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Pridefest at Capitol Hill Seattle 2025
Seattle PrideFest is the largest free Pride Festivals in the country with an international line up of stars and live performers.
Pridefest at Capitol Hill Seattle 2025
Seattle PrideFest is the largest free Pride Festival in the United States.
- Visiting Seattle for Pride? Stay close to Capitol Hill , home to the city’s gay bars and clubs. Alternatively, stay by Seattle Centre, just steps from the festival grounds.
The Festival
- Next Edition – Awaiting dates, Typically the final Saturday & Sunday of the Seattle Pride.
- PrideFest is 2 day festival taking place exclusively on Capitol Hill. Seattle PrideFest features 100% local talent with multiple stages and over 100 artists performing.
- Seattle Pridefest is a 5-block festival with food, vendors, 5 stages of entertainment, and the most diverse crowd you’ll see all year long. Best of all, it’s free. This respected and celebrated event is produced by the Capitol Hill Chamber and PrideFest.
- Every year, the Capitol Hill Clean Sweep attracts over 300 volunteers to come help clean up the neighborhood in preparation for Pride Month.
- Spend all day skipping across the freshly painted rainbow crosswalks in the company of fellow LGBTQ+ Seattleites and allies, stopping along the way for human and canine drag shows, family activities, karaoke, and so much more.
- Events run from noon until 8 pm each day.
The Venue
- Millions of visitors flock Seattle Centre each year, a 74-acre campus, with 40+ acres of open space. It is the top visitor and tourism destination in the region.
- Stay near Seattle Centre, close to all the activities during PrideFest.
- Citizem M Seattle, South Lake Union is less than 1 mile away and offers guests clean and modern rooms in the center of everything, with large beds and cool vibe.
Gay Seattle
Capitol Hill is considered the center for the LGBTQ community in Seattle. Just east of downtown, it holds one of the city’s most prominent entertainment and nightlife districts, boasting bars, nightclubs, eateries, coffee shops, and stores. Capitol Hill also has a plant conservatory, walking trails, and excellent panoramic city views. The most popular bars include:
- C. C. Attle’s – Laid-back, local gay bar serving pub food & cocktails with open-mic night, patio & late hours.
- Changes – An LGBT neighborhood pub located in the Wallingford area
- The Cuff – A great leather club, premiering local, national & international DJ talent
- The Seattle Eagle – A leather & kink-friendly bar known for its racy themed parties
- Madison Pub – Pridefully boasting “no DJs, no cover, no problem,” a gay bar for the sporting type
- Neighbours Seattle – For over three decades, a safe space for anyone wanting to leave all their worries on the dance floor nearly every night of the week
- Queer/Bar – A multi-faceted space, with cocktails, drag entertainment, community discussions, and LGBTQ chef series together under one roof.
- Pony – A tribute to the great West Village and Castro bars of the 1970s, Pony occupies a 1930s-vintage gas station building that has been transformed into a beloved hangout.
- ReBar – An LGBTQ friendly Seattle standby with tons of dance nights.
- The Wildrose Bar – Seattle’s oldest bar for all women; woman owned and operated.
Recommended Seattle Hotels
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action:
Oakwood, Pan Pacific, Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel.
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Sonesta Alexis, is our editor’s choice
with a full service Spa in the heart of city
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Gay Map of Seattle
The gay village of Seattle is located in the centre of Capitol Hill. It’s a charming historic area where the epicenter of the city’s gay bars and clubs are located. There are several venues in town specifically catering to a gay clientele. Nightlife is centered on the Pike/Pine corridor. Madison Park Beach on the north section is also Seattle’s unofficial gay beach.
Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411, University Street, Central Business District, First Hill, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98101
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this downtown Seattle hotel features multiple onsite award-winning dining options. Rooms offer city views with French-inspired furnishings.Cable TV and a minibar are featured in each guest room at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The en suite bathroom offers designer toiletries and terry robes. The windows in each room open to allow fresh air in.
99 Union St, Seattle, WA 98101
This downtown Seattle hotel is 2 km from the Space Needle. This hotel features a full spa, rooftop infinity pool, and outdoor fireplace. Every guest room features Northwest-style decor with wood and stone details.
The Four Seasons Hotel Seattle has a 24-hour business centre. Guests can work out in the gym or use the steam room or hot tub. Guests can dine at the Goldfinch Tavern, which features Pacific Northwest cuisine by world renowned chef Ethan Stowell.
2125 Terry Ave Seattle, WA 98121
Only steps from downtown Seattle's most popular attractions, including the Space Needle, this luxurious hotel features state-of-the-art amenities, exceptional accommodations and unrivaled facilities, all in the heart of the city.
