95+ Top Gay Events in January

Banish those January blues! From gay ski week in Aspen to pool parties in Puerto Vallarta.

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!

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. 16.2026 - To: Jan. 19.2026

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. 17.2026 - To: Jan. 24.2026

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. 25.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

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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Christmas in New York

From: Oct. 26.2025 - To: Jan. 02.2026

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.

Smokey Mountain Christmas

From: Nov. 01.2025 - To: Jan. 04.2026

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.

Cologne Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 11.2025 - To: Jan. 04.2026

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Cologne has some of the world's finest Christmas markets across the city, from traditional to hipster style and even a dedicated gay market.

Vienna Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 14.2025 - To: Jan. 05.2026

Friday, Nov 21st, 2014

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

Copenhagen Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 15.2025 - To: Jan. 05.2026

Monday, Oct 17th, 2016

Experience the festive ambiance at Copenhagen's Christmas Markets and the enchanting Tivoli Gardens for a true burst of holiday cheer.

Edinburgh Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 15.2025 - To: Jan. 04.2026

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!

Budapest Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 15.2025 - To: Jan. 05.2026

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

Budapest is full of Christmas markets, which usually open around mid November and close at the end of December (December 31) each year.

Marseille Christmas Market

From: Nov. 18.2025 - To: Jan. 05.2026

Wednesday, Feb 28th, 2024

Enjoy a delightful seasonal experience at the annual Marseille Christmas Market this December.

Salzburg Christmas Market and Advent Celebrations

From: Nov. 21.2025 - To: Jan. 01.2026

Monday, Apr 11th, 2022

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

Bruges Christmas Market & Winter Glow

From: Nov. 21.2025 - To: Jan. 04.2026

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

Strasbourg Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 26.2025 - To: Jan. 06.2026

Wednesday, Oct 19th, 2016

It was in Strasbourg in 1570 that the very first edition of the oldest Christmas market in Europe took place, then called the "Christkindelsmärik" (market of the Infant Jesus)

Barcelona Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 27.2025 - To: Jan. 06.2026

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.

Amsterdam Light Festival

From: Nov. 27.2025 - To: Jan. 18.2026

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.

Brussels Christmas Market

From: Nov. 28.2025 - To: Jan. 04.2026

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.

Christmas and New Year in Nice

From: Nov. 28.2025 - To: Jan. 04.2026

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

Christmas, New Year & Three Kings Festival in Sitges

From: Nov. 28.2025 - To: Jan. 06.2026

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

Prague Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 29.2025 - To: Jan. 04.2026

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

Cleveland Winterfest

From: Nov. 29.2025 - To: Jan. 06.2026

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. 29.2025 - To: Jan. 07.2026

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

Antwerp Christmas Markets

From: Dec. 05.2025 - To: Jan. 04.2026

Sunday, Sep 4th, 2022

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

Lovefest - Torremolinos New Year Festival

New Year Fest - Torremolinos New Year Festival

From: Dec. 26.2025 - To: Jan. 01.2026

Monday, Jun 11th, 2018

Celebrate New Years in style with five nights of parties in Spain's "party central", Torremolinos.

Mantamar's Gay New Year's Eve Circuit Event

From: Dec. 27.2025 - To: Jan. 02.2026

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.

White Party Puerto Vallarta New Years Edition

Industry Puerto Vallarta New Years Edition

From: Dec. 28.2025 - To: Jan. 03.2026

Monday, Oct 21st, 2019

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

Freedom New Year Festival Maspalomas

From: Dec. 28.2025 - To: Jan. 01.2026

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.

First Light Provincetown New Year's Eve Festival

From: Dec. 31.2025 - To: Jan. 04.2026

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.

Sunrise & VIVA Alegria New Years Day

From: Jan. 01.2026 - To: Jan. 01.2026

Wednesday, Nov 9th, 2016

Experience the world-renowned vibe at Ric Sena’s daytime rooftop party, Alegria's Sunrise at Hudson Terrace in Hell’s Kitchen on New Year´s Day.

WE NYF Madrid - New Year's Day Massive Main Party

WE NYF Madrid New Year's Day Party

From: Jan. 01.2026 - To: Jan. 01.2026

Tuesday, Nov 15th, 2022

Start your 2025 with a party! The WE New Year's Day party runs for 8 hours of non-stop music, hot guys and a fantastic atmosphere

Rome Bears Week

From: Jan. 02.2026 - To: Jan. 06.2026

Monday, Oct 24th, 2016

Rome’s bear calendar gets off to a spectacular start with a New Year party, followed by a sexy, week-long celebration

Aspen Gay Ski Week

From: Jan. 12.2026 - To: Jan. 19.2026

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Aspen Gay Ski Week is the place to head if you like to ski & party with 1000s of gay guys from around in this exclusive Colorado mountain top resort.

