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Madrid hosts one of Europe’s biggest pride celebrations and kick starts events with and epic Sunday Funday, pride in the park this June.
Madrid hosts one of Europe’s biggest pride celebrations and kick starts events with and epic Sunday Funday, “Pride in the park” festival this June.
- Visiting for Madrid Pride? Stay at the H10 Villa de la Reina on Gran Via is also a great option and perfect location between the parade and the parties.
The Smile Park Festival
- Smile Park is a collaboration between the We Party Group, Madrid’s world famous circuit party organiser and Boite Madrid, one of the city’s busiest nightclubs.
- The festival takes over the Recinto Ferial De Ifema Madrid and is the very first Madrid Pride party of the season.
- Enjoy a unique, world-class day and night festival with three different zones, amazing live performances, guest DJs, sexy dancers, food trucks, bars, a fairground and a host of other attractions.
- Zone 1 – “Playa Stage” featuring Sundia Party, the official refreshment of the Summer!
- Zone 2 – “Tacoanza Stage” by Viva Pop with live shows and performances.
- Zone 3 – “Hills Stage” the Electro zone.
- Upgrade your Madrid Pride experience with a luxury escape, just a few minutes from the party,at the Palacio de los Duques Gran Meliá, one of the leading hotels of the world, need we say more? An amazing pool, superb service and located inside a 19th century palace for even the most demanding of royals!
The Venue
- IFEA Madrid – A massive indoor and outdoor exhibition centre with over 240,000 m2 of space.
- The venue is set to be transformed by the organisers into a multi-zone location as part of the Madrid Pride celebrations.
- Located 20 minutes drive from the centre of Chueca.
- The nearest Metro station to IFEMA is Línea 8: Nuevos Ministerios-Aeropuerto T4 (The exit is opposite IFEMA MADRID’s South entrance.). This line connects the venue to the different terminals of Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport. Cercanías RENFE has a direct connection with line 8 of the Metro.
Where to stay during Madrid Pride
- Chueca is an area of central Madrid, named after its main square, Plaza de Chueca. It is known as Madrid’s gay neighborhood. Plaza de Chueca was named after Spanish composer and author Federico Chueca.
- Head to Chueca in the late evening for some great free shows as many of the pride stages are dotted across the neighborhood. It is also home to some great gay friendly hotels such as The Axel Madrid and The Room Mate Oscar.
Recommended Hotels in Madrid
The following hotels are close to Madrid’s top attractions and gay bars and a short ride from the party:
NH Collection, Iberostar, Room Mate Oscar, H10 Villa de la Reina
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Room Mate Oscar in Chueca the gay area,
is our preferred hotel in Madrid!
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A taste of what to expect at the Smile Park Festival.
Discover the vibrant spirit of Madrid, a city that embraces diversity and offers an inclusive escape for LGBTQ+ travellers, blending rich cultural heritage, lively nightlife, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. While Chueca is the primary gay area, other neighbourhoods in Madrid also offer a range of bars and clubs with different vibes and unique experiences worth exploring.
The bustling area is perfect for those who want to be close to major attractions and gay bars and clubs.
Hip neighbourhood with vintage stores & an artistic flair, trendy bars & cafes surround Plaza del Dos de Mayo