Gay Salzburg
Long Night of Diversity 2023

Gay Salzburg Long Night of Diversity 2023

The queer scene is colourful and diverse. To celebrate this attitude to life, the Long Night of Diversity in Salzburg announces the arrival of the Austrian Pride season.

• Visiting Austria? Stay close to all the festivities at the Hotel & Villa Auersperg Salzburg, a 4-star hotel rated “Superb” by guests with beautiful decor, exceptional views and a perfect location.

The Long Night of Diversity

• The Austrian Pride season begins in Salzburg with the Long Night of Diversity and ends in Salzburg with Pride in September. The event is produced by the legendary Gigi Lapajette, one of Austria’s most famous drag personalities.

The Schedule

• The night begins at 5.30 pm with an opening party at Hosi Bar. From 7 pm, drag queens from Vienna’s Lipstick Ball will tour Salzburg’s gay scene.
• Other events include Porn karaoke, hosted by Gigi, where audience members decide who wins by moaning in ecstasy.
• Handbag and dildo throwing competitions return this year with a new category, Twerking.

The Venues & Tickets

• Businesses taking part during the event include Hosi Bar, Dark Eagle, The Mexxx and Fungo Bar, all located within the Andräviertel gay district.
• The combined ticket, which includes admission to all participating shops, costs 22 euros, and individual admission costs 6 or 8 euros.
• Enjoy a welcome shot in each bar. 100% of the proceeds will go to the HOSI Salzburg.

Other things to do in Salzburg

After all the partying, make sure you spend time exploring the stunning sights of Salzburg.

• Take the queer city tour, visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress,
• Explore the Salzburg Cathedral with its spectacular catacombs,
• Tour the streets of Salzburg’s old town.
• Other highlights include a Mozartkugel tasting. A Mozartkugel is a small, round sugar confection made of pistachio, marzipan and nougat that is covered with dark chocolate. It was originally known as Mozart-Bonbon, created in 1890 by Salzburg confectioner Paul Fürst and named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Relive your favorite scenes from the classic musical “The Sound of Music” on this Salzburg sightseeing tour. Visit filming sites around the city while your guide provides historical background on Salzburg’s top attractions and architectural jewels, including the gazebo where “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” was shot.
• Finally, don’t miss a photo op at the Rainbow bench on the Rose Hill in Mirabellpark.

we have found hotels that keep you in the gay area and close to all the sights Salzburg has to offer,

Hotel am Mirabellplatz,  Hotel & Petit Spa Auersperg,  Hyperion Hotel,  Hotel Bristol