Event Dates
From: Saturday, November 7, 2026
To: Saturday, November 7, 2026
The party returns in March with two different music floors, guest DJs and the sexiest guys from Frankfurt and beyond!
Grind Frankfurt produces some of the city’s sexiest parties, from rooftop events to beach days. The party returns to K39 for a Spring edition.
- Are you visiting Frankfurt? The Moxy Hotel in the city centre is an excellent option with modern rooms, a great location and a real gay-friendly vibe with helpful staff and reasonable rates.
The Party
- Next Edition – Saturday, November 7, 2026
- GRIND returns to K39 with six DJs, two music floors and an XL dark area for a late-night party on Frankfurt’s Kaiserstraße.
- The November line-up brings together Frankfurt residents and guest DJ John Pacheco from GUYZ Cologne.
- Two floors give you room to move between DJ sets, with an XL dark area and a dedicated smoking area completing the setup.
- Come party with the hottest guys and enjoy the best light and sound production
- The party starts at 23.00 and runs until late.
- Featuring, sexy dancers, a chillout area, pop-up store and a mix of Circuit / Techno / Pop & House
The DJs
- Miss Thunderpussy – Frankfurt.
- John Pacheco – GUYZ Cologne.
- Mark Hartmann – GRIND, Frankfurt.
- Doversize – Frankfurt.
- Max Volume – Frankfurt.
- Dommy Dean – GRIND, Frankfurt.
Club K39 Frankfurt
- K39/Tokonoma is a popular Frankfurt night club on Kaiserstraße with three different floors, multiple bars and a play area.
- Frankfurt’s gayborhood is known locally as the Bermuda Triangle, with bars and clubs dotted across a triangular area surrounding Zeil shopping street. Bars range from classy cocktail lounges to sleazy basement cruise clubs.
- Larger events are held at Orangepeel – Located off Kaiserstraße, one of Frankfurt’s constantly changing streets.
- The club features two stages with a relaxed vibe, a dancefloor and a bar, a 20-minute walk from the gay bars along Zeil.
- Check out the top hotels close to the city’s gay bars
Before the Party
Frankfurt’s compact gay quarter centres on Alte Gasse, Schäfergasse and nearby streets north of Zeil. Pick a bar for your first drinks, then leave time to reach K39.
- Lucky’s Bar & Lounge – Große Friedberger Straße 26: A convenient early stop, open daily from 3 pm, with a bar and lounge setting.
- Zum Schwejk – Schäfergasse 20: A long-established gay pub serving beer and Frankfurt apple wine, with Saturday opening from 4 pm to 3 am. Smoking is permitted indoors.
Other Editions
- July 2027 – Frankfurt Pride Edition at K39
Where to Stay
Choose the city centre for easy access to both the party and Frankfurt’s gay quarter.
- Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof – Classic luxury at Kaiserplatz, with a spa and the strongest location here for K39.
- Moxy Frankfurt City Center – Contemporary rooms and a social bar, ideal for a weekend around Zeil and the gay quarter.
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre – A central base beside the park, with an indoor pool and sauna for the morning after.
- Avani Frankfurt City Hotel – Formerly NH Collection Frankfurt City, with contemporary rooms near Konstablerwache and the gay bars.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
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The gay scene is centred around the “Bermuda Triangle” area of Alte Gasse, Schafergasse and Bleichstrasse. Most of the best and central hotels are located around this area.
Hochstraße 4, 60313 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Located a few minutes' walk from all main attractions in the centre of Frankfurt, this hotel features a health club with complimentary 25 m pool as well as a restaurant with park terrace. Hilton Frankfurt City offers soundproofed rooms with panoramic views.
The spacious rooms at the Hilton Frankfurt City overlook the city centre or Bockenheimer Anlage Park. All rooms and suites feature a large desk, flat-screen TV, and comfortable armchair. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of the hotel, there is a charge to use it in the rooms.
Residence Inn Frankfurt City Center, Stiftstraße, Innenstadt, Innenstadt 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60313, Germany
Residence Inn by Marriott Frankfurt City Center is set in the middle of Frankfurt/Main, close to Hauptwache and Zeil. Every studio comes with free WiFi and a complimentary continental breakfast. All studios come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen. Some units include a dining area and/or a terrace. The aparthotel offers a sauna. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar.
Am Kaiserplatz, Frankfurt City Centre (Old Town), 60311 Frankfurtrankfurt am Main,
Established in 1876, Steigenberger is in the middle of the historic, of Frankfurt and just 1 km away from the Emperor St. Bartholomäus's Cathedral, where the emperor's coronation once took place.
The hotel features 303 luxurious rooms with traditional and modern decor as well as elegant and classic furnishings. All rooms features a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, an air condition unit and first-class toiletries from Aigner.
