Event Dates
From: Sunday, December 28, 2025
To: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Freedom New Year Festival
Maspalomas 2025
Freedom New Year Festival in Maspalomas promises to be Europe’s hottest Winter Festival in 2025 with several days of fun in the sun
Freedom New Year Festival Maspalomas 2025/26
Freedom New Year Festival in Maspalomas promises to be Europe’s hottest Winter Festival in 2025 with several days of fun in the sun, the perfect way to welcome the new year.
- December is one of the most popular months to escape to Gran Canaria. Everything is under one roof in the Yumbo centre, home to 95% of the island’s gay bars and clubs. Maspalomas hotels sell out months in advance, so book early.
The New Year Festival
- Next Edition – Sunday 28th December 2025 – Thursday 1st January, 2026
- Who needs January Blues! Kick start your 2026 in the sunshine of Maspalomas.
- The producers of the Freedom Festival host their New Year Festival on the final weekend of the year and promise an epic event to rival some of the biggest NYE circuit festivals, with the added bonus of virtually guaranteed good weather. (visitors can expect lows of 17 and highs of 24 degrees).
- Events include several pool parties and different themed circuit parties each night from late.
- Previous events have also included an outdoor stage in the Yumbo with a full program of live events.
- Stay at The adults only Hotel Nayra, rated “Fabulous” and is just a block from the Yumbo with a great gym, poolside bar and a relaxed vibe.
Freedom Stage Parties
- To be confirmed.
Late Night Parties
- Enjoy nightly parties at Kiki with a full lineup of themed circuit nights with guest DJs including the spectacular NYE Party.
- Night time parties include the Pink Party, Airlines Party and more and feature sexy GoGo Dancers, Big Dark Rooms and more.
Pool Parties
- Awaiting dates – Tutti Frutti Pool Party – From 12:00h to 18:00h. Hotel AxelBeach Maspalomas (Entrance by Pimple street).
- Awaiting dates – ICE CREAM PARTY – From 12:00h to 18:00h. Hotel Seven, Calle Touroperador Matkatala 2
Where to stay for New Year in Gay Maspalomas
- Maspalomas is already one of the most popular Winter destinations for a New Year Escape and this event will see even more visitors come to Gran Canaria to celebrate the New Year. Book your trip early.
- Check out our guide to the top 10 gay and gay friendly places to stay on the Island.
- Most of the big gay hotels will already have plans for parties, dinners, and events. For a real treat for 2022 check out:
- Bohemia Suites & Spa – a 5 star resort located next to Playa del Ingles (10 min walk to the Yumbo) and features sea view rooms with floor to ceiling windows.
- Discover the best of Maspalomas, from bars and restaurants to top attractions with our gay guide to Gran Canaria.
Maspalomas Hotels
The following hotels are close to the Yumbo and the New Year celebrations:
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Playa del Ingles next to the gay bars
Where we stay!
The Sol Barbacan close to the Yumbo
offering a great pool and stylish rooms.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Freedom New Year Festival, Facebook
Gay Map of Playa del Inglés
Over 32 gay bars all in the same area, so we have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
Av. Estados Unidos, 28, Las Palmas,
Offering large rooms with balconies, the adults-only Bohemia Suites & Spa is 200 m from Playa del Inglés Beach. It features 1 freshwater outdoor pool and 1 saltwater outdoor pool and 2 outdoor jacuzzis.
The stylish rooms at Bohemia Suites & Spa feature yellow, terracotta or purple colour schemes with olive-wood furnishings.
Avenida Sargentos Provisionales,14, 35100 Playa del Ingles, Spain
Set in Playa del Ingles and with Playa del Cochino reachable within 700 metres, Silvi Villas by TAM Resorts offers a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star resort has pool views
The units at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a shower and free toiletries. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.
Avenida Tirajana 27, 35100 San Bartolome de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
Located in Playa del Inglés, Sol Barbacan is only 2 km from the nearest beach. The complex features a swimming pool, 2 hot tubs, and free WiFi in all areas.
