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Barcelona Gay Pride is one of the highlights of the annual gay calendar in a city with golden gay beaches, a charming gay district & handsome hombres!
Gay Barcelona
Gay Pride Barcelona is a unique celebration, engulfing the entire city in a sea of rainbows. Barcelona is home to one of Europe’s largest and most diverse gay scenes complete with epic parties, an amazing gay beach , world class nightlife and a relaxed and friendly attitude.
- Are you visiting for Barcelona Pride? The gay neighbourhood of Eixample, or Gayxample, is full of charming gay restaurants, bars and hotels. You can also find some great apartment options dotted across the city.
Barcelona Gay Pride
- Thursday to Sunday – Awaiting dates – Barcelona Gay Pride, or Orgullo Gay Barcelona attracts thousands of people from across Spain and beyond for a weekend of fabulous events, music, workshops, pool parties, live shows, exhibitions, cultural activities and fun in the sun.
- The previous pride celebrations attracted more than a quarter of a million visitors.
- Events are spread out over several areas with different themes.
- The main Parade is held on Saturday evening from 6 pm.
- Check out our gay guide to the best of Barcelona, including where to dine, stay and play.
Pride Stages
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- Passeig Lluis Companys – Home to the Pride Festival main stage and three days of live acts and performances.
- Plaça Universitat – The Pride Village returns to Universitat for another year with activities and performances throughout the weekend.
- Plaça Catalunya – Home to the Pride Kids Zone and host to several cultural activities over the weekend.
- Stay at the “Travel Proud” certified Catalonia Born Hotel, rated “Excellent” by guests and just a short walk to the pride main stage shows. We love its cool rooftop pool, delicious breakfast options and bohemian location on the steps of the Born district.
Barcelona Pride Festival
- Friday to Sunday – Awaiting dates – Three days of shows featuring international stars, local acts, drag queens, dancers and celebrity guests.
- Venue to be confirmed – The concerts take place at Passeig Llus Companys, a promenade in the heart of the Ciutat Vella and Eixample districts. It is home to Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf and is the end point for the Pride Parade on Saturday.
- Check our our insider gay guide to Barcelona with tips on where to dine, stay and play!
Barcelona Gay Pride Parade
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – The march will start at 6 pm along the centre of Barcelona for just over 4 and a half kilometers.
- Route to be confirmed – Last year, the route began at Gran Via, and made its way through the heart of the city, reaching the Arc de Triomphe by roughly 8 pm, right by the gay village and pride stage.
- Book a stay on the parade route with a view at the “Excellent” rated Catalonia Gran Via BCN, a “Travel Proud” certified hotel with great location, outdoor pool and friendly staff. Treat yourself to a suite with your own private pool.
Barcelona Pride Village
- Friday – Sunday – Awaiting dates – The Pride Village is located at Plaça Universitat, occupying no less than 5,000 square meters!
- The venue is the epicentre of the pride celebrations, open air and complete with a gay village, stage and shows.
- The Plaça de la Universitat is one of Barcelona’s central squares, at the border between the districts of Eixample and Ciutat Vella. It is located at the intersection of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, Carrer d’Aribau and Ronda de Sant Antoni.
- Stage Acts – Acts performing on the Placa Universitat stage include La Prohibida y Algora, Joanna Crass and Marjua Limon.
- Check out the hotels closest to the gay village.
Bananas Gay Party
- Friday –Bananas, one of the most popular Friday night events hosts a special Pride Edition at Safari from 11.30 pm until 6 am. Expect lots of furry, friendly guys, a mix of music and a fun atmosphere. Our editor’s top choice.
Dirty Disco
- Friday – Head to City Hall Club on Friday Night and kick start your weekend with horny boys who love to dance at Dirty Disco.
YASS! Party – Especial Pride
- Saturday – Yass! Barcelona is synonymous with freedom, good vibes and a PARTY. An LGTBIQ+ & friends space where you can be yourself, meet your friends, live a crazy night or find your new girlfriend.
- And as a soundtrack: the most current songs + the POP classics that never fail in Room 1 and the top HOUSE in Room 2. All in one of the best Clubs in the city: Safari Disco. Fun 100% guaranteed!
