a unique festival in the Belgian Capital featuring 16 artistic works and light installations leading through the Royal district and European quarter

Dusseldorf Carnival

From: Feb. 12.2026 - To: Feb. 18.2026

Monday, Feb 7th, 2022

Along with Cologne, Düsseldorf puts on one of the largest Carnival celebrations in Germany, involving colourful costumes, parades and a series of Carnival parties and costume balls.

San Juan Bear Weekend Puerto Rico

From: Feb. 12.2026 - To: Feb. 16.2026

Thursday, Sep 15th, 2022

San Juan Bear Weekend brings together the Puerto Rican bear community with international bears, cubs and chasers from around the world

Carnaval de Cadiz

From: Feb. 12.2026 - To: Mar. 22.2026

Tuesday, Nov 8th, 2022

Cádiz is one of Western Europe's oldest cities, famous for its stunning blend of Moroccan and Spanish architecture, windy streets and impressive Atlantic Views and, of course, Carnival!

Sydney Mardi Gras

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Saturday, Oct 11th, 2014

Earth's largest gay festival, Sydney Mardi Gras takes place during Febryary and March and is one event every gay person needs to visit at least once!

Rio Carnival

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 21.2026

Saturday, Oct 11th, 2014

Rio Carnival is the worlds largest and most famous in the world. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro takes place in Feb or March, depending on when Easter falls.

Sexy Carnival Festival Cologne

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Saturday, Jan 21st, 2017

Sexy Carnival Festival takes place during the Cologne Carnival and features 3 days of the world's biggest circuit events and DJs. Unmissable.

Fort Lauderdale Pride

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Thursday, Mar 30th, 2017

Fort Lauderdale Pride is an annual pride parade and festival. The main event and stage shows take place on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Presidents Day Weekend - Puerto Vallarta

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Monday, Feb 5th, 2018

White Party Global presents Presidents Day Weekend PV at Industry night club. 3 great DJs, and 3 awesome nights.

Carnival Sao Paulo

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 18.2026

Thursday, Jan 31st, 2019

Carnival Sao Paulo, Carnival's main events takes place in the Sambadrome on the Friday and Saturday night of the week of Carnival

Arizona Gay Rodeo

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Monday, Feb 22nd, 2021

Arizona Gay Rodeo Phoenix includes camp drag events, vendors, food, bars, drag performances, dancing, rodeo royalty, games and more

HYDRO Caribbean Festival

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 16.2026

Saturday, Feb 27th, 2021

HYDRO Caribbean Festival, San Juan brings together the biggest DJs from around the world in some of San Juan's best gay-friendly venues

Galveston Mardi Gras

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 17.2026

Thursday, Mar 11th, 2021

The two-week celebration is best known for its lavish parades held on the streets of the city's historic downtown and beachfront.

Hunters Pride Block Party Fort Lauderdale

Pride on The Drive Fort Lauderdale

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 14.2026

Thursday, Dec 8th, 2022

Kickstart your Fort Lauderdale Pride celebrations at the official Outdoor Block Party, "Pride on the drive"

New Orleans Greasing of the Poles

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 13.2026

Friday, Jan 19th, 2024

Celebrate the start of Mardi Gras in New Orleans at the iconic Greasing of the Poles, a unique NOLA tradition.

Fetish Gras San Diego

From: Feb. 13.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Saturday, Jan 27th, 2024

Fetish Gras San Diego event combines the pomp and circumstance of Mardi Gras with fetish fantasies all weekend long!

The Manor Stonewall Pride Edition Wilton Manors

From: Feb. 14.2026 - To: Feb. 14.2026

Tuesday, Jun 8th, 2021

Stonewall Wilton Manors Pride weekend festival. Enjoy the best sound & lighting with the world's top DJs, the sexiest GoGos and the hottest guys

Dad In Training BOOT CAMP San Francisco Presidents Day

From: Feb. 14.2026 - To: Feb. 14.2026

Saturday, Dec 4th, 2021

TrophyDad presents DAD IN TRAINING for Presidents Day Weekend!

