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Singapore goes fifty shades of pink during the Pink Dot festival, an unique event in the heart of the city.
Singapore goes fifty shades of pink during the Pink Dot festival, when thousands of people gathered for the Pink Dot parade in Hong Lim Park to celebrate being gay.
- Visiting Singapore for the event? Stay close to all the gay bars in the Chinatown District. Consider the “Fabulous” rated Capri by Fraser China Square, a 4 star hotel with spectacular views and excellent pool.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – 17th Edition.
- Pink Dot Sg is a non-profit movement in Singapore which support LGBT community.
- The annual Pink Dot event is the closest thing the country has to a gay pride parade.
- Doors open at 4 pm along with the community tents. The Pink Dot concert begins at 7 pm.
- As this is “night dot”, do bring along a (pink) torch along with new batteries.
- An unprecedented number of partygoers of all ages come out to support the event; part of global Gay Pride month in June, which celebrates liberation of all sexual orientation.
- Around 26,000 revelers fill the park Hong Lim Park from early morning until the late evening.
- Stay just a 5-minute walk from the park at the Scarlet Singapore. We love its quirky design, located in a converted row of former Chinese shops. Rooms are charming, service is friendly and location is perfect.
Hong Lim Park
- Hong Lim Park is located in the heart of Singapore’s bustling Central Business District.
- This small but historically significant park is easily accessible due to its central location, at the junction of North Canal Road and South Bridge Road.
- Hong Lim Park, established in 1885, is not only one of the oldest public gardens in Singapore but also holds the unique title as the location of Speakers’ Corner, the only venue in the city-state where public protests are allowed without a police permit.
- This makes it a vibrant hub for free speech and civil demonstrations.
Gay Rights in Singapore
- Same-sex sexual activity is legal for both males and females; for men it was officially legalised in 2022 after being de facto decriminalised since 2007, and for women it was always legal.
Gay Parties in Singapore
- Fomohomo & Hypertainment both produce several gay parties throughout the year.
- Both organisers bring international DJs and circuit parties to Singapore for the Pink Dot Singapore celebrations.
Pool Parties
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – Hypertainment also hosts the annual BeachBall night time event at the Adventure Cove Waterpark with a pink themed night of fun, dancing and water rides! Part of their Hyper Pink Weekender event.
Pink Fest
- June 2025 – PinkFest is a month long festival featuring a series of events including fashion shows, queer movie screenings, social meet-ups and more.
Gay Singapore
- Over the past decade, Singapore has upped its game and gone from a stop over city to one of the hippest destinations in Asia. Chinatown hosts a great range of LGBT bars, clubs and saunas, from fancy cocktails in Dorothy’s to dark mazes in ShoGun Sauna.
- Several bars are dotted along Neil Road. Here you will find the city’s most popular gay dance club – Tantric, packing in revelers at weekends, who crowd the dance floor to thumping tunes.
The Best Gay Bars and Clubs in Singapore
- Tantric Bar: A staple in the gay nightlife scene, this bar buzzes with life, especially over the weekend. Enjoy cocktails in the courtyard or dance away to pop tunes on a packed floor. Known for its friendly atmosphere and strong drinks. Location: 80A Neil Rd, Singapore 088842.
- Backstage Bar: Known for its playful camp ambiance, this bar is decorated with semi-nude male photos and musical-theatre posters. A great spot for a lively night out with indoor and outdoor seating options. Location: 80 Neil Rd, Singapore 088842.
- Out Bar: A nostalgic spot with retro decor and portraits of iconic figures like Madonna. Perfect for fans of vintage vibes and disco tunes. Location: 43 Neil Rd, Singapore
- Lluvia: The go-to karaoke bar for bears and their friends, offering a lively atmosphere with regular drag shows and a packed events calendar. Unleash your inner diva in this vibrant and inclusive setting. Location: 145 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068605.
- Dorothy’s Bar: Follow the yellow brick road to this laid-back bar with a spacious L-shaped terrace. Ideal for relaxed conversations with themed nights and potent drinks. Location: 13A Trengganu St, Singapore 058467.
- Tanjong Beach Club: While not exclusively a gay bar, it’s LGBTQ+ friendly with diverse crowds and epic beach parties. Also a great place to have dinner right by the beach or rent a daybed for the afternoon. Location: 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Singapore
- Epiphyte: A garden-themed café that’s all about aesthetic pleasures with its plant decor and unique desserts. Very popular with gay visitors. Location: 47 Neil Road, Singapore
- Neil’s Conversion Clinic: A cheeky speakeasy that plays on its exterior’s disguise as a conversion clinic. Inside, it’s all about celebrating LGBTQ+ culture with Y2K-themed nights and a lively atmosphere appealing to the younger crowd. Location: 43 Neil Rd, Singapore 088825.
Where to stay in Singapore?
