Gay Events in DECEMBER

December and gay events take on a Christmas Spirit with christmas markets and New Year Festivals galore!

December’s top gay event must be the Madrid New Year Festival kicking off on the 26th of December for 7 days of circuit parties and events! Those wishing to escape for a magical Christmas might consider visiting some of Germany’s wonderful Christmas markets in Cologne and Hamburg.

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Featured Event – Madrid NYE Festival

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

We Party New year Festival

We Party New year Festival is a 7 day celebration featuring the biggest DJs and Circuit Parties to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Madrid, Spain.

Other Major Circuit Parties

Barcelona Circuit Festival

From: Aug. 06.2022 - To: Aug. 14.2022

Monday, Sep 28th, 2020

Barcelona Circuit Festival is the largest gay festival of its kind in Europe, attracting more than 70,000 gay visitors to Barcelona every August.

Dallas Purple Party

Awaiting dates

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,

Budapest Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 05.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

Budapest is full of Christmas markets, which usually open around mid November and close at the end of December (December 31) each year.

Glasgow Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 06.2021 - To: Dec. 31.2021

Sunday, Jul 4th, 2021

The much-loved Glasgow Christmas Markets encompass a variety of colorful stalls, offering a selection of gifts, artisan products and global cuisine set in a festive village

Edinburgh Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 12.2021 - To: Jan. 05.2022

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

The European Christmas Market in Edinburgh takes place in East Princes St Gardens for a whole host of bespoke and traditional Christmas items!

Charleston Christmas & Holiday Festival of Lights

From: Nov. 13.2021 - To: Dec. 31.2021

Friday, May 7th, 2021

Christmas in Charleston is a magical occasion and the city is the perfect place to escape for a Winter Break.

Vienna Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 15.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Friday, Nov 21st, 2014

From the middle of November, Vienna's prettiest squares transform into magical Christmas markets.

Copenhagen Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 15.2021 - To: Jan. 03.2022

Monday, Oct 17th, 2016

Copenhagen is a real Christmas city and oozes of atmosphere during Christmas. Tivoli Gardens' Christmas market is a must, and on top of that you will find many more Christmas markets and activities.

Amsterdam Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 15.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

Tuesday, Oct 18th, 2016

The nights may be long and dark in winter, but you can always brighten up any day with a visit to a Christmas market in Amsterdam.

Heavenue - The Gay Christmas Market

From: Nov. 18.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 2019

Heavenue is a produced by the same people who bring the "Sexy Cologne" parties to the city. The event is one of the highlights of Christmas in Cologne and features live shows and music every weekend

Strasbourg Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 19.2021 - To: Dec. 31.2021

Wednesday, Oct 19th, 2016

It was in Strasbourg in 1570 that the very first edition of the oldest Christmas market in Europe took place, then called the "Christkindelsmärik" (market of the Infant Jesus)

Christmas in New York

From: Nov. 20.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

Every Christmas, thousands of New Yorkers (and tourists) travel to the bright and brilliant nexus of town: the Rockefeller Christmas Tree.

Stockholm Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 23.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Thursday, Oct 20th, 2016

Whether you enjoy a traditional or contemporary Christmas, Stockholm has something to offer you. Visit a Christmas market, have some glögg and ginger bread and go shopping under the beautiful Christmas decorations that light up the city every year

Pink Christmas Munich

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Dec. 22.2021

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Pink Christmas Munich takes place over the full advent season, last weekend in November to 23 Dec. Right next to the historic graveyard "Alter Südfriedhof",

Cologne Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Dec. 22.2021

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Cologne has some of the world's finest Christmas markets across the city, from traditional to hipster style and even a dedicated gay market.

Hamburg Winter Pride

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Dec. 30.2021

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

The Christmas Market in Hamburg is know as "Hamburg Winter Pride", a social gathering place with great drinking & dining options, close to all the gay bars

Circuit Festival Miami

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Nov. 29.2021

Monday, May 21st, 2018

Matinee Group and Urge Miami, two of the biggest names in gay events have teamed up to bring Cricuit Festival to the USA, in Miami for Thanskgiving Weekend.

