Event Dates
From: Saturday, June 14, 2025
To: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Lisbon EuroPride 2025
Lisbon, a city renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and inclusive atmosphere, is set to host EuroPride in 2025
Lisbon EuroPride 2025
Lisbon, a city renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and inclusive atmosphere, is set to host EuroPride in 2025
EuroPride Village: The Heart of Celebration (June 14th)
- Are you visiting Lisbon for Europride? Stay at the Heritage Avenida Liberdade Hotel. We love its location; it is ideally located to explore Avenida da Liberdade’s upscale shops and cafes.
EuroPride Village
- Saturday June 14th to Sunday June 22nd, 2025
- The EuroPride Village will spring to life in one of Lisbon’s central squares, transforming it into a bustling hub of activity.
- Visitors can explore various stands offering everything from local crafts to delicious food.
- Complete with stage shows, live performances, drag queens, DJS and more.
- The theme for Europride 2025 is “Produdly Yourselves”, focusing on personal dignity.
- Stay at The Late Birds Lisbon – Gay Urban Resort, a gay-exclusive guesthouse offering luxurious accommodations. We love its beautiful garden, pool, and central location, perfect for exploring both Bairro Alto and Príncipe Real.
San Antonio Festival
- The event occurs immediately following the annual Santo Antonio Festival, which ends on June 13th.
- Try to catch the closing night parties on Thursday before the start of EuroPride; it’s the perfect way to kickstart your celebrations. What a way to begin the EuroPride festivities.
The Grand Parade: A March of Pride
- Saturday June 21st, 2025 – The highlight of EuroPride 2025 is undoubtedly the grand parade on June 21st.
- Watch as Lisbon’s central avenues come alive to celebrate the event.
- The parade’s final stretch along the 2.5-kilometer Avenida da Liberdade promises to be a memorable spectacle.
- Events culminate in the EuroPride Village for an emotionally charged closing ceremony.
- Stay close to the parade at the NH Collection Liberdade, rated “Fabulous” by guests, with spacious rooms, a beautiful outdoor pool and modern fitness centre.
The After Party: Arraial Lisboa EuroPride
- Saturday June 21st, 2025 – Concluding the EuroPride festivities, the Arraial Lisboa EuroPride party takes over Praça do Comercio.
- This special edition of Portugal’s largest LGBTI+ event blends the traditional with the contemporary, ensuring a night filled with music, dance, and celebration.
- With its open-air setting and free entry, it’s an inclusive event where everyone is welcome to celebrate love and equality under the stars.
- Stay close to the pride village at the LX Boutique Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests, featuring spacious, beautifully-decorated, themed rooms. Located in the heart of the triangle between Chiado, Baixa and Cais do Sodré districts.
Cultural Events
- Immerse yourself in art exhibits and movie screenings scattered across various neighbourhoods throughout the week.
- This is your chance to experience Lisbon’s diversity in full spectrum – from its historic streets to modern artistic expressions.
- Awaiting the complete program of events
Exploring Gay Lisbon – Bairro Alto & Beyond
- After the sun sets, Lisbon transforms. The streets of Bairro Alto buzz with electric energy, hosting an extended street party that captures the essence of Lisbon’s nightlife.
- For those looking to continue the party, the nearby Principe Real offers trendy clubs perfect for dancing until dawn.
Popular Gay Bars
- Trumps – One of the largest and most popular gay clubs in Lisbon, known for its themed nights and energetic dance floors.
- Bar 106 – A small, cosy bar famous for its friendly atmosphere and regular drag shows.
- Purex – A trendy and relaxed bar appealing to a younger crowd with its eclectic music and laid-back vibe.
- Shelter Bar – A bear-friendly bar with a relaxed atmosphere, offering a good selection of beers and regular theme nights.
- Construction – A spacious club popular with bears and their admirers, featuring DJs and occasional live performances.
- Woof LX – A relaxed bar catering to a hairy and friendly crowd, known for its welcoming environment.
- Stay close to the bars and clubs at the “Superb” rated Browns Avenue Hotel, a boutique venue offering guests luxurious amenities, outdoor swimming pool and spacious rooms.
Gay Beaches
- Beach Day: Take a trip to the nearby beach town of Cascais or the famous gay beach 19 in Costa da Caparica for a relaxing day by the sea.
- Beach 19, or Praia 19, is the most famous gay beach in Portugal and one of the largest in Europe.
- Located within the protected landscape of the Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica, this beach is known for its vast stretch of sand, clear waters, and natural beauty.
- It’s a welcoming spot for the LGBTQ+ community, offering a relaxed atmosphere.
- Beach 19 is well-known for naturism, although it’s not mandatory. The atmosphere is very relaxed regarding clothing.