International Leather & Boots Sevillian Meeting

From: Jan. 15.2026 - To: Jan. 18.2026

Tuesday, Jan 23rd, 2018

International Leather & Boots Sevillian Meeting 2019 is a a meeting of friends and fans of leather, boots and other fetishes that takes place in Seville

Sin City Classic Las Vegas

From: Jan. 15.2026 - To: Jan. 18.2026

Thursday, Jul 12th, 2018

Touted as the largest annual LGBT sporting event anywhere, the Classic has evolved into a five-day tournament

Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend

From: Jan. 16.2026 - To: Jan. 19.2026

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. 17.2026 - To: Jan. 24.2026

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.

Midsumma Festival

From: Jan. 18.2026 - To: Feb. 08.2026

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Midsumma Festival has been held annually since 1988 in Melbourne featuring 130+ queer arts and culture, a parade, carnival, T-Dance, over three weeks.

Midsumma Carnival Melbourne

From: Jan. 18.2026 - To: Jan. 18.2026

Sunday, Jan 12th, 2025

Midsumma, Melbourne's premier gay arts and cultural organization, hosts Carnival, the main event of the Midsumma Festival held each year on a Sunday at the height of Summer.

Winter Rendezvous

From: Jan. 21.2026 - To: Jan. 25.2026

Monday, Dec 28th, 2020

Winter Rendezvous Stowe Vermont With snow-covered mountains and quiet fireside retreats, winter in Stowe is winter at its peak.

Minneapolis & St Paul Winter Carnival

From: Jan. 22.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

Saturday, Apr 17th, 2021

Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has brought charming winter events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area.

Dublin Leather Weekend

From: Jan. 23.2026 - To: Jan. 25.2026

Monday, Jan 22nd, 2018

DLW Dublin Leather Weekend is a weekend of events organised by Leather Men of Ireland with parties, meet ups and socials.

Vienna Regenbogenball

From: Jan. 24.2026 - To: Jan. 24.2026

Friday, Oct 10th, 2014

If you fancy a little glamour then dust off your top hat and tails and grab your dancing shoes, and head to the Regenbogen Ball in Gay Vienna

Whistler Pride and Ski Week

From: Jan. 25.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

Friday, Oct 10th, 2014

The Whistler Pride and Ski Festival is more than just a gay ski week, it is an 8-day festival that combines Sports, Culinary, Wellness and spectacular Social and Cultural events one of the highlights of the gay calendar in Canada with great pool parties, skiing and more.

Beef Dip Puerto Vallarta

From: Jan. 25.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

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,

Mantamar Bear Week Puerto Vallarta

From: Jan. 26.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

Monday, Jul 3rd, 2023

Celebrate Bear Week in Puerto Vallarta with Mantamar, featuring world-class DJs and parties from the International Bear circuit

Arena Festival - Playa Del Carmen

From: Jan. 29.2026 - To: Feb. 02.2026

Monday, Jan 19th, 2015

Arena is Mexico’s biggest gay and lesbian dance music festival, and celebrates each year on Playa del Carmen.

Gasparilla Invasion & Parade Tampa

From: Jan. 30.2026 - To: Jan. 30.2026

Thursday, Aug 26th, 2021

Land, ho! Set sail for Tampa, shouts the legendary pirate Jose Gaspar as his band of buccaneers sail across the Hillsborough Bay and return to the City of Tampa

Beef Dip FOAM Pool Party by Mad Bear Puerto Vallarta

From: Jan. 30.2026 - To: Jan. 30.2026

Tuesday, Jan 10th, 2023

Mad Bear, one of Europe's most popular Bear parties, brings its signature party to Puerto Vallarta during the annual Beef Dip bears week.

Bearadise, Puerto Vallarta International Bear Festival

From: Feb. 28.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Thursday, Nov 5th, 2020

Bearadise Puerto Vallarta is an International Bear Festival taking place during Puerto Vallarta's busy high season in early February.

