Event Dates
From: Sunday, May 19, 2024
To: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Boyahkasha is one of the most popular pop-up gay parties in Zurich taking place during special events and holidays.
Boyahkasha is one of Zurich’s most famous queer parties and is well known throughout Switzerland for throwing the best parties with sophisticated dance music and crazy pop-up parties throughout the year.
- Stay close to the city’s bustling gay scene at the citizenM hotel Zurich, rated “Fabulous” by guests with modern spacious rooms, highly rated breakfasts and perfect location.
The Party
- Sunday 19th May – Drag Fest Plaza 2024 – Club Plaza Zurich, followed by Boyahkasha Pfingsten.
- Boyahkasha features some of the city’s top DJs along with the hottest dancers and the sexiest guys from Zurich and beyond for a night to remember.
- Each party is different with a unique theme and lineup.
- Venues change depending on the party and the date.
- Organisers also host Hiveahkasha, a larger version of the party held during holidays and special events.
The Venues -Boyahkasha
- The Plaza Club Zurich, located on the busy corner of Badenerstrasse and Langstrasse, across from the Zurich district building, right on the pulse of Kreis 4. Located in a former theatre, the popular venue has superb sound and light, several bars and a large dancefloor.
- Heaven, a popular dance and night club in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town, the place to go for dance lovers. Well-known national and international DJs, talented newcomers, and drag artists provide a mixture of entertainment at the weekends.
The Venues – Hiveahkasha
- Hiveahkasha take place at the Hive Club on the Gerold Areal.
- On three floors you can dance to first-class electronic music all night long and enjoy the good life to the fullest.
- A very special highlight will be the drag festival on the middle floor.
- Milky Diamond hosts a night of queer entertainment. In the open-air courtyard, those who wish can watch the full moon in the night sky or, depending on how long you stay, the sun rising.
- The Hiveahkasha is like a folk festival, diverse and colourful, but more compact and with much better music.
- The club is an 11-minute drive from Zurich Old Town.
Gay Zurich
- Most of the gay bars are in the old town within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants and the city’s top attractions.
- The city offers a wide range of LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and events, where you can dance the night away or simply enjoy a casual drink with friends.
- Popular neighborhoods for gay nightlife include Langstrasse, with its lively and inclusive atmosphere, and the trendy Kreis 4 area, known for its stylish venues and welcoming vibe.
Recommended Hotels in Zurich?
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action:
Hotel Storchen, Marktgasse Hotel, Hotel St. Josef, Sorell Hotel Rütli.
The Old town is close to the gay bars
Book now and pay on arrival
The Hotel Storchen, is our editors
choice in the Old town right on the lake
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Most of the gay bars in Zurich are in the old Town, we have chosen Hotels close to all the bars that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner
Weinpl. 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Renowned for warm hospitality for over 650 years, the Hotel Storchen enjoys a unique position in the heart of
. It has its own boat pier directly at the Limmat River, and is within walking distance of all cultural attractions.The rooms and suites offer unique views of the river and of the picturesque Old Town. They combine classic furnishings with warm colours and modern facilities and feature high-speed wired and wireless internet access and air-conditioning.
Niederdorfstrasse 108001 Zürich, Switzerland
In the heart of Zürich‘s historical centre. the Boutique Hotel Wellenberg offers a shared lounge, library, an idyllic courtyard and free WiFi. The property is around 650 m from Paradeplatz and Bahnhofstrasse, as well as 400 m from Grossmünster.
All rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom, A rich breakfast buffet is included in all prices.
Hirschengraben 648001 Zürich, Switzerland
This 3-star hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Zurich
. It offers a restaurant and free in-room Wi-Fi. The Bahnhofstrasse shopping street is just a away.All rooms at Hotel
have a TV, a refrigerator, and a tea/coffee maker.The restaurant features a summer terrace and serves Swiss and international cuisine.
Rosengasse 108001 Zürich, Switzerland
Dating back from the 16th century, Hotel Adler is a charming property in the heart of the "Niederdorf" area, Zurich´s lively and charming
with its unique atmosphere.The hotel's décor conveys a sense of style, from the private baths to the generous wall decorations portraying different views of the city. The minibar in the rooms is stocked with free soft drinks. Free WiFi is available in all rooms and public areas.
Zähringerstrasse 218001 Zürich, Switzerland
This hotel is just a 6-minute walk from the
and shopping areas of Zürich. The well-known restaurant Walliser Keller serves Swiss specialities such as cheese fondue, meat fondue, raclette and more.Free WiFi is available in the entire building. The non-smoking rooms have a
with satellite channels, a minibar with free drinks, an electric kettle, and a private bathroom.Zähringerstrasse 438001 Zürich, Zurich Switzerland
The completely renovated Sorell Hotel Rütli is located in the heart of Zurich's
, next to the funiculars and the ETH Zurich university. All rooms are equipped with an air cooling system and feature a flat-screen TV.Via the TVs in every room you can also surf the web, watch the newest films and listen to the radio.
Metzgergasse 3 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
In Autumn 1997 Cranberry Bar was born. The bar operation is managed by a loyal, skilled team. With its reputation for fabulous cocktails and great events, Cranberry has become an internationally well-known hotspot in the Gay & Friends scene in Zurich.
The Campari Room in the upper floor is generally open on Friday and Saturday from 8 pm until the bar closes. For special events or groups, the room can be opened also during the week.
Heaven, Spitalgasse 5 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Drag queens, crispy boys and shrill guests make the Heaven Club a colorful cosmos for everyone.
Mühlegasse 15 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
The Predigerhof is the cozy gay bar in the heart of the city with a cool sound
Zurich's traditionally cosmopolitan gay bar with style
A fun mixed gay bar with nice outside seating
Seilergraben 13, Zürich, Switzerland
It is always a very fun evening in the tip top gay bar
Spitalgasse 14, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
At this gay bar you can enjoy freshly prepared coffee, deliciou offering event nights like Karaoke, Drag-Bingo and Open Drag Stage
Kernstrasse 57 8004 Zurich, Switzerland
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