Event Dates
From: Friday, May 15, 2026
To: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Gay Pride Brussels 2026 – A capital city pride – but intimate & friendly!
The Belgian gay pride is a little different from most prides, offering not only the usual parties, parades and international acts, but also a more political side to pride with debates and conferences on everything from gay rights, to global gay culture, so there is a little something for everyone.
- The event attracts thousands of visitors, so book your stay as early as possible as hotels in the centre can be difficult to find. The NH Brussels Grand Sablon is rated “Fabulous” by guests, featuring stylish rooms, delicious breakfast options and perfect location.
The Belgian Pride
- Next Edition: Friday 15th May 2026 – Sunday 17th May 2026.
- Brussels Pride features a range of cultural events, exhibitions, parties and events. Highlights include:
The Pride Parade
- Saturday 16th May 2026 – The highlight of the Brussels Pride is the exuberant and colorful Pride Parade routed through the heart of the city. A colorful Pride Parade crosses the city centre.
- Join the gathering at the Pride Village at the Mont des Arts from noon. At 2 pm, after the speeches, the Brussels Pride Parade will take the Rainbow Flag through the streets of Brussels.
- The Route (To be confirmed) – Starting at Rue Ravenstein then continuing on de Loxum, de L’Ecuyer, des Fripiers, de Tabora, uu Midi, Duu Lomnoard, de L’escalier ending at Boulevard L’Empereur.
- Numerous delegations provide a party atmosphere and stimulating messages.
- Stay close to the gay district in Quartier Saint-Jacques. The Pillows City Hotel Brussels centre is rated “Suburb” by guests with beautifully designed rooms and is located in the centre of Brussels.
The Pride Village
- Saturday, following the parade – Enjoy in the Brussels Pride Village on the Mont des Arts & the Rainbow Village in the Sint Jacobswijk/Quartier Saint-Jacques, together with thousands of others, of surprising acts, music, culinary specialties and the stand market where many LGBTI+ organizations present themselves.
- The pride village opens at noon and runs until midnight.
- Check out the hotels closest to Brussels Pride Village.
Los Ninos Party
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – Los Ninos is a very open-minded private party of adults behaving like kids who got seriously out of hand. It is a party that pushes buttons and boundaries. The Pride edition takes place at Umi, part club, part art hub, just a short walk from the gay bars.
After Mcho Sauna Party – Pride Edition
- Sunday – Awaiting dates – from 12 pm to 11.59 pm – After Macho – The ultimate post pride celebration after the La Demence Party. With Guest DJ Dani Toro.
- Note, on Brussels Pride weekend the sauna is open 24-hours from the 16th at noon until the 18th at midnight.
Other Events and Parties
- A series of events takes place in Brussels in the week leading up to the Brussels pride parade and festival including a pride run, several exhibitions, debates, workshops and films.
- Brussels famous gay bars and clubs host a series of theme parties, pride events and parties including:
- Saturday – Flash Tea Dance – Host the official Pride After Party on Saturday and closing party on Sunday.
- Saturday – Cave Party Brussels – Underground party playing progressive house and dance – special Pride edition.
- Saturday – Haus Brussels – Hosts several theme parties throughout the year with a Special pride edition playing a mix of pop, electro and disco music.
Where to stay in Gay Brussels during Pride
The following hotels are close to the gay district in Quartier Saint-Jacques and are just steps from the parade and festival.
Hotel Amigo, Grand Place, Marriott Hotel, Hotel Agora,
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Gay Map of Brussels
Most of the gay bars in Brussels are located in the city centre around the streets Rue du Marché au Charbon. We have found good hotels close to the gay area keeping you in the middle of all the fun.
Address: Rue de l’Amigo 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Luxury 5-star hotel steps from Grand Place.
- Part of the Rocco Forte luxury hotel collection.
- Elegant rooms with strong Belgian design touches.
- Home to Bar Magritte and top Italian dining.
