Event Dates
From: Friday, June 27, 2025
To: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Madrid Pride is simply the best city pride in Europe. The event is one of the largest of its kind with a stunning parade, amazing parties and is open to all.
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! The Boutique Hotel H10 makes for the perfect stay with a great location, large rooms (by Madrid standards) and excellent amenities.
Madrid Pride 2025 Highlights
- Friday June 27th to Sunday July 6th 2024
- Madrid Pride features one of Europe’s largest pride parades.
- The parade runs long into the night ending with a huge street party.
- Parties are held across the city in the lead up to the final weekend and parade.
- Events start from the end of June to the first weekend of July.
Chueca Pride
- Friday 27th June 2025 – Chueca Pride: Local Pride Celebrations Kick Off With Several Events Taking Place Around The Neighbourhood Of Chueca.
- Check out the top hotels close to Chueca – these fill fast, so reserve now.
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.
- Upgrade your Madrid stay at the Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá, one of the leading hotels of the world, located in a former 19th century palace! Just don’t forget to pack that tiara!
Feathers & Paws
- Sunday June 29th, 2025 – Bring your pet and show that you’re against animal abuse as well.
- (Plaza de Pedro Zerolo. From 7pm)
Pride Proclamation
- Wednesday 2nd July, 2025 – Pride Proclamation: Pride Celebrations Get Officially Underway.
- Events take place in Plaza Pedro Zerolo.
Madrid Pride Festival Concerts & Closing Events
- Wednesday 2nd to the Sunday 6th July (after the parade) – The ‘cultural’ stages of the Pride Festival will be in Plaza De España, Plaza Pedro Zerolo, Plaza del Rey and Plaza de Callao featuring Live musical performances on multiple stages.
- The closing ceremony takes place on the Sunday, from 19.00. La Fiesta starts at 20.20 and the DJs start at 22.30 at Plaza del Rey.
The High Heel Race
- Thursday 3rd July, 2025 – The High Heel Race, a festive-sporting event that is celebrating its twenty-third edition this year in Calle Pelayo, where runners have to finish the race in up to 6 inch heels.
Mr Gay Pride Spain
- Friday 4th July, 2025 – The 17th Edition Mr. Gay Pride España, on the stage of Plaza de España.At the final gala, where Mr Gay Spain 2025 will be chosen from among the representatives of the 14 finalist autonomous communities, there will also be guest DJs and artists.
- The event takes place at Plaza de Callao and will also feature international DJs and guest appearances by pop artists.
Madrid Pride Parade and Route
- Saturday, July 5th 2025 – Madrid Pride’s biggest party is set to take place on parade day in Plaza de Colón
- 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 leaves the Carlos V roundabout at 7:00 p.m. and will end in Plaza de Colón.
- The parade is made up of 50 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!
- For a unique stay in Madrid, check in to the Hotel Fenix Gran Melia, rated “Fabulous” by guests with stunning views and one of the most famous rooftop bars in the city.
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.
- My Pleasure is Madrid’s hottest fetish and electronic parties with a unique vibe and world class DJs.
- WE Party Week is one of the most popular festivals with more than 8 different events spread out over 6 days.
- SLEAZY Madrid hosts the biggest gay fetish and sex parties of the Summer.
- VIVA Pop Festival is a 4 day festival offering something different from the circuit scene.
- Mordisko a 100% gay party featuring the sexiest, scruffiest, beefiest guys in the city.
- 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.
- M3N Party a special pride edition at Chango club with an international lineup of DJs.
- Baila Carino – one of the most emblamatic parties in Spain returns to Chango for a very gay, camp fun event!
- Check out our guide to Gay Madrid for more on where to party, play and stay.
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 all close to the city’s top attractions and the gay district.
NH Collection, Iberostar, Room Mate Oscar, H10 Villa de la Reina
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
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Most of the gay bars in Madrid are located in Chueca, the city’s gay village and epicentre of all Spanish gay life. Hotels here fill up fast, so book well in advance, especially for key events.
Calle del Marqués de Valdeiglesias 1, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Iconic views of
’s Avenue are offered at the elegant and Atico restaurant/cocktail bar of The . This luxurious boutique hotel offers a gym, and stylish rooms and suites.The Wellness Suite with sauna can be booked entirely and exclusively for couples or individual treatment sessions. Some room and suite types include free access to Wellness Suite services.
Calle Gran Vía, 21, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Ideally located in the heart of Madrid, NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía provides buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property, only 400 m from Puerta del Sol.
The stylish rooms and suites in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Each room is comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
Calle Gran Vía 11, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Set in a restored historic building, this design hotel offers a seasonal rooftop terrace with a stylish
and a seasonal pool with spectacular views over Madrid. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout.Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via has a literary theme, and includes a well-stocked library. Rooms have high ceilings, large windows and a seating area. They are individually decorated with quotes by famous writers and poets.
Plaza de Vázquez de Mella 12, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Room
is a stylish Gay hotel located in , between and the Chueca district. It offers free Wi-Fi, rooms with flat-screen TVs and a .Room Mate Oscar features chic décor with bright colours throughout. Each of its air conditioned rooms is spacious and comfortable. All have a minibar and a fully equipped bathroom.
Calle de San Marcos, 31, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Featuring a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, desk and a seating area with a sofa. There is a private bathroom with shower
Calle de Barbieri, 3, 28004 Madrid, Spain
The apartment has 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms, a living room with an XXL sofa bed, a large TV, a fireplace a minimalist dining room. fully equipped kitchen with all the necessary crockery and utensils.