Sol Barbacan offers a buffet restaurant and an a la carte restaurant, as well as a pool bar and an evening lounge with a terrace.
Avenida Alféreces Provisionales 29, 35100 Playa del Ingles, Spain
Neptuno is an adults-only hotel, next to the Yumbo Shopping Centre, Inglés. It offers an outdoor pool, spa and free shuttle bus to the , 900 m away.
All air-conditioned rooms have free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a furnished balcony. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.
Avenida de Tirajana 32, 35100 Playa del ingles, Las Palmas, Spain
Within 1.5 km of Maspalomas’s sand dunes, AxelBeach Maspalomas - Apartments and Lounge Club - Adults Only features an outdoor pool, gym and tennis court. This gay and hetero-friendly, adults-only complex also has a hammam, hot tub and sauna.
Opening onto terraces, the apartments at AxelBeach Maspalomas - Apartments and Lounge Club - Adults Only have attractive, contemporary décor. All include air conditioning, a safe, free WiFi and a living area with a sofa and flat-screen satellite TV.
Av. de Tirajana, 26, 35100 Maspalomas, Las Palmas, Spain
Each spacious apartment has a kitchen with a microwave, fridge and coffee-maker. All have a bathroom and living area with sofa bed. A flat-screen TV and safe are available to hire. Balconies overlooking the pool or gardens
Av. Estados Unidos, 46, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi, an outdoor pool.
Av. Alfereces Provisionales, 21, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool,
Av. Alfereces Provisionales, 23, 35100 San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Las Palmas, Spain
This air-conditioned apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge. An outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi
C.C. Yumbo 111/11-12, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Cocktails and German beer.
● Terrace in the Six Pack Zone.
Gran Canaria
C.C. Yumbo 151/9, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Friendly bears bar.
● Decorated with teddy bears from around the world.
● Happy Hour until 21:00.
Daily 18:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 131/25, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big LGBT-friendly cocktail lounge bar.
● Live music.
Tuesday-Sunday 18:00 – 01:00
C.C. Yumbo 231/2, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small night bar with party music.
● Musical songs, shows, and sing-alongs.
Daily 21:00/23:00 – 03:00+ (September–June)
C.C. Yumbo 261/6-8, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Bar with drag comedy and other shows.
● Large terrace.
Daily from 23:00
C.C. Yumbo 261/2-3, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Loud party bar with terrace.
● Mixed clientele and ages.
● Busiest after 01:00.
Daily 22:00 – 04:00
C.C. Yumbo 121/5-6, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● French-inspired cocktail bar.
● Mixed clientele.
C.C. Yumbo 111/1-2, Gran Canaria, 35130 Playa del Inglés
● Gay cocktail bar with terrace.
● Happy hour prices and half-naked service.
Daily 18:00 – 02:00+
C.C. Yumbo 111/10, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Italian restaurant and bar with big terrace.
● Corner of the Six Pack Zone.
Daily 10:00 – 01:00; kitchen till 23:00
C.C. Yumbo 121/4-5, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Bar with big terrace.
● Mixed clientele.
Daily 18:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 141/1-2, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● One of the oldest gay bars on Gran Canaria.
● Mainly mature clientele.
● Mainly mature clientele.
Daily 18:30 – 00:30; Friday, Saturday till 01:30
C.C. Yumbo 111/13, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small gay bar in the Six Pack Zone.
Daily 19:00/19:30 – 02:30/03:00
C.C. Yumbo 131/26, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Modern cocktail lounge bar with big terrace.
Daily 18:00 – 01:00/02:00
C.C. Yumbo 261/19, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Gay bar with German and Dutch Schlager music.
Daily 22:00 – 04:00
C.C. Yumbo 111/3-4, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Popular cocktail bar with terrace.
● Young friendly staff.
Daily 10:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 131/14, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small Danish bar with mixed clientele.
Monday-Saturday 20:00 – 01:00 (closed in June and mid-December)
C.C. Yumbo 421/2-7, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Popular gay music bar with small dancefloor.