- Thanks to its size, the beach offers plenty of space for visitors to find a comfortable spot, from busier areas with sun loungers and umbrellas to quieter zones.
Getting to the Beach
- The fastest way to reach Beach 19 from Lisbon is by car, taking around 30 minutes via the A2 and IC20 roads towards Costa da Caparica.
- Alternatively, the ferry from Lisbon to Cacilhas. The ferry offers picturesque views of Lisbon from the Tagus River.
- From Cacilhas, Take the tiny train service (Transpraia) to Costa da Caparica. It stops a short walk away from the beach.
Recommended Hotels in Lisbon
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action,
Lisboa Carmo Hotel, The Lumiares Hotel & Spa HF Fenix Garden, The Late Birds Lisbon
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The gay bars are a little spread out but taxis are cheap, we have chosen Hotels close to the gay bars that have high reviews on booking.com our hotel partner .
EPIC SANA Marquês Hotel, 8, Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, Coração de Jesus, Santo António, Lisbon, 1069-310, Portugal
This 5-star property offers spacious and elegantly designed suites and rooms that have private bathrooms with a bathtub and shower. Suites include a living room with a workstation. Facilities include LCD TV with cable channels, minibar, and luxury and well-being amenities.
Travessa André Valente 21a, 1200-024 Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
Located in Bairro Alto, in the heart of Lisbon Historical center, The Late Birds Lisbon - Gay Men's Guesthouse offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a sun deck and a lounge bar.
Each air-conditioned room at The Late Birds Lisbon includes a computer, a cable channel TV, free WiFi access and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.
Rua Da Oliveira Ao Carmo 1-3, 1200-122 Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
Located in the heart of the city, Lisboa Carmo Hotel features luxury rooms with classic and contemporary décor. The upper floors of the hotel offer views of the Tagus River and Lisbon's old town. The popular Bairro Alto district is a 3 minutes' walk away.
The stylish rooms have pastel coloured walls. Each is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms have Saint Jorge Castle, city and Tagus River views. An in-room breakfast is available.
HF Fénix Garden, São Mamede, Santo António, Lisbon, 1050-010, Portugal
The stylish Hotel Fenix Garden is situated on the Marquês de Pombal Square in the centre of Lisbon. Eduardo VII Park and Marques Pombal Metro Station are just steps away, while the high-end shops and boutiques of Avenida da Liberdade are at a short walk. The HF Fénix Garden offers bright accommodation with wooden floors. Each air-conditioned room offers free WiFi, a work desk, cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
R. do Diário de Notícias 127, 1200-011 Lisboa, Portugal
All units have a cable flat-screen TV. Some units include a dining area and or balcony. There is also a kitchen, fitted with an oven & microwave. as well as a coffee machine. A private bathroom with a bath or shower & free toiletries.
R. do Diário de Notícias 36, 1200-284 Lisboa, Portugal
The apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi, air conditioning
R. das Gáveas 76, 1200-365 Lisboa, Portugal
Each apartment comes with a balcony, a dining area & private bathrooms with shower & free toiletries. The apartments include a double bedroom & the superior apartments have a double sofa-bed in the living room.
R. da Misericórdia 67, 1200-365 Lisboa, Portugal
These modern and spacious apartments are located in a renovated 18th-century building in Lisbon’s Chiado district. All apartments feature a spacious kitchen with a dishwasher and washing machine. Most have a private balcony.
Rua de São Marçal 106, Lisbon 1200-422
● Friendly gay music bar in the Príncipe Real quarter
● Weekend DJs
● Mixed ages
Daily 19:30 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:00
Rua da Rosa 157/159, Lisbon 1200-383
● LGBT+ friendly
● Located in the quieter part of Bairro Alto
Wednesday, Thursday 20:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:00;
Sunday 18:00 – 02:00
Rua da Barroca 41, Lisbon 1200-106
● Popular spot at the "esquina" in Bairro Alto
● Mixed clientele
Tuesday-Thursday 20:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:00
Travessa da Água da Flor 17, Lisbon 1200-339
● LGBT-friendly bar
● Offers music, books, drinks and a friendly atmosphere
Daily 18:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:00
Rua da Barroca 6-12, Lisbon 1200-862
● LGBT-friendly music bar in a former bakery
● Located in Bairro Alto
Thursday 22:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 03:00
Rua das Salgadeiras 28, Lisbon 1200
● LGBTQ-friendly music lounge bar
● Small dancefloor
Wednesday, Thursday 22:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 03:00
Rua da Palmeira 43 A, Lisbon 1200-312
● Bears-friendly music lounge bar
● Located in Príncipe Real quarter
Monday-Thursday 18:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 18:00 – 03:00; Sunday 18:00 – 02:00
Rua da Barroca 33, Lisbon 1200-047
● Small gay cocktail bar at the "esquina" in Bairro Alto
● Street crowded with people at night, especially on weekends
Daily 18:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:00
Rua Ruben António Leitão 2A, Lisbon 1200-392
● Big gay bar for bears, chubbies, mature guys and friends
● Hosts annual Lisbon Bear Pride and co-runs Villa 3 Caparica resort
Daily 18:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:00
Rua Manuel Bernardes 2B, Lisbon 1200
● Small bears-friendly bar with dark cruising area
● Busiest after midnight
● Minimum consumption: €5
Tuesday-Thursday 20:00 – 02:00; Friday, Saturday 21:00 – 03:00; Sunday 20:00 – 02:00
Rua da Imprensa Nacional 104 B, Lisbon 1250-127
● Gay club with exciting shows and a lot of Pop music.
