Event Dates
From: Awaiting dates
To: Awaiting dates
Say goodbye to Summer as the Circus hosts its Autumn edition of the world famous party.
Say goodbye to Summer as the Circus hosts its Autumn edition of the world famous party.
- Stay close to the gay bars near Naschmarkt. Try the Saint SHERMIN, with charming rooms, great breakfast and friendly staff.
The Party
- Next Edition – Awaiting dates – Note this event did not take place in 2026 – The organisers are searching for a new venue for future editions.
- Circus is all about the party. It’s the feeling of getting all dressed up and going out with your crew.
- It’s the pumping bass that makes your whole body scream for more.
- It’s the miracle of nightlife, glitter, sweat and disco lights.
- The party features multiple international DJs and an amazing opening show, plus the hottest Gogos and the sassiest drag queens.
- Plus a Special FX led Wall and Lighting by the legendary JFK Eventtechnik.
- Discover the best gay bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels with our Gay Vienna Guide.
The Venue
- Venue to be confirmed.
Before the Party
Start around Naschmarkt and Gumpendorfer Straße, where you can combine dinner with Vienna’s gay bars before heading to Arena Wien.
- Café Savoy – Begin with dinner or an early drink at Linke Wienzeile 36, overlooking Naschmarkt. This historic café offers a classic Viennese setting and a relaxed start with friends. The kitchen serves food until 10 pm.
- Mango Bar – Head to Laimgrubengasse 3 for drinks and music in a compact bar near the market. A good choice for moving from dinner into party mode without committing to another club.
- Village Bar – Another gay-bar stop at Stiegengasse 8, convenient for meeting friends before travelling together to Circus. Choose Mango or Village for your final drink rather than squeezing in a long bar crawl.
- Take a taxi to Arena Wien when you are ready to leave. The venue sits outside the central gay-bar area, so plan the transfer into your evening.
Where to Stay
Stay around Naschmarkt for the gay bars, or choose Mariahilfer Straße and MuseumsQuartier for design hotels, restaurants and shopping. These central bases make a fuller Vienna weekend, with a separate journey to Circus.
- Saint SHERMIN bed breakfast & champagne – Our pick for a small boutique stay near Naschmarkt. Twelve individually furnished rooms occupy a restored Viennese building, with breakfast and champagne central to the hotel’s character.
- Hotel Beethoven Wien – Set on a quiet side street beside Theater an der Wien, close to Naschmarkt. Full of traditional Viennese character and a central location that puts the market, gay bars and Ringstraße within easy reach.
- Hotel MOTTO – Dtylish choice on Mariahilfer Straße, with Paris-inspired rooms and Chez Bernard upstairs for dinner or cocktails. Best for turning the party into a weekend of shopping, restaurants and late nights.
- 25hours Hotel beim MuseumsQuartier – Circus-themed rooms make this a fitting base for the weekend. Der Dachboden rooftop bar offers city views, and the sauna and steam room suit a slower recovery day. Choose it for museums and Neubau’s cafés, with Volkstheater U3 nearby.
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Wienzeile (‘Vienna Row’) is a street that runs through the city along the Vienna River. It is divided into Rechte (right) Wienzeile and the Linke (left) Wienzeile. Many gay bars and venues are located along both sides of Wienzeile.
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Vienna, the capital of Austria, has a rich cultural history and a diverse, open-minded atmosphere. Vienna hosts various LGBTQ+ events and festivals throughout the year. One major event is Vienna Pride, which includes a colorful parade and various cultural activities. This celebration promotes visibility, acceptance, and equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
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