Event Dates
From: Saturday, February 21, 2026
To: Saturday, February 21, 2026
The party never stops in Brussels after the La Demence parties end, it continues with Macho!
After Macho is the biggest after party, held on weekends when Europe’s biggest circuit party, La Demence comes to town. Parties are held on the morning after the event for 24 hours.
- Stay close to the Sauna and all of the gay bars in Brussels at NH Brussels Grand Sablon, rated “Fabulous” by guests, featuring stylish rooms, delicious breakfast options and perfect location.
The Party
- Next Edition: February 21st, 2026
- When La Demence party ends, the boys still want to play! And they head to After Macho!
- Macho Party hosts the “After Macho” event featuring guest DJs and surprise performances.
- Dance, flirt and cruise with all those horny boys you met on the dancefloor the evening before.
- After Macho typically takes place on the day of and day after each event for 24 hours.
The Schedule
- April 6th 2026 (Easter Edition).
The Venue
- Sauna Macho has been at the hub of the Brussels gay scene since 1983.
- The sauna is located in the historic center of Brussels, in the very heart of the gay district, near the prestigious Grand Place.
- Macho is famous for the unique mix of clientele of all ages and nationalities and is popular with locals and tourists.
- The venue has been completely reformed and hosts some of the hottest after parties throughout the year.
- Sauna Macho includes a roof terrace, a gym, a labyrinth, 2 orgy rooms an exhibitionist cabin, 24 cabins, clins, XL cabins video room, gloryhole, a bar, lounge, smokehouse, an XL jacuzzi, a hammam a Finnish sauna and shared showers.
- Depending on the event, parties typically take place the evening before the event, the night of and the morning after the parties.
La Demence Party
- La Demence is one of Brussels biggest circuit parties and the largest indoor gay party in Europe.
- The following is the schedule for La Demence in 2025. After Macho parties are held the morning after.
- Friday 26th September 2025
- Friday 31 October: 36th Anniversary
- Saturday 1 November: 36th Anniversary
- Sunday 2 November: 36th Anniversary
- May 2026 – AFTER MACHO Brussels Pride Edition
Where to stay in Brussels?
The following hotels are popular with our readers and will keep you close to all the gay bars and clubs during the busy weekend:
Hotel Amigo, Warwick Brussels, Hotel Grand Place, Motel One,
For insider tips, check out our gay guide to Brussels.
August is a busy time in Brussels
Book early and save money.
The Hotel Brussels is one of the best
hotels in town with stunning views
For further information and advice on
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Most of the gay bars in Brussels are located in the city centre around the streets Rue du Marché au Charbon. We have found good hotels close to the gay area keeping you in the middle of all the fun.
Address: Rue de l’Amigo 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue Duquesnoy 5, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue Auguste Orts 3-7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue des Eperonniers 3, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue Royale 120, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 106-108, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue Van Orley 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 90, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 41, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 53, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 25, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 94, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue des Grands Carmes 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 40, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 5, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue des Pierres 52, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Petite Rue au Beurre 2A, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 44, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 32, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Lombard 2, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 27, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Plattesteen 18/20, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 114, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Main venues include Fuse Club and ING Arena
Address: Rue des Chartreux 52, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: (varies by event)
Address: Rue Duquesnoy 18, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 91, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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