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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Arosa Gay Ski Week

From: Jan. 22.2022 - To: Jan. 29.2022

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. 30.2022 - To: Feb. 06.2022

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,

Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend

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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.

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Top Gay Events in JANUARY

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San Francisco's Illuminate Festival of Light

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Jan. 31.2022

Thursday, Nov 25th, 2021

The City by the Bay always dazzles, especially during the holiday season when it is aglow with the annual Illuminate

Amsterdam Light Festival

From: Dec. 02.2021 - To: Jan. 23.2022

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.

Puerto Vallarta Naked Pool Party

From: Dec. 02.2021 - To: Jan. 28.2023

Friday, Dec 11th, 2020

Puerto Vallarta Naked Pool Party 2021 let it all hang out Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in December and January

Aspen Gay Ski Week

From: Jan. 16.2022 - To: Jan. 23.2022

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.

Winter Rendezvous

From: Jan. 19.2022 - To: Jan. 23.2022

Monday, Dec 28th, 2020

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

San Sebastian Street Festival

From: Jan. 20.2022 - To: Jan. 23.2022

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

Hot and Steamy Festival Port Douglas

From: Jan. 20.2022 - To: Jan. 23.2022

Sunday, Jan 24th, 2021

Hot and Steamy Festival Port Douglas. The event has become the defacto warm up festival for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Arosa Gay Ski Week

From: Jan. 22.2022 - To: Jan. 29.2022

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. 23.2022 - To: Feb. 13.2022

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.

Whistler Pride and Ski Week

From: Jan. 23.2022 - To: Jan. 30.2022

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.

Bear New Zealand Week

From: Jan. 25.2022 - To: Jan. 31.2022

Sunday, Nov 30th, 2014

Bear New Zealand Week takes place during the same week as Auckland Pride Festival, and attracts thousands of bears from New Zealand, Australia and beyond.

Minneapolis & St Paul Winter Carnival

From: Jan. 27.2022 - To: Feb. 06.2022

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.

Gayze Festival Melbourne

From: Jan. 28.2022 - To: Jan. 30.2022

Monday, Mar 29th, 2021

Gayze Festival is a 3 day event of blissful indulgence, taking over the St Kilda Beach precinct during height of the Melbourne Summer.