Event Dates
From: Sunday, June 18, 2023
To: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Milan Gay Pride 2023
Porta Venezia, the heart of the gay district in Milan, hosts “Pride Square”
Milan Gay Pride 2023
The Milano Pride is a parade and festival held at the end of June each year in Milan, Italy, to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their allies. Milan is one of the cities displaying the widest variety of LGBT friendly clubs in Italy, but the week with the greatest amount of LGBT friendly events is the week of Milano Gay Pride.
- Are you visiting Milan? Stay in the Porta Venezia district, home to the city’s bustling gay bar scene and take a taxi to the club. Stay at the World hotel Cristoforo Colombo, rated “Fabulous” by guests, just steps from the bars with opulent rooms and perfect location.
The Venues
- Pride Week takes place in the city centre. During that week, many gay cultural events take place mainly in Casa dei Diritti (House of Rights).
- The parade takes place on the last Saturday of the event.
Milan Pride Week
- June 18th to 24th – Featuring parties, events, concerts and cultural activities.
- Full schedule to be confirmed.
Milan Pride Square
- June 22nd and 23rd – Porta Venezia, the heart of the gay district in Milan, hosts “Pride Square” where vendors sell food and drink with live concerts and performances. Previous events have attracted more than 150,000 people to the parade and after parties.
- Milan Pride Square takes place in Lazzaretto, Lavater, Santa Francesca Romana: a festival of events in three squares in Porta Venezia with talks, debates, art and culture, as well as spaces dedicated to health and prevention.
- Stay close to the square and the pride events at the World Hotel Cristoforo Colombo, highly-rated for its breakfasts and location.
Milan Pride Main Event
- Saturday 24th, June – Starting at Stazione Centrale, making its way through the streets of Milan to the Arco della Pace (Arc of Peace)
- The parade kicks off at 16.00 and ends several hours later, finishing with a speeches, live acts and after party.
- Upgrade your Milan trip and party like a fashionista at the Château Monfort, one of the city’s best boutique hotels in the historic quarter.
Milan Gay Parites
- Milan is home to some of Italy’s biggest one-off, weekly and special edition parties. Most clubs are a 15-20 minute drive from the gay bars in the centre of Milan.
- One Way Club – Popular Friday/Saturday night party at Bar Fiorani.
- Vogue Ambition – A mix of over-the-top shows, Italian and international pop on weekends at Q Club.
- Fluid Party – Pop-up party created by legendary DJ Phil Romano.
- La Boum – Sexy guys, great music and guest DJs in a cool industrial wharehouse.
- Cox – International Circuit Party with hot muscle boys and top DJs.
- Gate Party – Another leading Italian circuit party with different theme nights, typically monthly.
Gay Milan – Popular Venues
Unsurprisingly, the most vibrant part of Milan during Pride is located along the city’s gay bars in Porta Venezia. The following bars are some of the most popular:
- Leccomilano – un Buco di bar is one of the city’s top gay attractions. Its creative cocktails with allusive names are made from biological products by expert bartenders. The bar is a hot spot, especially at weekends when it hosts several theme parties with guest DJs.
- Mono Bar – Retro gay cocktail bar with an international allure as visitors chill on vintage furniture, enjoy excellent cocktails and listen to curated music by local DJs.
- NoLoSo – Located in Northern Loreto, NoLoSo is a colourful gay bar featuring a nightly aperitivo buffet, Sunday brunch & weekend DJs.
- Club Plastic – Iconic gay disco since the 80s known for its posh vibe and alternative artists and stars.
- Bar Basso – The hottest bar in town for everyone. Neither new nor trendy, its pink interior, mirrored walls and chandeliers remain unchanged for decades. Famous for its Negroni Sbagliato, a twist on the classic. In place of gin, though, the Sbagliato version uses sparkling wine.
Where to stay in Milan
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
The Senato Hotel Milano It is our
preferred hotel close to the gay bars
Official Website
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Milan Gay Pride, visit The Website
Gay Map of Milan
Milan is one of the cities that displays the widest variety of LGBT friendly clubs in Italy. Most of the busiest gay bars and clubs are mostly are in the Porta Venezia District. This central area is close to the gay venues on Via Sammartini and Corso Buenos Aires, Milan’s most important shopping area. Transport links at the Central Station make it easy to get around the city.
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Château Monfort
5 Star, Luxury
This 5-star boutique hotel is located in Milan’s historic centre, an 8-minute walk from Piazza San Babila and the fashion area of Via Montenapoleone. Each room offers elegant parquet floors, an LCD TV, and free Wi-Fi. The rooms are themed after different fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The mix of antique details and modern facilities, unique, glamorous chic style.
Hotel Manzoni
4 Star, Readers Choice
The 4-star Hotel Manzoni is located in the fashionable shopping area of Via Montenapoleone, is a 15-minute walk from the the Sforzesco Castle. It offers a well-equipped fitness area, plus elegant rooms with free WiFi. All decorated with refined wood floors, rooms at Manzoni Hotel feature an LCD TV, along with a minibar and an elegant private bathroom.
Worldhotel Cristoforo
4 Star, Great Value
Located on Corso Buenos Aires, Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo is just 20 m from Porta Venezia Metro Station, on Milan’s red line. It features a spa, and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is set in a historic b uilding from the late 19th century. The classically furnished rooms feature parquet floors, a work desk with smart TV and internet access.
NH Milano Machiavelli
4 Star, Location
Decorated with bright red accents, the modern rooms at Kimpton Banneker Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi access, and a work desk. An en suite bathroom and a minibar are also included. Bar Rouge offers breakfast, dinner, and weekday happy hour specials in a sleek, modern environment. Morning coffee and tea are available
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Hotel Principe
5 Star, Luxury
This hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a health club. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a spa tub are onsite. All 301 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, along with free WiFi and 24-hour room service. Guests will also find LED TVs, hair dryers, and safes.
The Westin Palace
5 Star, Stylish
A full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, valet parking, and massage/treatment rooms. All 231 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. Comforts include premium bedding and down comforters, bathrobes and slippers.
Excelsior Hotel Gallia
5 Star, Readers Choice
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna. All 235 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. Comforts include premium bedding and pillow menus, espresso makers and bathrobes.
Hyatt Centric Milan
4 Star, Modern Classic
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. All 140 rooms offer minibars, room service, and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Free bottled water, hair dryers, and safes are among the other amenities that guests will find.
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