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Pride Season 2026:
Big Weekends, Bigger Escapes

Looking for some travel inspiration? Our editors have searched the globe to find you some of the best theme parties and special holiday events not to miss.

The Top PRIDE Events

Pride Season 2026: Big Weekends, Bigger Escapes

  • European icons – Sitges Pride opens the season with beachfront stages, packed bars and one of Europe’s most walkable Pride escapes. Madrid follows with huge crowds, open-air concerts and late nights in Chueca.
  • Book-now favourites – Amsterdam WorldPride is driving strong demand, with two weeks of events, canal celebrations and hotel inventory tightening fast. Cologne Pride remains one of Europe’s best-value big city Pride weekends.
  • Sun and sea escapes – Maspalomas Pride blends pool parties, Yumbo nights and year-round sunshine, still one of the strongest performers for longer-stay bookings. Barcelona Pride mixes beach days with city energy and a packed event program.
  • Long-haul Pride legends – Puerto Vallarta Pride continues to deliver for beach lovers, circuit fans and luxury stay seekers. Strong hotel demand makes this one to book early.
  • Signature U.S. weekends – Chicago Pride and San Francisco Pride bring huge parades, major parties and city-wide celebrations that reward planning ahead.
  • Plan ahead now – Fire up autumn travel early with Folsom Europe, Munich Gay Oktoberfest and Rio New Year, already trending with those who love to plan well ahead..
  • Need more options? Explore our International Pride Calendar or check upcoming summer events filling fast now.


Events By Theme
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The biggest pride events of Summer 2026!

From iconic circuit weekends to cultural getaways with serious style, our editors have searched the globe to find you some of the best theme parties and special holiday events not to miss.

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Pride Season 2026: Big Weekends, Bigger Escapes

  • European icons – Sitges Pride opens the season with beachfront stages, packed bars and one of Europe’s most walkable Pride escapes. Madrid follows with huge crowds, open-air concerts and late nights in Chueca.
  • Book-now favourites – Amsterdam WorldPride is driving strong demand, with two weeks of events, canal celebrations and hotel inventory tightening fast. Cologne Pride remains one of Europe’s best-value big city Pride weekends.
  • Sun and sea escapes – Maspalomas Pride blends pool parties, Yumbo nights and year-round sunshine, still one of the strongest performers for longer-stay bookings. Barcelona Pride mixes beach days with city energy and a packed event program.
  • Long-haul Pride legends – Puerto Vallarta Pride continues to deliver for beach lovers, circuit fans and luxury stay seekers. Strong hotel demand makes this one to book early.
  • Signature U.S. weekends – Chicago Pride and San Francisco Pride bring huge parades, major parties and city-wide celebrations that reward planning ahead.
  • Plan ahead now – Fire up autumn travel early with Folsom Europe, Munich Gay Oktoberfest and Rio New Year, already trending with those who love to plan well ahead..
  • Need more options? Explore our International Pride Calendar or check upcoming summer events filling fast now.
The Best Gay Ski Weeks

Gay Ski Weeks

Nothing beats those Winter Blues like a trip down the piste and an Apres Ski session! From Arosa to Aspen, Queenstown to Utah, we have the most comprehensive list of Ski events not to be missed this Season.

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Fetish Parties & Events

The World of Fetish events is diverse and rich, a smorgasbord of fun; discover the best with our guide. From the Leather men of Folsom Fair to the Puppies of Milan discover unique events to satisfy every desire.

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Palm Springs IBC Party

Bear Weeks & Events

Bear events have, am… exploded onto the scene over the past decade with events spread across the globe. From the beaches of Puerto Vallarta and Sitges to the pools of Palm Springs, discover amazing bear events and start your hunt!

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Myrtle Beach 4th of July Celebrations

4th Of July Events

The 4th of July marks the start of the high Summer Season for our US readers and is full of traditions, even Gay ones! From the drag divas at Fire Island Invasion to the daddies of Dallas, discover amazing ways to celebrate America's birthday.

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Houston Labor Day Weekend Circuit Party

Labor Day Events

Technically, it is your last chance to wear white, so get ready for a Labor Day weekend of White parties, pool parties and more as we say goodbye to Summer. From the White Party in PTown to heat of the Austin Splash Weekend, enjoy this uniquely American tradition and enjoy one last Summer bash to remember.

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Fort Lauderdale Halloween Party Extravaganza

Halloween

Halloween, or Gay Christmas as we like to call it, is the perfect excuse to dress up or wear as little as possible and enjoy one of the busiest gay nights of the year. From Halloweenie in Los Angeles to the Day of the Dead festivities in Mexico, get spooky this season.

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Gay New Years Eve Key West

New Year’s Events

There's nothing quite like New Year's Eve. So much hope and such an excuse to party! Enjoy a uniquely tropical and utterly crazy NYE at the shoe drop in Key West. Dance with the bold and the beautiful at Puerto Vallarta's White Party. Or escape to the shores of Rio or Sydney for a fireworks display that will stay with you long after New Year's eve has ended.

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Smokey Mountain Christmas

Christmas

The most magical time of the year! And also possibly one of the gayest! Wow your friends and loved ones with amazing gifts from the top Christmas Markets in Prague or Vienna. Or strip down to your speedos and join your fellow Santa lovers for a run in Atlanta or San Francisco. All for a good cause of course!

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