Matinee Pride Edition
- Saturday – Barcelona’s world-famous Matinee returns to its home town for a special pride edition featuring guest DJs and a spectacular stage show. This year its the turn of “La Leche” with 🎧 Amar Alemão 🎧 Las Bibas from Vizcaya 🎧 Phil Romano at Input Club.
Churros Con Chocolate Weekend
- Friday – Sunday – Barcelona’s favourite Sunday party, Churros Con Chocolate, runs all Pride weekend with two nights at the Sala Apolo (Fri & Sat) ending with a massive outdoor party on Sunday at La Terrazza.
Tanga Party Weekend
- Friday – Sunday – Tanga Party – Locamente’s signature party returns for three days and nights with a spectacular line up of guests including Eurovision stars.
The Black Room
- Sunday – End your Pride with the hottest, fiithiest boys in the city at The Black Room, with a sexy vibe, hot and horny dancers and hard beats!
Gay bars to visit during Barcelona Pride
- 69 Barcelona – Resto bar with lovely street terrace in Eixample.
- Bacon Bear Bar – Popular bear bar, quite large with daily drinks specials.
- Believe – Fun bar with crazy drag hosts, shows and karaoke, just at the end of Eixample.
- Boxer Cafe Bar – From the fetish producer, with a certain edge! Small outdoor terrace.
- Boys Bar – Music Bar, popular with latin boys.
- Brilli Brilli – Cocktail Bar with drag shows close to Hotel Axel.
- Candy Darling – Large lounge bar with trendy guys, close o Placa de Universitat in the centre.
- Dmen’s – Music bar with small dancefloor playing pop and commercial tunes.
- El Cangrejo – Late night long running gay bar. Show up after 1am and dance.
- Gingin – Right opposite the Axel, with 20 different types of gin!
- Honey – Cafe bar for bears, friends and admirers.
- La Chapelle – Long running gay bar in Poble Sec. Hipster vibe.
- La Frederica – Also in Poble Sec and so, quite a hipster BCN style scene.
- La Sastrería Café – New cafe bar with a mix of cafes, cocktails and food.
- LaCarrà – Small cafe bar with a retro feel. New
- Maricon Ghetto Friendly Bar – New Cocktail bar with great interior, mix of pop, reggaeton and commercial music.
- Moeem – Long running cocktail bar attracting all ages.
- Museum – Video Bar with dance floor.
- Night – Dance and cruise, one of the most popular summer spaces.
- Priscilla – Camp bar, crazy decor, crazy shows. Fun.
- Punto – Relaxed gay bar, perfect for a chat with friends.
- The Moon – Taste the Caribbean in this popular bar with 20 to 30 somethings.
- Wings House – New gay bar in Eixample, modern design and proving very popular.
Barcelona Gay Neighbourhoods
Barcelona, a vibrant and inclusive city, is known for its thriving LGBTQ+ community and welcoming atmosphere. There are several neighborhoods that have become popular gathering places for the LGBTQ+ community, offering a diverse range of bars, clubs, and venues. Here are brief descriptions of Barcelona’s gay neighborhoods:
- Eixample: Located in the heart of Barcelona, Eixample is often considered the main gay neighborhood.
- Specifically, the area known as “Gaixample” is centered around Carrer de la Diputació and Carrer de Consell de Cent.
- It boasts numerous gay bars, clubs, and shops, making it a hub of LGBTQ+ nightlife and socializing. Eixample is also home to the annual Barcelona Pride celebrations, drawing crowds from all over.
- Raval: Raval is a vibrant and eclectic neighborhood that has gained popularity with gay visitors over the past decade.
- It offers a mix of trendy bars, alternative venues, and LGBTQ+-friendly establishments. Raval is known for its inclusive atmosphere and diverse population.
- Gràcia: Gràcia is a bohemian and artsy neighborhood that has embraced diversity, including its LGBTQ+ residents and visitors.
- While not exclusively a gay neighborhood, Gràcia features several gay-friendly establishments, especially around the Plaça del Sol area.
- It offers a relaxed atmosphere, with cozy cafes, quirky shops, and a lively street life and plays host to the popular Fiesta Mayor de Gracia in mid August.
- Sitges: Although not technically part of Barcelona, Sitges is a neighboring coastal town that has become a prominent gay destination.
- Just a short train ride away from the city, Sitges is famous for its gay beaches, vibrant nightlife, and annual LGBTQ+ events such as Sitges Pride.