Florianopolis Gay Carnival Circuit Festival

From: Feb. 14.2026 - To: Feb. 16.2026

Saturday, Feb 12th, 2022

Florianopolis Gay Carnival Circuit Festival features the world's biggest DJs paying over four days and nights during the Carnival celebrations.

Mallorca Carnival

From: Feb. 14.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Monday, Feb 14th, 2022

Mallorca Carnival - Sa Rua & Sa Rueta & Easter Fira del Ram 2022 is a colourful event full of energy and life with parades and shows.

Barcelona Gay Carnival Carnestoltes LGBTIQ+

From: Feb. 14.2026 - To: Feb. 14.2026

Friday, Jan 26th, 2024

Celebrate all things Carnival in Barcelona as the gay district of Eixample celebrates "Carnestoltes LGBTIQ+".

Bear Essentials Sydney

From: Feb. 15.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Saturday, Sep 10th, 2016

Bear Essentials brings together the best of local bear culture and celebrates it with pride and parties during Sydney Mardi Gras.

Fair Day at Sydney Mardi Gras

From: Feb. 15.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Tuesday, Jul 10th, 2018

Fair Day, is Mardi Gras’ free family-friendly carnival of rainbow festivities, featuring a host of activities for the young and old, the tame and the bold!

Treta Festa Rio Block Party - Carnival Editition

From: Feb. 15.2026 - To: Feb. 15.2026

Saturday, Dec 2nd, 2023

Treta Festa hosts some of Rio's signature gay parties and produces a special Block Parties during the city's biggest holidays.

Winter Pride Saint Pete

From: Feb. 15.2026 - To: Feb. 22.2026

Saturday, Jan 11th, 2025

Winter Pride St. Pete is a new pride celebration brought to you by the Grand Central District Association and Cocktail St. Pete.

Copenhagen Winter Pride

From: Feb. 16.2026 - To: Feb. 22.2026

Thursday, Jan 4th, 2018

a week packed with parties & performances, Lighting up up the Winter in every colour of the rainbow in the Danish capital.

Palm Springs International Bear Convergence

From: Feb. 19.2026 - To: Feb. 23.2026

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Palm Springs International Bear Convergence is the winter event for Bears & admirers in Palm Springs, taking place each February.

Albany Pride Western Australia

From: Feb. 19.2026 - To: Mar. 02.2026

Thursday, Jan 21st, 2021

Albany Gay Pride The celebrations kick off with opening night drinks at Due South Beer Garden, followed by two weeks of events

Snowbound Leather Weekend Provincetown

From: Feb. 20.2026 - To: Feb. 22.2026

Wednesday, Dec 5th, 2018

The Snowbound Leather Weekend in Provincetown 2021 marks the first big gay event of the year. The event takes place in late February each year

Zurich Carnival

From: Feb. 20.2026 - To: Feb. 22.2026

Wednesday, Jan 5th, 2022

Carnival in Zurich is a serious affair, with lots of marching bands, parades and three days of partying, drinking and fun! Many of the city's famous gay bars host special events and parties during the celebration.

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival

From: Feb. 21.2026 - To: Feb. 22.2026

Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2021

The Annual Lake Worth Street Painting Festival in Palm Beach

Bondi Beach Party

From: Feb. 21.2026 - To: Feb. 21.2026

Friday, Jun 24th, 2022

There is no better way to celebrate Mardi Gras in Sydney than by the beach! Bondi Beach

Malaga Carnival and Drag Queen Spectacular

From: Feb. 21.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Wednesday, Nov 23rd, 2022

Málaga is famous for hosting over-the-top events, and its Carnival celebrations are just as crazy with elaborate parades, spectacular lighting displays, street food, concerts, dancing and drag queens. The event attracts more than 600,000 visitors.

Auckland Rainbow Parade

From: Feb. 21.2026 - To: Feb. 21.2026

Tuesday, Jul 30th, 2024

The Auckland Rainbow Parade celebrates the diversity and spirit of Auckland's gay community. Expect lights, floats, glitter, love, and colour!