Frankfurt Gay Christmas Market

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Nov. 22.2021

Friday, Nov 28th, 2014

Smaller and cosier than the popular Römerberg market, this pink-themed Frankfurt Gay Christmas market in Friedrich Stoltze Square is a must-see.

Boise Christmas Festival

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Dec. 27.2021

Thursday, Apr 29th, 2021

Join the Idaho Botanical Gardens this holiday season as the Garden is transformed into a twinkling wonderland in Boise.

Barcelona Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

From the stunning christmas lights on the Ramblas to the crazy Santa Swim, a Barcelona Christmas is both fun and unique.

Indianapolis Christmas Events & The Circle of Lights

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Dec. 21.2021

Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

Indianapolis turns it up a notch for the holiday season with the Circle of Lights. It’s a display featuring the world’s largest Christmas tree at the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument.

Savannah Christmas Market & Harbour Boat Parade of Lights

Savannah Christmas Market & Harbor Boat Parade of Lights

From: Nov. 27.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Tuesday, Apr 27th, 2021

Each November, Savannah celebrates the arrival of the Holiday Season with the Harbor Boat Parade of Lights and opens their beautiful Christmas market.

Brussels Christmas Market

From: Nov. 27.2021 - To: Jan. 05.2022

Tuesday, Oct 18th, 2016

For five festive, fun-filled weeks, the cobbled streets and pretty squares of Brussels spring to life with Winter Wonders, a 2km-long stretch of snow-dusted market chalets, buzzing bars and pop-up restaurants.

Cleveland Winterfest

From: Nov. 27.2021 - To: Dec. 24.2021

Saturday, May 1st, 2021

Held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, Downtown Cleveland's annual Winterfest is everything you want out of a holiday season

Prague Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 27.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

Tuesday, Oct 18th, 2016

The Christmas markets make Prague a heaven for the Christmas enthusiastic shoppers. Christmas markets are held in many places of this city

Mad Bear Madrid

From: Dec. 02.2021 - To: Dec. 09.2021

Monday, Nov 10th, 2014

Mad Bear Madrid is the official gay bear party taking place every December in Madrid. The Mad bear event is held over the long bank holiday weekend in Spain

Lyon Fete des Lumiers, Festival of Light.

From: Dec. 02.2021 - To: Dec. 05.2021

Sunday, Nov 13th, 2016

Over 70 light installations create a magical atmosphere. Festival of Lights Lyon brightens up streets with dazzling displays and creates a huge buzz right across Lyon’s delightfully different districts.

Cincinnati Leather Weekend

From: Dec. 03.2021 - To: Dec. 05.2021

Sunday, May 16th, 2021

The Cincinnati Leather Weekend takes place at the Woodward Theater and attracts leather lovers from across the USA and beyond.

Provincetown Holly Folly

From: Dec. 03.2021 - To: Dec. 05.2021

Sunday, Nov 16th, 2014

Provincetown Holly Folly is a weekend long festival of fun shopping, parties, events and cultural activities to kick start your Christmas celebrations.

Atlanta Speedo Run

From: Dec. 04.2021 - To: Dec. 04.2021

Thursday, Apr 8th, 2021

The Atlanta Speedo Run is a non-competitive dash down the Atlanta BeltLine alongside other brave Speedo-clad guys and takes place in early December each year.

Winter Pride Fest Puerto Rico

From: Dec. 09.2021 - To: Dec. 12.2021

Sunday, Jan 3rd, 2021

Winter Pride Fest San Juan the event takes place each year right before Christmas in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Christmas by the Sea Ogunquit

From: Dec. 10.2021 - To: Dec. 12.2021

Sunday, Feb 28th, 2021

Ogunquit hosts a fantastic list of holiday events. Friday night kicks off with Carolers and a Bell Choir Concert plus a cozy bonfire for revelers

Santa Speedo Run Boston

From: Dec. 11.2021 - To: Dec. 11.2021

Wednesday, Apr 14th, 2021

The Santa Speedo Run: a fun, zany annual event that supports the Play Ball Foundation and sees thousands of guys run through the streets of Boston in the tiniest speedos

The Burning of the Clocks Brighton

From: Dec. 21.2021 - To: Dec. 21.2021

Wednesday, Mar 24th, 2021

The Burning of the Clocks is a celebration of The Winter Solstice on 21st December when Brighton city centre lights up the darkest, shortest day of the year with a unique festival.

