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

Antwerp Leather Pride

Friday, Oct 10th, 2014

Antwerp Leather Pride welcomes over 3000 fetish lovers for this 5 day event Including 2 official dinners and 3 parties (Darklands, Rage and Pervert)..

Berlin Easter Leather And Fetish Week

Monday, Oct 13th, 2014

Berlin Leather and Fetish Week is the largest leather, rubber, skinhead, uniform, sportswear, fetish meeting in Europe. The event takes place every Easter.

The White Party Palm Springs

Monday, Oct 13th, 2014

The White Party Palm Springs attracts more than 30,000 hot gay party people for this amazing 3 days of nonstop partying in the Californian sun.

Maspalomas Gay Pride

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Maspalomas Gay Pride is one of the largest pride events in Spain and takes place every year in May.

Gay Days Orlando

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2014

Gay Days Orlando, the first weekend in June each year, attracts 170,000+ from around the world to the central Florida area, be one of the attendees.

Cologne Gay Pride

Thursday, Oct 30th, 2014

Cologne Gay Pride or as it is better known Christopher Street Day is one of the bigger European gay prides attracting between 750,000 and one million people.

Las Vegas Gay Pride

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.

Munich Gay Oktoberfest

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

Montreal Black and Blue Festival

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.

Halloween New Orleans

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

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.

Amsterdam Leather Pride

Thursday, Jul 7th, 2016

Thousands of leather & fetish fan descend on Amsterdam each year for this hugely popular festival. A long weekend of events is planned

Hustlaball Berlin

Thursday, Jul 28th, 2016

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

Halloween Carnival West Hollywood

Friday, Jul 29th, 2016

The largest Halloween street party in the world happens in West Hollywood! Every year on October 31st,

Rosa Wiesn Vienna

Thursday, Sep 1st, 2016

Dust off your lederhoesen and head to Vienna for the Rosa Wiener Weisn-Fest which returns to Austria once more in September. The traditional gay night of the festival, (which runs from the end of September of October)

Gay Days Anaheim

Thursday, Sep 1st, 2016

Begun in 1998, Gay Days Anaheim brings around 35,000 GLBT revelers to Southern California's noted Disneyland resort and theme park, which has been delighting revelers of all ages since it launched back in 1955.

Atlanta Pride

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

GuadalkiBear Seville

Monday, Sep 5th, 2016

GDK is considered one of the most important, intimate and enjoyable bear events in Spain. They host a cruise on a private boat with a private party afterwards on the same boat. This makes this meeting different from what you normally find in other countries. Last year the event had over 900 participants!

Orlando Gay Pride

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.

Vienna In Black

Monday, Sep 5th, 2016

The international leather and fetish meeting in Vienna does not just offer the obligatory leather and fetish party but a whole range of events.

Key West – Fantasy Fest

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

Fred & Jason’s Halloweenie 2020

Sunday, Oct 2nd, 2016

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

Toronto – Halloween on Church

Sunday, Oct 2nd, 2016

Check out Church Street at the gay village in Toronto for one of the most haunting Halloween events in North America.

Cape Town Halloween Party

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.

Dallas Halloween Party on the Block

Wednesday, Oct 12th, 2016

The biggest, and probably the best, Halloween party (or any party) you’ll find in Dallas this year (or any year, for that matter) is the customary Oak Lawn Block Party.

Northalsted Halloween Parade Chicago

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.

Village Halloween Parade New York

Wednesday, Oct 12th, 2016

Before you head out to some of the best Halloween parties in NYC, you must participate in the Village Halloween Parade—NYC’s spookiest procession

Castro Street Fair

Saturday, Oct 22nd, 2016

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

Freedom Gay Festival

Monday, Jan 2nd, 2017

Freedom Gay Festival Maspalomas is a unique event in the Canary Islands, held in the Yumbo Shopping Centre in Playa del Ingles.

Cherry Weekend Washington

Thursday, Mar 2nd, 2017

CHERRY began when a group of local gay residents united to plan a charity fundraiser in the late 90s and has grown into a not to be missed weekend.