● Music: Pop and Commercial.
● Clientele mainly in their 20s and 30s.
Daily 23:00 – 03:30
C.C. Yumbo 161/15-18, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● German Schlager music bar with small dancefloor.
● Popular with mature clientele.
Daily from 21:30
C.C. Yumbo 121/1-2, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Music bar with lounge terrace in the Six Pack Zone
Daily 18:30 – 02:30
C.C. Yumbo 121/3, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Friendly gay cocktail bar with small terrace.
● Francophone.
● Francophone.
Daily from 19:30 –02:30
CC Yumbo 111/7 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
• Bar with terrace facing the square at the Yumbo Center.
Daily from - 1800 -0100
CC Yumbo 251/11 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Fetish - friendly men 's bar
● Terrace in the center , right next to Noxon
Daily from - 2100 -0100 /0200
CC Yumbo 161/4 -6 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Drag cabaret show
● Mixed clientele
Daily from - 2000 -0200+
CC Yumbo 212/4 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Drag comedy variety entertainment karaoke
● Mixed clientele
Daily from - 2000 -0200
CC Yumbo 151 /3 -4 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Cafe-bar cocktail-bar
● Big terrace towards the plaza
● Oldest gay bars still going strong
● Popular especially in early hours
Daily except Tuesday from - 2000 -0200
Maspalomas CC Oasis 35 -36 Paseo del Faro - Gran Canaria , 3510
● Popular for a snack or drink after beach
● Busiest between - 1600 -2000
● German Schlager international party music
Opening times : Daily from - 1200 -2200
CC Yumbo 261/14 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Small bar with drag shows on terrace
● Mixed clientele
Daily from - 2200 -0200 /0400
CC Yumbo 131/21 -22 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Bar with big terrace on ground floor square
● Mixed clientele
Daily from - 1100 -0300
CC Yumbo 232 /27 - Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● LGBTQ-friendly cocktail bar on the second floor center
● Views over the plaza
Daily except Tuesday from - 1800 -0200
CC Yumbo 161 /7 -9- Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Stylish music and cocktail lounge bar in the center
● Big terrace
Daily from - 1900 /2000 -0230
CC Yumbo 151 /1 -2- Gran Canaria , 3510 Playadel Ingles
● Gay music bar
● Eurovision-Nights all year around
Daily from - 2000 -0200 /0230
Alfereces Provisionales 31, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big gay cruising club next to the C.C. Yumbo
● Run by the creators of the former club The Hole
● Check their website for weekly programs
● Admission: 10 €, includes 1 drink
Monday-Saturday 21:00 – 03:00; Sunday 17:00 – 03:00
C.C. Yumbo 261/9-13, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Bears-friendly and leather-friendly cruising bar
● Big outside terrace (smoker-friendly)
● Mainly middle-aged and mature crowd
● Admission: 10 €, includes 1-2 drinks
Daily 22:00 – 04:00
Av. de Gran Canaria 24 / Av. de la Unión Europea, Gran Canaria, 35100
● Bar with darkroom, sling, and a few cubicles
● Admission: 5 €, includes 1 drink
Tuesday-Saturday 22:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 251/12-13, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Gay cruise bar with cabins, sling, shower, and terrace
● Weekly agenda and dress codes available on the website
● Admission: 8-15 €, includes 1-2 drinks
Daily 21:00 – 02:00
C.C. Yumbo 251/11, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Fetish-friendly men's bar with a terrace
● Located right next to NOXON
Daily 21:00 – 01:00/02:00
Avenida de Tirajana 17, Barbados II, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big gay cruising club located 400 meters from Yumbo Center
● Basement area with cabins
● Weekly dress code programs on the website
● Friendly staff and busiest between 23:00 and 01:00
● Admission: 10-12 €, includes 1 drink
C.C. Yumbo 161/10-14, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big gay bar with a cruising labyrinth in the Yumbo Center
● Admission: 10 €, includes 1 drink
Daily 22:00 – 06:00
C.C. Yumbo 261/17-18, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small fetish-friendly men-only cruise bar
● Mainly mature clientele
● Admission is free; minimum consumption of one drink
Daily 22:00 – 04:00
C.C. Cita, Avenida de Francia, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small gay cruise and FF club on the ground floor of C.C. Cita
● Features bar, cabins, slings, and more
Closed from May 19 to September 2
C.C. Yumbo 211/2, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Small gay bar with a small cruising area including two cabins and a sling
● No dress codes; admission is free with a minimum consumption of one drink
Daily 21:00 – 04:00
Avenida de Tirajana 17, Barbados I, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Big gay cruising club spread over two floors
● Dress code includes naked, underwear, and fetish
● Mixed age crowd; busiest between 23:00 and 01:00
● Admission: 8-10 €, includes 1 drink
Daily 22:00 – 03:00/04:00
C.C. Yumbo 421/8-18, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● Description: The iconic gay late-night dance club in Playa del Inglés, known for its commercial remixes.