- The town’s picturesque setting and inclusive atmosphere have made it a favorite spot for both locals and international visitors.
Where to stay during Barcelona Gay Pride
The following hotels are are in the Eixample gay district in Barcelona. All are close to the bars, clubs and city attractions:
Hotel Cram, Axel Hotel, Hotel H10 Casanova, Catalonia Plaza.
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The gay district of Barcelona is located in the city’s Eixample district, known locally as “Gaixample”. Here you will find most of the gay bars, clubs and restaurants. It is quite compact and easy to navigate. There are also lots of hotels and apartments available in this area.
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 651, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
Hotel El Palace Barcelona is located in Eixample District, close to the Ramblas, the main shopping area and Barcelona’s main tourist attractions. It offers a Mayan-style luxury spa. A limousine service with a chauffeur is available on request.
Opened in 1919, this hotel features a neo-classical façade and stylish air-conditioned rooms with classic decor. Each room is spacious and comes with satellite TV, desk, minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers.
Gran Vía de las Cortes Catalanas 559, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
The chic H10 Casanova Hotel is centrally located on Barcelona’s Gran Via, a 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya and the Rambla. There is a garden spa with whirlpool and steam room.
Featuring contemporary boutique-style décor, the H10 Casanova offers air-conditioned rooms with a satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. There is a minibar and safe, and the modern private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and amenities. Room service is also available.
Carrer de Bergara, 11, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Hotel
Cataluña offers an and stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. It is housed in a Modernist building 50 m from Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya.The hotel serves a continental buffet breakfast with show cooking and it includes a wide variety of regional products and home-made cakes. Contempo restaurant offers traditional Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist.
Carrer d’Aribau 54, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Cram is set in
’s central Eixample district, a 10-minute walk from Plaza Catalunya. It features a with city views and the Two Michelin Stars Angle Barcelona restaurant. All rooms have free WiFi and large flat-screen TVs.The air-conditioned rooms at Cram Hotel feature a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A bathrobe and slippers are available upon request. Rooms feature beds by Treca de Paris, and elegant curtains by Gastón y Daniela. Some rooms have a private balcony.
Carrer d’Aribau 33, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
The area around the Hotel
is known as the Gay-xample because of its lively gay scene. The has knowledge of the local gay scene, and the hotel is hetero-friendly too.Offering free Wi-Fi throughout, this design hotel is close to Passeig de Gràcia's exclusive boutiques. The Axel Hotel’s 500m² Spa Centre includes a hydromassage pool and saunas, and the
have flat-screen satellite TVs.Carrer de Muntaner, 70, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
The apartment features a spacious living room & dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The full kitchenette with a washing machine. 3 Bedrooms & a bathroom with shower. Free WIFi
Carrer de Muntaner, 40, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
This modern apartment with air conditioning has 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV. A full kitchen with a dishwasher. A bathrooms, furnished terrace with city views. Free WIFi
Carrer de la Diputació, 197, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
Offers air conditioned apartments with a living area a flat-screen TV and sofa. Each has a kitchen, complete with a washing machine. private bathroom with a bath or a shower and balcony or terrace. Free WiFi.
Passatge de Valeri Serra, 19, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
Each air conditioned apartment is equipped with a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen with washing machine, a living room with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. Free WiFi.
C/ d'Elkano, 69, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona
• Cozy and LGBT-friendly cafe-bar in the Poble Sec quarter.
• Filled with antique and vintage furniture.
• Offers various international breakfast options.
• Known for its friendly and attentive staff.
Daily 8am till 4pm Friday & Saturday 9am till 4pm
C/ del Parlament, 12, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona
• New LGBT-friendly resto-bar in the Sant Antoni quarter.
• Offers wines, beers, tapas, and tostadas.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 09:30 – 23:00; Friday 09:30 – 01:00;
Saturday 10:00 – 01:00; Sunday 10:00 – 22:00
C. del Consell de Cent, 273, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Popular gay bar in the Eixample quarter.
• Features camp decorations, a street terrace, and tapas.
Daily 11:00/12:00 – 02:30/03:30
Carrer de Casanova 64, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Big gay bar for bears and friends.
• Popular Happy Hour on Thursdays from 19:00 till 22:00.