● On Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy a second dancefloor with House, Techno, and Commercial remixes starting around 03:00.
● Friendly staff and a young crowd on Fridays.
● Admission: 12-15 €, includes 1-2 drinks.
Thursday-Saturday 24:00 – 05:00/06:00
Rua Cecilio de Sousa 84, Lisbon 1200-102
● Situated in the vibrant Príncipe Real quarter.
● Features House, Techno, Commercial remixes, and Pop music.
● Reopened in November 2022.
● Admission: 15 €.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 24:00 – 06:00
Rua Nogueira e Sousa 11, Lisbon 1150-237
● Small, straightforward gay cruise bar
● Features (un)dress codes, lockers, two cabins, and a sling
● Slightly off the beaten path
● Admission: 10 €, includes 6 € for drinks
Sunday to Thursday from 3pm to 2am
Friday and Saturday from 3pm to 3am
Rua da Palmeira 38, Lisbon 1200-313
● A beloved gay bar known for its drag shows, DJs, and dancefloor.
● A staple in Lisbon's nightlife for over 45 years.
Daily till 05:00/06:00
Rua de São Bento 157, Lisbon 1200-817
● LGBT-friendly club spinning Pop, R'n'B, and Funk tunes.
● Attracts a mix of young and middle-aged clientele.
● Admission: 10-15 €, includes 1-2 drinks.
Thursday 23:30 – 05:00; Friday, Saturday 24:00 – 06:00
Miguel Pais 39 1200-172 Lisboa Portugal
● gay cruising club + men's fetish & sex shop ● Bar with drinks & snacks. Play area with cruising zone, sling, cabins, glory holes, dark room. Lockers, condoms, lube, douche.
Mon – Thurs: 17h-02h Fri & Sat: 17h-03h Sun: 17h-02h
Recommended Hotels in Lisbon By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Lisbon that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
EPIC SANA Marquês
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-star, heated infinity pool.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Bathtub, shower, workstation.
- Luxurious stay with panoramic pool views, perfect for business and leisure travelers.
Lisboa Carmo Hotel
4 Star, Homely
- 4-star, city heart, Tagus River views.
- Close to the gay district.
- Air conditioning, flat-screen TV.
- Elegant comfort in a prime location, ideal for exploring Lisbon’s rich culture.
The Late Birds Lisbon
4 Star, Gay Resort
- 4-star, gay resort, Bairro Alto.
- In the heart of the gay district.
- Computer, cable TV.
- Exclusive, gay-friendly retreat with outdoor pool, perfect for socializing and relaxation.
HF Fenix Garden
3 Star, Great Value
- 3-star, Marquês de Pombal Square.
- A short walk to the gay bars.
- Air-conditioned, free WiFi, cable TV.
- Affordable chic in central Lisbon, steps from major attractions and shopping avenues.
Video EuroPride 2025
A taste of what to expect at Lisbon EuroPride 2025.
Top Gay Neighbourhoods in Lisbon
Lisbon is generally considered to be an open and LGBTQ+ friendly city. The LGBTQ+ community in Lisbon has a visible presence, and there are several neighborhoods, events, and venues that cater to and celebrate the community.
Principe Real | In the heart of gay Lisbon
Photo: Principe Real is home to some of Lisbon’s most popular gay bars
- Príncipe Real is often considered one of the most LGBTQ+-friendly neighborhoods in Lisbon.
- It has a reputation for being inclusive and welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community.
- Many LGBTQ+-oriented businesses, including bars, cafes, and shops, can be found here.
- Discover the best things to see and do in Principe Real
Bairro Alto
Bairro Alto is a popular nightlife district with a variety of bars and clubs, it’s known for its vibrant atmosphere.
Alfama
Alfama is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Lisbon, famous for its narrow alleys & historic buildings.
Baixa
Baixa is the historic downtown area of Lisbon, noted for its grand plazas, elegant squares, and wide boulevards.
Avenida da Liberdade
One of the most prestigious & famous avenues in Lisbon, home to upscale shops & luxury hotels.
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