The Top Gay Christmas Markets & Festive Events

The top Gay Christmas Markets & Festive Events
A world of Winter Wonderland awaits…

From the fairytale Christmas Markets of Austria and Germany to the Winter wonderlands dotted across North America and Asia, here is our list of the top gay and gay-friendly Christmas Escapes to get you in the festive spirit!

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Heavenue - The Gay Christmas Market

From: Nov. 18.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 2019

Heavenue is a produced by the same people who bring the "Sexy Cologne" parties to the city. The event is one of the highlights of Christmas in Cologne and features live shows and music every weekend

Pink Christmas Munich

From: Nov. 22.2021 - To: Jan. 09.2022

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Pink Christmas Munich takes place over the full advent season, last weekend in November to 23 Dec. Right next to the historic graveyard "Alter Südfriedhof",

Provincetown Holly Folly

From: Dec. 03.2021 - To: Dec. 05.2021

Sunday, Nov 16th, 2014

Provincetown Holly Folly is a weekend long festival of fun shopping, parties, events and cultural activities to kick start your Christmas celebrations.

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Top Christmas Markets, Festivals and Events

A little something for everyone, from parades to shopping sprees!

Glasgow Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 06.2021 - To: Dec. 31.2021

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

Budapest Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 10.2021 - To: Dec. 01.2021

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.

Manchester Christmas Market

From: Nov. 12.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

Tuesday, Nov 16th, 2021

Manchester Christmas Market Piccadilly Gardens will take a star turn this festive season, becoming the hub for Christmas in Manchester

Edinburgh Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 12.2021 - To: Jan. 05.2022

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!

Charleston Christmas & Holiday Festival of Lights

From: Nov. 13.2021 - To: Dec. 31.2021

Friday, May 7th, 2021

Christmas in Charleston is a magical occasion and the city is the perfect place to escape for a Winter Break.

Smokey Mountain Christmas

From: Nov. 15.2021 - To: Jan. 06.2022

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.

London Christmas Markets Lights & Attractions

From: Nov. 15.2021 - To: Jan. 09.2022

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.

Vienna Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 15.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Friday, Nov 21st, 2014

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

Christmas in New York

From: Nov. 15.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

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.

Amsterdam Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 15.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

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.

Christmas & New Year in Lisbon

From: Nov. 18.2021 - To: Dec. 31.2021

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.

Heavenue - The Gay Christmas Market

From: Nov. 18.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 2019

Heavenue is a produced by the same people who bring the "Sexy Cologne" parties to the city. The event is one of the highlights of Christmas in Cologne and features live shows and music every weekend

Christmas in Chicago Gay events Christmas Markets and New Year Fireworks

From: Nov. 19.2021 - To: Jan. 09.2022

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

Copenhagen Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 19.2021 - To: Jan. 03.2022

Monday, Oct 17th, 2016

Copenhagen is a real Christmas city and oozes of atmosphere during Christmas. Tivoli Gardens' Christmas market is a must, and on top of that you will find many more Christmas markets and activities.

Christmas and New Year in Boston

From: Nov. 19.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

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

Denver Christmas Markets and Festive Holiday Attractions

From: Nov. 19.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

The annual Christkindlmarket brings authentic German and European holiday traditions to Denver!

Atlanta Christkindl Market & Festive Attractions

From: Nov. 20.2021 - To: Dec. 27.2021

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.

Els llums de Sant Pau Barcelona Christmas Garden

From: Nov. 22.2021 - To: Jan. 09.2022

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.

Pink Christmas Munich

From: Nov. 22.2021 - To: Jan. 09.2022

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Pink Christmas Munich takes place over the full advent season, last weekend in November to 23 Dec. Right next to the historic graveyard "Alter Südfriedhof",

Hamburg Winter Pride

From: Nov. 22.2021 - To: Dec. 30.2021

Wednesday, Nov 5th, 2014

The Christmas Market in Hamburg is know as "Hamburg Winter Pride", a social gathering place with great drinking & dining options, close to all the gay bars

Christmas Avenue Berlin

From: Nov. 22.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Sunday, Sep 12th, 2021

Berlin's Gay Christmas Market, "Christmas Avenue", takes over the square at Nollendorfplatz in Berlin's gay district of Schöneberg for a unique market featuring live shows, camp gifts and a very gay Christmas welcome

Stockholm Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 23.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Thursday, Oct 20th, 2016

Whether you enjoy a traditional or contemporary Christmas, Stockholm has something to offer you. Visit a Christmas market, have some glögg and ginger bread and go shopping under the beautiful Christmas decorations that light up the city every year

Charlotte Christmas Village North Carolina

From: Nov. 23.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

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

Montreal Christmas Market

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Dec. 24.2021

Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

Christmas Markets, local products, festive circuits, and fabulous settings, discover the unmissable events to visit during the Montreal Christmas season

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

Cologne Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Dec. 22.2021

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.

Philadelphia Christmas Market and Holiday Attractions

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Dec. 24.2021

Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

Each year, Philadelphia transforms the iconic Love park into a European wonderland to create the city's Christmas Village

Prague Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

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

Frankfurt Gay Christmas Market

From: Nov. 25.2021 - To: Dec. 22.2021

Friday, Nov 28th, 2014

Smaller and cosier than the popular Römerberg market, this pink-themed Frankfurt Gay Christmas market in Friedrich Stoltze Square is a must-see.