Miami Winter Party

From: Feb. 25.2026 - To: Mar. 03.2026

Sunday, Oct 12th, 2014

The Miami Winter party takes place in early March and is an iconic six-day celebration of LGBTQ people, by the beach.

Utah Gay Ski Week

From: Feb. 25.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Wednesday, Oct 10th, 2018

Events at Utah Gay Ski Week include the Welcome Apres Ski, a Wine Reception, Stag Party, a "Onesie Night", a Neon Party, a GEAR party

Fur Rendezvous Anchorage

From: Feb. 26.2026 - To: Mar. 08.2026

Friday, May 14th, 2021

Known locally as Fur Rondy, the Fur Rendezvous event has proudly represented the pioneering spirit of Alaskans.

Lou Queernaval Nice Gay Carnival & Circuit Parties

From: Feb. 27.2026 - To: Feb. 27.2026

Sunday, Dec 12th, 2021

Lou Queernaval is the first gay Carnival in France and takes place on the Friday during the second week of Nice Carnival, one of the world's most significant carnival events.

Sydney Mardi Gras Party

From: Feb. 28.2026 - To: Feb. 28.2026

Monday, Jul 16th, 2018

features some of the world's most famous acts in a spectacular setting for the culmination of the word's biggest gay festival.

Bearadise, Puerto Vallarta International Bear Festival

From: Feb. 28.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Thursday, Nov 5th, 2020

Bearadise Puerto Vallarta is an International Bear Festival taking place during Puerto Vallarta's busy high season in early February.

Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair

From: Feb. 28.2026 - To: Feb. 28.2026

Tuesday, Feb 23rd, 2021

The Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair celebrates local art, businesses & music in Pheonix’s gaybourhood. With over 200 booths of local artists, indie crafts, amazing products, live music, food trucks, and more.

Telluride Gay Ski Week

From: Feb. 28.2026 - To: Mar. 07.2026

Monday, Oct 24th, 2022

Telluride Gay Ski Week is Southwest USA's most welcoming, scenic, and intimate winter retreat, where gay visitors come to celebrate the magic of wintertime in the San Juan Mountains

Bearracuda Phoenix

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Sunday, Aug 1st, 2021

America's favorite bear event come to Phoenix, bringing the Bearracuda Bear touch to the city's number one gay nightspot

Wigwood Miami

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Wednesday, Jun 2nd, 2021

One of the most fabulous events to strut into Miami is Wigwood, an annual fest of all things queer taking place each year in early February

BEEF Tel Aviv

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Friday, Jul 15th, 2022

Beef is a Fur and Fetish pop-up party in Tel Aviv, famous for its butch guys and cruisy atmosphere. If the party is on when you are in town, this is the place to be!

La Leche Gay Circuit Party Rio De Janeiro

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Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2023

La Leche, Matinee's world-famous signature party, returns to Rio for a special celebration

Gay Wedding Show London

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Saturday, Oct 6th, 2018

Gay Wedding Show London 2021 will match you with the best suppliers and venues for your special day, plus goodie bags a host of entertainment and fun.

Bearadise Vallarta Bear Week Pool Party

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Friday, Jan 12th, 2024

Bearadise Bear Week presents one of the most anticipated pool parties during Vallarta’s bear season

Pervert Party Lisbon

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Friday, Jan 19th, 2024

Spain's biggest gay party promoter, Matinee, comes to Portugal for one night only

WET Pool Party Fort Lauderdale

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Friday, May 18th, 2018

The Pride Wet Pool Parties are the epitome of LGBTQ+ celebration in Fort Lauderdale.

Joining Hearts presents Love on the Rocks Atlanta

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Thursday, Jan 5th, 2023

Love on the Rocks is the annual Valentine's cocktail party kicking off the 38th year of fundraising by Atlanta's Joining Hears foundation

Heat Presidents Day Weekend San Francisco

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Thursday, Nov 25th, 2021

Join Cecil Russell at the hottest party in San Francisco, HEAT, during the President's Day Weekend.

