Event Dates
From: Thursday, July 3, 2025
To: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Carrera de Tacones
The High Heel Race Madrid 2025
Madrid’s high heel race has spawned many copycat events worldwide, but their annual Pride race is one of the biggest
Carrera de Tacones
The High Heel Race Madrid 2025
Madrid’s high heel race has spawned many copycat events worldwide, but their annual Pride race is one of the biggest in Europe and the most competitive.
- Visiting for Madrid Pride? With 2 million people attending, you need to book your hotel now!
Madrid High Heel Race
- Thursday July 3rd, 2025 – Grab your pride outfit and get ready for the race of your life! You don’t even have to drag up, the only rule is you have to wear high heels. (of course many do drag with spectacular costumes.. but the choice is yours).
- Last-minute entrants can stop by one of two stations where they are transformed with makeup and accessories, ready for the race ahead.
- The race is organised into three qualifying rounds and finals. There are prizes for all finalists – and the winner, of course: dinners for two, cash, discounts and coupons.
- The event has become a TV sensation, covered by national and international broadcasters.
- The first race begins at 6 pm on Calle Pelayo, but arrive much earlier to grab a place to view the race.
The Venue
- Madrid’s high heel takes over Calle Pelayo, one of the oldest streets just 3 mins walk from Chueca, the city’s famous gay district.
- Stay close to the High Heel race at the Ayre Gran Hotel Colón, with spacious rooms and delicious breakfast options.
Madrid Pride
- Madrid Gay Pride takes place on the first weekend in July each year. The High Heel race on Thursday leads into some epic parties and events including The Mr Gay Pride contest, the We Party Pride Festival and the Madrid Pride March on the final Sunday.
Where to stay in Gay Madrid?
The following Madrid hotels are all close to the city’s top attractions and the gay district.
NH Collection, Iberostar, Room Mate Oscar, H10 Villa de la Reina
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Room Mate Oscar in Chueca the gay area,
is our preferred hotel in Madrid!
More info on Madrid
For further information and advice
The High Heel Race visit the website
Gay Map of Madrid
Most of the gay bars in Madrid are located in Chueca, the city’s gay village and epicentre of all Spanish gay life. Hotels here fill up fast, so book well in advance, especially for key events.
Calle del Marqués de Valdeiglesias 1, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Iconic views of ’s Avenue are offered at the elegant and Atico restaurant/cocktail bar of The . This luxurious boutique hotel offers a gym, and stylish rooms and suites.
The Wellness Suite with sauna can be booked entirely and exclusively for couples or individual treatment sessions. Some room and suite types include free access to Wellness Suite services.
Calle Gran Vía, 21, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Ideally located in the heart of Madrid, NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía provides buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property, only 400 m from Puerta del Sol.
The stylish rooms and suites in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Each room is comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
Calle Gran Vía 11, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Set in a restored historic building, this design hotel offers a seasonal rooftop terrace with a stylish and a seasonal pool with spectacular views over Madrid. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout.
Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via has a literary theme, and includes a well-stocked library. Rooms have high ceilings, large windows and a seating area. They are individually decorated with quotes by famous writers and poets.
Plaza de Vázquez de Mella 12, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Room is a stylish Gay hotel located in , between and the Chueca district. It offers free Wi-Fi, rooms with flat-screen TVs and a .
Room Mate Oscar features chic décor with bright colours throughout. Each of its air conditioned rooms is spacious and comfortable. All have a minibar and a fully equipped bathroom.