- Prime base for sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife.
- Website
Address: Rue Duquesnoy 5, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Prime central location steps from Grand Place.
- Classic 4-star hotel with modernised rooms.
- Easy access to Brussels Central Station.
- On-site bar, restaurant, gym, and sauna.
- Popular with leisure and business travellers.
- Strong choice for short city breaks in Brussels.
- Website
Address: Rue Auguste Orts 3-7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Prime central location near Grand Place and Bourse.
- Recently renovated 4-star superior Marriott property.
- Modern rooms with good soundproofing.
- Strong choice for business and city-break travellers.
- Reliable base for sightseeing and nightlife access.
- Website
Address: Rue des Eperonniers 3, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Small boutique hotel steps from Grand Place.
- Historic building with individually styled rooms.
- Exceptional central location for sightseeing.
- Friendly, hands-on service from local staff.
- Some quirky layouts with stairs and low ceilings.
- Great value option for central Brussels stays.
- Website
Address: Rue Royale 120, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Central location near Brussels Park and Grand Place.
- Modern design hotel with stylish lounge and bar.
- Compact, soundproofed rooms with good comfort.
- Strong value for short city breaks.
- Popular with business and leisure travellers.
- Reliable chain standard in a prime location.
- Website
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 106-108, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Largest and most established gay sauna in Brussels.
- Multi-level venue with spa, pool, gym, and cabins.
- Busy after major parties and on Sunday sessions.
- Mixed local and international crowd.
- Key stop for gay cruising and late-night action.
- Open: Mon-Thu 12pm-12am, Fri 12pm-Sun 12am
- (non-stop weekend)
- Website
Address: Rue Van Orley 10, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Classic gay sauna in a large old mansion setting.
- Full spa facilities with pool, steam, and jacuzzi.
- Strong bear and mature crowd presence.
- Relaxed daytime vibe, busier in the evenings.
- Popular alternative to Macho Sauna in Brussels.
- Open: Daily 11:30am-10pm
- Website
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 90, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Gay-popular café and wine bar in Brussels’ main gay street.
- All-day spot for breakfast, lunch, and aperitifs.
- Large street terrace with strong social vibe.
- Industrial interior with relaxed neighbourhood feel.
- Key meeting point before nearby bars and clubs.
- Open: Wed-Thu 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10:30pm,
- Sun 12pm-9:30pm
- Website
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 41, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Gay-popular Belgian brasserie on Brussels’ main gay street.
- Classic wooden interior with traditional brasserie feel.
- Large street terrace and strong social atmosphere.
- Reliable for lunch, dinner, and casual drinks.
- Key meeting point before nearby bars and clubs.
- Open: Mon-Fri 11am-10:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-12am
- Website
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 53, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Gay cabaret and drag venue in Brussels’ main gay district.
- Burlesque, circus, comedy, and live drag performances.
- Intimate room with strong focus on the stage.
- Ticketed shows rather than standard bar nights.
- One of Brussels’ standout performance-led gay venues.
- Open: Thu-Sat from 8pm-late (show schedule varies by night)
- Website
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 25, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- New gay bar-club on Brussels’ main gay street.
- Two floors with bar downstairs and party space upstairs.
- Strong pre-drinks spot that builds into late-night dancing.
- Pop, house, and party-focused DJ nights.
- Fast becoming a key stop on the Brussels gay strip.
- Open: Thu 7pm-3am, Fri 7pm-5am, Sat 7pm-5am, Sun 7pm-1am
- Website
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 94, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Small, classic gay bar in Brussels’ main gay district.
- Popular with locals for relaxed early-evening drinks.
- Street terrace adds a social, neighborhood feel.
- Good mix of Belgian beers and simple cocktails.
- Easy stop before hitting nearby clubs and late bars.
- Open: Mon 3pm-12am, Tue Closed, Wed-Sun 3pm-12am
Address: Rue des Grands Carmes 7, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Iconic gay drag cabaret in central Brussels.