DNA Pool Party Melbourne

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Saturday, Jan 7th, 2023

Celebrate summer with DNA at Melbourne's sexiest queer, the ultimate way to kick start Pride season in the city

Rio - New Years Pool Party

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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.

Sunland Summer Circuit Party Puerto Vallarta

Paraiso Beach Party Puerto Vallarta

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Sunday, May 9th, 2021

Paraiso is one of the hottest circuit party parties in Puerto Vallarta and brings the magic to Mexico's No 1 gay destination this New Year Weekend.

Daywash Sydney Presents

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Friday, Jul 15th, 2022

Daywash Sydney Reunion NYD - Calling all Daywashers from near and far to a spectacular celebration this New Years Gay!

DayWash Kiki Sydney New Years Weekender Pool Party

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Saturday, Oct 22nd, 2016

Picture it; the first pool party of the new year, the sun is warming the sexy shoulders of the seriously hot crowd making their annual pilgrimage to the party mecca we all know and love.

Furball DC MAL Weekend

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Tuesday, Dec 28th, 2021

As thousands of hot fetish guys descend upon Washington DC for MAL weekend, the parties will fill fast! Furball is one of the most popular

Masterbeat presents Odyssey New York City

Masterbeat Presents XXX The Club

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Tuesday, Jun 29th, 2021

Masterbeat Presents XXX The Club with music by legendary superstar DJ’s and hot men at NYCs biggest venues.

Kiki - The Sydney Gay Day Pool Play

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Friday, Nov 16th, 2018

Kiki - The Sydney Gay Day Pool Play. This fabulous flesh fest of fly guys spans across one of the most incredible rooftop venues .

Tribus Dance Party Sydney

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Wednesday, Nov 29th, 2023

Extra Dirty Sydney and Paul McDonald present Tribus, a special Saturday night event.

Ottawa Winterlude

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Thursday, Jul 8th, 2021

Ottawa Winterlude is a three week series of celebrations sure to help make those winter days and nights filled with fun and excitement.

Atlanta Christkindl Market & Festive Attractions

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Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

the Atlanta Christkindl Market – the city's first and largest winter holiday festival at Centennial Olympic Park presented by the German American Cultural Foundation.

La Demence New Year Party

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Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

La Demence is Europe’s premier clubbing night and is held in Brussels at regular intervals throughout the year. The La Demence New Years Party is legendary.

We Party New year Festival

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Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

We Party New year Festival is a 5 day celebration featuring the biggest DJs and Circuit Parties to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Madrid, Spain.

Closet Party Melbourne - NYD Edition

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Saturday, Mar 27th, 2021

The Closet Party in Melbourne bills itself as "A night for homosexuals and those who love them" and takes place during big holiday weekends

Savannah Christmas Market & Harbour Boat Parade of Lights

Savannah Christmas Market & Harbor Boat Parade of Lights

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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.

THICK ‘N’ JUICY Melbourne NYD

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Friday, May 21st, 2021

Thick ‘N’ Juicy produces some of Australia's hottest gay circuit parties and are celebrated during big events and seasonal holidays.

New Year's Day Block Party San Francisco

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Saturday, Oct 9th, 2021

The Great Northern and Space Cowboys are back with SF's biggest block party on New Year's Day. It's A New Day & Breakfast of Champions.

Christmas and New Year in Boston

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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

Thick and Juicy Sydney NYD

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Sunday, Nov 21st, 2021

Join THICK ‘N’ JUICY for a massive celebration in Sydney, as the party returns to The Oxford Art Factory.

Dreamland Festival Miami, New Year's Eve

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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.

Palm Tree Club - New Years Day

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Saturday, Jan 22nd, 2022

Miami Palm Tree Club - Kick start your New Year with a bang at the indoor/outdoor Palm Tree Club event.

My Pleasure Madrid New Year Edition

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Friday, Mar 25th, 2022

My Pleasure Madrid is one of the city's cutting edge events, combining the best of Fetish and Techno.

Sunland New Year Circuit Festival Mexico City

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Monday, Aug 8th, 2022

Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in Mexico City with the Sunland Circuit Weekend by Jubileo

Oslo Christmas Markets

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Saturday, Oct 22nd, 2022

Christmas is a magical time in Oslo with plenty of snow, hot glogg and festive lights filling the city with a festive charm

Gay Christmas and New Year's Eve in New Orleans

Gay Christmas & New Year's Eve in New Orleans

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Tuesday, Nov 29th, 2022

New Orleans is the perfect place to celebrate Christmas and ring in the new year, from gala dinners to all-night parties, street celebrations and more

Guapo Fiesta Rio NYE Week

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Wednesday, Jan 11th, 2023

Guapo Fiesta produces some of Brazil's hottest circuit events during Rio's biggest festivals and holiday celebrations

Reload Puerto Vallarta After Party

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Sunday, Sep 10th, 2023

Industry Nightclub presents LA's hottest gay after party, "Reload," for a special edition.