White Party Puerto Vallarta New Years Edition

From: Dec. 29.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

Monday, Oct 21st, 2019

Parties kick off at the Sky Bar from 9pm to 1am on the first day followed by pool parties each day culminating on the 31st with the NYE Party

The Week, the legendary Brazillian Gay Circuit Party

The Week Rio - New Years Festival

From: Dec. 30.2021 - To: Jan. 03.2022

Saturday, Dec 1st, 2018

The legendary Brazilian Gay Circuit Party, celebrates the arrival of the new year in Style each year with a 5 day festival

White Party Bangkok

From: Dec. 30.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

Friday, Jul 29th, 2016

WHITE PARTY BANGKOK is poised to be Asia's largest gay Music Festival this New Year!

First Light Provincetown New Year's Eve Festival

From: Dec. 30.2021 - To: Jan. 05.2022

Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2018

Provincetown comes alive one last time with New Year’s revelers before settling into the winter season. Restaurants, shops, bars, clubs will all be open.

Masterbeat Los Angeles New Years Festival

From: Dec. 31.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Sunday, Nov 30th, 2014

Masterbeat Los Angeles is one of the largest New Years Eve Circuit events in the world. Over 4,000 people & a stunning 10 min countdown at the Myan Theatre.

Friends for Life Memphis

From: Dec. 31.2021 - To: Dec. 31.2021

Sunday, May 2nd, 2021

Each year the Friends for Life Corporation celebrates the arrival of the new year in Style in Memphis.

Reveillon Rio New Year's Eve

From: Dec. 31.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Wednesday, Dec 10th, 2014

Celebrate Rio Reveillon,New Year's Eve in one of the hottest destinations in the world, Join 2.5 million people for the largest beach party in the world.

Gay New Years Eve Sydney

From: Dec. 31.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Tuesday, Dec 2nd, 2014

"Sophisticated" is the name of the ultimate gay new years eve Sydney celebration in Circular Quay with stunning firework views, amazing service & VIP style!

Gay New Years Eve Puerto Vallarta

From: Dec. 31.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Tuesday, Dec 2nd, 2014

Gay New Years Eve Puerto Vallarta, Celebrate in Vallarta style at the NYE PVR with special parties at the Oscars by promoter Will Gorges

Gay New Years Eve Key West

From: Dec. 31.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Tuesday, Dec 2nd, 2014

Celebrate a Gay New Years Eve Key West style at the Shoe Drop, the official countdown to the new year on Bourbon Street with amazing shows and after parties

Red and Blue NYE Antwerp

From: Dec. 31.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Saturday, Sep 30th, 2017

Antwerp’s legendary RED & BLUE Party hosts its annual New Years Eve party at the Cargo Club on December 31st.

Sleazy Madrid - Winter Edition

From: Dec. 02.2022 - To: Dec. 08.2022

Saturday, Aug 25th, 2018

Guest DJs, hot gogos and international sex superstars will mingle with you in the best clubs in the city

Sexy Party Cologne - Spring Edition

Awaiting dates

Sunday, Nov 30th, 2014

The Sexy Party in Cologne is one of the largest monthly circuit parties taking place on the last Saturday of the month with guest DJ's, stunning light shows

Matinee Paris New Year Festival

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Nov 23rd, 2017

Gay New Years Eve in Paris, the Matinee NYE Festival, a 3 day event featuring the "Pervert" and "La Leche" parties at the most iconic venues in the city.

HIM New Years Eve

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Oct 26th, 2016

H.I.M, the international Ciricut party made famous in Antwerp hosts its annual New Years Eve Party. Start the new year with a bang!

La Demence New Year Party

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

La Demence is Europe’s premier clubbing night and is held in Brussels at regular intervals throughout the year. The La Demence New Years Party is legendary.

