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Seoul Queer Culture Festival
& Pride Parade 2025

Name: Seoul Queer Culture Festival & Pride Parade
Start: 2025
End: 2025

A two week event of culture, parades, parties and political activism taking place in the South Korean capital.

Event Dates
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To: Awaiting dates
Key Higlights
- Gay parties
- Pride parade
- Thousands of people
- Top DJs
- Hot guys
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Seoul Queer Culture Festival & Pride Parade 2025

The Seoul Queer Culture Festival is a two week event of culture, parades, parties and political activism taking place in the South Korean capital.

Visiting for Seoul Pride? Stay in the Itaewon district, close to all the city’s best gay bars and clubs.

Seoul Queer Pride Parade

Next Edition – Saturday 14th June, 2025.

The highlight of the event is the Seoul Queer Parade (SQP), held on the last Saturday of the celebrations, where tens of thousands of people parade through central Seoul in Korea’s biggest pride parade.

Under the slogan “We Will Never Stop,” the 26th edition of the event is expected to draw at least 150,000 participants, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) as well as their allies.

The Seoul Queer Parade is currently searching for a new route and location that accommodate the increase number of attendees. Venues, route and location to be confirmed.

Stay close to the pride celebrations at the Lotte Hotel Seoul, highly-rated for its excellent location, offering guests high-end amenities and superior service.

Seoul Pride After Parties

After the parade most of the gay parties and events continue at Itaewon’s Homo Hill. Homo Hill is closest to the Itaewon Station Exit 2, about a 5 minute walk after turning right off the main street.

Korea Queer Film Festival

The annual Korea Queer Film Festival also takes place during the festival, from June 1st to 22nd, with the aim of increasing the diversity in Korean films and the human rights of LGBTQ+ people and to give insight into queer culture.

Where to stay during Seoul Pride

The following Seoul hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the pride festivities:

Imperial Palace The Westin, Hamilton Hotel, Sejong Hotel

Recommended Hotels

Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.

Where we stay!

The Shilla Seoul, is great if you will be
doing a bit of sightseeing and shopping.

Official Website

For further information and advice on
SQCF visit Facebook

Gay Map of Seoul

Seoul has a great choice of hotels with something to suit all budgets. Our recommendations are well-located for the gay scene, sightseeing and shops.
Seoul’s main gay nightlife & entertainment district. Itaewon is home to gay bars on “Homo Hill”, popular dance clubs and restaurants. Hotels in this area offer a great base for the gay party & club scene.

145, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, 04537 Seoul, South Korea

Located opposite the famous Namsan Mountain in Myeongdong, the 4-star Sejong Hotel offers free parking and rooms with flat-screen cable TVs. It features a 24-hour business centre and 3 dining options.

Each luxurious room at the Hotel Sejong comes with high speed internet access and free tea service. A hairdryer and bathroom amenities are provided for guests’ convenience.

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11, Usadan-ro 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, 140-200 Seoul, South Korea

Featuring complimentary Wi-Fi access, I.T.W Hotel Itaewon is situated 300 m from Itaewon Station, Subway Line 6. Attractions such as Nam Mountain and Han River are about 1 km away.

Equipped with air conditioning and heating, rooms feature a personal safe, TV, fridge and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom comes with bath and shower facilities and a hairdryer.

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179, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, 04350 Seoul, South Korea

Just in front of Itaewon Subway Station (Line 6), Hamilton Hotel offers modern rooms with free internet in Seoul's Itaewon District. It has a seasonal rooftop pool and a large sauna.

The air-conditioned rooms are simply furnished, each equipped with a cable/satellite TV and minibar. Ironing facilities and en suite bathrooms with hot shower facilities are also included.

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221, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, 04349 Seoul, South Korea

Making no compromises to style and comfort, Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel offers ultra-modern rooms with free WiFi. It enjoys a convenient location in popular Itaewon District, just 3 minutes’ walk from Itaewon Station.

Artistic murals stand out against the pure white walls of each room, while mirrors give the room a futuristic edge. Each room also comes with a flat-screen TV and a glass bathroom.

