Event Dates
From: Friday, August 1, 2025
To: Monday, August 4, 2025
MACHO is one of Vancouver’s leading party producers and hosts an epic weekend of circuit nights, after parties and boat parties during the Vancouver Pride celebrations.
MACHO is one of Vancouver’s leading party producers and hosts an epic weekend of circuit nights, after parties and boat parties during the Vancouver Pride celebrations.
- Are you visiting Vancouver Pride? Stay in Downtown Vancouver, close to the gay bars of Davie Village. The Hotel Belmont Vancouver MGallery features stylish rooms, a boutique-vibe and friendly staff.
The Event
- Next Edition: Friday 1st August 2025 – Monday 4th August 2025.
- MACHO Pride Festival features a series of epic parties and events during the annual Vancouver Pride celebrations.
- Organisers will take over some of Vancouver’s most prominent venues and feature world-famous circuit DJs together with a stellar production of live shows and performances featuring the hottest dancers from Canada and beyond.
- Dance with the hottest guys and celebrate at one of the biggest North American gay pride events this August.
- Upgrade your Pride experience at the Wedgewood Hotel, rated “Wonderful” by guests with world-class amenities, stylish rooms and over-the-top service.
The Schedule
- Friday 1st August. 2025 – NIGHTTIME – 10 PM Jubileo – Savage Lemonade Opening main party
- Saturday 2nd August, 2025 – DAYTIME – 2 PM, Wet & Wild – Boat Party Day party with pool/sea vibe
- Saturday 2nd August, 2025 – NIGHTTIME – 10 PM, We Party – We Music International DJ night
- Sunday 3rd August, 2025 – AFTERHOURS – 2 AM, Afterground – Late-night continuation
- Sunday 3rd August, 2025 – NIGHTIME – 10 PM, Macho – Climax Grand finale main party
- Monday 4th August, 2025 – AFTERHOURS – 2 AM, Afterground: Last Dance Final after-hours party
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The Boat Party
- Saturday 2nd August, 2025 – WET AND WILD
- A high-energy Brazilian-themed boat party , boarding from Denman Street, Vancouver.
- DJs Phil Lopez and Thalles Dullecky bring tribal house and tropical heat to a floating dance floor with panoramic ocean views.
- Expect shirtless dancing, cocktails, and a sexy crowd soaking up the sun under the open sky.
- Dress code is all about speedos and swim trunks—think summer fantasy at sea with a Pride twist.
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