Gay Events in OCTOBER

Celebrate gay halloween in New Orleans or get down and dirty in Maspalomas for Fetish Week!

October is the season for dressing up and no where better to do that than in New Orleans. The annual Halloween Ball is one of our editors top picks! Fancy something hotter, then head to Gran Canaria for the Maspalomas Fetish Week – 7 days of hot action under the Spanish sun.

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Featured Event – Maspalomas Fetish Week

Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2014

Maspalomas Fetish Week

Maspalomas Fetish Week takes place every October on the popular island of Gran Canaria. The event is fast becoming one of the most popular fetish parties of the Autumn season, allowing Europeans to escape the cold and head to warm Gran Canaria.

Other Fetish Events

Sleaze Washington DC

From: Jun. 18.2021 - To: Sep. 03.2021

Sunday, Jun 13th, 2021

Sleaze is a monthly queer dance party blending the darker sides of disco with forward-thinking techno.

Up Your Alley!

From: Jul. 25.2021 - To: Jul. 25.2021

Wednesday, Mar 29th, 2017

where leather daddies rule the streets of San Francisco’s South of Market district. Dont Miss the Official Friday and Saturday Night Dance Events, Hog Wild on Friday and The Bay of Pigs on Saturday Night.

Charlotte Pride Festival and Parade

From: Sep. 10.2021 - To: Oct. 25.2021

Friday, Apr 16th, 2021

The Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade is the Queen City’s annual celebration of the LGBTQ community held in the heart of Uptown

Red Dress Party San Diego

From: Sep. 18.2021 - To: Sep. 18.2021

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

This is a night of music and dancing mixed with charity and fun, where all attendees and we mean everyone

Dollywood Harvest Festival and LumiNights

From: Sep. 24.2021 - To: Oct. 30.2021

Wednesday, Apr 28th, 2021

The annual Dollywood Harvest Festival is a must-see experience during the fall season. Days full of play extend to nights all aglow at Harvest Festival featuring Great Pumpkin LumiNights.

Belgium Bear Pride Brussels

From: Sep. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 03.2021

Thursday, Mar 2nd, 2017

For Many years in October has been all about Bears in Belgium and was formerly known as Mr Bear Belgium. dont forget the honey

BearScots Weekend Edinburgh

From: Sep. 30.2021 - To: Oct. 03.2021

Tuesday, Jul 31st, 2018

BearScots Weekend Edinburgh 2021 Come join the bears for their annual gathering in Catch up with old friends and make new ones over this 4 day event

French Quarter Festival New Orleans

From: Sep. 30.2021 - To: Oct. 03.2021

Wednesday, Mar 24th, 2021

The French Quarter festival is the world’s largest showcase of Louisiana food, music and culture. The event has been showcasing the city's unique heritage for over 30 years.

Mates Leather Weekend

From: Sep. 30.2021 - To: Oct. 04.2021

Friday, Sep 2nd, 2016

A kick-back, have a good time, meet some hot new friends weekend for those who want to hang out, socialize, relax or party with 500-600 other like-minded people in Leather, Rubber and Uniforms.

Iowa City Pride Festival

From: Oct. 01.2021 - To: Oct. 02.2021

Wednesday, May 12th, 2021

Iowa City Pride Festival is one of the city's most colorful events featuring Drag King and Queen pageant winner performances, local celebrity performers, live music

Austin City Limits

From: Oct. 01.2021 - To: Oct. 10.2021

Wednesday, Jun 23rd, 2021

The Austin City Limits Festival is one of the city's most important events attracting half a million visitors, many of them from the LGBT community

RiSE Festival Las Vegas

From: Oct. 01.2021 - To: Oct. 02.2021

Saturday, Mar 27th, 2021

Held in the Mojave Desert outside of Las Vegas attracting thousands of visitors launch thousands of lanterns into the night desert sky

Chicago Pride Fest

From: Oct. 01.2021 - To: Oct. 02.2021

Friday, Feb 15th, 2019

Chicago Pride Fest The festival features live music by popular artists, 3 stages, food and drink, 100+ vendors, DJ’s and dancing, drag shows & more

London Cocktail Week

From: Oct. 01.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Wednesday, Mar 24th, 2021

London Cocktail Week is an enormous celebration of the UK capital's fantastic cocktail scene and the biggest event of it’s kind in the world

Myrtle Beach’s LGBTQ+ Pride in the Park festival

From: Oct. 01.2021 - To: Oct. 02.2021

Friday, May 7th, 2021

As many parts of the US slip into a chilly Autumn, the sunshine continues to shine on Myrtle Beach during the annual Pride in the Park festival.