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B1, 117-1 Jongno, Seoul

Nice gay bar attracts younger guys

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South Korea, Seoul, Jongno-gu, Donui-dong, 37번지 4층

STUD gay bar offers a sleek and modern look, all varieties of music , and a numerous drink and even snack options

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3/F 236-1 Nakwon-dong, Jongno, Seoul

gay bar, popular with Korean bears

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13 지하 Usadan-ro 12-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Dark trance dance bar gets busy late

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South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Sinheung-ro, 37 지하 1층

Popular gay bar with regular events like Last Wednesday every month: LGBTQIA+ Comedy Show!
Thursday: Karaoke!
Friday & Saturday: Drag shows

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94-3 Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Friendly bartenders, good atmosphere, good music and fun people at the bar! Highly recommended for experiencing gay culture in korea

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117-1 Jong-ro, Jongno 3(sam)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Great gay bar! The host is very friendly, good atmosphere and great music and drinks!

B1, 7 Usadan-ro 12-gil, 이태원제1동 Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Legendary Drag show bar with Some of the best Korean performers! stop by and have a drink and chat with freindly people! Weekend shows are usually packed! So always good to go ahead of time

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41-1 B1, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cool gay bar offering karaoke and live performances

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50-2 Supyo-ro 22-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Freindly people here the owner is lovely. They will help guide me through the gay nightlife and how to save money in Korea

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37, 04406, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Super chill, foreigner-friendly LGBTQ+ lounge spot! Great place to grab a drink before hitting the clubs.

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126-15 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gay bar with dancefloor and DJs

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South Korea, Seoul, Jongno-gu, Nagwon-dong, 141번지 내인빌딩 지하 2층

gay cruising bar lots of hot guys

9 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno, Seoul

stylish gay bar with a relaxed atmosphere

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38-2 Donui-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

This gay bar offers good price drinks, the atmosphere is good, and it playes K-pop music

3/F Ehwa Bldg, 175 Myo-dong, Jongno, Seoul

Shortbus: Despite the unusual choice for a name, this cozy corner bar has one of the friendliest and lively vibes you’ll find

136-42 Itaewon, Yongsan, Seoul

QUEEN is a modern friendly Dance & Night Club bar with with a nice crowd

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137-4 Itaewon, Yongsan, Seoul

Why Not is a friendly bar with fun barkeeps busy at the weekend.

116-1, Itaewon 1-dong, Yongsan, Seoul

Modern Gastropub in the Heart of the City gay owned with a mixed crowd

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Recommended Hotels in Seoul By Booking

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The Westin
5 Star, Luxury

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5-Star, Near Myeongdong, Indoor Pool, Spa
Close to the gay district
Air conditioning, flat-screen TV
A 5-minute walk from Myeongdong, offers luxury with an indoor pool and spa, ideal for a sophisticated stay

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Nine Tree Premier Hotel
4 Star, Readers Choice

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4-Star, Near Euljiro 3-Ga Subway, Myeongdong Views
Close to the gay district
Work desk, rain shower, city views
Conveniently located, close to bustling Myeongdong, perfect for exploring Seoul’s vibrant culture and shopping

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Four Points by Sheraton
4 Star, Great Value

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4-Star, Near Myeongdong Cathedral, Fitness Centre
Close to the gay district
Air-conditioned, flat-screen TV
600 meters from Myeongdong Cathedral, offers modern amenities, fitness center, ideal for a comfortable city visit

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Mercure Ambassador
4 Star, Location

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4-Star, Itaewon District, Ultra-Modern Rooms
A short walk to the gay bars
Free WiFi, flat-screen TV
Located in Itaewon District, 3 minutes from Itaewon Station, perfect for a stylish and convenient stay

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Seoul Queer Culture Festival
& Pride Parade 2025

Event Dates

Key Higlights

Plan Ahead!

Seoul Queer Culture Festival & Pride Parade 2025

Seoul Queer Pride Parade

Seoul Pride After Parties

Korea Queer Film Festival

Where to stay during Seoul Pride

Recommended Hotels

Where we stay!