Daily 18:30 – 02:30/03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:00/03:30
Carrer de Balmes, 56, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Gay bar at the edge of the Gayxample quarter.
• Features small stage, drag hosts, shows and karaoke.
• Admission: 12 €, includes 1 drink.
Daily 23:00 – 05:00; Friday, Saturday till 06:00
C/ de la Diputació, 203, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Tribute to Pop icon Madonna.
• Various Pop music video screens.
Wednesday, Thursday 18:00 – 02:30/03:00; Friday, Saturday 18:00 – 03:00/03:30
Carrer de la Diputació, 167, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Cafe-bar with the essence of Boxer.
• Small street terrace.
Wednesday-Sunday 18:00/19:00 – 01:30/03:00
Carrer de la Diputació, 174, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Gay music bar with a mixed, Latino-friendly clientele.
Tuesday-Thursday 21:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday 21:00 – 03:00
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 586, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Trendy queer bar with various niches and lounges.
Daily 19:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday till 03:00
C. del Consell de Cent, 257, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Music bar for gays and friends with a small dancefloor.
• Plays Pop, Charts, and Commercial music.
Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 03:00
Carrer de Villarroel 86, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Gay bar with dancefloor and international and Spanish Pop music from the last decades.
• Fun atmosphere, usually busy after 01:00.
Friday, Saturday 23:00 – 03:00
C/ del Consell de Cent, 275, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona
• Queer inclusive bar with a unique interior featuring goth, psychedelia, and magic touches.
Daily 18:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday till 03:00
Carrer d'Aribau, 40, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Offers drinks, cocktails and more than 20 different brands of Gin.
Daily 17:00 – 02:30/03:30
Carrer de Muntaner, 73, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Small cafe-bar for bears and friends.
• Street terrace.
Daily 18:00 – 02:30/03:30
C/ d'Aribau, 46, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Elegant gay club with a bar on the ground floor and a cruising labyrinth with cabins in the basement.
• Private social club for members only.
Wednesdays to Thursdays from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Friday & Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Carrer de les Carretes, 57, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona
• Alternative, queer-inclusive bar in the Raval quarter.
Thursday 19:00–02:00; Friday, Saturday 19:00–03:00; Sunday 17:30–24:00
Carrer de Muntaner, 67, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Small gay bar decorated with old religious devotional objects.
• Relaxed cafe-bar by day and popular with a mature clientele by night.
Daily 16:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday till 03:00
C. de Salvà 3, Barcelona 08004
• Queer bar in the Poble-sec quarter with art exhibitions and alternative drag shows.
Tuesday/Wednesday-Sunday from 19: 00
C/ del Consell de Cent, 245 bis, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona
Carrer de Muntaner, 34, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Small LGBTQ-oriented cafe-bar in retro style.
Daily 17: 00 – 03: 00; Friday, Saturday till 03: 30
104, Avinguda del Paral·lel, Superilla Sant Antoni, Eixample, Barcelona
• Queer/drag/trans/nonbinary bar between Sant Antoni and Poble-sec quarters.
Wednesday-Sunday 19: 00– 03: 00/ 03: 30
Rambla del Raval, 22, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
• Queer-inclusive bar in the Raval quarter with a mixed clientele.
• Best after 23.00
Daily 18: 00 – 02: 30;
Friday, Saturday till 03: 00; in summer 19: 00 – 03: 00/ 03: 30
Carrer d'Aribau, 55, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• New cocktail bar at the edge of the Gayxample area.
• Unique interior with playful symbols and icons.
• Plays Pop, Commercial, Reggaeton, and Trap music.
Monday-Thursday 20: 30 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday 20: 00 – 03: 00; Sunday 20: 30 – 02: 30
Carrer de Muntaner, 11, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Gay and lesbian bar in the center of Barcelona with a mainly young and middle-aged clientele
Daily 18: 00 – 02: 30; Friday, Saturday till 03: 00
C/ de Sepúlveda, 178, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona
• Trendy music video bar with a dancefloor
• Best vibes after 1:00 AM
• Attracts a lively crowd of 20s and 30s
• Lots of pretty guys
• Check out their Instagram for more
Friday, Saturday 23: 00 – 03: 00
Carrer de la Diputació, 161, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Gay bar in the Eixample district.
• Popular during summer, especially Thursday-Saturday around 23:00-01:00.