Masterbeat Los Angeles

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Friday, Jan 21st, 2022

Masterbeat Los Angeles Presidents Day Weekend celebrates with two epic events, XXX The Club and Spring Break.

REZERECTION Sydney

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Saturday, Jan 26th, 2019

REZERECTION Sydney The event will feature the hottest Gogos and the sexiest and friendliest allmale crowd with performances from world class DJs!

Revolution Rio Carnival Edition

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Saturday, Jan 15th, 2022

Celebrate Carnival with some of the hottest gay guys on the planet in Rio as the R:Evolution party hosts a spectacular series of events

Tuff Party Palm Springs

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Thursday, Jan 25th, 2024

Tuff, the hottest leather party in LA, is coming to Palm Springs for an exceptional edition!

Thick & Juicy Melbourne Gay Boat Party

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Friday, Dec 11th, 2020

Quench "Reberthed" The Melbourne Summer Boat Party Hosted & shows by Donna DutchmeTunes provided by DJs Jason Conti and Duchess Kay.

BearFest Puerto Vallarta by Industry

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Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 2019

Bear Fest by Industry Puerto Vallarta; Mexico's biggest bear brands combine to create the ultimate 7 night long bear circuit party.

Poof Doof, Gay on the Lawn Melbourne

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Wednesday, Apr 14th, 2021

Poof Doof Gay on the Lawn is one of Melbourne's most popular outdoor gay events and takes place in St Kilda Bowls Club

Dirty Disco Barcelona

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Saturday, Jul 30th, 2022

Nothing says Friday like "Dirty Disco" Barcelona, one of the hottest gay parties in town.

Megawoof Phoenix

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Tuesday, Mar 29th, 2022

Megawoof, one of the most famous bear parties in the USA, touches down in Phoenix to give Arizona the "beary" best event!

Wet on Wellington Pool Party Melbourne

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Saturday, Jan 7th, 2023

This summer is going to be hot, hot, hot! Join hundreds of sexy men for Melbourne's largest and most infamous pool parties of the season!

Llum BCN Barcelona Light Festival

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Wednesday, Jan 5th, 2022

Brighten up your Winter with a trip to Barcelona in February for the annual light festival, Lumen BCN. Experience light projections, installations and light sculptures by contemporary artists.

Ottawa Winter Pride

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Thursday, Feb 2nd, 2023

Ottawa is awash with rainbows in February as part of the Winterlude celebrations, bringing a touch of sparkle to the annual winter festival

Megawoof New York

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Wednesday, Jan 22nd, 2025

Megawoof America presents their New York Edition of furry fun in the city that never sleeps.

Gala Drag Queen Torremolinos

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Friday, Mar 1st, 2019

Pink Carnival Weekend Torremolinos will feature a show of about twenty drags acts, think Lacquered wigs, shocking make-up, ostentatious costumes

Megawoof America Los Angeles Edition

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Thursday, Sep 9th, 2021

Megawoof America Los Angeles Edition. Party with the hottest guys from across Los Angeles and beyond for a night to remember

Bravo Party Semana Santa Easter Circuit Event Manuel Antonio

Bravo Party Circuit Event Manuel Antonio

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Wednesday, Apr 6th, 2022

Enjoy one of Costa Rica's most famous circuit weekends of the year during the special weekends in the beautiful beach town of Manuel Antonio

Winterization, Fetish Weekend Helsinki

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Thursday, Jan 24th, 2019

Winterization Fetish Weekend Helsinki Banish those Winter Blues and pack those leather chaps! Helsinki is calling for the annual Winter Fetish Party

Gay8 Festival Miami Street Festival

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Sunday, Feb 10th, 2019

Gay8 Festival Miami Street Festival, Miami’s famed Little Havana neighborhood hosts a LGBT Latino block party, This one day street festival is a must

Big Gay Day Out Auckland

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Wednesday, Mar 17th, 2021

Big Gay Day Out Auckland kicks off from midday and continues on until 7pm followed by several after parties in the city's leading gay bars and clubs.