- Ultra-small venue with the bar as the stage.
- Standing-room shows with close-up performances.
- Strong mix of locals and visiting drag fans.
- Best known for classic, high-energy Brussels drag.
- Open: Fri & Sat 9:30pm-5am
- Website
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 40, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Small, cosy gay bar on Brussels’ main gay street.
- Popular for relaxed drinks and easy social vibes.
- Mix of locals, visitors, and regulars.
- Street terrace is busy in warmer weather.
- Good early-evening stop before late-night venues.
- Open: Mon-Wed 5pm-1am, Thu 5pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5pm-3am,
- Sun 5pm-1am
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 5, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Long-running gay bar linked to Brussels’ fetish scene.
- Small, intimate space that gets packed late at night.
- Popular with leather, kink, and alternative crowds.
- Social, cruisy energy mixed with themed party nights.
- Easy stop when bar-hopping Rue du Marché au Charbon.
Address: Rue des Pierres 52, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Late-night gay-friendly bar with club-style energy.
- Indian-inspired decor and multi-level layout.
- Techno and party DJs with packed dance floors.
- Mixed crowd with strong LGBTQ+ presence.
- Popular for after-hours and late-night sessions.
- Open: Wed 8pm-3am, Thu 8pm-5am, Fri 9pm-12pm,
- Sat 6am-12pm & 9pm-12pm, Sun 6am-12pm
- Website
Address: Petite Rue au Beurre 2A, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Oldest gay bar in Brussels with classic pub character.
- Cosy, tavern-style interior with vintage decor.
- Popular for afternoon beers and late-night socialising.
- Mixed-age crowd with strong local regulars.
- Easy stop near Grand Place and the gay bar strip.
- Open: Mon-Thu 2pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 2pm-1am, Sun 2pm-11pm
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 44, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Popular gay bear bar on Brussels’ main gay street.
- Small interior with most action on the street terrace.
- Strong social and cruisy energy late in the evening.
- Weekend DJs bring a party feel without full club scale.
- Key stop when bar-hopping Rue du Marché au Charbon.
- Open: Mon 4pm-1am, Wed-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sat 4pm-3am,
- Sun 4pm-3am
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 32, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Historic gay bar and long-time Brussels institution.
- Small dive-style interior with heavy street energy.
- Crowds spill outside creating a party-style atmosphere.
- DJs and upbeat music make it a key pre-club stop.
- Famous for its frozen house cocktail, the Belgica.
- Open: Wed 6pm-1am, Thu-Sat 6pm-3am, Sun 6pm-1am
- Website
Address: Rue du Lombard 2, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Popular gay-friendly bar near Brussels’ main gay strip.
- Large terrace that stays busy year-round.
- Strong pre-party meeting point for bar-hopping.
- Mixed crowd with heavy LGBTQ+ presence.
- Relaxed, social vibe built around easy drinks.
- Open: Mon-Thu 4pm-2am, Fri-Sat 4pm-3:30am, Sun 4pm-1am
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 27, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Established gay bar popular with bears and regulars.
- Friendly staff and easy, social bar atmosphere.
- Cosy interior with disco balls and video screens.
- Friday and Saturday DJs add party energy.
- Busy street terrace on Brussels’ main gay strip.
- Open: Tue-Thu 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm-3am, Sun 5pm-1am
Address: Plattesteen 18/20, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Well-known gay and queer bar near Grand Place.
- Strong focus on drag, karaoke, and themed events.
- Cosy interior that fills fast on busy nights.
- Mixed LGBTQ+ crowd with strong community vibe.
- Popular for performance-led, high-energy evenings.
- Open: Tue-Wed 6pm-1am, Thu 6pm-2:30am, Fri-Sat 5pm-4am
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 114, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Brussels’ main gay cruising bar with darkroom areas.
- Strong draw for leather, kink, and bear communities.
