Gay Events in October all you need to know before you go

GayWiesn Berlin Oktoberfest

From: Sep. 12.2022 - To: Oct. 17.2022

Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2021

GayWiesn is Berlin's Gay Oktoberfest celebration, taking place each year at the end of September.

Munich Gay Oktoberfest

From: Sep. 17.2022 - To: Oct. 03.2022

Monday, Nov 3rd, 2014

Munich Gay Oktoberfest, also know as Rosa Wiesn Oktoberfest is actually a combination of different events taking place during a larger Oktoberfest in Munich

Dollywood Harvest Festival and LumiNights

From: Sep. 23.2022 - To: Oct. 29.2022

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.

Sydney Fetish Week

From: Sep. 23.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Monday, Jun 27th, 2022

Sydney Fetish Week showcases the best Sydney offers for the Fetish community across a series of events, parties and socials

Curaçao Pride

From: Sep. 29.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Tuesday, Aug 2nd, 2016

If you always dreamed of partying on the Caribbean Island of Curacao, sipping your cocktail under waving palm trees, enjoying the best DJ's and dancing with the most beautiful boys and girls... this is your chance!

Tucson Pride in the Desert

From: Sep. 30.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Tuesday, May 11th, 2021

Tucson Pride, known as the Pride in the Desert takes place each year in Arizona's second largest city in October.

Manchester Leather Weekend

From: Sep. 30.2022 - To: Oct. 03.2022

Tuesday, Aug 7th, 2018

Manchester Leather Weekend including parties and more dinners as well as popular Workshops, run in association with the LGBT Foundation.

Mr Eagle Weekend New York City Contest

From: Sep. 30.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Monday, Aug 16th, 2021

Celebrate the election of Mr Eagle New York city, each October with a weekend full of fun competitions, parties and events

After Macho, Brussels After Party

From: Sep. 30.2022 - To: Oct. 01.2022

Sunday, Oct 17th, 2021

After Macho Brussels After Party for La Demence at the number 1 in Belgium sauna with international DJs, open 24 hours.

Fiestas de Octubre Guadalajara & Day of the Dead

From: Oct. 01.2022 - To: Oct. 31.2022

Friday, Feb 18th, 2022

In Jalisco, the city of Guadalajara celebrates their passion for music, culture, art, sports and gastronomy throughout October.

Leon Likes to Party Guadalajara

From: Oct. 01.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Friday, Mar 11th, 2022

Leon Likes to party is one of the hottest parties in Mexico, organised by a group of young people who want to spread love, respect and unity through music that moves people

Barcode Sydney at Trade

From: Oct. 01.2022 - To: Oct. 01.2022

Saturday, Nov 20th, 2021

Barcode Sydney at Trade is a men underground event held in Sydney on long weekends and during special events and national holidays

The Legendary Charity Ball Los Angeles

From: Oct. 01.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Monday, Aug 23rd, 2021

Join friends an allies at the annual Legendary Charity Ball in Downtown Los Angeles and raise much need funds for the LGBT homeless

Circus Vienna Autumn Edition

From: Oct. 01.2022 - To: Oct. 01.2022

Thursday, Aug 5th, 2021

Say goodbye to Summer as the Circus hosts its Autumn edition of the world famous party.

Plaza District Festival & Plaza Walls Mural Expo

From: Oct. 01.2022 - To: Oct. 01.2022

Friday, Apr 30th, 2021

Plaza District Festival highlights a wide array of Oklahoma's own performing artists, visual artists and musicians

Red Dress Party San Diego

From: Oct. 01.2022 - To: Oct. 01.2022

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

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

Bear Necessity Amsterdam

From: Oct. 01.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Friday, Aug 3rd, 2018

Bear Necessity Amsterdam returns each year with different sizzling editions throughout the year and on special holidays.

Notte Bianca Valetta Malta

From: Oct. 01.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Friday, Apr 16th, 2021

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

Extra Dirty - Sydney

From: Oct. 02.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Saturday, Jan 26th, 2019

Extra Dirty Sydney June Weeekend is one of Sydney’s hallmark events, developing a worldwide reputation as an unmissable night of fetis.

Castro Street Fair

From: Oct. 02.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Saturday, Oct 22nd, 2016

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

Hamburg Gay Wiesn

From: Oct. 02.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Monday, Mar 8th, 2021

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

Candyland Circuit Party Sydney

From: Oct. 02.2022 - To: Oct. 02.2022

Friday, Jul 15th, 2022

Nothing says 'Sydney' like The Rocks, and this October long weekend, Daywash is queering up The Argyle with 'The Party' - a much-loved event that calls Sydney's finest party-goers to the dance floor

Jack O' Lantern Spectacular Louisville

From: Oct. 04.2022 - To: Oct. 31.2022

Wednesday, Apr 21st, 2021

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

Carnaval Des Couleurs Montreal

From: Oct. 06.2022 - To: Oct. 10.2022

Tuesday, Aug 17th, 2021

The Carnaval Des Couleurs Montreal is a gathering and celebration of multicultural and LGBTQ + communities

Montreal Black and Blue Festival

From: Oct. 06.2022 - To: Oct. 10.2022

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.

