Event Dates
From: Saturday, February 1, 2025
To: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Matrix is one of the hottest parties in Madrid, taking place during long weekends and special occasions.
If you are in Madrid when the Matrix is in town, then there is only one party to attend! Don’t miss it.
- Stay close to the centre of Madrid and take a taxi to the party. Check in to the Hotel Fenix Gran Melia, rated “Fabulous” by guests with stunning views and one of the most famous rooftop bars in the city.
The Party
- Next Edition – Saturday 1st February, 2025 – Matrix SPECTACULAR.
- The 8th Anniversary Edition with Superstar Guest DJ Savi Kariv.
- Discover the hottest boys from Spain as club Matrix hosts its signature party in the gay-friendly city of Madrid.
- Matrix produces some of Spain’s biggest parties with the hottest gogos, international guest DJs and a great light and sound show.
- The Matrix party funs from 11pm until late and takes over LAB.
The Lab Edition
- Lab is located in the Chamartin station with a mythical reputation in city’s nightlife world.
- The venue has space for 1, 500 guests with more than 1,800 square meters, now has one of the most advanced and modern sound and light systems in Europe.
- Lab has an incredible 46,000W of sound and a lighting display with with more than 100 projectors and effects.
- Each session at LAB The Club will be something unique for the enjoyment of your eyes and ears.
- The club is a 20-minute drive from the gay bars of Chueca.
Other Editions
- December 29th 2025 – WE NYF Madrid Matrix Party
- June 1st 2024 – Torremolinos Pride Edition
- August 20th – 25th 2024 – Matrix Sun Festival in Torremolinos.
- April 2025 – Matrix Easter Festival in Torremolinos
Regular Parties – Venue
- Chango Club – This disco and nightclub in the Chamberí district boasts a wide variety of house and electronic music by the best DJs. Given its multi-facets, this is the ideal place to hold private parties, presentations and any kind of event.
- The hall is divided into two floors, with over 800 square metres and a capacity for over 600 people.
- It boasts the latest technology in lighting with a sustainable state-of-the-art dynamic Led system that is unique in Madrid
- The club is an 8-minute drive from the gay bars of Chueca.
- Check out our gay guide to Madrid and discover the best restaurants, bars and hotels.
WE Pride Edition
- Next Edition – Awaiting dates.
- Matrix takes over Sala Paqul (Formerly But) on C. de Barceló, 11, Madrid, with a capacity for 1,500 hot guys ready to party.
- The club is in the centre of the Malasaña neighbourhood spread out across two floors with VIP areas, two cloakrooms, a large dance floor and a stage.
- Malasaña is a 10-minute drive or a 12-minute walk from the city’s gay district, Chueca
Chueca, Madrid gay district
- Madrid is one of the most gay-friendly and welcoming cities in the world. The district of Chueca is the epicentre of gay life in the city, home to the busiest bars and clubs.
- As the city has grown, so too has the gay neighbourhoods. The local government of Madrid estimates the LGBT+ population to be around 500,000. You should also check out districts such as Malasaña, La Latina and Lavapies, offering different yet unique attractions.
Where to stay in Madrid
The following hotels are popular with our guests and are close to the gay district. They are also gay-friendly.
NH Collection, Iberostar, Room Mate Oscar, H10 Villa de la Reina
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Room Mate Oscar in Chueca the gay area,
is our preferred hotel in Madrid!
For further information and advice
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Most of the gay bars in Madrid are located in Chueca, the city’s gay village and epicentre of all Spanish gay life. Hotels here fill up fast, so book well in advance, especially for key events.
Calle del Marqués de Valdeiglesias 1, 28014 Madrid, Spain
Iconic views of
’s Avenue are offered at the elegant and Atico restaurant/cocktail bar of The . This luxurious boutique hotel offers a gym, and stylish rooms and suites.The Wellness Suite with sauna can be booked entirely and exclusively for couples or individual treatment sessions. Some room and suite types include free access to Wellness Suite services.
Calle Gran Vía, 21, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Ideally located in the heart of Madrid, NH Collection Madrid Gran Vía provides buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property, only 400 m from Puerta del Sol.
The stylish rooms and suites in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Each room is comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower.
Calle Gran Vía 11, 28013 Madrid, Spain
Set in a restored historic building, this design hotel offers a seasonal rooftop terrace with a stylish
and a seasonal pool with spectacular views over Madrid. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. Free high speed WiFi is available throughout.Iberostar Las Letras Gran Via has a literary theme, and includes a well-stocked library. Rooms have high ceilings, large windows and a seating area. They are individually decorated with quotes by famous writers and poets.