C. de San Bartolomé, 8, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Very Spanish, very loud, very popular
● Mixed clientele
Thursday 21:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:00
Calle de Pelayo 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Small gay bar in Chueca for bears and mature guys with ● regular event nights
Tuesday-Thursday 19:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday 19:00 – 03:30; Sunday
19:00 – 02:30
C. de la Libertad, 34, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Bar with drag shows and DJs
● Mixed clientele
Daily 23:30 – 05:30; Friday, Saturday bis 06:00
C. de Gravina, 5, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Modern café and cocktail lounge bar
● Mixed clientele
Thursday 09:30 – 13:30 and 16:00 – 02:00; Friday 09:30 – 02:30;
Saturday 12:00 – 02:30; Sunday 14:00 – 02:00
C. de las Infantas, 12, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Popular gay music bar in Chueca
● DJ on Friday and Saturday nights
Monday-Thursday 19:00 – 03:00; Friday-Sunday 18:00 – 03:00
Calle de San Marcos 29, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Straight-friendly music bar in Chueca
● Music genres include Independent, New Wave, Rock, Electropop
● Clientele includes gays, lesbians, friends; off-mainstream, anti-fashion, students
● Quite busy on Friday and Saturday nights
Tuesday-Thursday 22:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 03:30
Calle de las Infantas 9, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Popular with bears, chubbies, and mature men
Daily 16:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30
C. de Gravina, 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Gay cocktail bar in Chueca
● Popular with a mainly young clientele
● Occasionally features gogo dancers at night
Sunday to Thursday 8pm till 3am, Friday & Saturday 7pm till 3.30am
C. de Pelayo, 31, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Cocktail lounge bar
● Mixed, rather young clienteleice
Monday-Thursday 20:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday 19:00 – 03:30; Sunday 19:00 – 03:00
C. de Augusto Figueroa, 17, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Cafe and cocktail bar in Chueca
● Offers cakes, fruit salads, smoothies, sandwiches and bocadillos
Daily 08:00/09:00 – 01:00/02:00
Calle de Pelayo 11, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● One of the oldest gay bars in Madrid
● Busy at night during drag shows
● Admission fee includes drinks (9-10 €)
Daily 22:00/23:00 – 03:00; Saturday till 03:30
C. de San Bartolomé, 4, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● New bar in Chueca featuring music from the '80s and '90s
Daily 18:30 – 01:30; Friday, Saturday till 03:30; in summer daily from 20:00
C. de Pelayo, 30, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Queer inclusive bar in Chueca
● DJ on Friday and Saturday nights
● Admission fee includes drinks (10 €)
Daily 19:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30
Calle del Clavel 8, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Music Bar includes Pop, Charts, Commercial
Thursday 23:00 – 05:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 06:00
C. de la Ballesta, 7, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● New gay bar in the center of Madrid
● Features guest DJs and shows
Daily 19:00 – 03:00/03:30
C. de Pelayo, 82, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Gay bar in Chueca with a small dance floor and South American influenced music
● Interior and decoration with a touch of Caribbean
Daily from 19:00
C. de San Marcos, 16, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Big gay bar in Chueca
● Very popular especially on weekend nights
Daily from 19:00
Costanilla de Capuchinos 1/Plaza Pedro Zerolo, Madrid 28004
● Gay-oriented show and music bar in Chueca
Wednesday-Saturday 21:00 – 06:00
C. de Gravina 10 (Plaza Chueca), Madrid28004
● Lesbian and gay bar with outdoor tables at Plaza de Chueca during good weather
Daily 21:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30
C. de San Bartolomé, 6, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Modern music bar in Chueca
● Mixed clientele
Daily20:00–03:00;Friday, Saturday till03:30
C. de las Infantas, 26, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Gay music bar in Chueca
● Popular pre-clubbing bar on weekends
● Mainly middle-aged clientele including muscle bears
Wednesday 21:00–01:00, Thursday 21:00–03:00 Friday ,Saturday 21:00–03:30
C. de la Libertad, 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Lounge bar with cocktail menu inspired by Broadway musicals -Gay-friendly with mixed clientele
Monday 20:00–02 :00 ;Wednesday,Thursday 18:00–02 :00 Friday 18 :00–02:30, Saturday16:00–02 :30 ;Sunday18:00–02 :00 *
C. del Amparo, 78, Centro, 28012 Madrid
● Nude cruise club
● Features Bar and lockers on the ground floor, large play area in the basement with booths, a sling, and a boxing ring
● Admission 13-15 € (membership required)
Pl. de Tirso de Molina, 20, Centro, 28012 Madrid
● Gay cruising club
● Audience: Mixed ages
● Special Features Weekly program with (un)dress codes
Tuesday 19:00 – 02:00; Wednesday, Thursday 19:00 – 03:00; Friday,
Saturday 21:00 – 06:00; Sunday 18:00 – 03:00
C. de Valverde, 3, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Bar with small cruising area
● Features Cabins on the ground floor, additional basement cruising area at night
● Mixed ages, many young guys
● Admission Free (minimum consumption of 1 drink)
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 03:00; Friday 12:00 – 03:30; Saturday 15:00 –
03:30; Sunday 15:00 – 03:00
C. de Caños Viejos, 2, 28005 Madrid, Spain
● Fetish club
● Dress Code Naked, underwear, fetish
● Features Lockers available
● Admission 10-18 € (includes 1-2 drinks)
Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:30; Sunday 16:00 – 24:00; in August only
Sunday 16:00 – 22:00
C. de Pelayo, 25, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Small gay cruising club
● Dress Code Naked (and underwear)
● Admission: 5-10 € (includes 1 drink)
Friday, Saturday 23:00 – 10:30; Sunday 23:00 – 03:00
C. de Trujillos, 7, 28013 Madrid, Spain
● Big gay club from the 1990s, modernized in 2021
● Music Style Electro, Progressive House, Melodic House, Indie Dance
● Admission: 15-25 € (includes 1-2 drinks)
Wednesday-Sunday 23:00 – 06:00
C. de Tetuán, 27, Centro, 28013 Madrid
● Gay club with mixed and young clientele
● Music Pop, Charts, Reggaeton, and House
● Admission 20 €, includes 1 drink
Friday, Saturday 24:00 – 06:00
C. de Ventura Rodríguez, 7, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid
● LGBT-friendly party with Pop, Charts, Commercial, and Reggeaton
● Clientele Mainly in their 20s and 30s
● Admission Variable
Friday, Saturday 24:00 – 06:00
Pl. de San Martín, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid
● Weekly party for gays and friends with Pop, Charts, Urban, and House music
● Admission: From 16 €, includes 1 drink (before 01:30 includes 2 drinks)
Saturday 24:30 – 06:00
C. de Pelayo, 59, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Shows with a mixed, rather young clientele
● Admission: Approximately 15 €
Daily 24:00 – 05:30; Friday, Saturday till 06:00
C. de la Puebla, 6, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Weekly gay party with DJ Daniel Karman, guest DJs, gogo dancers, and
performances
● Admission: 15-18 €, includes 2 drinks
Sunday 24:00 – 05:30
C. de Embajadores, 62, Centro, 28005 Madrid
● Gay cafe bar serving cocktails and food
Saturday 9:00–2:30 Sunday 9:00–2:30 Monday 9:00–2:00 Tuesday 9:00–2:00 Wednesday 9:00–2:00 Thursday 9:00–2 :00 Friday 9:00–2:30
C. de Valverde, 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● gay club with two floors with pop and electro music. ● A lot of people of different ages
Friday Saturday Sunday 12.30am till 6am
C. de Regueros, 5, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● gay bar with super friendly bar staff & a party loving crowd. ● It's packed at the weekends with 80s and 90 music.
