95 Top Gay Events in JANUARY

Banish those January blues and plan your trip to the top events, from gay ski week in Aspen to pool parties in Puerto Vallarta.

January has some of the best gay events of the year. Kick it off with the amazing post new years event in Brussels at La Demence! Escape to Puerto Vallarta for Bearadise. Enjoy “Leather Cocktail Parties” at the MAL in Washington or head to the exclusive ski resort of Aspen for the most stylish of all gay ski weeks!

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Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend

From: Jan. 12.2024 - To: Jan. 15.2024

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend includes leather Cocktails. Sunday brunch & Mr. MAL Contest, a Leather Exhibit Hall and the official closing party, REACTION.

Arosa Gay Ski Week

From: Jan. 20.2024 - To: Jan. 27.2024

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Arosa Gay ski week is held in Switzerland in early January,with its breathtaking scenery and crisp fresh air, fun in the snow by day & parties at night.

Beef Dip Puerto Vallarta

From: Jan. 28.2024 - To: Feb. 04.2024

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Thousands of bears and their admirers will descend upon Mexico's top gay destination, Puerto Vallarta, for 7 days of partying,

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Smokey Mountain Christmas

From: Nov. 11.2022 - To: Jan. 06.2024

Wednesday, Apr 28th, 2021

Smokey Mountain Christmas once guests enter the gates, they understand why Dollywood’s is the perfect place to get into the Christmas spirit.

Christmas in New York

From: Oct. 26.2023 - To: Jan. 02.2024

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

Every Christmas, thousands of New Yorkers (and tourists) travel to the bright and brilliant nexus of town: the Rockefeller Christmas Tree.

Vienna Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 11.2023 - To: Jan. 05.2024

Friday, Nov 21st, 2014

From the middle of November, Vienna's prettiest squares transform into magical Christmas markets.

Christmas and New Year in Boston

From: Nov. 11.2023 - To: Jan. 02.2024

Sunday, Nov 21st, 2021

Christmas and New Year in Boston is a festive and magical occasions with the city transformed into a wonderland of lights and decorations

London Christmas Markets Lights & Attractions

From: Nov. 17.2023 - To: Jan. 02.2024

Tuesday, Nov 16th, 2021

London is brimming with Christmas markets of all shapes and sizes, from the traditional and intimate to fairground style of Winter Wonderland.

Charlotte Christmas Village North Carolina

From: Nov. 20.2023 - To: Jan. 06.2024

Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

The Charlotte Christmas village has become a much-beloved tradition in the Queen City and takes place from late November each year in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.

Christmas, New Year & Three Kings Festival in Sitges

From: Nov. 21.2023 - To: Jan. 06.2024

Monday, Nov 14th, 2022

While most people think of Sitges as a Summer destination, the village has become a popular Winter escape over the past few years, especially with nearby French visitors and other European tourists

Madrid Christmas & New Years

From: Nov. 23.2023 - To: Jan. 07.2024

Monday, Nov 29th, 2021

As Christmas trees and decorations light up streets and squares, Madrid celebrates everyone's favourite holiday with a programme packed with cultural and leisure activities.

Salzburg Christmas Market and Advent Celebrations

From: Nov. 23.2023 - To: Jan. 01.2024

Monday, Apr 11th, 2022

Salzburg Christmas Market is on Dom and Residenzplatz, home to one of the oldest Advent markets in the world.

Savannah Christmas Market & Harbour Boat Parade of Lights

Savannah Christmas Market & Harbor Boat Parade of Lights

From: Nov. 23.2023 - To: Jan. 01.2024

Tuesday, Apr 27th, 2021

Each November, Savannah celebrates the arrival of the Holiday Season with the Harbor Boat Parade of Lights and opens their beautiful Christmas market.

Malaga Christmas Lights Markets and New Year Celebrations

From: Nov. 24.2023 - To: Jan. 06.2024

Monday, Nov 21st, 2022

Malaga celebrates Christmas with some of Europe's most spectacular light displays, charming Christmas Markets and mild December afternoons, perfect for exploring its historical attractions

Barcelona Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 24.2023 - To: Jan. 06.2024

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

From the stunning christmas lights on the Ramblas to the crazy Santa Swim, a Barcelona Christmas is both fun and unique.

Bruges Christmas Market & Winter Glow

From: Nov. 24.2023 - To: Jan. 07.2024

Tuesday, Aug 30th, 2022

Bruges comes alive in December with the scent of fresh waffles, twinkling fairy lights, and snow-dusted cobble streets as the annual Christmas market returns to one of Europe's prettiest Medieval cities

Edinburgh Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 25.2023 - To: Jan. 04.2024

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

The European Christmas Market in Edinburgh takes place in East Princes St Gardens for a whole host of bespoke and traditional Christmas items!

