Event Dates
From: Saturday, July 18, 2026
To: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Portland Gaylabration 2026
Gaylabration is the official dance party, fundraiser of Portland Pride Weekend, and the signature party
Portland Gaylabration 2026
Gaylabration is the official dance party, fundraiser of Portland Pride Weekend, and the signature party of the entire celebration.
- Stay close to the event at the Hyatt Centric, Downtown Portland, rated “Excellent” by guests with spacious rooms, high-end amenities, superb location and a well-equipped gym.
The Party
- Next Edition: Saturday 18th July, 2026 – 14th Edition.
- Celebrate Portland Pride at the over-the-top annual Gaylabration Party featuring the world's biggest DJs, surprise acts and unique productions.
- Gaylabration takes over the Crystal Ballroom on the Friday night of the pride celebrations from 9 pm to late.
- The party typically features world famous DJs, outrageous drag queens, sexy gogos and hot guys from Portland and beyond.
- Dance into the night while supporting a very worthy cause.
- VIP tickets include Expedited Entry, Hosted Bar, Hors D'oeuvres, & Exclusive Mezzanine Access Overlooking Venue.
- Party runs from 9 om to 3 am.
- Headliner – DJ Matt Suave Opener – Revol Artists, Lasers by Laseronics Effects/Production by Portland Productions
- Enjoy an “Excellent” stay at the Mark Spencer Hotel, a boutique hotel located in the Pearl District with an unbeatable location.
The Venue
- The Crystal Ballroom Portland – Originally built as Cotillion Hall, The Crystal Ballroom is a historic building on Burnside Street.
- No local venue, and few in the nation, can challenge this elegant ballroom's more than 100 years as a premier place to hear live music, dance and have memorable experiences.
- The venue is a 5-minute drive or 10-minute walk from downtown Portland.
Recommended Hotels in Portland
- Portland's gay scene is a thriving community that embraces diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.
- Popular neighborhoods like Southeast Portland with a vibrant food and arts scene and The Pearl District with its art galleries and boutiques are known for their inclusive atmosphere and welcoming establishments.
The following hotels are all close to the bars and clubs:
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Where we stay!
The Woodlark hotel is our edtors choice
when in Portland Ideally set in Downtown
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Gay Map of Portland
Downtown Portland, which is set along the west side of the river and backed by leafy Washington Park and Forest Park, has a relatively compact skyline. It's home to most of the city's hipper hotels, and it's also where you'll find much of Portland's gay nightlife (particularly in Old Town and along Stark Street). booking.com our hotel partner .
309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Located in Portland city centre, this historic Oregon hotel is 19.3 km from Portland International Airport. Offering on-site dining and a 24-hour gym, this hotel boasts elegant rooms with free WiFi.
Featuring a flat-screen TV with cable, all rooms at Benson Hotel include tea and coffee-making facilities, free toiletries, an organic bathrobe, and slippers.
425 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Set a 4-minute walk from Powell's City of Books, Canopy By Hilton Portland Pearl District provides rooms with air conditioning in Portland. Located in the Pearl District, the hotel is .8 km from Voodoo Doughnuts.
All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, gourmet coffee machine, and refrigerated drawer. A private bathroom complete with designer bath toiletries and a hairdryer is standard in all rooms, while select rooms here will provide you with a seating area. A work desk is available in each room.
354 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Located in Portland in the Pearl District and within 5 minutes' walk of Powell's City of Books, Hampton Inn And Suites By Hilton Portland-Pearl District features a fitness centre and indoor saline pool.
Each guest room at this hotel includes a refrigerator, 42-inch LCD TV, and complimentary WiFi.
813 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205
Ideally set in the Downtown Portland of Portland, Woodlark offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and free WiFi. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge. The property is set in the Downtown Portland district, 400 m from Powell's City of Books.
The units are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, fridge, a kettle, a shower and a wardrobe. The hotel provides certain units with city views, and each room is fitted with a private bathroom.
Portland, OR 97205
Alpha Pearl offers air conditioning this holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Free WiFi
Portland, OR 97205
Luxury condos at Park Avenue West. Discover urban living at its finest All rooms have a TV. You will find a coffee machine in the unit. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. Free WiFi
Pearl District, Portland, OR
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi
Pearl District, Portland, OR
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Free WiFi
4306 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR
Gay-owned neighborhood bar that hosts popular gay events once a month.
1416 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214, United States
Gay bar offering Colombian cuisine, cheeky cocktails, music videos & drag shows
317 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209, United States
An unabashedly Pacific Northwest gentleman’s club and lounge geared toward the LGBTQ+ community. Whether it’s our nightly male dancers, drag entertainers or our (in)famous weekly Sunday Drag Brunch - we've got you covered. Stag PDX is now entertaining you better than ever, 7 nights a week.
219 NW Davis St, Portland, OR 97209
Portland's premier gay nightclub with a live DJ 7-nights a week!
610 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209
Popular gay bar offering GOGO boys, drag shows and strippers
835 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217
Popular gay leather & uniform bar
1400 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR
Portland's friendliest gay owned & operated bar for everyone, voted BEST BAR IN PORTLAND 2017 & Best LGBTQ Bar 5 years running
1125 Southwest Harvey Milk Street, Portland, OR 97205
Scandals PDX is a Portland Gay Bar that is often compared to Cheers. A great fun lounge to meet your friends, have drinks, play pool, and sit on the patio
Recommended Hotels in Portland By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Portland that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Woodlark
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star – Downtown Portland, Fitness Center
- Close to the gay district
- Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV, WiFi
- Located downtown, offers air-conditioned rooms, fitness center, free WiFi, and helpful 24-hour front desk.
Hampton Inn And Suites
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star – Rooftop Patio, On-The-Go Breakfast
- Close to the gay district
- Refrigerator, 42-inch LCD TV
- Includes refrigerators, LCD TVs, complimentary WiFi, rooftop patio, 24-hour front desk, and daily breakfast.
Canopy by Hilton
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star – Gourmet Coffee Machine, Refrigerated Drawer
- Close to the gay district
- Flat-screen TV, private bathroom
- Equipped with flat-screen TVs, gourmet coffee machines, refrigerated drawers, designer toiletries, and seating areas.
The Benson
4 Star, Location
- 4 Star – Italian Marble Floors, Crystal Chandeliers
- Close to the gay district
- Business center, laundry facilities
- Showcases Italian marble floors, Austrian crystal chandeliers, business center, laundry facilities, & complimentary morning coffee.
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