Thompson Seattle, 110, Stewart Street, Pike Place Market Area, Belltown, Seattle, King County, Washington, 98101
Offering a terrace and views of the sea, Thompson Seattle is set in Seattle. Guests can enjoy the on-site rooftop bar, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.The rooms include a 42" flat-screen TV with a customized movie library. Some rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. The beds are complimented with 400 thread count SFERRA linens. The private bathrooms include state-of-the-art rain showers and soaking tubs, D.S. & DURGA luxury bath amenities, and over-sized Frette bathrobes.
1530 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
The air-conditioned units come with a kitchen that includes a dishwasher, a private bathroom with a hairdryer, and a living room with a TV with cable channels. A microwave, a fridge and oven are also available, as well as a coffee machine. a balcony, & a terrace.
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
The holiday home has 1 bedroom, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, coffee maker, blender, toaster and 1 bathroom with a bath or shower. Free High-Speed WiFi and Keyless Entry
Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA
Capitol Hill offers air conditioning, a balcony, and city views The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a shower.
609 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
The apartment features 2 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. private parking available on site and free WiFi. A barbecue is available on site
1809 Minor Ave Seattle, WA 98101
Has regular gay nights take a look at the website for the next one
1009 E Union St Suite C, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
Gay Bar & eatery with a leafy patio regular events like drag shows
1413 E Olive Way Seattle, WA 98122
One of the last true neighborhood gay bars on Cap Hill. Karaoke 7 Nights a Week!!! Drink specials, friendly staff and fun patrons.
1021 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, United States
One of the oldest lesbian bars on the West Coast, offering DJs, karaoke & seasonal outdoor seating.
1426 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
Q is a state-of-the-art, 12,500 sq. ft. multilevel gay lounge and nightclub located in Seattle's vibrant Capitol Hill Open five days a week, Q serves as both a lounge on weekdays, and a nightclub on weekends.
1118 E Pike St Seattle, WA 98122
Unicorn & Narwhal are two carnival themed bars located on Capitol Hill, Seattle. Each packs its own vibe into one location offering whimsical food & drink options. drag brunch and other weekly events
1413 14th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
Seattle's Premier BEAR BAR. 100% GAY owned & operated - by Bears, for bears. Located in Seattle's Capitol Hill (historically Gay friendly) neighborhood. Heavy masculine influence with an authentic blue collar vibe & friendly attitude. Categorically a "Bear Bar" yet friendly towards all walks of the Gay community
1221 E Madison St Seattle, WA 98122
You will find everyone here from drag queens to hipsters, fun gay bar worth a visit
1518 11th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
Located in the heart of Seattle’s historic gay neighborhood, Capitol Hill, Queer/Bar is a mega inclusive bar, performance space, and home base for the queer community. We currently offer various weeknight activations, RuPaul’s Drag Race viewings, and Seattle’s Best Drag Shows up to five nights a week, featuring local, national and international talent. Queer/Bar celebrates Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ community by providing a safe, fun and inclusive space for all. Check out what’s going on this week and reserve your table below!
1701 E Olive Way Seattle, WA 98102
CC's Seattle has a strong tradition as a classic gay bar, join us for great drinks, sexy men (on and off the screen), excellent bartenders, videos, music, event nights, and more.
1315 E Madison St Seattle, WA 98122
Gay pub old style the place to go if you want to chat to friends without loud music
314 E Pike St Seattle, WA 98122
Gay Leather rubber uniform bar with a pool table a mens bar
1509 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
Gay nightclub since 1983 has 3 floors with food service & performances.
1533 13th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
Gay entertainment multiplex with 3 bars, dance club & patio often attracts a leather-clad crowd featuring Local , National & International DJ Talent.
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Fairmont Olympic Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star, Historic Place with French-Inspired Furnishings
- Close to the gay district
- City views, cable TV, minibar
- Historic hotel offers award-winning dining, rooms with city views and French-inspired decor, and designer toiletries.
Four Seasons Hotel
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5 Star, Full Spa and Rooftop Infinity Pool
- Close to the gay district
- Northwest-style decor, stone details
- Features a full spa, rooftop infinity pool, outdoor fireplace, and Pacific Northwest cuisine at Goldfinch Tavern.
Thompson Seattle
4 Star, Great Value
- 4 Star, Sea Views and Rooftop Bar
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, luxury bath amenities
- Offers terrace with sea views, a rooftop bar, high-speed Wi-Fi, rooms with a 42” TV, and luxury bathroom amenities.
Pan Pacific Seattle
4 Star, Location
- 4 Star, Near Lots Of Downtown Attractions
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Spacious rooms, plasma-screen TVs
- Steps from popular attractions, offering luxurious accommodations with state-of-the-art amenities and a complimentary shuttle.
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