Gay CSD Salzburg Pride 2025

Gay CSD Salzburg Pride 2025

Salzburg is awash with rainbows in September as the annual Salzburg Pride festivities take over the city for a weekend of parties and parades.

• Are you visiting for Salzburg Pride? Stay close to all the festivities at the Hotel & Villa Auersperg Salzburg, a 4-star hotel rated “Superb” by guests with beautiful decor, exceptional views and a perfect location.

Salzburg Pride Schedule

• Next Edition: Friday 29th August – Sunday 7th September, 2024
• Although small compared to other pride marches (with about 1,200 participants), the event is full of colourful events and parties. Each year the event has grown and attracts more visitors looking for an end of summer escape.

Opening Ceremony & Parties

• Friday – Events typically begin at 7 pm with a warm-up party at HOSI Salzburg featuring guest Drag artists, live performances, and a fun drag-bingo show. The official opening ceremony takes place at 9 pm.
• The party continues at 10 pm in Mexx Gay Bar with the annual “Queer Night” party. Those looking for something a little harder should head to Dark Eagle for the Fetish Night with several Mr Leather Sash holders from across Europe in attendance.

The Main Parade & After Party

• Saturday – Start your day with the Queer city tour from noon and discover famous gay personalities from the town.
• The main parade line-up is at 4 pm, and the march begins at 5 pm. Accompanied by music, the procession goes to Uniplatz in front of ARGEKultur, with two rallies at the Chamber of Labour and Mirabellplatz.
• Events continue at 7 pm with a closing programme featuring art, culture and acrobatics. Events continue from 9 pm the Pride Night/ CSD festival, a gay party night held in the ARGEKultur, an event and cultural centre.
• The after-party kicks off at 3 am in Mexxx Gay Bar.
• Stay close to all the gay bars at the NH Collection Salzburg City, a 4-star hotel rated “Fabulous” by guests featuring a modern gym, spacious rooms and modern decor.

Closing Brunch

• On Sunday, enjoy a pride brunch at Café am Kai directly on the Salzach from 9 am, offering a great view of the world-famous backdrop of Salzburg.

Other things to do in Salzburg

After all the partying, make sure you spend time exploring the stunning sights of Salzburg.

• Take the queer city tour, visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress,
• Explore the Salzburg Cathedral with its spectacular catacombs,
• Tour the streets of Salzburg’s old town.
• Other highlights include a Mozartkugel tasting. A Mozartkugel is a small, round sugar confection made of pistachio, marzipan and nougat that is covered with dark chocolate. It was originally known as Mozart-Bonbon, created in 1890 by Salzburg confectioner Paul Fürst and named after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Relive your favorite scenes from the classic musical “The Sound of Music” on this Salzburg sightseeing tour. Visit filming sites around the city while your guide provides historical background on Salzburg’s top attractions and architectural jewels, including the gazebo where “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” was shot.
• Finally, don’t miss a photo op at the Rainbow bench on the Rose Hill in Mirabellpark.

Recommended Hotels in Salzburg

The following hotels are close to the pride celebrations and city’s top attractions:

Hotel am Mirabellplatz,  Hotel & Petit Spa Auersperg,  Hyperion Hotel,  Hotel Bristol