Event Dates
From: Friday, June 23, 2023
To: Sunday, June 25, 2023
Celebrate pride in Valencia, a friendly and open-minded city. Pride includes a colourful parade and a great after party, plus several circuit events, cultural activities and more.
Valencia is a friendly and open-minded city, where everybody is made to feel welcome, whatever their sexuality. For many years the city has had a thriving gay scene with many bars and clubs proudly displaying the rainbow flag. And the annual LGBT Pride celebration has become a major event where everybody, locals and visitors alike, join in the party.
Stay in the centre of Valencia, close to the gay bars by the Colon metro station. The streets are lined with cafes and bars.
Pride Parade
- Saturday 24th June, 2023 – The streets of Valencia fill with color during the Pride Parade. Expect drag queens in their finest outfits and plenty of noise and multicolored flags, but above all, a joyous atmosphere as the parade goes through the city center, starting at 7.30pm at Puerta de la Mar.
Fiesta del Orgullo LGBT
- Saturday 24th June, 2023 The parade ends at the Plaza del Ayuntamiento (City Hall Square), where the biggest party of all will then unfold: the Fiesta del Orgullo LGBT, starting at 9.30pm. Get ready to dance well into the small hours to party tunes by a selection of the best local DJs and artists.
La Matina, Super Pride
- La Matina is a social club hosting epic parties during Valencia’s biggest events including Pride. It is located on Carrer de Dénia, 83, 46006 València, Valencia, Spain
- Club Deseo 54 hosts a week long series of parties in the lead up to pride and several mega events on the final weekend with guest DJs and international acts. Awaiting event details for 2023.
Other Events
- The LGBT Pride celebrations in Valencia don’t last just one day, but over a whole month! Throughout June, the city has played host to an LGBT Film Festival, concerts, book presentations, special theatre performances and exhibitions.
- And on 28th June, the Diputación de Valencia (provincial government) building in the historic city center will light up with the colors of the rainbow flag to celebrate International LGBT Pride Day.
Gay Valencia
Valencia is Spain’s third largest city, 350m from Barcelona and home to the stunning Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias, Europe’s largest aquarium and stunning historic sights such as the Cathedral and the city’s Modernist architecture. The city’s gay bars are all located in the centre, quite close to one another. Popular venues include:
- The Muse – Busy pre-clubbing music bar with dance floor close to Deso 54, the city’s popular late night entertainment spot.
- Bubu – Gay Valencia’s busy bear bar.
- Cross – Long running cruise bar with occasional shows.
- La Boba y el Gato Rancio – Cocktail bar with a small street terrace in the Russafa district.
- Most late night partying takes place in the famous Deseo 54 club on Friday and Saturday nights from 1am to 7.30am.
- Fetish Morning’s Social Club is a popular after hours party from 7am on C. de Sant Vicent Mártir 386.
- Tête-à-Tête – is located outside the city centre, but still very popular with locals and visitors. The sauna hosts special theme night parties which are especially popular.
Trending Hotels in Valencia
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to the city’s top attractions and pride celebrations:
Hospes Palau, Zenit Valencia, Vincci Palace, Catalonia Excelsior
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Cathedral Suites Hotel
is our preferred hotel in the city.
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The gay scene in Valencia is spread out in 2 distinct districts, The Botànic/Quart and Russafa (Ruzafa). Both are within close walking distance from the Old Town centre. The city also has one gay beach, Platja de l’Arbre del Gos which is outside of the city, however the city beach is packed full of gay boys throughout the season.
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Located in front of the Palau de la Música in Valencia, this elegant hotel features a rooftop swimming pool and sun terrace. It offers spacious rooms with a classic design and free Wi-Fi. The Albufera restaurant offers local cuisine based on fresh products and gluten-free options are available. There is also a snack bar, an express bar and a lobby bar. A buffet breakfast is served
Zenit Valencia boasts a fantastic central location opposite Valencia’s Estación del Norte and the city’s bullring. It offers free Wi-Fi and has a fitness centre, sauna and car park. All rooms at the Zenit are stylishly furnished, with a private bathroom complete with hairdryer. Each room also contains a work desk, safety deposit box and plasma TV with satellite channels.
Vincci Palace is located in central Valencia, 5 minutes’ walk from the Cathedral. It is an attractive design hotel offering elegant rooms with satellite TV and free internet access. The Hotel Vincci Palace serves a buffet breakfast, which includes gluten-free products. There is a stylish on-site café selling refreshments and snacks, and a wide variety of restaurants can be found within a 5-minute walk
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
Marcha Orgullo Gay Valencia
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A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a coffee shop/café, self parking, and a meeting room are onsite. All 31 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and room service. For a bit of entertainment, flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like free minibar items and slippers.
2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. All 135 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, plasma TVs come with digital channels, and thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers.
This smoke-free aparthotel features self parking, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Other amenities include a garden and a front-desk safe. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Comforts include premium bedding and a down comforter, a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker. The private bathroom
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café, concierge services, and dry cleaning. All 29 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and room service. For a bit of entertainment, guests will have flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include free bottled water and hair dryers.