Notte Bianca Valetta Malta

From: Oct. 01.2021 - To: Oct. 03.2021

Friday, Apr 16th, 2021

Notte Bianca is a memorable event held every October in Malta's beautiful city of Valetta, celebrating culture and romance

Ferndale Pride Detroit

From: Oct. 02.2021 - To: Oct. 02.2021

Thursday, Jul 15th, 2021

Ferndale Pride draws more than 15, 0000 visitors to the district with a day long street fair in one of Detroit's top gay neighborhoods.

Oktoberfest Bear Necessity

From: Oct. 02.2021 - To: Oct. 02.2021

Friday, Aug 3rd, 2018

Oktoberfest Bear Necessity returns in October with it’s sizzling edition- OKTOBERFEST! Their resident DJs will be on hand joined by International DJs

Castro Street Fair

From: Oct. 03.2021 - To: Oct. 03.2021

Saturday, Oct 22nd, 2016

Created by Harvey Milk in 1974, this annual festival celebrates the Castro District community with a day of eclectic fun.

Charleston Pride Festival

From: Oct. 03.2021 - To: Oct. 04.2021

Thursday, May 6th, 2021

Charleston Pride Festival 2021 will take place in Riverfront Park this year with a different program in keeping with current regulations.

Hamburg Gay Wiesn

From: Oct. 05.2021 - To: Oct. 05.2021

Monday, Mar 8th, 2021

Hamburg goes Bavarian on the first Sunday of October each year to celebrate the Gay Oktoberfest, the Gay Wiesn.

Bear Pride Tel Aviv Israel

From: Oct. 07.2021 - To: Oct. 09.2021

Wednesday, Apr 14th, 2021

Bear Pride Tel Aviv and the Mr Bear Israel Contest takes place every October in the most gay friendly city in the Middle East.

Atlanta Pride Circuit Party

From: Oct. 07.2021 - To: Oct. 11.2021

Friday, Mar 12th, 2021

Atlanta Pride Circuit Party 2021, known as the Big Ol' Slice of Atlanta Gay Pride features a weekend of top DJs and great parties.

Atlanta Future Pride

From: Oct. 07.2021 - To: Oct. 11.2021

Thursday, Jun 24th, 2021

Celebrate pride with a world class circuit festival featuring the biggest and best names on the DJ scene, amazing lighting and sound and a thumping sexy atmosphere

Orlando Gay Pride

From: Oct. 07.2021 - To: Oct. 10.2021

Monday, Sep 5th, 2016

Come Out With Pride is a multi-day experience beginning with evening events on the first Thursday, and Friday of October and then culminating in a day-long festival on Saturday with the main parade.

New York Comic Con

From: Oct. 07.2021 - To: Oct. 10.2021

Monday, Mar 22nd, 2021

New York Comic Con is the East Coast's largest pop culture convention and the only one that takes place in the comic book capital of the world

New Orleans Jazz Fest

From: Oct. 08.2021 - To: Oct. 17.2021

Tuesday, Mar 23rd, 2021

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, often known as Jazz Fest, is an annual celebration of the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana.

Las Vegas Gay Pride

From: Oct. 08.2021 - To: Oct. 10.2021

Monday, Nov 3rd, 2014

Las Vegas Gay Pride is built around two key events, Las Vegas Pride Night Parade, on Friday & Las Vegas Pride Festival Festival, taking place on Saturday.

Montreal Black and Blue Festival

From: Oct. 08.2021 - To: Oct. 12.2021

Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2014

Montreal Black and Blue Festival started in 1991 and is now one of the biggest gay circuit parties, raising funds for gay charities all around the world.

Kentuckiana Pride Louisville

From: Oct. 08.2021 - To: Oct. 09.2021

Wednesday, Apr 21st, 2021

Kentuckiana Pride, is a Kentucky's largest street festival and parade and celebrates the diverse LGBTQA community and promotes acceptance for all.

Atlanta Pride

From: Oct. 08.2021 - To: Oct. 10.2021

Thursday, Sep 1st, 2016

Events begin with the Official Atlanta Pride Kickoff Party, at the fantastic Georgia Aquarium on Friday. This is a sell out event. Following this and lasting until 3 am, there's the Official Atlanta Pride Kickoff After Party

OutFest Philadelphia

From: Oct. 09.2021 - To: Oct. 09.2021

Monday, Feb 25th, 2019

OutFest Philadelphia taking over the Gayborhood neighborhood of Philadelphia in Midtown Village, OutFest celebrates Philadelphia’s LGBT history

Atlanta Pride Tea Dance

From: Oct. 09.2021 - To: Oct. 09.2021

Wednesday, Jun 23rd, 2021

Celebrate Atlanta Pride with a traditional Saturday Tea Dance featuring the hottest guys and the best music during Atlanta Gay Pride.

