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Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair 2027

Award winning street fair; one of the most anticipated events of the year in Phoenix.

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  • Key Highlights

    • Classic Car Show
    • Craft beer
    • Food trucks
    • Live music
    • Indie crafts
    • Local artists
    • 200 + booths

Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair 2027

Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair is an award winning street fair that has become one of the most anticipated events of the year in Phoenix.

  • Visiting Phoenix? If you are looking for a great place to stay, check out the RISE Hotel Phoenix, an adults only hotel with a cool vibe, spacious designer rooms, superb pool and “fabulous rating”. It's just a 7 minute drive to the fair.

The Fair

  • Next Edition: Awaiting dates, typically the final Saturday of February.
  • The Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair celebrates local art, businesses & music in the Phoenix gaybourhood. With over 200 booths of local artists, indie crafts, amazing products, live music and food trucks serving authentic dishes.
  • Visitors can enjoy craft beer from Grand Canyon Brewery & Distillery in The Melrose beer & more garden.
  • Live music acts will perform on the main stage throughout the day and the Classic Car Show will feature more than 200 classic, antique, and vintage cars & trucks.
  • The fair runs from 11 am to 5 pm.
  • Stay close to the city's top gay bars and clubs at Embassy Suites, featuring an indoor pool, gym and highly-rated breakfasts.

Melrose District Bars

  • Phoenix's Melrose District, a 1-mile stretch of Seventh Avenue between Indian School and Camelback roads.
  • Also known as “The Curve” for its winding nature in an otherwise grided city, and the “gayborhood,” thanks to its high concentration of LGBTQ+ bars and rainbow flags perched outside allied businesses, this neighborhood is an absolute must for a sense of this city's pride as well as its midcentury roots.
  • Stacy's @ Melrose – Popular “Cheers” style bar with several theme nighs and late night dancing.
  • The Rock – Home to crazy Karaoke nights, wild drag shows and home to the ciyt's best Puerto Rican food truck.
  • Charlie's Phoenix – Fun bar and HQ for the Arizona Gay Rodeo, the bar features drag shows, dancing karaoke and bingo with an expansive patio.

Where to stay in Gay Phoenix?

The following Phoenix Hotels are close to the top attractions in Phoenix and a short ride to the Street Fair:

ARRIVE Phoenix,   Westin Phoenix,   The Grand Canyon   Cambria Hotel

Gay Map of Phoenix

Address: 340 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Large full-service hotel beside the Phoenix Convention Center.
  • One of the tallest and biggest hotels in Arizona.
  • Modern rooms with rooftop pool and large fitness centre.
  • Convenient base for downtown restaurants and sports venues.
  • Business-style hotel with large social lobby spaces.
  • About 10 minutes from Melrose gay nightlife.
  • Website

Address: 333 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Upscale downtown Phoenix hotel with modern design.
  • Large rooms feature floor-to-ceiling city views.
  • Outdoor rooftop pool and fitness centre add comfort.
  • Walking distance to the Convention Center and sports venues.
  • Central location in the downtown business district.
  • About 10 minutes from Melrose gay nightlife.
  • Website

Address: 2520 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Modern mid-range hotel in Phoenix’s Midtown district.
  • Comfortable rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges and work desks.
  • Free breakfast and outdoor pool add good everyday value.
  • Close to museums and downtown attractions.
  • Central Avenue location gives easy access across the city.
  • Around 10 minutes from Melrose gay nightlife.
  • Website

Address: 222 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Modern hotel in the Roosevelt Row arts district.
  • Contemporary rooms with rooftop bar and fitness centre.
  • Walking distance to galleries, restaurants and downtown venues.
  • Close to the Phoenix Convention Center.
  • Trendy creative neighbourhood setting.
  • About 105 minutes from Melrose gay nightlife.
  • Website

Address: 1724 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

  • Karamba is one of Phoenix’s best-known gay dance clubs.
  • Latin music and drag shows shape the night here.
  • The crowd builds late and peaks after midnight.
  • Go-go dancers and after-hours energy define the mood.
  • A key stop for Phoenix’s Latin gay nightlife.
  • Open: Mon-Thu, Sun 9pm-2am, Fri-Sat 9pm-4am.
  • Website

Address: 727 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Charlie’s is one of Phoenix’s best-known gay bars.
  • Country music and two-stepping give it a clear identity.
  • Drag, karaoke and DJs keep the week busy.
  • The huge patio is a real part of the experience.
  • A long-running Melrose staple with strong local character.
  • Open: Mon-Fri 2pm-2am, Sat-Sun 12pm-4am
  • Website

