Trash and Chic Venice 2026

Trash and Chic Venice 2026

Trash and Chic Venice is Venice's leading pop-up circuit party, held on different dates from late September until May.

• Are you visiting Venice? Stay at the H10 Palazzo Canova, a “Superb” rated boutique hotel featuring elegant rooms and a perfect location at the grand canal. It also has a stunning roof terrace for sunset cocktails.

The Event

• Next Edition – Awaiting dates  – Returns in November, runs until April 2027.
  
• Trash and Chic is one of the leading gay club nights in Italy, taking place at different venues across Venice.
• The party attracts a mix of people of all ages and types with its spectacular shows and over-the-top productions.
• Expect world-class DJs, fantastic stage performances, outrageous drag queens and hot Italian stallion gogo dancers.
• The event is held at Flexo Padova, (Padua), 40 km or 20 miles from Venice.
• Trash and Chic hosts special themed parties during Halloween, New Year and the world-famous Venice Carnival.
• Stay close to the hip and gay-friendly Dorsoduro district at the Palazzo Veneziano – Venice Collection with a “Superb” rating, offering spacious rooms, highly-rated breakfast and in a relaxed location but still close to the top attractions.

The  Venue

• @anima_underground – Small, high-energy gay bar with drag shows, DJ sets and a packed dancefloor on weekends.
• Located in Padova – Via della Croce Rossa – on the edge of the city centre, short taxi ride from main nightlife spots.
• Core hub of the local gay scene – mixed crowd, busy late, intimate space with strong community vibe.

Other Venues

• Flexo Padova – Private LGBTQ+ club in Padova (membership / club card required to enter).
• The venue includes a bar, dance floor, lounge space, cruising & dark-room areas.
• Host themed nights (fetish, bears, men-only events) and operate mostly late at night (weekends) until early hours.

Getting to the Venue

• If you arrive before ~11:30 pm, try to catch the last bus to Padua (FlixBus or Itabus).
• There are night bus services from Venice that depart between 23:30 and 23:50, arriving in Padova around 00:20.
• If that fails, go to Mestre (via local Venice transport) and catch a late train (if available).
• If all public transport options are gone, fall back on a taxi or pre-booked private transfer.

Gay Venice

• With its labyrinth of canals, historic allure, and romantic ambience, Venice offers a unique backdrop for gay travellers.
• The city doesn't have a distinct “gayborhood” like some other cities. Instead, its LGBTQ+-friendly venues are sprinkled throughout.
• However, the Dorsoduro district, with its artful vibe and vibrant nightlife, tends to attract a diverse, open-minded crowd.
• Vaporetto Pass: Save on transport by getting a Vaporetto pass. This water bus is the primary mode of public transport, and it's an experience in itself.
• For a unique Stay, try the Hotel Nani Mocenigo Palace featuring authentic Venetian rooms with stunning rooms fit for a king or queen! 

Popular Gay Attractions

• El Chioschetto Beach: Found on Lido, it's Venice's unofficial gay beach—a great spot to relax, sunbathe, and mingle.
• Skyline Rooftop Bar: Not exclusively gay, but it's popular among the LGBTQ+ community. Go for the cocktails, stay for the panoramic views of the city.
• Sauna Metro Venezia: The city's gay sauna, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.
• Acqua Alta Bookshop: This charming bookstore has a section dedicated to LGBTQ+ literature. Also, it's Instagram-famous for its staircase made of books.
• Gondola Ride: Share a romantic gondola ride during sunset. For a gay twist, ask your gondolier about the history of the legendary Casanova!

Recommended Hotels in Venice

Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the action:

Pesaro Palace,    Hotel Abbazia,    Hotel Antico Doge,    UNA Hotel Venezia