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Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
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Singapore hosts a great range of LGBT bars, clubs and saunas, from fancy cocktails to dark mazes. Historic Chinatown has become the heart of gay Singapore. Most of the gay nightlife takes place on Neil Road. The neighborhood mixes old and new and side by side are traditional shops and trendy cafes.
3 Upper Pickering St, Singapore 058289
Located beside
, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Pickering, Singapore boasts a dedicated wellness floor that features an outdoor pool, gym and 300 m garden walk high above the street level. Free Wi-Fi is available.Featuring views of the city or the garden, air-conditioned rooms are furnished with a personal safe, a flat-screen cable TV and a minibar. En suite bathrooms offer a hairdryer, bathrobe and free bath amenities.
1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178
Located in the Central
, The Hotel is a 5-minute drive from and . It features a spa, and a fitness centre.The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is a 25-minute drive from Changi International Airport. Raffles Place MRT Station is a short 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Each room at Fullerton is equipped with a flat-screen TV and WiFi. A minibar and tea/coffee maker can be found in all rooms.
76 Telok Ayer St Singapore 048464
AMOY by Far East Hospitality is a beautiful boutique hotel located just 400 m from Chinatown MRT Station. It offers free Wi-Fi access, free breakfast spreads and free shuttle services from Changi International Airport.
Rooms here will provide you with a tv, air conditioning and a minibar. There is also a coffee machine. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include an ipod dock and pay-per-view channels.
35 Robinson Rd Singapore 068898
Set in a restored heritage building in Singapore’s Central Business District the luxurious SO / Singapore offers modern rooms designed by Karl Lagerfeld, with a French-style and free WiFi.
All rooms have 3 m high ceilings with a French touch, a trademark Sofitel MyBed and 42-inch LCD TV with sound bar. They include an Apple Mac mini, iPad mini and iPhone 5. An illy coffee machine and free minibar are provided. Private bathroom comes with a rain shower.
McCallum St, Singapore
McCallum Residences offers free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower.
20 Havelock Rd, Singapore 059765
The spacious suites all feature a separate living room with a sofa and cable TV. A kitchen meals can be enjoyed at the dining table. En suite bathroom comes with either a shower or bathtub. Outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna & fitness room
331 New Bridge Rd, #04-16, Singapore 088764
Each air-conditioned unit features a private balcony. The separate seating area is fitted with a flat-screen cable TV and a sofa. The kitchen is equipped with an oven and a washing machine. The en suite bathroom includes shower and free toiletries.
2 Finlayson Green, Singapore 049247
Housed in a restored heritage building and offers an infinity pool. feature lavish decorations with modern furnishings and free Wi-Fi. Each well-appointed room has a fully equipped kitchen and BOSE home entertainment system. & a gym
120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Sentosa Singapore
An all-day sun-kissed playground on Singapore’s best strip of sand.
While not exclusively a gay bar, it's LGBTQ+ friendly with diverse crowds and epic beach parties. Also a great place to have dinner right by the beach or rent a daybed for the afternoon. Location: 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Singapore
43 Neil Road, Outram, Singapore 088825
A nostalgic spot with retro decor and portraits of iconic figures like Madonna. Perfect for fans of vintage vibes and disco tunes
One Raffles Place Singapore
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47 Neil Road, Outram, Singapore 088827
A garden-themed café that's all about aesthetic pleasures with its plant decor and unique desserts. Very popular with gay visitors
43 Neil Road, Outram, Singapore 088825
A cheeky speakeasy that plays on its exterior's disguise as a conversion clinic. Inside, it's all about celebrating LGBTQ+ culture with Y2K-themed nights and a lively atmosphere appealing to the younger crowd
45 Ann Siang Rd Singapore 069719
Gay / Mixed cafe bar
Housed in the lush jungles of Dempsey Hill, this idyllic hideout is the perfect oasis for a quick getaway. Just a few minutes away by taxi from Orchard Road, you can find yourself lounging in the butterfly chairs on a lazy afternoon while nursing sangrias and reading the paper
145 Telok Ayer St Singapore 068605
A fun gay bar with drag queens
The go-to karaoke bar for bears and their friends, offering a lively atmosphere with regular drag shows and a packed events calendar. Unleash your inner diva in this vibrant and inclusive setting
13A Trengganu St Singapore 058467
Poular gay bar known to be the oldest gay bar in Singapore
Follow the yellow brick road to this laid-back bar with a spacious L-shaped terrace. Ideal for relaxed conversations with themed nights and potent drinks
67 Neil Rd Singapore 088898
Gay bar and cafe worth a visit this place can get packed
80 Neil Rd Singapore 088842
80 Neil Rd Singapore 088841
Undoubtedly One of The Most Exciting Gay Bar In Singapore! A staple in the gay nightlife scene, this bar buzzes with life, especially over the weekend. Enjoy cocktails in the courtyard or dance away to pop tunes on a packed floor. Known for its friendly atmosphere and strong drinks
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