Calle de San Marcos, 8, 28004 Madrid, Spain
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries, & dishwasher
C/ Gran Vía, 16, 28013 Madrid, Spain
The apartment has 7 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms with a shower. Free WiFi, & air conditioning
C. de Pelayo, 31, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Small but fun gay bar with good music and service
C. de la Reina, 17, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Nice gay bar good music and friendly staff you always feel welcome here
C. del Amparo, 78, Centro, 28012 Madrid
Private club for men only cruising and sex bar
C. de la Reina, 17, Centro, 28004 Madrid
Small but aiways fun fay bar
C. de Pelayo, 82, Centro, 28004 Madrid
Fun gay bar with sey barmen
C. de Trujillos, 7, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Lively dance & cruising gay club with a sprawling dance floor, hosting events & parties.
C. de San Bartolomé, 6, 28004 Madrid, Spain
fun gay bar with great staff, atmosphere, inclusivity, friendliness and attention to individual customers. Music is great and varied too
C. de Pelayo, 30, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Small gay club with Djs and darkroom
C. de Hortaleza, 43, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Fun gay bar with realy good drag shows
C. de Embajadores, 62, Centro, 28005 Madrid
Gay cafe bar serving cocktails and food
C. de las Infantas, 12, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Gay-friendly nightclub featuring cocktails, events & dancing in a playful atmosphere.
C. de Pelayo, 59, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Buzzing gay bar & nightclub featuring drag performances, live music & stand-up comedy.
C. de Valverde, 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
gay club with two floors with pop and electro music. A lot of people of different ages, everybody is dancing and having fun. Worth visiting
C. de Regueros, 5, 28004 Madrid, Spain
gay bar with super friendly bar staff & a really friendly, party loving crowd. Music you can dance to too It's packed at the weekends with 80s and 90 music.
C. de San Bartolomé, 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain
The Cage is a festish - sex - bar exclusively for men located in the heart of Madrid, in the Chueca neighborhood (the nerve center of gay life in the city of Madrid)
C. de San Bartolomé, 2, 28004 Madrid, Spain
A small gay bar with a mix of popular music. It's a Great place to grab a couple of drinks before going to the neighboring clubs.
C. de Atocha, 49, 28012 Madrid, Spain
The spectacular rooftop terrace at the Axel Hotel Madrid was designed for both daytime and night-time entertainment. Stretch out and sunbathe on the loungers during the day, and take a dip in the pool when the weather's at its hottest even in winter with its heated water. When the night falls, that's when the fun begins! Sky Bar transforms into a trendy meeting point where you can enjoy unrivalled drinks right in the heart of Madrid.
C. de la Libertad, 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Spectacular Gay Café Bar with the Best Cocktail Bar in the Center of Madrid with Cocktails inspired by Broadway and Disney Musicals. Brunch on Weekends from 12 noon
C. de Calatrava, 14, 28005 Madrid, Spain
only gay dive bar in the La Latina quarter, lively on Sundays Typical eighties neighborhood gay bar
C. de Calatrava, 15, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Gay bar with a wide selection of the finest bears and otters of Madrid gyrating and grinding shoulders and butts to the beat. Outstanding bar staff!
C. de San Bartolomé, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Great little bar, the guys serving drinks are really friendly nice music and the crowd is mixed, young and mature hotties also lots of bearded guys
C. del Olivar, 22, 28012 Madrid, Spain
The Attack Gay Bar Madrid is a gay Cruising bars the center of Madrid. Gay Underwear, Jockstraps, Nudes and fetish themed parties.
C. de Gravina, 5, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Gay Bar Friendly staff, great decor and atmosphere, and good drinks prices
C. de las Infantas, 26, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Fun and friendly Gay bar in the heart of Chueca. The friendliest staff in a fun atmosphere with great music, clientele and drinks. The must stop before going to the dance clubs. People of all ages and sizes.
C. de Caños Viejos, 2, 28005 Madrid, Spain
Gay fetish bar, nude, underwear or jockstrap. Fetish clothing at the discretion of the management
C. de San Marcos, 16, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Gay bar with DJs really fun bar with cool decor, handsome bears and friendly staff.
C. de Valverde, 3, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Gay Cruising Bar Waiters are hot & beer is cold, Cabins, Glory Holes and darkroom
C. de San Bartolomé, 8, 28004 Madrid, Spain
LGTIQA+ bar. If you're a fan of Drag Race, Eurovision, this is the bar for you Open from Thursday to Sunday
C. de Gravina, 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Fun gay bar with good (strong) drinks. Great atmosphere and music
Calle de Gravina 11, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Calle De Pelayo 82, 28004 Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Now in a new locaton offering 2 floors and a dance floor this gay bar just keep getting biger
Calle de Pelayo 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Friendly gay bar for bear and friends in Madrid with regular event nights like Nude nights
Calle de San Marcos 29, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Gay Cocktail bar, video sessions, music and underground atmosphere, since 1984.
Calle de las Infantas 9, 28004 Madrid, Spain
A fun gay bears bars with a darkroom well worth a visit
Plaza de Chueca 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Trendy gay bars in the heart of the gay part of Madrid
Calle de Pelayo 11, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Gay Cocktail bar with Drag shows
Calle del Clavel 8, 28004 Madrid, Spain
it is a not very big gay bar but, even if it gets crowded, you always have a good time
Calle de Barbieri 7, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Great music and great gay bar for a few drinks and a good vibe
Costanilla de los Capuchinos 1, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Nice and friendly gay bar with good drink prices older clientele
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