Sunset Tea Los Angeles MLK Weekend

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Friday, Jun 4th, 2021

Join the hottest guys from LA and beyond at some of LA's leading clubs on Sunset.

Masterbeat - The Club, Los Angeles Monthly Circuit Event

Masterbeat - Spring Break

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Thursday, Nov 25th, 2021

Masterbeat Spring Break Los Angeles 2024 is the ultimate Presidents Day Weekend Sunday Funday party.

Florida Rubber Weekend Wilton Manors

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Monday, Jan 31st, 2022

Pack your rubber gear and latex, waders and boots for the annual Florida Rubber Weekend in Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale.

Polyglamorous Memorial Day Weekend San Francisco

Polyglamorous San Francisco

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Friday, Apr 8th, 2022

Polyglamorous produces some of the hottest alternative club nights and pop up parties in San Francisco

Carnaval Puerto Vallarta

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Monday, Feb 5th, 2018

Carnaval Puerto Vallarta Annual Mardi Gras parade brings together gay, straight, male, female, to celebrate the diversity of the city

Chill Bar Halloween Block Party Palm Springs

Chill Bar Palm Springs Presents

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Tuesday, Oct 12th, 2021

Chill Bar Presents Haus of Chill, an epic pop up party with guest DJs, great music and sexy guys ready to party.

Furball Palm Springs

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Saturday, Feb 5th, 2022

The Furball Fetish & Gear event is the one of the hottest bear events held in Palm Springs. If the party is in town on your next visit, don't miss it!

Vienna IS GAY

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Wednesday, Nov 15th, 2023

"Is Gay", the new party era, taking over the most popular clubs in Vienna for a night nit to be missed

Thot Tea Summer Season Garden Party Detroit

Thot Tea Party Detroit

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Saturday, Jun 12th, 2021

Thots and Prayers presents Thot Tea the sexiest afternoon event in Detroit, with international guest circuit DJS and fun vibes.

Thick and Juicy Mardi Gras Pool Party Sydney

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Sunday, Jan 12th, 2025

Join the thickest and juiciest boys, men, bears and more at Sydney's most iconic Mardi Gras Pool Party.

Paradiso Sydney Mardi Gras Pool Party

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Tuesday, Jul 10th, 2018

Set among gently swaying palm trees and uniting a cast of outrageous friends and beautiful strangers, Mardi Gras’ Pool Party transforms the Ivy Pool Club into a sexy and intimate playground

Hardon Antwerp

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Wednesday, Feb 23rd, 2022

London brings its filthiest, sexiest, most notorious party to Antwerp for a sizzling Summer event at The Boots!

Recon Antwerp

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Wednesday, Oct 26th, 2022

Celebrate the anniversary of Antwerp's legendary Cruising Venue and possibly Europe's most infamous sex club with Recon

Thick and Juicy Boat Party Sydney

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Sunday, Jan 12th, 2025

Thick and Juicy Boat Party Sydney Don't miss this iconic Boat Party in one of the world's most stunning harbours!

IGNITE - Miami Winter Party

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Friday, Feb 8th, 2019

IGNITE Miami Winter Party delivers head-turning new DJ’s at an exciting all-new venue: Mr Jones upscale addition to the vibrant Miami nightlife scene

Sydney Sissy Ball

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Friday, Nov 16th, 2018

Sydney Sissy Ball inspired by NYC’s iconic vogue ballroom scene, entrants will take centre stage as they battle for judges attention

HEAT - Miami Winter Party

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Friday, Feb 8th, 2019

HEAT Miami Winter Party with Hilton Wolman Events are amping it up with HEAT, returning to downtown Miami’s iconic Club Space.

Elevate Pool Party Miami Labor Day Weekend

Elevate T Dance Party Miami

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Saturday, Jul 31st, 2021

Enjoy a perfect end of Summer pool party in Miami with the team at Elevate. The Winter Party weekend is one of the best weekends of the year on South Beach.