NH Collection Frankfurt City, Vilbeler Straße, Innenstadt, Innenstadt 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60313, Germany
The 4-star superior NH Collection Frankfurt City lies in the heart of Frankfurt, a 5-minute walk from the Zeil shopping street. It offers international cuisine and a spa area with sauna steam bath, and gym. The bright and spacious non-smoking rooms at the NH Collection Frankfurt City feature modern décor. Every room includes a Nespresso™ coffee maker with capsules as well as a higher mattress and choice of pillows.
Eschersheimer Landstraße 88, Frankfurt 60322
● A spacious gay sauna featuring a whirlpool, hamam, Finnish sauna, steam room, swimming pool, terrace, and cruising area.
● Known for its cleanliness and well-maintained facilities.
● Welcomes a mixed-age crowd.
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 03:00; Friday 12:00 – Monday 03:00 nonstop
Schwedenkronenplatz, Frankfurt, 60313, Germany
● Centrally located gay sauna in Frankfurt.
● Welcomes patrons of various ages.
● Offers a variety of services with admission pricing from €13 to €25 (cabin + €25-€50).
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 07:00; Friday 12:00 – Monday 07:00 nonstop
Waidmannstraße 31, Frankfurt 60596
● A long-standing gay sauna in the south of Frankfurt, operating for over 50 years.
● Features a restaurant-bar and a summer garden.
● Attracts a more mature clientele.
Tuesday-Saturday 13:30 – 23:00; Sunday 13:30 – 22:00 Closed from 12 August – 2 September
Citybeach, Parkhaus Konstabler, 6. Etage, Carl-Theodor-Reiffenstein-Platz 5,
Frankfurt 60313
● Enjoy an evening with friends at the rooftop lounge Citybeach.
● DJs John Pacheco and Mark Hartmann set the vibe.
● Only runs in good weather from July to mid-September.
Sunday 17:00 – 22:00
Elefantengasse 13, Frankfurt 60313
● Modern cocktail bar, popular among gays and friends.
● Bustling on Friday and Saturday nights.
● Smoking bar.
Tuesday-Wednesday 20:00 – 01:00; Thursday 20:00 – 02:00 Friday-Saturday 20:00 – 03:00; Sunday 18:00 – 24:00
33, Alte Gasse, Innenstadt, Innenstadt 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, 60313, Germany
● Queer-inclusive music bar with a small dancefloor.
● Mixed clientele including gay men, trans women, hetero women, hustlers, and punters.
● Redesigned in 2019, busiest on Fridays and Saturdays from 23:00.
Monday-Saturday 17:00/18:00 – 01:00/05:00
Schäfergasse 27 60313 Frankfurt, Germany
● Gay cafe-bar offering coffee, cocktails, and beer.
● Weekly events such as karaoke and bear lounge.
● Smoking bar and cash only.
Monday-Thursday 15:00 – 01:00; Friday-Saturday 15:00 – 02:00 Sunday 15:00 – 24:00
Alte Gasse 34, Frankfurt 60313
● Popular music bar with a lively atmosphere.
● Young clientele and crowded on Friday and Saturday nights.
● Smoking bar with selective door policy
Wednesday-Saturday from 21:00
Alte Gasse 36, Frankfurt 60313
● Cafe-bar and information point for the LGBT community.
● Run by volunteers and AIDS-Hilfe Frankfurt.
● Offers snacks for those feeling peckish.
Tuesday-Thursday 19:00 – 23:00; Friday-Saturday 19:00 – 01:00 Sunday 14:00 – 18:00 (closed in July-August)
Elefantengasse 11, Frankfurt 60313
● Cozy old pub and smoking bar.
● Mixed age groups frequent this spot.
Daily from 18:00
Gelbehirschstraße 10, Frankfurt 60313
● New modern music bar in the center of Frankfurt.
● Features a small dancefloor in the basement on weekends.
● Attracts a crowd mainly in their twenties and thirties.
Wednesday-Thursday 20:00 – 03:00; Friday-Saturday 20:00 – 05:00
Schäfergasse 20, Frankfurt 60313
● The oldest gay pub in Frankfurt with a mixed clientele.
● Known for German ›Schlager‹ music.
● Very busy during weekend nights.
Tuesday-Thursday 16:00 – 01:00; Friday-Saturday 16:00 – 03:00
Holzgraben 9, Frankfurt 60311
● Queer-friendly Techno/Electro club with two bars
● Dancefloor in a vaulted cellar and a smoking area
● Professional and friendly service
● Minimum age: 18 years
● Admission: 15-18 €
Friday, Saturday, 23:00 – 08:00
Großer Hirschgraben 28 60311 Frankfurt, Germany
● Gay cafe bar popular for Breakfast Brunch Lunch or just a beer
Mon-Sat 9:00 - 22:00 Sunday 09:00 - 19:00
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