Masterbeat Los Angeles New Years Festival

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Sunday, Nov 30th, 2014

Masterbeat Los Angeles is one of the largest New Years Eve Circuit events in the world. Over 4,000 people & a stunning 10 min countdown at the Myan Theatre.

Gay New Years Eve Sydney

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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!

Christmas Markets and Gay New Year in Bangkok

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Saturday, Nov 25th, 2023

Dodge the cold and dive into Bangkok's seasonal embrace. It's a festive season with a tropical twist!

Dublin Gay Christmas and New Year Celebrations

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Tuesday, Nov 28th, 2023

Celebrating Christmas and New Year's Eve in Dublin is an exciting experience, offering a mix of traditional and modern festivities

Rio The New World New Year's Festival - Carioca

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Sunday, Oct 23rd, 2022

The New World (TNW) is one of Brazil's biggest party promoters (formerly The Week) and brings the biggest parties to Rio for an epic Gay New Year celebration

Candy Party Rio Edition

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Thursday, Oct 24th, 2024

Experience the unique blend of Madrid's sweetest and sexiest party for an unforgettable night of great music, sexy guys and fun!

Amsterdam Christmas Markets

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Tuesday, Oct 18th, 2016

The nights may be long and dark in winter, but you can always brighten up any day with a visit to a Christmas market in Amsterdam.

Pridesh New Year's Eve Fetish Week Madrid

Strong New Year's Eve Fetish Week Madrid

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Wednesday, Nov 9th, 2022

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

Andorra Christmas Markets

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Sunday, Nov 27th, 2022

Andorra makes for a Magical Christmas escape with its valley panoramas and tiny cobbled old quarter transformed into a Winter wonderland with markets, lights, parades and gastronomic delights

Charlotte Christmas Village, North Carolina

Charlotte Christmas Events North Carolina

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Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

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

Venice Christmas Markets

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Sunday, Oct 21st, 2018

Highlights of December and January Christmas markets include shopping for gifts such as their world-renowned hand-blown glass, midnight Mass at St. Mark’s and fireworks on New Year’s Eve

Christmas & New Year in Lisbon

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Thursday, Nov 25th, 2021

Come to Lisbon for some Festive fun and wish all those hot Portuguese guys a Feliz Natal (Merry Christmas) and Feliz Ano Novo (Happy New Year)! Lisbon is a city full of traditions, and those traditions come alive even more in the lead up to Christmas and New Year.

Madrid Christmas & New Years

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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.

Medellin Christmas Festival de las Luces y Alumbrados Navidenos

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Monday, Feb 14th, 2022

The Festival of Lights is one of the most important celebrations in Medellin, where countless colourful lights adorn the most iconic public squares and plazas. It has been voted one of the top 10-holiday lights destinations in the world by National Geographic.

Valencia Christmas and New Year

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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

Malaga Christmas Lights Markets and New Year Celebrations

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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

Glasgow Christmas Markets

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Sunday, Jul 4th, 2021

The much-loved Glasgow Christmas Markets encompass a variety of colorful stalls, offering a selection of gifts, artisan products and global cuisine set in a festive village

Seville Christmas and New Year

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Saturday, Nov 12th, 2022

Seville has a rich historical heritage and a unique mix of cultural influences, making its Christmas celebrations some of the most unique in Southern Europe. The streets of Seville fill with beautiful Nativity scenes, musical choirs or "Campanilleros", bustling Christmas Markets and more

Milan Christmas Markets

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Friday, Oct 28th, 2022

Famous for its glorious Duomo, impeccable sense of fashion and world-class shopping, Milan hosts some of Europe's most magical Christmas markets and a diverse culinary scene

Christmas in Chicago Gay events Christmas Markets and New Year Fireworks

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Tuesday, Nov 16th, 2021

Christmas in Chicago Gay events Christmas Markets and New Year Fireworks Lots to do over the holidays in the windy City

Malta Christmas Markets

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Wednesday, Jul 19th, 2023

Malta offers a unique blend of cultures and traditions, making it an ideal destination for exploring Christmas markets. Come soak up the festive cheer

London Christmas Markets Lights & Attractions

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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.

