Freedom Gay Festival 2023

Freedom Gay Festival 2023

Freedom Festival Maspalomas returns in 2022 after several years with a 5 day program full of parties, events and fun and starts in early September. After a long absence, the event will sell out fast and hotels are already filling up for September.

• Stay at the Sol Barbacan, rated “Fabulous” by our guests, just a 6 min walk from the Yumbo and offering a superior hotel experience when compared to other hotels in the area. Great pool and superb guest service.

Freedom Festival Maspalomas Program 2023

• The event hosts a full program of activities which rivals some of the best festivals in Portugal, London or Madrid.
• Events include circuit parties with international DJs, A Drag Race competition, Pool Parties, Boat Parties and more.
• Lineup to be confirmed

Night Events

• Night events take place at Scala Heaven (in the Yumbo centre) and the Botanico Terrace Club (5 min taxi ride away).
• Discover the best of Maspalomas, from bars and restaurants to top attractions with our gay guide to Gran Canaria.

The Pool Parties

• Freedom Welcome Pool Party – Bungalows Los Almendros
• Tutti Frutti Freedom Pool Party at the Hotel Ritual.
• Sundance Maspalomas Pool Party at the Axel Beach.
• Ice Cream Pool Party at the Seven Hotel.

Where to stay during Freedom Festival Maspalomas?

Each of the bars and clubs in the Yumbo will host special events, as will the hotels. The following hotels host some of the best pool parties and are close to all the night time parties, events and gay scene:

• Hotel Ritual Maspalomas – Hosts several pool parties throughout the pride, 4 mins walk to the Yumbo.
• Axel beach Maspalomas  – Famous gay hotel with fun steam room, great rooms and large dance area by the pool. 7 Minute Walk to the Yumbo
• Los Almendros Bungalows  – Charming exclusively gay resort hosts popular pool parties with a more intimate feel. 15 min walk from the yumbo or catch the bus (8 mins)
• Amadores beach Club – Host of the Pro Gay (Maspalomas Winter Pride organisers) Wet & White Party, one of the most popluar pool parties of the week. This aparthotel offers large rooms and great beach restaurants. – 19 mins by taxi of 0 mins by bus to the Yumbo.
• Sanom Beach Resort – An adults only resort  with a large pool, two fun hot tubs, lots of space for sun lloungers and a chilled vibe. One of our readers highest rated places to stay in Maspalomas. 5 mins walk to the Yumbo.
• Seven Hotel & Wellness  – Constantly ranked as “Superb” by guests, the Seven Hotel & Wellness is a gay men only resort with large stylish apartments, amazing views, a great pool and friendly staff. Their pool parties are some of the most talked about in the Yumbo! 7 mins taxi, 30 mins walk or 20 mins bus.