Belgium Bear Pride Brussels

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

Amsterdam Leather & Fetish Pride

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.

Pink Season Hong Kong

Monday, Sep 11th, 2017

Pink Season is Asia’s premier LGBT festival celebrating acceptance, inclusion and awareness through an exciting program of arts,

Floatilla Hong Kong

Monday, Sep 11th, 2017

Hong Kong’s annual gay dance party on the water. Get ready to ‘float’ with hot men and babes on Sunday, October 15th, at Lamma Island.

Formosa Pride

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

Pride Music Festival, Taipei

Monday, Sep 11th, 2017

Get ready for another circuit parties accompanying Asia’s largest LGBT parade in Taipei. 5 SuperStar DJ’s, 2 International scale Night Parties,

Luxembourg Bear Pride

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

Hustlaball San Francisco

Saturday, Sep 30th, 2017

HUSTLABALL, the Most Erotic, Hedonistic Gay Dance Party on Earth, is coming to the home of the American Sexual Revolution - SAN FRANCISCO - for HALLOWEEN

Wicked Manors Halloween

Saturday, Sep 30th, 2017

Wicked Wilton is the premier Halloween event in Florida. It will all take place on the Drive in Wilton Manors, with Thousands of party goers

Circuit Festival Asia

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 !!

BEAR BUST

Monday, Apr 30th, 2018

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

Red Dress Party San Diego

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018

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

Palm Springs Leather Pride

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

Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2018

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

Washington DC High Heel Drag Queen Race

Wednesday, Jul 11th, 2018

The DC High Heel Drag Queen Race is an annual event that is held each year on the Tuesday before Halloween.

Honolulu Gay Pride

Monday, Jul 23rd, 2018

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

Ghostship New York

Tuesday, Jul 24th, 2018

Ghostship New York 2020 Dance under the stars to the hottest DJs pumping a massive light & sound system Explore your deepest desires in the haunted darkroom

The Key West Annual Headdress Ball

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”

BearScots Weekend Edinburgh

Tuesday, Jul 31st, 2018

BearScots Weekend Edinburgh 2020 Come join the bears for their annual gathering in Catch up with old friends and make new ones over this 4 day event

Oktoberfest Bear Necessity

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

Manchester Leather Weekend

Tuesday, Aug 7th, 2018

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

HalloQween Melbourne

Thursday, Sep 20th, 2018

HalloQween is Melbourne’s most iconic Halloween party taking place at the Royal Melbourne Hotel., organised by POOF DOOF and Rock City.

Hanselmann Halloween Event Zurich

Tuesday, Oct 9th, 2018

Each year, Reto Hanselmann hosts one of the most exclusive Halloween parties in Europe Celebrities and stars will gather in Zurich for this party

Halloween Whores Sydney

Tuesday, Oct 23rd, 2018

The biggest gay Halloween party in Sydney the most fabulous! Amazing costumes, great themes and the best music await you

Halloween Alegria, New York

Thursday, Oct 25th, 2018

Halloween Alegria 2020 New York is one of the best Halloween parties happening in New York. The hottest ticket in town, Dress to impress

Mallorca Fetish Week

Saturday, Jan 5th, 2019

Mallorca Fetish Week 2019 The event is held each year in Palma de Mallorca with the support of some of the biggest fetish bars from all over Spain.

Into the Tank Gran Canaria

Thursday, Jan 24th, 2019

Into the Tank Gran Canaria 2020 is one of the biggest official parties to take place during MASPALOMAS FETISH WEEK Europe's sleaziest gay fetish party

OutFest Philadelphia

Monday, Feb 25th, 2019

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

Halloween The Ball Philadelphia

Tuesday, Feb 26th, 2019

Henri David Presents Halloween The Ball Philadelphia, Philadelphia's longest running Halloween tradition returns each year for more than 50 years

Beardlandia Portland

Thursday, Feb 28th, 2019

Beardlandia Portland Join the bears of Portland as they celebrate a big weekend of events and entertainment to showcase what Portland has to offer

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