Plaza de Vázquez de Mella 12, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Room
is a stylish Gay hotel located in , between and the Chueca district. It offers free Wi-Fi, rooms with flat-screen TVs and a .Room Mate Oscar features chic décor with bright colours throughout. Each of its air conditioned rooms is spacious and comfortable. All have a minibar and a fully equipped bathroom.
C. de San Bartolomé, 8, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Very Spanish, very loud, very popular
● Mixed clientele
Thursday 21:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:00
Calle de Pelayo 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Small gay bar in Chueca for bears and mature guys with ● regular event nights
Tuesday-Thursday 19:00 – 02:30; Friday, Saturday 19:00 – 03:30; Sunday
19:00 – 02:30
C. de la Libertad, 34, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Bar with drag shows and DJs
● Mixed clientele
Daily 23:30 – 05:30; Friday, Saturday bis 06:00
C. de Gravina, 5, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Modern café and cocktail lounge bar
● Mixed clientele
Thursday 09:30 – 13:30 and 16:00 – 02:00; Friday 09:30 – 02:30;
Saturday 12:00 – 02:30; Sunday 14:00 – 02:00
C. de las Infantas, 12, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Popular gay music bar in Chueca
● DJ on Friday and Saturday nights
Monday-Thursday 19:00 – 03:00; Friday-Sunday 18:00 – 03:00
Calle de San Marcos 29, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Straight-friendly music bar in Chueca
● Music genres include Independent, New Wave, Rock, Electropop
● Clientele includes gays, lesbians, friends; off-mainstream, anti-fashion, students
● Quite busy on Friday and Saturday nights
Tuesday-Thursday 22:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 03:30
Calle de las Infantas 9, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Popular with bears, chubbies, and mature men
Daily 16:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30
C. de Gravina, 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Gay cocktail bar in Chueca
● Popular with a mainly young clientele
● Occasionally features gogo dancers at night
Sunday to Thursday 8pm till 3am, Friday & Saturday 7pm till 3.30am
C. de Pelayo, 31, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Cocktail lounge bar
● Mixed, rather young clienteleice
Monday-Thursday 20:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday 19:00 – 03:30; Sunday 19:00 – 03:00
C. de Augusto Figueroa, 17, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Cafe and cocktail bar in Chueca
● Offers cakes, fruit salads, smoothies, sandwiches and bocadillos
Daily 08:00/09:00 – 01:00/02:00
Calle de Pelayo 11, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● One of the oldest gay bars in Madrid
● Busy at night during drag shows
● Admission fee includes drinks (9-10 €)
Daily 22:00/23:00 – 03:00; Saturday till 03:30
C. de San Bartolomé, 4, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● New bar in Chueca featuring music from the '80s and '90s
Daily 18:30 – 01:30; Friday, Saturday till 03:30; in summer daily from 20:00
C. de Pelayo, 30, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Queer inclusive bar in Chueca
● DJ on Friday and Saturday nights
● Admission fee includes drinks (10 €)
Daily 19:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30
Calle del Clavel 8, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Music Bar includes Pop, Charts, Commercial
Thursday 23:00 – 05:00; Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 06:00
C. de la Ballesta, 7, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● New gay bar in the center of Madrid
● Features guest DJs and shows
Daily 19:00 – 03:00/03:30
C. de Pelayo, 82, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Gay bar in Chueca with a small dance floor and South American influenced music
● Interior and decoration with a touch of Caribbean
Daily from 19:00
C. de San Marcos, 16, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Big gay bar in Chueca
● Very popular especially on weekend nights
Daily from 19:00
Costanilla de Capuchinos 1/Plaza Pedro Zerolo, Madrid 28004
● Gay-oriented show and music bar in Chueca
Wednesday-Saturday 21:00 – 06:00
C. de Gravina 10 (Plaza Chueca), Madrid28004
● Lesbian and gay bar with outdoor tables at Plaza de Chueca during good weather
Daily 21:00 – 03:00; Friday, Saturday till 03:30
C. de San Bartolomé, 6, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Modern music bar in Chueca
● Mixed clientele
Daily20:00–03:00;Friday, Saturday till03:30
C. de las Infantas, 26, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Gay music bar in Chueca