Florence Christmas Markets

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Friday, Nov 24th, 2023

Buon Natale! Welcome to the heart of Tuscany, where the magic of Christmas comes alive in the charming city of Florence

RU Paul Drag Con UK

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Tuesday, May 10th, 2022

DragCon returns in January to London ExCeL. This is your chance to see your favourite stars, returning and new, in one place.

Touch on Circuit Taipei

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Friday, Jul 5th, 2024

Touch on Circuit produces the leading circuit events in Taipei, and several different events are held throughout the year.

Els llums de Sant Pau Barcelona Christmas Garden

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Saturday, Nov 20th, 2021

Get aboard to experience a magical journey and let yourself be enchanted by Christmassy splendor at the Els Llums de Sant Pau. Visit in the evening from 6 pm to 10.30 pm at Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau in Barcelona.

Kinetic The Official Parties for MAL Washington DC

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Saturday, Nov 20th, 2021

Kinetic is the official partner of the Mid Atlanta Leather Weekend and brings 5 spectacular evening events to one of America's top Leather events.

Hustlaball Las Vegas

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Saturday, Nov 15th, 2014

The annual Hustlaball Las Vegas will feature more than 25 of the hottest porn actors performing live on stage with a huge afterparty featuring guest DJs.

Surge San Francisco

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Sunday, Jun 13th, 2021

Evan J-Sun presents a new edition of "Surge" a pop-up circuit event held during the MLK Weekend and right before pride in June.

Sin City Classic Afterparties - JOCK

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Friday, Jan 5th, 2024

Piranha presents the official Sin City Jock Parties each year in early January - SCORE & JOCK

Bärenpaadiie XXL Hamburg

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Saturday, Nov 15th, 2014

Bärenpaadiie XXL Hamburg Bear week takes place each January attracting thousands of bears visit the city for bear tours, fetish nights, a bear brunch & more

San Sebastian Street Festival

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Wednesday, Apr 21st, 2021

About 500 artists and musicians entertain the crowds while hundreds more are dressed up in costumes and masks to parade the streets

Masterbeat XXX After Hours Los Angeles

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Monday, May 10th, 2021

Masterbeat XXX After Hours Los Angeles returns for a special edition during holiday celebrations.

MLK Weekend by Ky Martinez San Francisco

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Monday, Jan 3rd, 2022

Ky Martinez brings the two biggest parties back together to celebrate the MLK Weekend in San Francisco.

MLK Weekend Heretic Atlanta

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Tuesday, Jan 4th, 2022

Kick start your new year with a party weekend to remember during the MLK celebrations in Atlanta.

Flirt Tea San Diego - Pride Edition

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Friday, Oct 18th, 2024

SD Boys presents the hottest Sunday Funday event in San Diego.

Indianapolis Christmas Events & The Circle of Lights

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Tuesday, May 4th, 2021

Indianapolis turns it up a notch for the holiday season with the Circle of Lights. It’s a display featuring the world’s largest Christmas tree at the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument.

Melbourne Queer Pool Party

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Saturday, Jan 7th, 2023

Midsummer presents the annual Queer Pool Party, Melbourne's biggest, most inclusive queer pool event.

BearFest Puerto Vallarta by Industry

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Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 2019

Bear Fest by Industry Puerto Vallarta; Mexico's biggest bear brands combine to create the ultimate 7 night long bear circuit party.

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Upcoming Events in FEBRUARY

Midsumma Festival

From: Jan. 18.2026 - To: Feb. 08.2026

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

Midsumma Festival has been held annually since 1988 in Melbourne featuring 130+ queer arts and culture, a parade, carnival, T-Dance, over three weeks.

Minneapolis & St Paul Winter Carnival

From: Jan. 22.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

Saturday, Apr 17th, 2021

Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has brought charming winter events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area.

Carnival Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

From: Jan. 24.2026 - To: Mar. 01.2026

Sunday, Jan 16th, 2022

On the island of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas Carnival is one of the oldest and most traditional festivals on the Canary Islands, filling the city streets with an explosion of colour, joy, music, and dance.

Whistler Pride and Ski Week

From: Jan. 25.2026 - To: Feb. 01.2026

Friday, Oct 10th, 2014

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