Copenhagen Gay Pride 2026

Copenhagen Pride 2026 in August – Pure Hot Danish Fun

Every year in August, Copenhagen Gay Pride hosts a colourful and political festival with awards, parties, concerts and film, centred around City Hall Square.

• Visiting for Pride? Book your hotel close to the gay bars in the centre along Studiestraede. Stay at the Hotel Sp34 featuring sleek minimalist Scandi-design rooms and steps from the city’s bustling gay life.

The Event

• Next Edition: Saturday 8th August, 2026 – Sunday 16th August, 2026
• Copenhagen pride is held in late August by which time most hot Danish boys have returned from their annual Summer holidays, looking bronzed and buff for a weekend of partying.
• The Parade together with the Pride Week has taken place since 1996.
• Stay at the NH Collection Copenhagen, on the waterfront, one metro stop or a short taxi to City Hall/Studiestræde, close to all the pride events.

Copenhagen Pride Square

• Tuesday 4th August to Sunday 16th August, 2026 – The city’s main square is transformed into Pride Square (at Radhuspladsen and Stroget), during Pride Week, complete with a stage featuring live entertainment each night.
• Copenhagen Pride square is also home to various shops offering food and drink. Access to the square is free, however you can show your support for the Pride by buying the official Pride bracelet.
• Each night the stage show is different, from a 70’s and 80s night to a Swedish/Eurovision music evening. Don’t miss the Friday Night Drag spectacular.
• Stay close to the Pride Square and consider the Citizen M, just 150m from the square offering stylish rooms with a modern design.

Drag Night Copenhagen

• Friday 14th August, 2026 – Copenhagen Pride’s annual Drag Night has become an institution featuring an incredible lineup of more than 25 drag kings, drag queens and non-binary performers.

Copenhagen Pride Parade

• Saturday 15th August, 2026 – More than 20,000 visitors attend the Pride Parade. It is the most important day of the Copenhagen Pride week and is held on the second Saturday.
• At 1 pm, the Copenhagen Gay Pride Parade departs Frederiksberg Rådhusplads consisting of 160 groups with 40.000 participants marching along the 3.3 Km long route.
• Route starts at Frederiksberg City Hall and finishes at Pride Square (Vester Voldgade) via Allegade, Frederiksberg Allé, Vesterbrogade, Hammerichsgade, Studiestræde, Vester Voldgade.
• The parade is viewed by over 300.000 spectators along the route.
• If you would like to transform your parade look, head to Alhambra’s cosy garden from 11pm for a complete transformation by some of the city’s top make up artists. Arrive early.
• Stay close to the Parade at the Radisson Collection Royal Hotel and spoil yourself with epic views and classic scandi design.

Best places to view the parade

• Tip!Frederiksberg City Hall start and Frederiksberg Allé: more space, good for full-float viewing; get there early.
• Studiestræde segment: huge energy, but shoulder-to-shoulder by mid-afternoon; better for vibe than visibility.
• After the parade, follow the flow toward Studiestræde/Lavendelstræde for the street parties; toilets and bars are busy, carry card and a small stash of cash.

Fetish Pride Parties

• Saturday 8th – Sunday 16th August, 2026 – SLM Copenhagen (Scandinavian Leather Men) is the largest gay fetish club in Scandinavia and hosts the popular Bears “Beard” Party and Jock and Full Fetish Nights during the Copenhagen Pride. Check out the full program of events.

Big Summer Party at the Gay House

• Saturday 8th August, 2026 – 20:00 – 06:00 – The Gay House throws another summer party. Kick off Pride Week at the legendary summer party with more than 600 other guests. Come in your most adventurous outfit. Or just as you. But come party.
• The Bøssehuset (Gay House) is a cultural and meeting space featuring regular theatre and music performances, exhibitions, speaker events and parties.

Copenhagen Pride Street Parties

• Street parties boom on parade night around Studiestræde, Lavendelstræde, Slutterigade and Farvergade.
• These events are community-run, not by Pride, and fill up fast from early evening.
• Saturday – 8th August, 2026 –  from 12.00 to 00.00 – Centralhjørnet Pride Street Party with outside beer, DJS and the traditional pride party both inside the bar and on the street outside. It is the oldest gay bar in Denmark.
• Saturday – 8th August, 2026 – from 12.00 to 00.00 – Studiestraede Street Party. As always, the street is close to traffic and transformed into a fabulous street party organised by all of the bars along the street.

Other Copenhagen Pride Events

• Rainbow Art – The National Gallery of Denmark, Copenhagen Contemporary and event Saint Stephen’s Church host special exhibitions and collections during the entire week.
• Human Rights Conference – More than 80 different events on Human Rights take place over the 7 days of pride. It is one of the most extensive programs in Europe.
• Canal & Walking Tours  – Take a unique canal tour with a drag queen as your guide or explore the history of the city with a Copenhagen Pride walking tour. – Information is available in the Pride Square.

Copenhagen’s Gay Bars, Clubs & Parties

Copenhagen’s gay bars and clubs are in the city center around the famous Strøget shopping street, one of Europe’s longest, and within easy walking distance of each other. Many of the bars are clustered around Studiestræde in the city’s historic Latin Quarter which runs parallel to Strøget.

• Centralhjørnet – The city’s oldest bar with popular shows. (over 100 years old)
• SLM-København – Large gay fetish club featuring two bars, a play area, a wet room, a labyrinth
• Trixie – LGBTQ-oriented music lounge bar with dancefloor and outdoor terrace
• Body Bio – Long-standing cruising spot located in a basement
• Jailhouse CPH – Basement floor bar, (not a cruising club) poplar with bears.
• Masken Bar – Another long standing bar attracting all ages, spread over two floors with great street views.
• Oscar – Gay cafe and bar, popular with everyone and home to a large Summer terrace.
• Men’s Bar – Old School, dark and cruisy bar.
• Never Mind – The city’s late night dance club, high energy and great fun.
• Centre Stage – A theatrical gay bar with drag, karaoke and cabaret flair in the heart of Studiestræde.

Where to stay during Copenhagen Gay Pride

The following Copenhagen hotels are close to the gay bars and Pride events:

Hotel Herman K,    Hotel Danmark,   Hotel Alexandra,    Scandic Palace,