Madrid Pride 2022

Madrid Gay Pride 2022 Europe’s Biggest Pride & possibly its hottest!

2022 Update – The original date for Madrid pride was changed. The announcement was made on March 30th. The change was made due to a conflict with the Nato Summit. The event was moved by one week. The main parade now takes place on the 9th of July.

Europe’s Biggest Pride Event

Madrid Pride, also known as Orgullo Gay Madrid, is the biggest gay pride in Spain and one of the biggest in Europe, attracting more than 2 million people over the five days of pride.  The first Madrid Pride parade was held in 1977 after the death of Franco. Since then the demonstration has grown into one of the largest in the world.

• Visiting for Madrid Pride? With 2 million people attending, you need to book your hotel now!

Madrid Pride 2022 Program

• Friday, July 1st (And Subsequent Days)
  Chueca’s Pride: Local Pride Celebrations Kick Off With Several Events Taking Place Around The Neighbourhood Of Chueca.
• Wednesday, July 6th
  Pride Proclamation: Pride Celebrations Get Officially Underway.
• Friday, July 8th
  Xvii Edition Mr. Gay Pride España
• Saturday, July 9th
  Pride March: The Main Event Of The Week.
• Sunday, July 10th
  Closing Ceremony For Mado’21: The Final Event At Madrid Pride.

Chueca, Madrid gay district

• Madrid is one of the most gay friendly and welcoming cities in the world. The district of Chueca is the epicentre of gay life in the city and home to some of the busiest bars and clubs.
• As the city has grown, so too has the gay neighbourhoods. The local government of Madrid estimates the LGBT+ population to be around 500,000. You should also check out districts such as Malasaña, La Latina and Lavapies, all with their own unique charm and attractions.

Opening Night

• Madrid Pride starts with a huge party in Chueca district, complete with a large stage with international acts and DJs. This area of town will play host to many of the parties throughout the event.
• The celebrations kick off on 1st of July with an opening address in Plaza de Chueca. From that moment, squares across the neighbourhood will be packed with cultural events, concerts, performances and music to suit all tastes.

The High Heel Race

• Calle Pelayo is where the legendary Madrid Pride high-heels race is held on Friday July 1st, with men of all ages trying to outrun each other wearing a pair of elegant shoes.
• Plaza del Rey is hosting the Muestra T Festival, a showcase for young musical talent, together with jazz sessions and the emblematic Flamenco Pride night on the Friday night.

Mr Gay Pride Spain

• The 17th edition of Mr Gay Pride Spain contest takes place in Chueca on Friday 8th July. The hottest guys from across Spain compete for the title at the grand gala final.
• The event takes place at Plaza de Callao and will also feature international DJs and guest appearances by pop artists.

Madrid Pride Parade Route

• Madrid Pride’s biggest party is set to take place on parade day in Plaza de Colón on Saturday, 9th of July.
• The main Gay Pride parade  the highlight of Madrid gay pride. The centre of Madrid literally comes to a standstill as a million people line the streets to watch the parade.
• The Madrid Pride Parade runs from Atocha Station to Plaza De Colon along one of Madrid’s main streets, Paseo Del Prado. The parade is made up of huge colorful floats, party buses and walking groups representing sponsors, associacions, charities and bars. The streets are a sea of colourful rainbows. With almost perfect weather guaranteed in July, the party atmosphere in the street is truly phenomenal and continues late into the night!

The best places to view the parade.

While many love to be in the thick of the Madrid Pride parade, some of the best vantage points to view the Madrid pride parade are along the hotel room balconies dotted along Paseo Del Prado. Some of the best views can be had at the 5 Star NH Collection Madrid, the NH Madrid Nacional and for those looking for an apartment stay, 60 Balconies Urban Stay.

Circuit Parties and Night Club Events during Madrid Pride

• The week leading up to the main pride parade sees some of the biggest circuit party names take over stadiums, parks and hotel pools for some of the most anticipated dance events of the year. WE Party Week is one of the most popular.
• Tanga party, is one of the gay Madrid’s most popular parties takes place at the Barceló Theatre. Different rooms with pop, commercial, funky, and techno music. Shows and special performances.
• Churros con chocolate is One of the most enjoyable sessions with commercial music for all tastes and ages, held at Sala Tirso.
• Baila Cariño! is One of the biggest clubs in the city centre playing commercial and pop music and hosts several pride themed events. And remember, after the clubs close at 6am, you can even find after-parties that go until 10am or noon.
• All of the clubs and bars have their own parties and special nights.

DLRO Party

• Open every Pride day from 8:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. DLRO offers good music and the best atmosphere in town.

Black and White Party

• Nightly, Live pride with the best music and the best shows in the most emblematic place in all of Chueca, Black & White

Where to stay in Gay Madrid?

The following Madrid hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions and the gay district.

NH Collection,   Iberostar,    Room Mate Oscar,    H10 Villa de la Reina