BearScots Weekend Edinburgh

From: Oct. 06.2022 - To: Oct. 09.2022

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

Oktoberfest Nashville

From: Oct. 06.2022 - To: Oct. 09.2022

Wednesday, Aug 11th, 2021

Nashville's Oktoberfest is one of the biggest in the country and takes over 10 city blocks in October

Prague Signal Festival of Lights

From: Oct. 06.2022 - To: Oct. 09.2022

Friday, Sep 10th, 2021

Each October, the city of Prague transforms into a visual wonderland as the historical centre of the town turns into a space ready for new ideas with dynamic performances of light and sound.

New York Comic Con

From: Oct. 06.2022 - To: Oct. 09.2022

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

OutFest Philadelphia

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 11.2022

Monday, Feb 25th, 2019

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

Come Out St.Pete

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 11.2022

Monday, Sep 6th, 2021

Come out to St. Pete for a day celebrating pride, inclusion, equality and most importantly, LOVE! Celebrate "National Coming out day" with a week-long series of events

Austin City Limits

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 16.2022

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

The Hole Fetish Night Milan

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 07.2022

Saturday, Jun 19th, 2021

Get ready for a hot night of Fetish fun as The Hole Fetish Night returns to Milan at the legendary Bangalov club.

RiSE Festival Las Vegas

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 08.2022

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

Atlanta Pride Official Kick Off Part at the Aquarium

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 07.2022

Friday, Jul 30th, 2021

Celebrate Atlanta Pride in style at Georgia Aquarium and kick start your weekend in the city with a party to remember

Circuit Festival Asia

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 09.2022

Thursday, Mar 15th, 2018

The biggest international gay event will arrive in Pattaya, Thailand to offer the ultimate gay dance festival getaway with 4 massive parties including the legendary WATER PARK DAY !!

Atlanta Pride Circuit Party

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 10.2022

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. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 10.2022

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

Iowa Leather Weekend Des Moines

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 09.2022

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.

Myrtle Beach’s LGBTQ+ Pride in the Park festival

Myrtle Beach’s Pride Week & Pride in the Park festival

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 09.2022

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.

Infinity Torremolinos October Edition

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 12.2022

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Infinity Torremolinos has become one of the most significant events of the Season in Torremolinos and now returns with a second event marking the end of the high

Newcastle Pride NSW Australia

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Nov. 06.2022

Monday, Jan 18th, 2021

Newcastle Pride NSW is an exciting, glamorous and out n’ proud series of events to showcase that Newcastle is a city of diversity

Berlin Festival of Lights

From: Oct. 07.2022 - To: Oct. 16.2022

Friday, Jul 23rd, 2021

Every year in Fall Berlin becomes the city of light art. The light productions on the world-famous landmarks, monuments, buildings and squares of the German capital make the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Backdoor Amsterdam

From: Oct. 08.2022 - To: Oct. 08.2022

Monday, Oct 11th, 2021

Backdoor is one of Amsterdam's leading circuit events held during the big holiday weekends in Europe and during special occasions.

Puppy Italia Milan

From: Oct. 08.2022 - To: Oct. 08.2022

Thursday, Aug 19th, 2021

The Italian Puppy presents, "Puppy Italia" in Milan, an October event for puppies, masters and friends

Sex Circus

From: Oct. 08.2022 - To: Oct. 08.2022

Monday, Feb 14th, 2022

London's XXX Superbrand has 'Something For Everyone'. Martin Rab and Orange Nation bring the circus back to London Town for a bigger, hotter and even more XXX rated version than before.

Medusa Pride Tea Dance Atlanta

From: Oct. 09.2022 - To: Oct. 09.2022

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.

DILF Atlanta Pride Tea Dance and Proud FuKR party

From: Oct. 09.2022 - To: Oct. 09.2022

Saturday, Jul 31st, 2021

Enjoy the best "Out and Proud" Tea Dance and closing party at Atlanta Pride with the DILF party.

Orlando Gay Pride

From: Oct. 10.2022 - To: Oct. 16.2022

Monday, Sep 5th, 2016

Come Out With Pride is a multi-day experience beginning with evening events on the second week of October, culminating in a day-long festival on Saturday with the main parade.

BLINK Cincinnati

From: Oct. 13.2022 - To: Oct. 16.2022

Sunday, May 16th, 2021

BLINK Cincinnati is a four-day event featuring large-scale projection mapping installations, murals, urban artscapes, media light and interactive art in Cincinnati, OH.

Hard On Maspalomas Feitsh Week Edition Gran Canaria

From: Oct. 13.2022 - To: Oct. 13.2022

Friday, Aug 27th, 2021

Hardon presented by Suzie Kreuger is one of the hottest nights on the Maspalomas gay scene, but not a party for the faint of heart! If you love men, wearing less and less as the night goes on, this is the party for you!

London Cocktail Week

From: Oct. 13.2022 - To: Oct. 23.2022

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

South Carolina Pride Parade & Festival

From: Oct. 14.2022 - To: Oct. 16.2022

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

Luxembourg Bear Pride

From: Oct. 14.2022 - To: Oct. 16.2022

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

Carolina Balloonfest

From: Oct. 14.2022 - To: Oct. 16.2022

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!

Into the Tank Gran Canaria

From: Oct. 14.2022 - To: Oct. 14.2022

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