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Get ready for a Mid Summer weekend to remember in Washington DC as Dougie Meyer brings two signature events to the city!
Get ready for a Midsummer weekend to remember in Washington DC for Kinetic Pride.
- Visiting DC for Pride? Stay at The Line Hotel, located in a neoclassical 20th century church, close to all the city’s gay attractions. Perfect for praying away your weekend sins!
Takeover Productions, La Fantasy and Dougie Meyer join forces to produce and epic weekend of gay events in the nation’s capital.
The Parties
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Note in 2025 DC hosts Worldpride.
- Kinetic Pride DC features top talent, unique performances, stunning visuals, and jaw-dropping venues for a DC Pride you won’t soon forget.
- Events run from Thursday through to Sunday kicking off with a special edition of UNCUT XL, a massive Kinetic Main party and the closing discoVERS edition.
- Parties are held at some of the city’s biggest venues, featuring breathtaking stage productions with world class sound and light.
- Dance all night with the hottest guys from DC and beyond and mix and mingle with the sexiest GoGos.
- Special performances each night, seamlessly integrated into each DJ set will keep you on your toes!
- Events include UNCUT XL and discoVERS.
The Venues
- Echostage is a music venue located in Washington, D.C.. Opened in 2012, the hybrid nightclub and concert hall has over 30,000 square feet of space and is capable of hosting up to 3,000 guests. This Vast nightspot features bars, a dance floor and a smoking area. Echostage is a twenty-minute drive from the gay bars of Dupont Circle.
- SAX in Downtown DC – Ornate cabaret serves cocktails & French finger food during burlesque & other stage entertainment. SAX transforms late night into DC’s most intimate lounge with live DJs, entertainment and bottle service.
- RepubliQ (Formerly Bliss) – Spacious, elegant, luxurious, cutting-edge, stylish and hip lounge dance club with multiple dance floors in Washington, D.C. Warehouse District. The club is a 20-minute drive from Dupont Circle.
Gay Washington DC
Dupont Circle – One of the most traditional gay neighborhoods in the area, Dupont Circle is full of interesting shops, cafes, bookstores, bars, and restaurants all geared toward the LGBTQ community.
Adams Morgan is another popular neighborhood, a multicultural neighborhood centered on the happening nightlife scene around 18th Street. The stretch buzzes with eclectic bars, music venues and international restaurants.
- Along Dupont Circle’s 17th Street, JR’s is a mainstay, as the bar has been serving patrons for three decades.
- Find one of the city’s best atmospheres at this 18th Street hub in Adams Morgan. Referred to simply as “The Diner,” make sure you try the house drink of choice: the Lemon (or Lime or Orange) Squeeze, made with a generous pour of vodka and heavy splashes of other liquors.
- Just across the street from Nellie’s in the heart of the U Street corridor lies The Dirty Goose, which prides itself on great drinks and even better vibes. Choose from an array of martinis with – you guessed it – Grey Goose vodka, kick back and relax.
- Larry’s Lounge is a gay neighborhood pub, with always-affordable drinks, solid happy hour specials, mouth-watering pub fare (see: sweet potato tots) and one of the city’s friendliest patios (you can bring your dog, too!).
- Number Nine comes to the bustling Logan Circle courtesy of co-founder Ed Bailey, who helped DC’s gay nightlife scene to grow during his days as a DJ. Decked out in mirrors, leather banquettes and dark wood paneling, the lounge is perfect for nighttime socialization.
Where to stay during DC Pride?
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The gay bars in Washington are a little spread out most are within walking distance from Dupont Circle and U Street Metro stations, so we have chosen Hotels close Dupont Circle Metro gay bars as they have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
1430 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Viceroy Washington DC offers pet-friendly accommodation in Washington, 4 minutes' walk from Logan Circle. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Private parking is available on site.
Each room includes a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom where you will find bath robes, free toiletries and a hair dryer. Select rooms offer a seating area. In-room spa services and a yoga mat are also available for guests.
2121 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
This Washington, D.C. hotel is located less than 5 minutes’ walk from
and boasts an on-site restaurant and bar. The White House is 1.6 km away.Each modern room at the Royal Sonesta Washington DC features a flat-screen TV and plush bedding. Select rooms offer a deep soaking spa bath or a piece of fitness equipment. In-room massage and spa services are available.
