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The Black Party New York is part of the Black Party Expo, which takes place every year
Update 2024 Edition – After several years absence, organisers confirm the event will return in March 2024.
Considered by many as the Father of all large circuit events, THE BLACK PARTY® is one of Gay New York’s most attended, longest running and highly anticipated events.
- Are you visiting New York? Stay in Chelsea close to the city’s top attractions at The Moore Hotel “Fabulous” by guests; the hotel has a rooftop bar with city views and stylish rooms.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting date, venue and lineup.
- Produced by The Saint at Large, The Black party attracts more than 5,000 attendees and remains one of the biggest gay dance parties in the world.
- The party is known and respected world wide for cutting edge productions, innovative staging, superstar international DJs, world class performers and notorious “strange live acts.”
- Running from 10 pm to 2 pm the next day
- Lighting: Lumin-ART Productions and Sound: In ‘DanceSurround’ by SMS Designs
- Held at Stage 48 on 48th Street, New York.
- Stay close to the party at Romer’s Hells Kitchen, a Travel Proud certified hotel, rated “Excellent” by guests with stylish rooms, serving tasty breakfasts and in a dream location, steps from Manhattan’s top attractions.
The Dress Code
- Black Party attendees are encouraged to “dress heavy” Saturday night, thousands of men in acres of leather and miles of steel chain will check their inhibitions at the door and converge to soak in an atmosphere of unapologetic, testosterone-infused hedonism.
Party Rules
- Cameras are not allowed inside the party, where porn stars will showcase their various talents onstage, clothing will come off, and party goers will publicly maul each other on the dance floor, in the bathrooms, and anywhere else that’s dark and available. One thing is guaranteed: once you step into the Black Party, you are officially not in Kansas anymore.
The Venue
- The 2025 edition venue is to be confirmed.
- Stage 48, located in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, is a multi-use venue that seamlessly blends the allure of a high-energy nightclub with the functionalities of a premier event space.
- Housed in a building dating back to the 1950s, originally used as a horse stable, Stage 48 has been transformed into a modern entertainment hub while retaining some of its unique historical features.
The Layout
Stage 48 is arranged over three levels, each offering a distinct experience:
- Main Level: This area serves as the heart of Stage 48, featuring a large dance floor and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. It is equipped with an expansive bar and boasts a high ceiling, enhancing the acoustic experience.
- Mezzanine: Overlooking the main floor, the mezzanine provides a VIP experience with its plush seating and private tables. This area offers an excellent view of the stage and dance floor below, making it ideal for those who prefer a more relaxed environment while still being part of the action.
- Rooftop Terrace: The rooftop terrace adds a touch of elegance and an open-air vibe to Stage 48. With stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.
Location
- Situated in the vibrant Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, Stage 48 is easily accessible by public transportation and is close to several dining, shopping, and entertainment options, making it a convenient and sought-after location for both event organizers and attendees.
- Just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront, Hell’s Kitchen is the colourful neighbourhood in every New Yorker’s back pocket.
- Check out the top hotels in Manhattan, close to the city’s gay bars and clubs.
Where to stay in New York?
The following hotels are in Manhattan, the perfect jumping off point for exploring the nearby bars of Hells Kitchen and Chelsea, plus a short ride to late night circuit events in Brooklyn and Williamsburg.
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11 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016
Arlo NoMad is 644 m from Madison Square Park, 322 m from the Empire State Building and 805 m from Herald Square. The access to the Subway Train 6, on 33rd Street and Park Avenue, is 322 m from the property.
Each room at the hotel is sized at 150 square feet and is fitted with a refrigerator, flat-screen cable TV, work desk and complimentary WiFi.
5 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
Located in the iconic landmark Metropolitan Life Clock Tower 22 m from Madison Square Park, The New York EDITION offers a Michelin star restaurant and free WiFi access.
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52 W 13th StNew York, NY 10011
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103 Waverly PlaceNew York, NY 10011
Located 32 m from Washington Square Park and 141 m from the subway station, this Greenwich Village hotel features a spa and a restaurant. Complimentary WiFi is available.
Washington Square Hotel provides in-room safety deposit boxes, desks, flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. The bathrooms include bathrobes and hairdryers.