Address: 4343 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Stacy's @ Melrose is a gay bar in Phoenix’s Melrose district.
  • The converted church setting gives it real character.
  • High ceilings and dark décor shape the mood inside.
  • Drag, karaoke and themed nights drive the weekly crowd.
  • One of the most distinctive LGBTQ venues in Phoenix.
  • Open: 4343 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013
  • Website

Address: 2424 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

  • Anvil is Phoenix’s main gay leather and fetish bar.
  • Gear nights and community events shape the crowd here.
  • The mood is darker, more specific, and less mainstream.
  • Karaoke, beer busts and underwear nights fill the week.
  • A long-running fixture in Phoenix leather nightlife.
  • Open: Daily 1pm-2am
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Address: 3702 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014

  • Cruisin' 7th is a long-running gay bar in central Phoenix.
  • Drag and local stage shows are a big part of the draw.
  • The early opening time gives it a very different daily rhythm.
  • It feels more lounge and show bar than full-scale dance club.
  • A friendly Phoenix staple with a strong local following.
  • Open: Daily 6am-2am
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Address: 4129 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Rock Phoenix is a gay neighbourhood bar in Melrose.
  • The large patio is a big part of the appeal.
  • Drag, karaoke and themed nights shape the week.
  • Darts and arcade games add to the casual feel.
  • A laid-back local stop in Phoenix gay nightlife.
  • Open: Daily 11am-2am
  • Website

Address: 4428 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Pat O's Bunkhouse Saloon is a long-running gay bar in Phoenix.
  • The venue is especially popular with the local bear crowd.
  • Pool tables, darts and karaoke keep the bar busy through the week.
  • The large patio is the centre of the social scene here.
  • It feels like a true neighbourhood bar rather than a club.
  • Open: Mon-Sat 8am-2am, Sun 10am-2am
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Address: 1804 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015

  • Oz Bar is a long-running gay bar in central Phoenix.
  • Pool, darts and poker shape much of the crowd here.
  • Karaoke and patio drinking give it an easy local rhythm.
  • The mood feels more pub-style than dance-club driven.
  • A relaxed neighbourhood stop with an old-school gay bar feel.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 8am-2am
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Address: 3110 N Central Ave Ste 175, Phoenix, AZ 85012

  • Kobalt is a gay Phoenix show bar with a polished local following.
  • Drag shows, trivia and karaoke shape the venue more than dancing.
  • The Park Central setting gives it a modern central-city feel.
  • This works best as a performance-led night out with friends.
  • One of the stronger midweek LGBTQ nightlife picks in Phoenix.
  • Open: Mon-Thu 4pm-1am, Fri-Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 12pm-1am.
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Address: 3702 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

  • Bar 1 is a long-running gay bar in north-central Phoenix.
  • The patio is a big part of the social life here.
  • Billiards, darts and karaoke give it a steady local rhythm.
  • The mood feels relaxed, polished and less club-focused.
  • A strong pick for an easy Phoenix night with regulars.
  • Open: Mon-Sun 10am-2am
  • Website

Address: 4301 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Boycott Bar is a gay-popular LGBTQ venue in Phoenix.
  • It is one of the city’s best-known lesbian-owned bars.
  • The Melrose location gives it a clear place in local gay nightlife.
  • Drag shows, themed nights and community events shape the week.
  • A standout Phoenix venue built around queer community first.
  • Open: Tue-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 3pm-2am, Sun 10am-2am
  • Website

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RISE Uptown
4 Star, Nice Pool

RISE Uptown
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  • 4 Star – Adults-Only, Bar and Terrace
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • Free WiFi, private bathroom
  • Adult-only accommodation in Phoenix with a bar, terrace, restaurant, and rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms.

The Westin Phoenix
4 Star, Readers Choice

The Westin Phoenix Downtown
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  • 4 Star – On-Site Dining, Outdoor Pool
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • City views, cable TV, bathrobes
  • Features dining, outdoor pool, gym, rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, city views, and designer amenities.

Sheraton Phoenix
4 Star, Great Value

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  • 4 Star – Outdoor Pool, Rooftop Garden
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • Flat-screen TV, coffee maker
  • Outdoor pool, rooftop garden, on-site dining, rooms with flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and modern decor.

Cambria Hotel
Perfect Location

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  • Great Location, Fitness Centre
  • A short taxi ride to the gay bars
  • Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV, private bathroom
  • Centrally located in Phoenix, offers air-conditioned rooms, restaurant, fitness center, and 24-hour front desk service.

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