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Gay Brisbane Events

Gay Brisbane Events include the Brisbane Pride Festival, the Big Gay Day out and the Brisbears Northern Exposure bear weekend. Known by locals as Brisvegas, the city is also home to several monthly drag, leather and dance events.

The Bingham Cup

The Bingham Cup Brisbane

From: Aug. 16.2026 - To: Aug. 24.2026
The 2026 Bingham Cup will host a week of sports, activities and celebrations and takes place in Brisbane.
Big Gay Day - Brisbane

Big Gay Day Brisbane

From: Oct. 04.2026 - To: Oct. 04.2026
Big Gay Day in Brisbane is the biggest LGBT street festival in Queensland and takes place each year during Australia's Labor Day weekend
Brisbane Pride Festival

Brisbane Pride Festival

Awaiting dates
Brisbane Pride Festival is Queensland’s largest and Australia’s third largest LGBTIQA+ event, attracting more than 10,000 festival-goers over a four week period each year
Brisbears Northern Exposure

Brisbears Northern Exposure

Awaiting dates
Brisbears Northern Exposure coming out of hibernation, held in Brisbane every October Events include a Eurovsion bear karaoke party

Gay Brisbane Map

72 Queen Street Bus Station, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Located opposite Queen Street Mall in Brisbane's CBD (Central Business District), Hyatt Regency Brisbane boasts a restaurant, a fitness centre and a rooftop swimming pool with a pool-side bar. All rooms offer city views, free WiFi and access to the guest lounge.

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43 Herschel Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Just 100 m from the Brisbane River, Meriton Suites Herschel Street offer modern self-contained accommodation with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player on request. Guests enjoy unlimited free WiFi at the property.

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5 Boundary Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Art Series - The Fantauzzo has a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar in Brisbane. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

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23 Leichhardt Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

This 4.5-star hotel in the centre of Brisbane features a restaurant and bar with city views, rooftop swimming pool and fitness room, plus spacious rooms with LCD TV and private balcony.

Each room at Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane features a minibar and a work desk with wireless internet access. Most rooms have panoramic views of the Roma Street Parklands or the city.

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550 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

This thoughtfully designed apartment features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A living room with flat-screen TV with cable channels. Free WiFi

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43 Herschel St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Offering modern self-contained accommodation with a flat-screen cable TV, a fully equipped kitchen. Each apartment has laundry facilities and a bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi

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Relax with your family in our fabulous 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment in Brisbane City. Take in the amazing views of the River from our balcony and enjoy the comfort and lux amenities the apartment offers

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An immaculate, clean, pristine, bright apartment with floor to ceiling glass windows overlooking the beautiful city and mountains from every room high up on the 31st floor with wonderful air flow throughout the apartment. 

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677 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

A mixed crowd mingles at this longtime gay dance club with a roomy interior & a relaxed ambiance.

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308 Wickham Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Established in 1885, The Wickham Hotel is undoubtedly one of Brisbane’s most iconic venues. The hotel has proudly supported the LGBTQIA+ community sinces the 1970s and is proud to be the home of Big Gay Day, Brisbane’s largest LGBTQIA+ festival.

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130 Leichhardt Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Affectionately known as "Sporties", This is the only totally gay owned and operated gay bar in Brisbane and have been serving the community for over 30 years! 

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