300 West 44th StreetNew York, NY 10036
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315 W 33rd St, New York, NY 10001
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42 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
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605 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
All units include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. There is also a dining area and a kitchen fitted with a dishwasher and oven. There is a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hair dryer in each unit. Towels are offered.
783 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Hell's Kitchen's Newest LGBTQ+ Cocktail Bar, It’s a “one-stop shop” literary-themed multiplex The Dickens now open for dinner and drinks and dancing over 4 floors.
The venue boasts six different spaces to grab a cocktail, including a first floor cocktail bar and restaurant; low-key hangout The Genie’s Lounge; moody, stylish party venue at the whiskey-themed Dark Room; dance floor Discoteca; and a top-notch rooftop at the Margarita Market.
554 West 28th Street New York, NY 10001
New York's premier gay leather bar.
139 East 45th Street New York, NY 10017
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THE MAIN BAR A welcoming area with plenty of comfortable bar seating, plus several banquettes with table service on selected nights.
THE PIANO LOUNGE A separate room where our stars shine.
OUTDOOR PATIO A true rarity for New York! An outdoor patio for smokers, or a place to relax with a quiet conversation under the stars!
114 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014
The First All Male Bar To Open After The 1969 Stone Wall Riots.
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405 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019, United States
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236 East 58th Street New York, NY 10022
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2256 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027, United States
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100A 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, United States
Buzzing gay bar offering beer, cocktails, drag shows, happy-hour drink specials & dancing.
80 Grove St, New York, NY 10014, United States
Classic gay hangout offers piano bar upstairs & a basement level for dancing, music & mingling.
185 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, United States
Rockbar - NYC's favorite spot for Bears!
714 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
A gay bar Serving you craft cocktails, elevated bar snacks, & unique entertainment in Hell's Kitchen
992 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025, United States
A small, friendly gay lounge with a neighborhood vibe & weekly events like drag-queen karaoke.
53 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014
The Historic, Legendary Landmark & Birthplace of the Gay Rights Movement
This bar is part of gay history and is responsible for many of the rights we now take for granted and has been going strong for over 50 years, a must visit when in New York
369 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036
NYC Gay heaven Premier NYC venue on two floors; streetside + backyard patio
The Ritz Bar Lounge is one of the hottest gay bars at Hell's Kitchen with a lot of famous drag queens and the hottest dances and realy good DJs
382 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003, United States
Unapologetically sexy. An LBGTQ+ Phenomenon. A cult following. Over its 44-year history, The Saint At Large has retained its reputation for cutting-edge innovation and staging.
Its biggest event, THE BLACK PARTY, held every Spring in New York City, is considered the father of all large circuit events
61 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014
THE DUPLEX, New York City's world famous cabaret and piano bar, is located in the heart of West Greenwich Village in Manhattan.
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697 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036, United States
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753 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
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793 9th Avenue, between, 52nd W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, United States
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159 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014, United States
New York’s oldest Gay bar
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599 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036, United States
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859 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
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8 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014
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115 Christopher St #1, New York, NY 10014, United States
The Hangar Bar is a Gay man's bar on the historic Christopher Street popular with African Americans
447 East 14th Street New York, NY 10009
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225 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011, United States
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322 East 14th Street New York, NY 10003
Nowhere bar is a beloved neighborhood gay dive that has been serving the east village since 2003
1742 2nd Ave store, New York, NY 10128, United States
Local gay bar offering a range of cocktails, happy hour specials & live entertainment
59 Grove Street New York, NY 10014
355 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10019
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167 8th Avenue New York, NY 10011
343 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036
281 West 12th Street New York, NY 10014
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37 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011
Gay bar that has two levels, several pool tables, brick oven pizza, beer on tap, many plasma screens and an outdoor patio
86 East 4th Street New York, NY 10003
Atmosphere is friendly. The bartenders are great! The drinks were really good...no skimping on the alcohol. All in all a fun gay bar
656 9th Avenue New York, NY 10036
Hell's Kitchen's longest running neighborhood gay bar, now celebrating 30 years of unpretentious fun!
275 West 22nd Street New York, NY 10011
More "Best Bar" Awards than any NY Gay Bar—The Village Voice,
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