Friday and Saturday 10.30pm till 3.30am
C. de San Bartolomé, 2, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● A small gay bar with a mix of popular music.
C. de Calatrava, 15, 28005 Madrid, Spain
● Gay bar with a wide selection of the finest bears & otters of Madrid
Friday 12:30 AM - 6:00 AM Saturday 12:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Sunday 12:30 AM - 6:00 AM & 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Calle de Gravina 11, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● In the most welcoming neighborhood of Madrid, in Plaza Chueca, you will find one of the oldest gay taverns in Madrid. ● Recognized for its spectacular decoration
Daily 12:00 to 2:30
Calle De Pelayo 82, 28004 Madrid, Madrid, Spain
● Now in a new locaton offering 2 floors and a dance floor this gay bar just keep getting biger
Friday 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Plaza de Chueca 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Trendy gay bars in the heart of the gay part of Madrid
Daily from 12pm till 12am Friday & Saturday 12 PM–2 AM
Calle de Barbieri 7, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Small narrow music and dance bar with a mixed clientele
● Admission: 15-20 €
Thursday-Sunday 23:00 – 03:30/04:00
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We have chosen hotels in Madrid that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
The Principal
5 Star, Luxury
- Small Luxury Hotel Member
- Iconic Views of Gran Via
- 8-minute walk to Chueca
- Fabulous Breakfast
- Superb wellness centre and sauna, glamorous original architecture and special extras, Nespresso coffee machines.
NH Collection
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4-star central location
- Superb breakfasts
- 6-minute walk to Chueca
- Modern stylish rooms
- Spacious rooms have balcony views and the rooftop bar is perfect for pre-dinner cocktails and offers sweeping city views.
Iberostar Las Letras
4 Star, Great Value
- Design Hotel in historic building
- Rooftop pool and sundeck
- 8-minute walk to Chueca
- Large fitness area
- Charming hotels with high-ceilings and extra touches, including a library and suites with private jacuzzis.
Room Mate Oscar
3 Star, Location
- Popular gay-friendly hotel
- Superb roof terrace and pool
- Located in Chueca
- Stylish retro decor with character
- One of the most popular hotels in Madrid, with professional staff and a perfect location for exploring the gay district of Chueca.
Video Madrid High Heel Race
Highlights of previous races
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Madrid
Discover the vibrant spirit of Madrid, a city that embraces diversity and offers an inclusive escape for LGBTQ+ travellers, blending rich cultural heritage, lively nightlife, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. While Chueca is the primary gay area, other neighbourhoods in Madrid also offer a range of bars and clubs with different vibes and unique experiences worth exploring.
Chueca | Madrid’s Gay Village
Photo: Madrid’s Cheuca is one of Europe’s most famous gay neighbourhoods
- Chueca is located in the centre of Madrid, just north of Gran Vía and is the heart of Madrid’s LGBTQ+ community.
- The neighbourhood offers a colourful and lively ambience with many gay bars, clubs, and shops.
- It is celebrated for its inclusivity and hosts one of Europe’s biggest Pride festivals.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Chueca.
Gran Vía
The bustling area is perfect for those who want to be close to major attractions and gay bars and clubs.
Salamanca
Salamanca is an affluent neighbourhood known for its luxury boutiques, elegant architecture, & chic ambience.
Malasaña
Hip neighbourhood with vintage stores & an artistic flair, trendy bars & cafes surround Plaza del Dos de Mayo
Lavapiés
Famous for its authentic vibe, international cuisine, traditional shops, unique character & vibrant street art scene.
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