Brussels Christmas Market

From: Nov. 25.2023 - To: Jan. 01.2024

Tuesday, Oct 18th, 2016

For five festive, fun-filled weeks, the cobbled streets and pretty squares of Brussels spring to life with Winter Wonders, a 2km-long stretch of snow-dusted market chalets, buzzing bars and pop-up restaurants.

Cleveland Winterfest

From: Nov. 25.2023 - To: Jan. 05.2024

Saturday, May 1st, 2021

Held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, Downtown Cleveland's annual Winterfest is everything you want out of a holiday season

Zagreb Christmas Market Croatia

From: Nov. 26.2023 - To: Jan. 07.2024

Sunday, Oct 23rd, 2022

Zagreb Christmas Market or Advent u Zagrebu is a city-wide event, celebrated right through the New year to the Epiphany, until the 6th of January each year

Valencia Christmas and New Year

From: Nov. 30.2023 - To: Jan. 06.2024

Sunday, Nov 20th, 2022

Valencia is the perfect escape for those looking to celebrate a Christmas full of traditions while enjoying mild Mediterranean temperatures, superb cuisine, vibrant nightlife and a fairytale atmosphere

Amsterdam Light Festival

From: Nov. 30.2023 - To: Jan. 21.2024

Wednesday, Sep 8th, 2021

Enjoy a beautiful experience this Winter at the annual Amsterdam Light Festival as the city is transformed into a living art gallery over seven weeks.

Christmas and New Year in Nice

From: Dec. 01.2023 - To: Jan. 01.2024

Wednesday, Nov 9th, 2022

Celebrate Christmas and New Year in style in one of the most stylish European cities as Nice celebrates the festive season with glitter and glamour along the Promenade des Anglais

Prague Christmas Markets

From: Dec. 02.2023 - To: Jan. 06.2024

Tuesday, Oct 18th, 2016

The Christmas markets make Prague a heaven for the Christmas enthusiastic shoppers. Christmas markets are held in many places of this city

Antwerp Christmas Markets

From: Dec. 08.2023 - To: Jan. 07.2024

Sunday, Sep 4th, 2022

Antwerp's beautiful Christmas market opens each year from the beginning of December until the first week of January

White Party Puerto Vallarta New Years Edition

Industry Puerto Vallarta New Years Edition

From: Dec. 27.2023 - To: Jan. 02.2024

Monday, Oct 21st, 2019

Gay Puerto Vallarta New Years Edition - Celebrate the arrival of the new year with Industry Night club.

Mantamar's Gay New Year's Eve Circuit Event

From: Dec. 27.2023 - To: Jan. 02.2024

Monday, Oct 25th, 2021

Puerto Vallarta is one of the best places to celebrate a gay new year. Over the past decade, Mexico's No one gay resort has developed to become one of the leading circuit destinations.

Pridesh New Year's Eve Fetish Week Madrid

From: Dec. 27.2023 - To: Dec. 31.2023

Wednesday, Nov 9th, 2022

Madrid is one of the biggest destinations for gay New year circuit events and celebrations in Europe, and Pridesh brings even more events, with ten parties held during the festivities.

We Party New year Festival

From: Dec. 27.2023 - To: Jan. 01.2024

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

We Party New year Festival is a 7 day celebration featuring the biggest DJs and Circuit Parties to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Madrid, Spain.

Freedom New Year Festival Maspalomas

From: Dec. 28.2023 - To: Jan. 02.2024

Saturday, Jan 22nd, 2022

Freedom New Year Festival in Maspalomas promises to be Europe's hottest Winter Festival with a 5 days of fun in the sun, the perfect way to welcome the new year.

Rio - New Years Pool Party

From: Dec. 29.2023 - To: Jan. 01.2024

Friday, Nov 24th, 2017

Rio is home to one of the biggest New Year celebrations in the world and the gay Revolution new year pool party is world famous.

Dreamland Festival Miami, New Year's Eve

From: Dec. 29.2023 - To: Jan. 02.2024

Monday, Dec 6th, 2021

Miami Beach circuit wars are about to begin as Dreamland comes to town to shake things up and bring a new level of opulence to Miami Beach.

White Party Bangkok

From: Dec. 29.2023 - To: Jan. 01.2024

Friday, Jul 29th, 2016

WHITE PARTY BANGKOK is poised to be Asia's largest gay Music Festival this New Year!

Gay New Years Eve Sydney

From: Dec. 30.2023 - To: Jan. 02.2024

Tuesday, Dec 2nd, 2014

"Sophisticated" is the name of the ultimate gay new years eve Sydney celebration in Circular Quay with stunning firework views, amazing service & VIP style!

First Light Provincetown New Year's Eve Festival

From: Dec. 30.2023 - To: Jan. 02.2024

Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2018

Provincetown comes alive one last time with New Year’s revelers before settling into the winter season. Restaurants, shops, bars, clubs will all be open.