Requiem Atlanta Pride Saturday Sunrise Party

From: Oct. 09.2021 - To: Oct. 09.2021

Wednesday, Jul 21st, 2021

Fuego Productions brings a unique event to Atlanta Pride with Requiem Join the hottest guys in Atlanta for a dance party to remember with amazing sound and lighting

Jersey Pride Festival Asbury Park

From: Oct. 09.2021 - To: Oct. 11.2021

Thursday, Jun 24th, 2021

Get ready for the biggest Pride in Jersey as Asbury Park takes center stage for a weekend of events and parties culminating in a colorful beach side parade.

Into the Tank Gran Canaria

From: Oct. 09.2021 - To: Oct. 10.2021

Thursday, Jan 24th, 2019

Into the Tank Gran Canaria 2021 is one of the biggest official parties to take place during MASPALOMAS FETISH WEEK Europe's sleaziest gay fetish party

Medusa Pride Tea Dance Atlanta

From: Oct. 10.2021 - To: Oct. 10.2021

Friday, Jul 2nd, 2021

Nothing says Pride like an afternoon Tea Dance in Atlanta and the Medusa Pride Tea Dance is one of highlights of the Pride Weekend.

Iowa Leather Weekend Des Moines

From: Oct. 10.2021 - To: Oct. 12.2021

Friday, May 14th, 2021

Join the Iowa Leather family at the Iowa Leather Weekend in Des Moines for a three days of entertainment and the selection of Mr Leather Iowa.

BEAR BUST

From: Oct. 14.2021 - To: Oct. 17.2021

Monday, Apr 30th, 2018

Head to Orlando for four days of fun in the sun with bears from all over the world

Christopher Street Day Dusseldorf

From: Oct. 15.2021 - To: Oct. 17.2021

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Christopher Street Day or Gay Pride Dusseldorf takes place at the end of May annually in this stunning city, just 20 minutes from Cologne.

Honolulu Gay Pride

From: Oct. 15.2021 - To: Oct. 17.2021

Monday, Jul 23rd, 2018

Hawaii's largest city, Honolulu hosts the Honolulu Gay Pride celebration each year in October

Luxembourg Bear Pride

From: Oct. 15.2021 - To: Oct. 17.2021

Tuesday, Sep 12th, 2017

Join hundreds of hot bears and chasers in one of the newest bear events in Europe at Luxembourg Bear Pride. The event takes place each October

Brisbears Northern Exposure

From: Oct. 15.2021 - To: Oct. 19.2021

Sunday, Feb 14th, 2021

Brisbears Northern Exposure coming out of hibernation, held in Brisbane every October Events include a Eurovsion bear karaoke party

Carolina Balloonfest

From: Oct. 15.2021 - To: Oct. 17.2021

Friday, Apr 16th, 2021

Carolina Balloonfest features two stages, an artisan and marketplace village, a walk-in balloon, a NC wine & craft beer garden and so much more!

Floatilla Hong Kong

From: Oct. 16.2021 - To: Oct. 16.2021

Monday, Sep 11th, 2017

Hong Kong’s annual gay dance party on the water. Get ready to ‘float’ with hot men and babes at Lamma Island.

Dia San Jose California

From: Oct. 16.2021 - To: Oct. 16.2021

Tuesday, Jul 13th, 2021

Día De Los Muertos, also called Day of The Dead, is a celebration of life. Día San José is a culmination of family, entertainment and most of all fun!

South Carolina Pride Parade & Festival

From: Oct. 22.2021 - To: Oct. 23.2021

Tuesday, May 18th, 2021

The SC Pride Parade & Festival or Famously Hot South Carolina Pride as the Locals know it takes place in early Autumn in the capital city, Columbia

Hustlaball Cologne

From: Oct. 22.2021 - To: Oct. 22.2021

Friday, Oct 26th, 2018

Hustlaball Cologne St Nicholas Edition 2018 will feature some of the world's top DJS and some "insane" porn acts by Hustlaball Berlin stars

Hustlaball Berlin

From: Oct. 22.2021 - To: Oct. 24.2021

Thursday, Jul 28th, 2016

Hustlaball Berlin the world's most hedonistic dance party and more

Key West - Fantasy Fest

From: Oct. 22.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Sunday, Oct 2nd, 2016

Fantasy fest takes place in Florida's gay heaven, Key West, an annual 10-day party in paradise for grown-up

The HighBall Halloween festival Columbus

From: Oct. 23.2021 - To: Oct. 23.2021

Thursday, Feb 25th, 2021

The HighBall Halloween festival is a mix of couture, drag show and Day of the Dead taking place annually in October in Columbus Ohio.

Northalsted Halloween Parade Chicago

From: Oct. 25.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Wednesday, Oct 12th, 2016

The Northalsted Halloween Parade is on Halloween every year from 6pm-10pm.Chicagoans bring out their weird, wild and spooky every year in Boystown.

Amsterdam Leather & Fetish Pride

From: Oct. 27.2021 - To: Oct. 30.2021

Monday, Mar 27th, 2017

Amsterdam, the lively city and Capital of Holland, will be the heart of Amsterdam Fetish Pride. The event is growing in popularity.