Enchant Christmas St. Petersburg, Florida

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field will plan host to the annual Enchant Christmas market spectacular this holiday season

Madrid Christmas & New Years

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Dec. 31.2021

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.

Boise Christmas Festival

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Dec. 27.2021

Thursday, Apr 29th, 2021

Join the Idaho Botanical Gardens this holiday season as the Garden is transformed into a twinkling wonderland in Boise.

Barcelona Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Dec. 23.2021

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.

Brussels Christmas Market

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Jan. 02.2022

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.

Indianapolis Christmas Events & The Circle of Lights

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Dec. 21.2021

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.

Strasbourg Christmas Markets

From: Nov. 26.2021 - To: Dec. 26.2021

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)

Savannah Christmas Market & Harbour Boat Parade of Lights

Savannah Christmas Market & Harbor Boat Parade of Lights

From: Nov. 27.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

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.

Cleveland Winterfest

From: Nov. 27.2021 - To: Dec. 24.2021

Saturday, May 1st, 2021

Held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, Downtown Cleveland's annual Winterfest is everything you want out of a holiday season

Sexy Cologne Christmas St. Nicholas Edition

From: Dec. 03.2021 - To: Dec. 05.2021

Thursday, Sep 9th, 2021

Sexy Cologne host some of the hottest gay circuit parties in Europe and their St Nicholas Christmas Edition is a festive, glitter filled night to remember.

Provincetown Holly Folly

From: Dec. 03.2021 - To: Dec. 05.2021

Sunday, Nov 16th, 2014

Provincetown Holly Folly is a weekend long festival of fun shopping, parties, events and cultural activities to kick start your Christmas celebrations.

Chicago Santa Speedo Run Northalsted

From: Dec. 04.2021 - To: Dec. 04.2021

Tuesday, Nov 16th, 2021

Chicago Santa Speedo Run brings the hottest guys stripped down to their speedos and supporting a great cause.

Atlanta Speedo Run

From: Dec. 04.2021 - To: Dec. 04.2021

Thursday, Apr 8th, 2021

The Atlanta Speedo Run is a non-competitive dash down the Atlanta BeltLine alongside other brave Speedo-clad guys and takes place in early December each year.

Palm Springs Festival of Lights

From: Dec. 04.2021 - To: Dec. 04.2021

Monday, Nov 10th, 2014

The Palm Springs Festival of lights is one of the most magical events in this gay capital! Parade entries include marching bands, drum squads & drill teams.

Venice Christmas Markets

From: Dec. 04.2021 - To: Dec. 24.2021

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 by the Sea Ogunquit

From: Dec. 10.2021 - To: Dec. 12.2021

Sunday, Feb 28th, 2021

Ogunquit hosts a fantastic list of holiday events. Friday night kicks off with Carolers and a Bell Choir Concert plus a cozy bonfire for revelers

BRUT San Francisco Christmas Party

From: Dec. 10.2021 - To: Dec. 10.2021

Saturday, Nov 13th, 2021

After the sell-out events over Dore Alley and Folsom Street Weekend in San Francisco, the men of Brüt are back to close out the year holiday style!

Extreme Christmas Weekend San Francisco

From: Dec. 10.2021 - To: Dec. 12.2021

Monday, Oct 11th, 2021

Kick start your Christmas celebrations early as Ky Martinez presents his Extreme Christmas Weekend in San Francisco

Santa Speedo Run Boston

From: Dec. 11.2021 - To: Dec. 11.2021

Wednesday, Apr 14th, 2021

The Santa Speedo Run: a fun, zany annual event that supports the Play Ball Foundation and sees thousands of guys run through the streets of Boston in the tiniest speedos

Santa Skivvies San Francisco

From: Dec. 12.2021 - To: Dec. 12.2021

Tuesday, Jul 27th, 2021

Santa Skivvies is an annual holiday underwear fun run/walk and fundraiser benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation

WE Party Athens Greece

From: Dec. 18.2021 - To: Dec. 18.2021

Tuesday, Nov 16th, 2021

Get ready to celebrate Christmas in Athens with a party to remember as Anastasio brings the biggest gay party from Spain to Athens! WE Party Frozen.

The Burning of the Clocks Brighton

From: Dec. 21.2021 - To: Dec. 21.2021

Wednesday, Mar 24th, 2021

The Burning of the Clocks is a celebration of The Winter Solstice on 21st December when Brighton city centre lights up the darkest, shortest day of the year with a unique festival.

Friends for Life Memphis

From: Dec. 31.2021 - To: Dec. 31.2021

Sunday, May 2nd, 2021

Each year the Friends for Life Corporation celebrates the arrival of the new year in Style in Memphis.

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RAM Party Dallas New Year's Eve Gay Circuit Event

From: Dec. 31.2021 - To: Jan. 01.2022

Tuesday, Nov 16th, 2021

Daddy Ersin brings you an amazing way to say goodbye to 2021 in Dallas with the RAM Dallas NYE event.

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.

Birmingham German Christmas Markets

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Monday, Aug 30th, 2021

The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is the largest authentic German Market outside of Germany and Austria and brings a fabulous festive atmosphere to the city.

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