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A colourful festival, advocating for LGBT visibility and for diversity.
Gay Pride Bilbao, also known as Bilbao Bizkaia Pride, takes place in June each year and is billed as a socio-cultural festival that advocates for LGBT visibility and for diversity.
- Visiting Bilbao? Stay close to Bilbao’s gay venues, located within close proximity to each other in the areas known as Casco Viejo and Bilbao La Vieja.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates.
- The pride is centred around Bilbao Pride Stage (Arenal) with shows and acts taking place nightly from 8pm.
- Other events include the Football Championship for diversity in sports (men’s and women’s), a family day and a Brunch for diversity in the Gastronomic Route.
- Bilbao Gala Drag is not to be missed, typically held on the Friday of the weekend celebrations, from 18.00.
- The Basque region’s message is positive, inclusive and welcoming: “everyone can join us because, no matter who or what, love always wins!”
- Arenal is located a 5-minute drive of a 14-minute walk from the gay bars located in the old town.
The Venue
- ARENAL – MUELLE DEL ARENAL S/N – In Spanish Muelle has two meanings: ‘coil spring’ and ‘pier’. Muelle is located in the pier of the center of Bilbao offering music, gastronomy and cultural events.
- The coil springs are flexible, they are platforms for momentum, dynamism and fun. Muelle is a flexible space with a unique identity.
- In Muelle you can attend a concert, have a cocktail after work, enjoy a vermouth in the sun on a Sunday lunchtime or go into the night with the sessions of an eclectic selection of national and international DJs.
Bilbao Pride Parade
- The highlight of Bilbao Pride is the parade itself, which is not a traditional parade, but rather a flotilla!
- Awaiting dates – On the Saturday of the event at 17:30 boats leave from the estuary of Bilbao (departure: Pio Baroja) and continue along the river.
- Parties take place on all the boats and they are decorated with bright rainbow colours for all of Bilbao to see!
- Stay close to all the pride celebrations at the NYX Hotel Bilbao, rated “Fabulous” with modern rooms and the perfect location between the old and new town.
Gay Bilbao
- The bars and clubs of Bilbao will also host parties and events. Bilbao’s compact and highly local gay scene itself, is centred around the Old Town and the aptly-named San Francisco district just across the river and wrapped around the main train station.
- By no means everyone will speak English – or Spanish. Hub of northern Spain’s staunchly independent Basque region, Bilbao was a gay Mecca long before the Guggenheim Museum opened its doors
Where to stay in Bilbao
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers:
Hotel Meliá, NH Collection Villa de Bilbao, Hotel Conde Duque, Baps Apartments.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Sercotel Coliseo hotel is located
in Bilbao’s former opera house
For further information and advice on
Bilbao Gay Pride visit the Website
The gay scene centers around the Casco Viejo near the historic “seven streets” of the old city center, and the area between the river and San Frantzisko Kalea (Calle de San Francisco). All points area easily walkable, one from another.
Leizaola Lehendakariaren Kalea, 29, 48001 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
The Meliá
is set 300 m from the Guggenheim Museum and features design inspired by sculptor Eduardo Chillida. It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, award-winning restaurant and a gym.Each luxurious room at the Bilbao has flat-screen TV and a pillow menu. Bathrooms have stylish marble floors with their own adjustable heating system.
Don Diego López Haroko Kale Nagusia 87,48009 Bilbo,Bizkaia, Spain
This
hotel is in the heart of , by the San Mamés and the Euskalduna Palace. It offers free Wi-Fi, and guests can enjoy free access to a fitness centre.Rooms at the NH Collection Villa de Bilbao are
and well-equipped, with air conditioning and satellite TV. There is underfloor heating and elegant décor, including modern artworks.Calle Bidebarrieta Kalea 2,48005 Bilbao,Bizkaia, Spain
Set in an impressive 19th-century building, this modern hotel is situated 200 m from the Santiago Cathedral in Bilbao.
Featuring a chic design, the rooms at Arana Bilbao come with air conditioning and a minibar. and flat-screen TV. Some rooms also have a balcony.The private bathroom includes a hydromassage shower. Free WiFi is provided.
Campo Volantín, 22,48007 Bilbao,Spain
Set overlooking the
on the Nervión, this city-centre hotel is 750 m from Bilbao’s world-famous Guggenheim Museum. offers a restaurant and a cocktail . Guests have free access to the fitness centre and sauna. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.The modern rooms feature a Smart TV with screen mirroring and central heating and air conditioning. A coffee maker is available upon request. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries, magnifying mirror, bath or shower, and hairdryer.
Calle Belosticalle, 5, 48005 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
The apartment with a patio and city views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Close to all the bars and restaurants.
Barrenkale, 11, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower & a balcony with city views
Maiatzaren Biko Kalea, 8, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Set in Bilbao, 700 m from Arriaga Theatre, and offers 2 bedrooms, a living room, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher & washing machine, 2 bathrooms with a bath. a terrace, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk
Pilota Kalea 8,48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Longtime gay favorite locals’ bar on two levels; more relaxed upstairs.
Barrenkale 4,48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Gay neighborhood bar, DJs & theme parties.
Barrenkale, 4, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia
Popular gay place. Nice atmosphere, good spanish music to dance. Very nice waiters
Barrenkale, 13, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia
Popular gay bar can be lots of fun
Bailén Kalea 10, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain,
Popular weekend dance club, gay/straight mix with an industrial vibe
Calle de la Torre 1, 48005 Bilbao,
Great Taverna in the old town. Very welcoming with a great selection of drinks and friendly service! Very gay-friendly and the cheesecake is amazing!
Hernani Kalea 10, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain,
Gay music bar, DJ, drag shows and theme parties.
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