- Social early, cruisy and action-focused later at night.
- Regular naked, underwear, and fetish-themed nights.
- Key venue for sex-positive nightlife in the city center.
- Open: Mon-Thu 9pm-3am, Fri-Sat 9pm-5am, Sun 3pm-10pm
- Website
Address: Main venues include Fuse Club and ING Arena
- Legendary gay circuit party brand based in Brussels.
- Massive international crowd and marathon party hours.
- Top circuit and tech-house DJs with large-scale shows.
- Regular monthly parties plus huge anniversary editions.
- One of Europe’s most famous gay dance events.
- Open: Event nights only, typically 10pm-9am
- Website
Address: Rue des Chartreux 52, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Central gay party venue used for major themed events.
- Raw, industrial club space with heavy bass sound.
- Home to HAUS, H.I.M., and rotating queer party brands.
- Crowd is heavily gay on event and party nights.
- Built for late-start, marathon club sessions.
- Open: Event nights only, typically 11:30pm-6:30am
Address: (varies by event)
- Pop-up gay underground party rather than a fixed venue.
- Focused on techno, progressive house, and trance.
- Rotates between Barrio Café and Steel Gate locations.
- Strong local following mixed with visiting clubbers.
- Known for late starts and packed dance floors.
- Open: Event nights only, typically 11pm-7am
- Website
Address: Rue Duquesnoy 18, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Weekly Sunday gay party at You Night Club.
- Large dance floor with full club production.
- Young, energetic crowd and party-focused vibe.
- Commercial house, pop, and themed DJ nights.
- Key Sunday-night option for Brussels gay clubbing.
- Open: Sun 10pm-5am
- Website
Address: Rue du Marché au Charbon 91, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Gay-friendly café-bar in Brussels’ main gay district.
- Large terrace that stays busy most of the day.
- All-day spot for coffee, food, and evening drinks.
- Mixed LGBTQ+ and international crowd.
- Popular meeting point before bar-hopping nearby.
- Open: Mon 9am-8pm, Tue-Wed 9am-10pm, Thu 9am-11pm,
- Fri 9am-1am, Sat 10am-1am, Sun 10am-6pm
- Website
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We have chosen hotels in Brussels that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Rocco Forte Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-star, award-winning restaurant.
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars.
- Designer features, luxurious bathroom.
- Elegant rooms, ideal for luxury and history lovers, close to Grand Place.
Brussels Marriott Hotel
4 Star, Great Value
- 4-star, air-conditioned, fully equipped fitness center.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Satellite TV, coffee facilities.
- Great value, near Grand Place and Manneken Pis.
The Dominican
4 Star, Location
- 4-star, well equpped wellness facilities, free WiFi.
- Close to the gay district.
- Spacious accommodation, stylish.
- Central location, perfect for shopping and sightseeing.
ibis Hotel Brussels
3 Star, Readers Choice
- 3-star, clean modern style, Belgian beers.
- Close to the gay district.
- Air conditioning, flat-screen TV.
- Readers’ choice, near Grand Place, diverse dining options nearby.
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Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Brussels
Brussels, the capital of Belgium and a hub for European institutions, has a thriving LGBTQ+ community and is known for being an inclusive and LGBTQ+-friendly city.
Saint-Jacques| Often referred to as the gay village
Photo: Saint-Jacques is home to some of Brussels most popular gay bars
- This area, often referred to as the “gay village” of Brussels, is located near the Grand Place.
- It’s known for its concentration of LGBTQ+-friendly bars, clubs, and venues.
- Rue du Marché au Charbon/Kolenmarktstraat is a street within this area that is particularly known for its gay bars and nightlife.
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Rue du Lombard
Home to several LGBTQ+-friendly establishments, including bars, cafes, and clubs. It’s known for its lively.
Grand Sablon
Grand Sablon: Elegant Brussels square with a weekend antique market, luxury shops, & charming cafes.
Grand Place
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