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Gay Reykjavik Events include the annual Reykjavik gay pride in August, the popular bears meeting, Bears on Ice in September and the Rainbow Winter pride.

Reykjavik Pride

Reykjavik Pride

From: Aug. 04.2026 - To: Aug. 09.2026
Reykjavik Pride of Hinsegin dagar as it is known in Islandic, is a festival where the whole nation comes together in celebrating the fact that in Iceland you can enjoy the freedom of being and living as you are.
Bears on Ice Reykjavik

REYKJAVIK BEAR

From: Sep. 03.2026 - To: Sep. 06.2026
Bears on Ice is a bear event where bears, admirers and friends take over the Reykjavik´s gay scene for weekend in September.
Tokyo Pride Beats

Tokyo Pride Beats

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Tokyo Pride Beats host a series of gay dance parties during the Tokyo Pride festival in some of the city's biggest clubs.
136 Degrees Hamburg

136 Degrees Hamburg

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Get ready to enjoy the best electro pop music at one of Hamburg's biggest gay parties hosted by 136 degrees, the Club!
Happy Pride Tea Dance Tokyo

Happy Pride Tea Dance Tokyo

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Enjoy the ultimate post-parade party during Tokyo's annual Pride celebrations.
Guyz Cologne Fetish Pride Photos

Guyz Party Fetish Pride Cologne Edition

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Guyz presents the Guyz Anniversary & Main Party of Cologne Fetish Pride

Gay Reykjavik Map

Address: Laugavegur 28, 101 Reykjavík

  • Design-led boutique hotel right in central of Reykjavík.
  • Close to Reykjavík gay nightlife with bars within an easy walk.
  • Modern Nordic rooms with a calm feel after busy nights out.
  • Location puts restaurants and late-night spots right outside.
  • Good choice if you want nightlife access without a party-hotel vibe.
  • A stylish city base where the social energy stays on your doorstep.
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Address: Laugavegur 66-68, 101 Reykjavík

  • Boutique hotel on the quieter upper stretch of Laugavegur.
  • Close to Reykjavík gay nightlife, around a short walk away.
  • Calm Nordic-style rooms that feel restful after late nights.
  • Restaurants, cafés, and bars start right outside the door.
  • Location balances nightlife access with a quieter sleep.
  • A stylish base for exploring 101 Reykjavík on foot.
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Address: Þórsgata 1, 101 Reykjavík

  • Boutique hotel in Reykjavík’s historic centre with a quiet feel.
  • Close to Reykjavík gay nightlife, easy walking distance to bars.
  • Calm Nordic-style rooms suited to relaxing after late evenings.
  • Set on a residential street just off the main social areas.
  • Strong balance between central location and peaceful atmosphere.
  • A reliable base for travellers mixing sightseeing and nightlife.
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Address: Smiðjustígur 4, 101 Reykjavík

  • Boutique-style city hotel in the heart of central Reykjavík.
  • Close to Reykjavík gay nightlife, easy walking distance at night.
  • Modern Nordic rooms with a warm, social atmosphere.
  • Set among restored buildings that feel local and characterful.
  • Great base for bars, restaurants, and city exploring on foot.
  • Stylish choice if you want comfort right in the action.
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Address: Laugavegur 22, 101 Reykjavík (entrance from Klapparstígur)

  • Gay bar and club on Laugavegur, entrance from Klapparstígur.
  • Upstairs venue across two floors with a tight, lively layout.
  • Thursdays bring karaoke nights and a strong local social mix.
  • Fridays and Saturdays lean drag shows, DJs, and packed dancing.
  • A Reykjavík staple where most late-night queer plans end up.
  • Open: Thu: 8pm-1am, Fri-Sat: 8pm-4:30am
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Address: Laugavegur 22, 101 Reykjavík

  • Gay bar downstairs at Laugavegur 22, right in the centre.
  • Day-to-night spot with vinyl vibes and a relaxed hangout feel.
  • Strong pre-Kiki meeting point that stays busy late at weekends.
  • Happy hour draws locals, travellers, and regulars into the mix.
  • Ideal for an easy start that can turn into your whole night.
  • Open: Sun-Thu: 12pm-1am, Fri-Sat: 12pm-2am
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Address: Tryggvagata 22, 101 Reykjavík

  • A mixed live-music venue with a strong LGBTQ+ crowd.
  • Downtown spot that feels raw, local, and loud in a good way.
  • Offering everything, from bands and DJs to karaoke and drag.
  • Best when an event is on and the room packs out wall-to-wall.
  • A go-to choice for Reykjavík’s alternative nightlife, not a quiet drink.
  • Open: Sun-Thu: 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat: 5pm-3am
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Address: Bankastræti 7, 101 Reykjavík

  • Gay friendly rooftop café-bar in the Loft HI Hostel.
  • Rooftop terrace is the star when Reykjavík gives you clear skies.
  • Daytime coffee feel that flips into busy pre-night drinks later on.
  • Happy hour pulls a steady local-and-traveller crowd in the centre.
  • Best for an easy first stop right off Laugavegur before late bars.
  • Open: Daily 8am-11pm
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Address: Veltusund 1, 101 Reykjavík

  • Gay friendly disco-cocktail spot known as an LGBT hotspot.
  • Two-floor setup in the 101 centre, right by the downtown bar circuit.
  • Latin-leaning party nights with DJs and a busy dancefloor.
  • Gets packed fast on weekends, with the best energy at peak hours.
  • Great pick when you want a central late-night plan without taxis.
  • Open: Thu: 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat: 5pm-3am
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