• Mixed ages.
• Features a small cruise area with a few cubicles at the back.
Daily 18:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday till 03:00
Carrer d’Aribau 33, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Located on the rooftop terrace of the gay hotel Axel.
• Lounge bar with a view of the Eixample quarter.
• Open to the public in the evening.
Daily 20:00/21:00 onwards
C. de Villarroel, 68, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• LGBT bar with daily drag shows (free entry).
Daily 18:00 – 02:30/03:00
Av. de Roma, 155, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona
• New gay lounge bar for bears, daddies, chasers, and friends.
Daily 18:00 – 02:30/03:00
C. de Villarroel, 60, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Gay bar with Caribbean-inspired interior and decoration.
• Small dance floor with South American-influenced music.
• Clientele mainly in their 20s and 30s.
Daily 17:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday till 03:00
C/ de Muntaner, 34 Bis, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona
• Small wine and cocktail bar decorated with references to the movie Titanic
Tuesday-Thursday 18:00–02:30/03:00; Friday, Saturday 18:00–03:30; Sunday 18:00 – 02:30/03:00
C/ del Consell de Cent, 319, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona
• LGBT-friendly cocktail bar close to Passeig de Gràcia.
Tuesday-Thursday 18:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 18:00 – 03:00; Sunday 18:00 – 24:00
Passatge de Prunera, 18, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
• Fetish-friendly gay cruise club in the Poble-sec quarter.
• Moderate prices with the most popular day being the 1st Sunday of the month (18:30~ 02:30).
• Admission: 12 €, incl. 1 drink (15-18 € at special events).
Tuesday-Thursday 22:00 – 02:30/03:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 03:00/03:30; Sunday 21:30 – 01:30/02:00
Carrer de Calàbria, 96, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
• Gay sex shop with cruising labyrinth over two levels.
• Young clientele with themed parties on Tuesdays.
• Admission: 6.50 – 7.50 € (5 € before 15:00), 2/4 € up to 25/30 years.
Monday-Friday 12:00 – 23:00; Saturday, Sunday 15:00 – 24:00
Carrer De La Diputació 182, 08011 Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
• Gay cruise club with bar, lockers, cubicles, slings and more.
• Admission: 10-15 €, incl. 1 drink.
Monday-Friday 12:00 – 23:00; Saturday, Sunday 15:00 – 24:00
Carrer de Balmes, 65, Bajos 2 08007, Barcelona
• Gay cruising club at the edge of the Gayxample quarter.
• Very bears-friendly with themed parties.
Monday-Friday 12:00 – 23:00; Saturday, Sunday 15:00 – 24:00
C/ d'Aragó, 130, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
• Large gay cruising club across two floors with clientele aged 30+.
• Dress code includes naked, underwear, fetish.
• Admission: 22 €, incl. locker and 1 drink (entrance fee cash only). Registration required.
C/ de Lluís el Piadós, 4, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
• New location of the former Black Hole opened in June 2022.
• Features a cash desk and lockers on the ground floor, small bar and big cruising area
with slings, gloryholes, wet area etc.
• Mainly middle-aged and mature men.
• Admission: 16 €, incl. locker and 1 drink (entrance fee cash only).
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday from 17:00 – 23:00
Carrer de Calàbria, 91, 08015 Barcelona, Spain
• Small fetish-oriented gay sex club.
• Check the website for weekly program and dress codes.
• Admission: 10-15 €.
Friday, Saturday from 22:00 – 05:00; Sunday from 19:00 – 02:00
19-21, Ronda de Sant Pere, la Dreta de l'Eixample, la Salut, Barcelona
• Large Gay Club by Grupo Arena for gays and friends in the center of Barcelona. • 2 dancefloors: Pop, Charts, Commercial remixes, House.
See website for events and opening times
C. de Balmes, 52, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
• Queer Bar & Terrace for everyone in the heart of the LGTBIQ+ center of Barcelona.
Daily 8pm till 3am
Rambla de Catalunya, 4, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
• Vibrant Sunday night gay dance & cruise event with DJs, lighting effects, a dark room & a terrace.
Sunday 11pm till 5am
Carrer de Muntaner, 65, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
• Relaxed gay bar, perfect for a chat with friends.
Tuesday to Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 2:30/3:00 a.m.
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