Catacombs Naples Fetish Weekend

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Nov 27th, 2014

Catacombs Rome Fetish Weekend is one of the longest running fetish events in Italy and takes place every year in December with parties for fetish lovers

Recon Paris Fetish

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Jul 12th, 2018

Recon will be heading back to Le Depot to bring another one of their world famous gay fetish cruise parties to the French capital.

Berlin Fetish Finals

Awaiting dates

Friday, May 4th, 2018

head to Berlin for 4 days of the hottest fetish parties and events as part of the Berlin Fetish Finals.

VICBears Melbourne

Awaiting dates

Monday, Sep 11th, 2017

Beartopia Melbourne returns for three days of bear fueled events in their home away from home – the ever welcoming Daylesford.

Angel’s NYE Shanghai

Awaiting dates

Monday, Dec 1st, 2014

Angel’s NYE Shanghai is the Annual New Year's Eve Circuit Party in Shanghai's legendary Icon Club. It is one of the largest gay festivals in Asia.

Palm Springs Festival of Lights

Awaiting dates

Monday, Nov 10th, 2014

The Palm Springs Festival of lights is one of the most magical events in this gay capital! Parade entries include marching bands, drum squads & drill teams.

Mr Leather Spain

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Jul 28th, 2016

Mr Leather Spain takes place in December in Madrid and hosts the annual final of the Mr Leather competition, featuring parties, dinners and cruising events.

MCQP Party Cape Town

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Nov 12th, 2014

The MCQP Party Cape Town (Mother City Queer Project) party takes place every December. It is the highlight of the gay Summer season with 5,000+ attendees.

Loveball Vienna

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Oct 26th, 2016

At the end of each year the Vienna Loveball hosts a very special themed New Years Eve Party. The event is a sell out success and is the perfect way to kick off the new year.

Bordello New Years Eve Lausanne

Awaiting dates

Wednesday, Oct 10th, 2018

Bordello Switzerland's leading gay circuit party returns to Lausanne for the annual New Year's Eve celebrations at the Mad Club

Fetish Pride Italy

Awaiting dates

Thursday, Nov 27th, 2014

Fetish Pride Italy takes place in Rome from third week in February. It is a combination of fetish parties, art and cultural events, exhibitions and more.

Puerto Vallarta Naked Pool Party

Awaiting dates

Friday, Dec 11th, 2020

Puerto Vallarta Naked Pool Party 2021 let it all hang out Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December and January

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Upcoming Events in JANUARY

Smokey Mountain Christmas

From: Nov. 06.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

Wednesday, Apr 28th, 2021

Smokey Mountain Christmas once guests enter the gates, they understand why Dollywood’s is the perfect place to get into the Christmas spirit.

Venice Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 11.2021 - To: Jan. 07.2022

Sunday, Oct 21st, 2018

Highlights of December and January Christmas markets include shopping for gifts such as their world-renowned hand-blown glass, midnight Mass at St. Mark’s and fireworks on New Year’s Eve

Christmas in New York

From: Nov. 20.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

Every Christmas, thousands of New Yorkers (and tourists) travel to the bright and brilliant nexus of town: the Rockefeller Christmas Tree.

We Party New year Festival

From: Dec. 27.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

We Party New year Festival is a 7 day celebration featuring the biggest DJs and Circuit Parties to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Madrid, Spain.

Gay Curacao GuideThursday, Jul 22nd, 2021 - 2:18 pm
Gay Curaçao, an island paradise with white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and a warm gay friendly welcome in the Caribbean.
Your Holiday in Gay ArubaSaturday, Jul 10th, 2021 - 1:02 pm
Gay Aruba, our insider guide to the best gay and gay friendly bars, restaurants, hotels things to see and do on the island.
Gay 4th of July Events not to be missedMonday, Jun 28th, 2021 - 5:07 pm
The 4th of July marks the height of the summer season in the USA and circuit parties and celebrations are in full swing! Some people even take a trip abroad. Puerto Vallarta and Puerto Rico are especially popular.