● Popular pre-clubbing bar on weekends
● Mainly middle-aged clientele including muscle bears
Wednesday 21:00–01:00, Thursday 21:00–03:00 Friday ,Saturday 21:00–03:30
C. de la Libertad, 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Lounge bar with cocktail menu inspired by Broadway musicals -Gay-friendly with mixed clientele
Monday 20:00–02 :00 ;Wednesday,Thursday 18:00–02 :00 Friday 18 :00–02:30, Saturday16:00–02 :30 ;Sunday18:00–02 :00 *
C. del Amparo, 78, Centro, 28012 Madrid
● Nude cruise club
● Features Bar and lockers on the ground floor, large play area in the basement with booths, a sling, and a boxing ring
● Admission 13-15 € (membership required)
Pl. de Tirso de Molina, 20, Centro, 28012 Madrid
● Gay cruising club
● Audience: Mixed ages
● Special Features Weekly program with (un)dress codes
Tuesday 19:00 – 02:00; Wednesday, Thursday 19:00 – 03:00; Friday,
Saturday 21:00 – 06:00; Sunday 18:00 – 03:00
C. de Valverde, 3, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Bar with small cruising area
● Features Cabins on the ground floor, additional basement cruising area at night
● Mixed ages, many young guys
● Admission Free (minimum consumption of 1 drink)
Monday-Thursday 12:00 – 03:00; Friday 12:00 – 03:30; Saturday 15:00 –
03:30; Sunday 15:00 – 03:00
C. de Caños Viejos, 2, 28005 Madrid, Spain
● Fetish club
● Dress Code Naked, underwear, fetish
● Features Lockers available
● Admission 10-18 € (includes 1-2 drinks)
Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:30; Sunday 16:00 – 24:00; in August only
Sunday 16:00 – 22:00
C. de Pelayo, 25, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Small gay cruising club
● Dress Code Naked (and underwear)
● Admission: 5-10 € (includes 1 drink)
Friday, Saturday 23:00 – 10:30; Sunday 23:00 – 03:00
C. de Trujillos, 7, 28013 Madrid, Spain
● Big gay club from the 1990s, modernized in 2021
● Music Style Electro, Progressive House, Melodic House, Indie Dance
● Admission: 15-25 € (includes 1-2 drinks)
Wednesday-Sunday 23:00 – 06:00
C. de Tetuán, 27, Centro, 28013 Madrid
● Gay club with mixed and young clientele
● Music Pop, Charts, Reggaeton, and House
● Admission 20 €, includes 1 drink
Friday, Saturday 24:00 – 06:00
C. de Ventura Rodríguez, 7, Moncloa - Aravaca, 28008 Madrid
● LGBT-friendly party with Pop, Charts, Commercial, and Reggeaton
● Clientele Mainly in their 20s and 30s
● Admission Variable
Friday, Saturday 24:00 – 06:00
Pl. de San Martín, 1, Centro, 28013 Madrid
● Weekly party for gays and friends with Pop, Charts, Urban, and House music
● Admission: From 16 €, includes 1 drink (before 01:30 includes 2 drinks)
Saturday 24:30 – 06:00
C. de Pelayo, 59, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Shows with a mixed, rather young clientele
● Admission: Approximately 15 €
Daily 24:00 – 05:30; Friday, Saturday till 06:00
C. de la Puebla, 6, Centro, 28004 Madrid
● Weekly gay party with DJ Daniel Karman, guest DJs, gogo dancers, and
performances
● Admission: 15-18 €, includes 2 drinks
Sunday 24:00 – 05:30
C. de Embajadores, 62, Centro, 28005 Madrid
● Gay cafe bar serving cocktails and food
Saturday 9:00–2:30 Sunday 9:00–2:30 Monday 9:00–2:00 Tuesday 9:00–2:00 Wednesday 9:00–2:00 Thursday 9:00–2 :00 Friday 9:00–2:30
C. de Valverde, 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● gay club with two floors with pop and electro music. ● A lot of people of different ages
Friday Saturday Sunday 12.30am till 6am
C. de Regueros, 5, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● gay bar with super friendly bar staff & a party loving crowd. ● It's packed at the weekends with 80s and 90 music.
Friday and Saturday 10.30pm till 3.30am
C. de San Bartolomé, 2, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● A small gay bar with a mix of popular music.
C. de Calatrava, 15, 28005 Madrid, Spain
● Gay bar with a wide selection of the finest bears & otters of Madrid
Friday 12:30 AM - 6:00 AM Saturday 12:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Sunday 12:30 AM - 6:00 AM & 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Calle de Gravina 11, 28004 Madrid, Spain
Calle De Pelayo 82, 28004 Madrid, Madrid, Spain
● Now in a new locaton offering 2 floors and a dance floor this gay bar just keep getting biger
Friday 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Plaza de Chueca 10, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Trendy gay bars in the heart of the gay part of Madrid
Daily from 12pm till 12am Friday & Saturday 12 PM–2 AM
Calle de Barbieri 7, 28004 Madrid, Spain
● Small narrow music and dance bar with a mixed clientele
● Admission: 15-20 €
Thursday-Sunday 23:00 – 03:30/04:00
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