Event Dates
From: Friday, June 30, 2023
To: Friday, June 30, 2023
Mr Gay España is a contest that celebrates its 16th edition during the Madrid Pride celebrations and is one of the biggest nights of the week-long festivities.
- Enjoy some of the best views of the pride festivities in Plaza de España at the VP Plaza España design, rates “Wonderful” by guests with spacious modern rooms, highly-rated breakfasts and perfect location.
The Contest
- The Mr Gay España contest hosts regional competitions to make the LGTBI community visible not just in the major cities but across Spain.
- Candidates are chosen from more than 15 different cities and towns throughout the year and make their way to the Spanish Capital for the final, held during Madrid Pride.
- The final is a spectacular production, taking place in the heart of Madrid, attracting more than 25,000 spectators.
- Enjoy live shows throughout the afternoon and into the night, celebrity guests and, of course, the sexy finalists performing various heats to become Mr Gay España 2023.
The 2023 Theme
- This year, Mr Gay Spain, through the #ORGULLOENMIPUEBLO campaign, aims to make the LGTBI community visible in rural areas.
- Stigmatization, invisibility or being the centre of gossip are problems that LGTBI people who do not live in a big city face to a greater degree.
- In many cases, LGTBI people, to whom the fear of publicly showing their orientation or identity leads them to pack their bags, leave their town, and emigrate to the city.
- Upgrade your Madrid Pride experience at the Palacio de Los Duques Gran Meliá, one of the Leading Hotels of the World, with luxurious amenities and some of the best rooftop pool views in the city.
The Venue
- The final takes place in Plaza de España, Zona turística: Princesa, a 10-minute taxi ride or 15-minute walk from the gay district of Chueca.
- Plaza de España is a large square and popular tourist destination located in central Madrid, at the western end of the Gran Vía.
- The square features a monument to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and is adjacent to two of Madrid’s most prominent skyscrapers, which light up during the pride festivities.
Recommended Hotels in 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
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Room Mate Oscar in Chueca the gay area,
is our preferred hotel in Madrid!
For further information and advice
Mr Gay España Website
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.
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