Grand Ball de Fiertes 2023

Grand Ball de Fiertes 2023

Note – this event did not take place in 2022 – we await an update from organisers for the 2023 edition.

The Grand Ball des Fiertés is one of the highlights of the French gay social calendar and draws its inspiration from similar famous events, such as The Vienna Rainbow Ball and the Life Ball.

• Stay close to the party at the Hôtel Le Presbytère, rated “Superb” by guests with stylish rooms, excellent location and charming hosts.

Dress to Impress

• Grand Ball des Fiertés invites you to dress to impress. Think luxurious ballgowns, sexy tuxedos or high-end couture costumes. The message from organisers, “As long as you come in style, come in what pleases you”.

The Ball

• Guests will dance throughout the evening and well into the morning as they enjoy live performances by local and international artists and guest DJs.
• The party is held across two rooms; the function room complete with an art stage and expansive dance floor; and the Arcade Lounge with a dedicated VIP area.
• Discover the top hotels closest to the party at L’hôtel de ville de Paris.

The Venue

• The Ball is held in one of France’s most prestigious addresses, the L’hôtel de ville de Paris. The City Hall venue is the perfect location to host such an over-the-top event with huge ballrooms, stunning chandeliers and timeless decor.

The Gala Dinner

• Before the opening of the Grand Bal des Fiertés, MAG Jeune LGBT, the NGO behind this event, is also organizing a prestigious gala dinner at the Hôtel de Ville of Paris. This is a highlight of the Grand Bal des Fiertés. The aim is to give visibility to those fighting against LGBTphobia.
• The Gala Dinner is open to politicians, NGO’s and charity members, celebrities, as well as artists and other creative personalities to meet, mingle and discuss their work and participation in the fight against LGBTphobia.

Grand Ball des Fiertés is organized by MAG Jeunes LGBT in order to emphasize needs and challenges of young LGBTQI+ in France and in the world. All takings of the event will be donated to local and international projects to find against the exclusion of young LGBTQI+ people.

Where to stay in Paris?

• The main gay area of Paris is called the Marais where you will find most of the gay bars and clubs. The district is also just 3 minutes taxi drive away or 10 minute walk from the host venue, the L’hôtel de ville de Paris, via Rue des Archives.

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the city’s top attractions and gay bars:

Ritz Paris,    L’Empire Paris,    Hôtel Le Relais des Halles,    Hotel du Petit Moulin