Event Dates
From: Saturday, October 7, 2023
To: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Matinee Presents: 2023
Matinée Barcelona Events is the leading late night dance club for men in Barcelona and hosts the different themed parties each month.
Matinee Presents: 2023
Matinée Barcelona Events is the only late night dance club for men club in Barcelona and hosts the Matinee Champions Team, a pop-up party each month.
- Visiting Barcelona? Make the NH Calderon your home base. It is ideally located close to the gay bars and clubs of Eixample; close to the famous Las Ramblas in the heart of Barcelona and a short ride from the party.
The Party
- Next Edition – October 7th – Awaiting party theme and lineup.
- Matinée Presents: a unique party at various dates throughout the year.
- Visitors can expect the usual high standard Matinee production with epic lighting, amazing sound and the hottest gogos on stage. Mix it up with hot locals and horny tourists for a Saturday night to remember.
- From midnight until 6 am.
Schedule 2024
- July 2024 (Pride Edition) | 5 – 13 Aug (Circuit Festival) |
The Venue
- Regular monthly parties are at Input High Fidelity Club – Situated at one of Barcelona’s most emblematic venues – El Poble Espanyol – and INPUT emerges with a somewhat industrial look as the perfect vehicle to rediscover club culture in Barcelona and as the ideal chance to enjoy a cultural, fun and vanguardist experience.
- INPUT is an ode to sound, electronic culture, experimentation, innovation, enjoyment, club culture, spontaneity, its a meeting point and, of course, is a gateway to a whole new level of sound experiences in Barcelona.
- The venue is a 12-minute drive from the gay district of Eixample.
Other Venues
- Club Razzmatazz hosts the annual Christmas and Easter editions of Matinee Presents on Calle Almogavers 122, Barcelona. Located in a unique building, associated with the city’s industrial landscape and a façade that is an icon in itself, the club is in the Poblenou neighbourhood in Barcelona. It is one of the city’s biggest with a capacity of over 2,000 people in its main hall.
- The club is a 10-minute drive from Eixample or a 20-minute metro ride. Arrive early to avoid queues and pre-book your rideshare on return.
- Alternatively, stay right by the venue at the Golden Hotel Barcelona with a gym, rooftop pool and spacious rooms.
Where to stay?
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the city’s top attractions and gay bars:
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The ME Hotel Barcelona
is our preferred hotel in the city.
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Matinee visit their Facebook
Map of Barcelona
The gay district of Barcelona is located in the city’s Eixample district, known locally as “Gaixample”. Here you will find most of the gay bars, clubs and restaurants. It is quite compact and easy to navigate. There are also lots of hotels and apartments available in this area.
Recommended Hotels in Barcelona
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We have chosen hotels in Barcelona that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
El Palace, 5 Star
Old World Charm
Hotel El Palace Barcelona is located in Eixample District, close to the Ramblas, the main shopping area and Barcelona’s main tourist attractions. It offers a Mayan-style luxury spa. A limousine service with a chauffeur is available on request. Stylish air-conditioned rooms with classic decor, satellite TV, desk, minibar and a private bathroom
H10 Metropolitan, 4 Star
Great chill out pool
Featuring a rooftop terrace with a bar and chill-out pool, H10 Metropolitan is located in Barcelona, 90 m from Plaça Catalunya. It offers a tapas restaurant and free WiFi. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning, coffee machine and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes.
Catalonia Plaza, 4 Star
Great Value for money
Hotel Catalonia Plaza Cataluña offers an outdoor pool and stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. It is housed in a Modernist building 50 m from Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya. The hotel serves a continental buffet breakfast with show cooking and it includes a wide variety of regional products and home-made cakes.
Hotel Cram, 4 Star
Stylish- Perfect Location
The Cram Hotel is located in a building that dates back to 1892 and features a modernist façade, and a modern, elegant interior. Rooms boast advanced lighting and access control technology. The air-conditioned rooms a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms feature beds by Treca de Paris, and elegant curtains by Gastón y Daniela.
Video – Matinee Party
A look back at the Matinee party and what you can expect
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Barcelona
Barcelona is known for its diverse and vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and there are several popular gay neighbourhoods that offer exciting experiences. Here are five of the most well-known gay neighbourhoods, each with its own unique charm and attractions
Eixample | Close to the city centre
Photo: Eixample is home to some of Barcelona’s most popular gay bars
- Located to the northeast of the city centre, Eixample is one of Barcelona’s most famous gay neighbourhoods, often referred to as “Gaixample”.
- The neighbourhood is home to numerous gay-friendly hotels, gay bars, clubs, restaurants, and shops.
- One of the most popular attractions in Eixample is Antoni Gaudí’s modernist building, Casa Batlló.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Barcelona
El Raval
Raval has a bohemian atmosphere with an alternative gay scene and is home to Barcelona’s Museum of Contemporary Art.
Gràcia
Gràcia has an artsy vibe with gay establishments on Carrer de Verdi and hosts its famous Gràcia festival in August.
Barri Gòtic
The gothic quarter offers a mix of historic charm, trendy shops, and an inclusive atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Barceloneta
Stay close to the gay beach and the famous B Gay Chiringuito and enjoy delicious dining in the nearby historic Port Vell.
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