Poof Doof Sydney Big Gay Boat Party Sydney

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Saturday, Nov 20th, 2021

Poof Doof's Big Gay Boat Parties are kicking through Summer, so curate your crew and plan your trip today. Ahoy Sailors.

Swim Club Sydney Pool Party

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Friday, Aug 19th, 2022

Poof Doof presents "Swim Club", a series of Summer pool parties at the legendary Ivy Pool Club

Furball Seattle

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Wednesday, Nov 9th, 2022

Furball the hottest underwear and the bear event, brings their notorious NYC-based dance party to Seattle

Dad's Ball New Orleans

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Thursday, Jan 16th, 2025

New Orleans has a lot of Mardi Gras Balls, but there is nothing on this earth like the "Dad's Ball" this season.

TNW Rio Super Gay Block Party

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Wednesday, Jan 22nd, 2025

Nothing beats an outdoor gay block party during Rio Carnival, and TNW has brought together three of the biggest parties for the ultimate block celebration.

Tulum Carnival

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Thursday, Apr 1st, 2021

Carnival Tulum is a colorful affair attracting thousands of visitors from all around Quintana Roo, Cancun and beyond for 3 days of parties, shows and parades

Oxtravaganza and Darlo Big Drag Brunch

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Friday, Jun 24th, 2022

Oxford Street is home to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, and plays host to Oxtravaganza, a two-week festival as part of the celebrations.

Thick & Juicy Parties World Pride Edition

Thick & Juicy Parties Mardi Gras Edition

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Friday, Aug 19th, 2022

Thick & Juicy presents a unique series of parties during Sydney Mardi Gras.

Poof Doof Mardi Gras Parties Sydney

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Friday, Jan 19th, 2024

Poof Doof, Australia's leading gay party promoter presents an epic lineup of nightly events, poolside soirees and drag brunches during Sydney's Mardi Gras celebrations

Club High presents TNW Carnival Festival Sao Paulo

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Tuesday, Jan 29th, 2019

Club High presents TNW Carnival Festival Sao Paulo, where the leading party promoter brings together their top parties for a Carnival celebration.

Super Festas Carnival São Paulo Circuit Weekend

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Saturday, Feb 5th, 2022

Superfestas is the biggest party promoter in São Paulo and brings world-class DJs to the hottest events in the city. The Carnival weekend is one of their biggest events of the year.

Komplexo Tempo KARNAVAL Sao Paulo

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Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2023

Sao Paulo's leading gay club presents 4 days and nights of special events during the annual Sao Paulo Carnival celebrations.

TNW Rio Carnival Circuit Festival

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Monday, Jan 30th, 2023

The New World and The Home present the Rio Carnival Circuit festival, five days of breathtaking parties and events in the Marvellous city

Xlsior Party São Paulo Edition

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Friday, Apr 21st, 2023

Xlsior brings its unique Mykonos party to the city of São Paulo for the annual pride celebrations

La Demence Party

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Saturday, Mar 5th, 2022

La Demence is Europe's biggest gay dance party. While others try, no one can match the sheer size, scale and production of a La Demence Party

Barcelona Queer Market - Spring, Carnival Edition

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Sunday, Apr 7th, 2024

Barcelona Queer market and street party arrives in the Eixample gay district in early May each year

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Upcoming Events in MARCH

Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

From: Jan. 24.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Sunday, Jan 16th, 2022

Auckland Pride Festival

From: Feb. 01.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Friday, Oct 10th, 2014

A celebration of Rainbow Community culture and identity, Auckland Pride Festival will feature around 70 individual events.

Cape Town Gay Pride

From: Feb. 05.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Sunday, Oct 12th, 2014

Cape Town Gay Pride takes place from each year during February.

Nice Carnival

From: Feb. 11.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Tuesday, Jan 20th, 2015

More than 1 million people will descend upon Nice on the French Rivera for the annual Carnival festivities, one of the top 3 carnivals in the world.

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