1500 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
This hotel is located at the top of
just minutes from the historical landmarks of , D.C. The is 120 m awayThe rooms at The Dupont Circle Hotel are furnished with large windows and marble bathrooms. Modern amenities include an iPod docking station, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Designer bathrobes are also offered.
1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Located 12 minutes’ walk from the
, this Washington, D.C. hotel boasts in-room spa services and an on-site restaurant. Dupont Circle is 8 minutes’ walk away.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.
1227 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
The apartment features 1 bedroom, a living room with a flat screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
1400 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
The air conditioned apartments offer a bedroom, 1 bathroom bath or shower, a living room with flat screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, oven and microwave and a washer and dryer, Apartments offer WiFi available in all areas and is free of charge.
Washington, DC 20009
Executive apartments features accommodation with free WiFi and a terrace. The units are fitted with air-conditioned bedrooms and a kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave and fridge. An oven and coffee machine are also offered.
2015 O St NW, Washington, DC 20036
The holiday home has 7 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 5 bathrooms with a bidet. features accommodation with a private pool, free WiFi
1847 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
Open since 2003, Café Saint-Ex remains a staple neighborhood restaurant and gay bar located in the heart of the bustling 14th Street scene
639 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Go-to gay bar for otter, bear, wolf etc.
Lively tri-level gay bar offering small plates & sushi in a relaxed atmosphere with a rooftop deck.
2014 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
Friendly gay bar with rgular drag shows
1100 P St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States
Great little gay bar serves great cocktails and has outdoor seating
2001 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States
Bunker is dc's underground gay bar and club with nightly entertainment, live djs, and transportive decor.
1520 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Really cute and comfortable gay cocktail bar. Simple, classic menu. Small space that invites you to relax and chat with others
2161 P St NW, Washington, DC 20037
This gay bar tends to attract regulars who gather around cozy downstairs bar. Yes, there is a real fireplace. Perhaps the most unassuming bar in D.C., and certainly among the most consistently fun
1410 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Narrow, no-nonsense gay bar offering typical drinks, including huge cocktails during happy hour.
Washington, DC 200011940 9th Street Northwest
Great music venue! Very intimate space with a nice rooftop with delicious food and large selection of drinks.
U St Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001
Games on TV, drag events (bingo & brunch), poker nights & karaoke draw patrons to this casual Gay Bar
915 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Kiki gay bar offering weekly drag shows four different bar areas, including a beer garden, a sports themed bar, lounge areas and a dance floor.
2319 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Lively, easygoing lesbian sports bar with a dance floor & event nights.
913 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Chic gay hangout with a rooftop bar for craft cocktails, signature martinis & a concise American menu.
2317 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Dave Perruzza has opened up a gay sports bar in the heart of Adams Morgan. The 10,000+ square foot building features plenty of flat screens for sports fans, darts, video games, a lesbian bar, and two spacious patios.
2009 8th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001
Best way to spend a Friday night! Cheaply priced drinks in a large venue that, for this night, is catering to a large variety of the gay scene (yes, including bears!).
1104 H Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Gay bar with a Beautiful Patio, DJ/Dancing Fri/Sat, No Cover, 100+ craft beers, 50+ whiskeys, Saints Games, much more!
1435 P Street Northwest Washington, DC 20005
Popular gay bar can get very busy at weekends
1836 18th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
Known for its generous pours, dog-friendly patio, and welcoming environment, Larry’s Lounge is Dupont Circle’s best neighborhood Gay bar.
1335 Green Court Northwest Washington, DC 20005
Green Lantern, everyone's favorite neighborhood bar, is proudly serving all gay DC!
1519 17th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20036
Originally opened in 1986, JR’s Bar has served DC’s LGBTQ+ community for more than 30 years right in the heart of Dupont.
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Adams Morgan Neighborhood – Washington DC
Washington, D.C. has a thriving LGBTQ+ community that plays a significant role in the city’s cultural, social, and political life. D.C. hosts a variety of LGBTQ+ cultural events and festivals throughout the year. The Capital Pride Festival and Parade, typically held in June, is one of the city’s most significant gay celebrations, featuring a parade, concerts, and other festivities.
Adjacent to Dupont Circle, Logan Circle has also become a popular LGBTQ+ neighborhood. It offers a mix of bars, restaurants, & cultural attractions.
The U Street Corridor is known for its historic ties to the LGBTQ+ community and its vibrant nightlife scene. With several LGBTQ+ bars and clubs.