Formosa Pride

From: Oct. 28.2021 - To: Nov. 01.2021

Monday, Sep 11th, 2017

Formasa Gay Pride is the circuit event taking place in parallel to the official Taiwan Gay Pride. Features DJs, GoGo dancers over 10,000 party goers from all over Asia and beyond

The Key West Annual Headdress Ball

From: Oct. 28.2021 - To: Oct. 28.2021

Monday, Jul 30th, 2018

The Key West Annual Headdress Ball 2020 is an annual gala in aid of LGBT charities. This unique competition allows contestants to go “head to head”

Palm Springs Leather Pride

From: Oct. 28.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2018

For those that love leather, Palm Springs Leather Pride is more than just an event. Expect a weekend full of fun

Spooky Bear Halloween in Provincetown

From: Oct. 28.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2018

sexy parties, street entertainment and events fit for every kind of zombie, angel, demon, daddy and bear.

Fred & Jason's Halloweenie 2021

From: Oct. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 29.2021

Sunday, Oct 2nd, 2016

In what has to be the hottest Halloween bash in the US, check out the annual "Halloweenie"

Halloween Puerto Vallarta

From: Oct. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Tuesday, Oct 20th, 2020

Puerto Vallarta Gay Halloween Events, including the boat cruise party, nighly events at Industry and Day of the dead celebrations.

Halloween New Orleans

From: Oct. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2014

Gay Halloween in New Orleans means party time, a chance to dress up, drink and look for that special trick or treat, and there are lots of treats to be had.

Taiwan Gay Pride

From: Oct. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2014

Taiwan Gay Pride is biggest Gay event in Taipei more the 80,000 people attending the 4 day event from around the world for an amazing parade & circuit parties.

Savannah Pride Festival and Parade

From: Oct. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Tuesday, Apr 27th, 2021

The Savannah Pride Festival is a weekend long series of events that celebrate the diversity of the LGBT family in Savannah and the Coastal Empire. The event attracts more than 30,000 visitors.

Cape Town Halloween Party

From: Oct. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 29.2021

Wednesday, Oct 12th, 2016

Halloween marks the start of the gay Spring/Summer Season in Cape Town as the city enters Spring and the costumes become more daring each year.

Masterbeat Mayhem The Official Halloweenie Afterhours

From: Oct. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 29.2021

Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2021

Dive into the darkness at Masterbeat's biggest after-hours of the year as the party continues right next door at the Mayan

Fort Lauderdale Halloween Party Extravaganza

From: Oct. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 29.2021

Tuesday, Jul 13th, 2021

Fort Lauderdale Halloween Party Extravaganza Step into a world of decadence, deviant creatures, pulsating beats, free-flowing spirits, glamour, and kink. A place where you can be whoever you want to be

Thots & Prayers Halloween Weekend Detroit

From: Oct. 29.2021 - To: Oct. 30.2021

Friday, Jul 23rd, 2021

Your two favorite LGBTQ+ parties, Thots & Prayers and Necto Pride, are teaming up to produce a weekend of Halloween Festivities in Detroit.

Jack O' Lantern Spectacular Louisville

From: Oct. 30.2021 - To: Oct. 31.2021

Wednesday, Apr 21st, 2021

The Jack O' Lantern Spectacular Louisville is the regions best Halloween event and is held at Iroquois Park.

Spash Savannah Pride Pool party

From: Oct. 30.2021 - To: Oct. 30.2021

Tuesday, Apr 27th, 2021

Grab your speedos and get wet, wet, wet, at the annual Splash Savannah pool party at The Kimpton Brice Hotel.

Grand Ball de Fiertes

From: Oct. 30.2021 - To: Oct. 30.2021

Tuesday, Mar 2nd, 2021

Guests will dance throughout the evening and well into the morning as they enjoy live performances by local and international artists and guest DJs.

Halloween San Francisco WE Party Madrid Edition

From: Oct. 30.2021 - To: Oct. 30.2021

Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2021

Madrid's epic WE party hosts some of the hottest Halloween parties in Europe and now the fun and flavor of the event is coming stateside for the San Francisco edition

Palm Springs Halloween

From: Oct. 30.2021 - To: Oct. 30.2021

Friday, Mar 12th, 2021

From: [ecpt_field id="eventstartdate"] - To: [ecpt_field id="eventenddate"] On Halloween, Arenas Road in Palm Springs transforms into a massive outdoor celebration, including a huge Halloween Costume Contest.

Masterbeat Helloween New York Halloween Spectacular

From: Oct. 30.2021 - To: Oct. 30.2021

Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2021

Return to the Big Apple for Masterbeat's return to Halloween in the city, with Helloween 2 and celebrate one of the biggest gay festivals of the year.