Event Dates
From: Thursday, October 31, 2024
To: Sunday, November 3, 2024
La Demence, Europe’s biggest gay party hosts its epic birthday celebrations each year during the last weekend of October.
La Demence, Europe’s biggest gay party hosts its epic birthday celebrations each year during the last weekend of October, perfectly timed to coincide with everyone’s favorite dress-up season, Halloween.
- Stay in the heart of the Saint Jacques district, the epicenter of gay life in the city. The Warwick Brussels is close to all the city’s attractions and offers large rooms and good rates.
The Party
- Get ready for a weekend of celebrations as thousands of guys from Europe and beyond make Brussels their home for 3 days and nights of non stop music, dance and action.
- From the saunas of the city to the thumping beats of the dance floor, Brussels is party central.
- More than 8,000 people attended the 2023 event, making it one of the largest gay indoor events in the world!
Where to stay for La Demence
- The Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels has been completely renovated with great breakfast, and designer rooms.
- Rocco Forte’s Hotel Amigo offers a truly unique stay with amazing attention to details with a touch of luxury.
Party Schedule
- Confirmed parties on Thursday 31 October 2024 | Friday 1 November 2024
- Saturday 2 November 2024 | Sunday 3 November 2024
- The main party is held in Palais from on Saturday 21.00 to 08.00
- Other parties are held at Fuse Club from 22.00 to 12.00
- Halloween falls on a Thursday in 2024.
The Main Party
- Saturday 2 November 2024 – Event at Palais 12, from 21.00 First Show at 23.00. Six different DJs and a main show from 2am, by Jean-Marie Desreux. Expect the most amazing shows with dancers and acrobats.
- Palais 12 is a spectacular venue situated underneath the Atomium, on Avenue de Miramarlaan, Brussels.
- To get to the venue take Tram 3: from city centre (Bourse, De Brouckère, Rogier) to Esplanade (no service between 23:30 and 05:00)
- Metro 6: from Gare du Midi to Heysel (no service between 00:00 and 05:15)
- Taxis are available all night at Palais 12 to return
- Facilities include, + Lockers and changing area + Playroom (600m2) + Food Area
- Darkrooms – 600 m2 playground Free condoms and lube Have fun, play safe !
Gay Brussels
- Most of Brussels’ gay bars, clubs, saunas and shops are located in the city centre, specifically around the Saint Jacuqes district. Its scene is true to the city’s image: discreet, varied, warm and friendly.
- For more visit our insider guide to gay Brussels.
Recommended Hotels in Brussels
The following Brussels hotels are all close to the city’s bustling gay scene and a short ride to the parties:
Hotel Amigo, Warwick Brussels, Hotel Grand Place, Motel One,
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The Hotel Brussels is one of the best
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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.
Rue Duquesnoy 51000 Brussels, Belgium
This luxurious hotel in the
of Brussels is a 2-minute walk from the Grand-Place and . It features free access to the fitness centre and sauna. A brand newly installed air conditioning system is now fully operational for your satisfaction and comfort.The
offers modern rooms with a flat-screen TV, free internet and a marble bathroom. Guests can enjoy an American every morning in the salonRue de l'Amigo 1-31000 Brussels, Belgium
The 5-star Hotel Amigo boasts elegant rooms with designer features, on the corner of
Place. It combines modern facilities, a gym and an award-winning restaurant with a picturesque historic setting.Flat-screen interactive cable TV, a work desk and a minibar stocked with drinks and Galler chocolates are provided in the rooms at Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo. Each air-conditioned room has a seating area and a luxurious bathroom with mosaic details.
Rue August Orts 3-71000 Brussels,
Set within a 5-minute walk from Grand Place and Manneken Pis, and a 10-minute walk from
Train Station, Marriott Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms and a fitness centre. There is an open-kitchen restaurant and private parking facilities are available.Rooms at the Brussels Marriott Hotel are equipped with satellite TV, coffee and tea making facilities and a private bathroom with a bathtub.
Rue des Eperonniers 3, 1000 Brussel centrum, Belgium
Opening in April 2016, Hotel Agora Brussels Grand Placer is housed in a historical Brussels building dating from 1696, 220 m from The King's House in the Grand Place.
Hotel Agora Brussels Grand Place features free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms feature triple glazing to ensure tranquillity.
Rue Royale 120, 1000 Bruxelles,
Motel One
is in Brussels, a away from the Grand-Place, the Manneken Pis Statue, the Rue Neuve Shopping District and Brussels-Central . is available throughout the entire accommodation.The rooms are soundproofed and comprise a flat-screen TV. The en-suite bathrooms come with a shower, a hairdryer, a toilet and bath linens. All rooms are equipped with a centralized air cooling system.
Rue d'Arenberg 52, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
The apartments is conveniently located in the heart of Brussels, and all major tourist attractions, offering a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom. Free WiFi. Sleeps 6 Guests
Boulevard Anspach 60, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. An oven, a stovetop and toaster are also available, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. sleeps 8 Guests
Rue Grétry 32, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Each spacious and stylishly decorated apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa bed, a private bathroom and a washing machine. You cannot be better located! Free WiFi. Sleeps 6 Guests
Impasse des Boeufs 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. A patio and free WiFi. The apartment can sleep up to 7 Guests
Rue du Marché au Charbon Kolenmarkt 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Gay café bar with nice atmosphere and staff in the heart of Brussels, next to Le Detour bar. Small and intimate
Monday-Saturday 17:00 – 23:00/24:00
114 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
music cruising bar men only
Pl. de la Chapelle 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Cave is a party concept in Brussels for electronic music lovers, LGBT & friends giving you our best selection of locals and international DJs
2A Rue Petite au Beurre 1000 Brussels, Belgium
La Reserve is the oldest gay bar in Brussels, and somewhat of an institution in the city. This cafe has an old-style feel to it. Come and enjoy our delicious coffee and a fine selection of Belgian beers. Locals and tourists alike with mixed ages
Rue du Lombard 2, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Gay Bar with a friendly atmosphere, Cocktails and a nice Terrace in the sun
27 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
This is a bear bar and friend in downtown brussels
40 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
Fun gay musice bar on the main gay street
45 Rue des Pierres1000 Brussels, Belgium
Gay Bar Karaoke bar from Wednesday to Sunday from 9pm • Cocktails • Belgian Beers • Champagne
7 Rue des Grands Carmes1000 Brussels, Belgium
This is a fun drag bar
32 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
Busy Gay bar worth a visit
Rue du Marché au Charbon Kolenmarkt 94, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Very friendly service and a nice choice of Belgian specialty beers, this place is especially recommendable if it's nice weather and you can chill out in the beach chairs on the terrace
44 Rue du Marché au Charbon1000 Brussels, Belgium
This is the happy place for bears and friends always busy
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A tate of what you can expect at a La Demence event
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.
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The heart of Brussels with its stunning architecture, often the hub of events, festivals, and markets.