● Highlights: Busiest after 03:30 once most bars have closed. Dance a bit next door at the Mykonos music bar before heading here.
Daily 02:00 – 06:00
CC YUMBO35100 Playa del InglesGran Canaria
Welcome to the Zaza-Bar in the Yumbo Centrum. We offer you a cozy terrace and a bar that is unique in the Yumbo. The bar is furnished in the style of Hollywood stars and legends with great attention to detail. perfect for people watching
Open 6.30pm till 2.30am
C.C. Yumbo, 3rd floor, Gran Canaria, 35100 Playa del Inglés
● A vibrant music bar and nightclub with a dancefloor, playing
Commercial Pop, RnB, Disco, and Funky House.
● Opened in March 2024 in the former Scala Heaven.
24:00 – 06:00 (opening days depending on season)
Recommended Hotels in Maspalomas By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Maspalomas that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Silvi Villas
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, outdoor pool, well-equipped kitchens.
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars.
- Flat-screen TV, private bathroom.
- Serene getaway with luxurious amenities, perfect for a relaxing and private vacation experience.
Bohemia Suites & Spa
5 Star, Adults Only
- 5-star, adults-only, two outdoor pools.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Stylish rooms.
- Sophisticated adult-only retreat, rooftop dining with panoramic views, ideal for a romantic escape.
Sol Barbacan
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, swimming pool, buffet restaurant.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Free WiFi, beach volleyball facilities.
- Family-friendly with excellent leisure facilities, well-suited for a fun and active holiday.
AxelBeach Maspalomas
4 Star, Adults Only
- 4-star, gay and hetero-friendly, outdoor pool.
- Close to the gay district.
- Air conditioning, satellite TV.
- Modern and inclusive, offering a vibrant atmosphere for adults, perfect for socializing.
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Maspalomas, located on the southern coast of Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands, has gained a reputation as a popular LGBTQ+ travel destination, often referred to as the “gay capital” of the Canary Islands. The area is known for its LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, vibrant nightlife, and welcoming environment.
Yumbo Center | The gay hub of Maspalomas
Photo: Yumbo Center is home to some of Maspalomas’s most popular gay bars
- This is one of the most well-known LGBTQ+ areas in Maspalomas.
- It’s a shopping and entertainment complex that hosts various gay bars, clubs, shops, and restaurants.
- The area is especially lively at night and is a hub for LGBTQ+ socializing.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Maspalomas
Playa del Ingles
This is the main beach area of Maspalomas where LGBTQ+ travelers meet up to sunbathe, and socialize.
Maspalomas Dunes
The famous Maspalomas Dunes offers easy access to the natural beauty of the dunes and the beach. Known as a cruising area
Meloneras
This is a more upscale area known for its luxury resorts, high-end shopping, and beautiful promenade.
Golf Maspalomas
Maspalomas Golf Course is one of the most prominent golf courses in the area. Located close to the famous Maspalomas Dunes.
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