Xlsior Mykonos 2025

Xlsior – The perfect way to end the Summer 2025

Xlsior Mykonos is the most exclusive International Summer Gay Festival on the famous island of Mykonos. Events are held in breathtaking open-air venues attracting guys from the four corners of the world. No other Summer event can compare.

• Next Edition: Thursday 21st – Wednesday 27th, August 2025.

Where to Party?

• Before you start planning your trip, it’s important to note that most of the parties held during Xlsior take place along the close to Paradise Beach. There are no super clubs in the centre of Mykonos old town. Consider this when planning where to stay.
• Platis Gialos Beach is an excellent choice if you want to party at night in Mykonos town, wake up to the beach in the morning and take the boat to the Xlsior party.
• Stay in Platis Gialos at The Argo Hotel, offering guests a “Superb” stay, just 2 minutes from the beach.
• Explore the entire Island in your Jeep. Reserve in advance.

Popular Parties

• Parties run from Wednesday to Wednesday.
• Popular parties include The Main Party on the final Sunday, The WE Party (Madrid), Meat NYC and Mucca by Muccassassina (Rome)

Xlsior Parties – Official Schedule

• Awaiting schedule for 2025. Parties typically kick off with  Xlsior – The Beach Party at Paradise Beach, followed by the  Pool Party at Zenit Pool on Friday with the MEAT after party.
• Don’t miss the WE Party on Saturday and Sunday’s Main Party at Cavo Paradiso followed by Beyond After Hours
• Other popular parties include Mucca by Muccassassina
• Events typically end on the final Wednesday with the Sundia by WE Party, a spectacular outdoor event.

Staying in Mykonos – Insider tips

• The party schedule is pretty intense, so it’s a good idea to have a few days either side to get yourself situated, and to have a few days to relax before going back to work.
• Try and paces your parties; it’s impossible to do all the events and stay sane. If you can, try and catch the sunrise at the WE Party in Cavo Paradiso, it is magical. The MEAT Party always gets the best reviews from our readers as does the Beach party.
• If you want to stay close to the bars and restaurants, stay in the Old Town, known as Chora (or for some weird reason known as Mykonos City from some booking portals)
• Daytime, gay boys tend to hit the beaches (Mostly around Elia Beach or Super Paradise Beach – Home to Jackie O Beach Club) and at night in the old town for dinner and drinks.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Breakfast – Check out The Liberty Breakfast Room with its stunning view and all-day dining options! Try the Poached eggs served on farmer’s brown bread and a bed of Naxos gruyere cheese and ham, fresh fruit salad and Nutella pancakes. – 5 Mins from the old town
• Lunch – Pay a visit to “Pinky Beach” and enjoy a superb menu offering an eclectic menu with great local fish and meat dishes.  Enjoy live jazz saxophone as you soak up the sublime atmosphere in a world of crisp shades of white and blue, champagne and sunshine! – 14 Mins from the old town.
• Dinner – No trip to Mykonos would be complete without a visit to Interni. Yes, perhaps it is a little pretentious, but this is Mykonos after all where the world wears its style on its sleeve. The food quality and variety has a well-deserved reputation and the service is impeccable. Interni also has some of the best wines on the island.  – Located in the old town.

Recommended Hotels in Mykonos

Mykonos is an expensive destination, there is simply no denying its allure and its price point. Hotels in the old town fill up first, along with the cheaper hotel options close to the parties. 4 and 5 star hotels charge a premium, however you do get what you pay for and the experience is second to none.

Mykonos Old Town

• BoHo Suites –  Rated Superb, offering superb suites complete with hot tubs!
• Belvedere Hotel – Classic favourite, with superb pool. If you can get get a room here, book it!
• Rochari – Another readers’ choice hotel, rated “Superb”. You are likely to bump into a celebrity or two here. (nice ones)
• The Boheme – Town Centre  – The lemonade served on arrival is homemade from fruit grown in the hotel’s walled herb garden. A two-minute walk from Mykonos Town and its many lively restaurants.
• Absolut Mykonos Suites & More –With 33 rooms, Not too big, not too small – Absolut Mykonos Suites & More is just right. The location is also perfect for evening dining and partying.

The ultra-luxury hotels tend to be located outside of the main town.

• Lyo – Super Paradise Beach – 18 bedrooms are spread beneath a series of low-rise buildings, giving the feel of an intimate hill-top hamlet. In high summer, Super Paradise’s beautiful sandy bay, a five-minute stroll down the hill, transforms into a heaving, hedonistic party zone with crowds drawn to beach clubs such as the magnificently razzly Jackie O. Those who prefer to sip rather than spray their Champagne will probably plump for Lyo’s super-quiet, open-air bar with sublime sea views.
• Branco Mykonos – Just 4km from the centre of Mykonos but on another planet as far as guests are concerned, this venue is sublime. Great beach access without the long taxi journey!

The Venues

• Venues change each year and we await the full program for 2024. Expect several of the following venues to host parties for Xlsior Mykonos 2025:

Zenit

• ZeNIT Events Center Mykonos is a unique multifunctional space, complete with a pool, perched at the top of a hill at Paradise beach and is the perfect venue to host the opening of Xlisor, offering spectacular panoramic views of the beautiful Aegean Sea and the historical island of Delos.
• Located at Paradise Beach  is just 20 minutes from the centre of Mykonos Town.
• Stay close to Paradise Beach. The Eden Suites and Residences are rated “Exceptional” by guests offering panoramic views of the sea and the beach with spacious suites, a pool and just 300m from the 24-hour bus stop, making it easy to explore the rest of the island.

Cavo Paradiso

• Cavo Paradiso –  One of the most Mythical clubs in Europe, and one of the top 10 clubs in the world; the cliffside Cavo Paradiso features an outdoor pool & sea views.

Sueno

• Completely renewed and new concept, Sueno is located on the famous beach of Paranga, near Mykonos Town.
• The venue breathes new life into to the Island of Winds and leaves its mark on the world-famous Mykonian party life.
• Complete with a large luxurious pool, beach beds, multiple bars and a large dance deck, perfect for dancing.
• Paraga (often also spelled “Paranga”) is one of Mykonos’ most popular for several reasons — it’s within walking distance of the Paradise party beach, it can be reached by a frequent bus, is close to several hotels, and has trendy beach clubs.

Noia

• Noia Mykonos is one of the newest venues in Mykonos, having taken over the former Super Paradise Club.
• The beach club is set on one of the most beautiful beaches in Mykonos, Paradise Beach, which is popular with gay visitors who frequent the nearby Jackie O Beach Club throughout the summer.
• Noia is a 7km / 22-minute drive from the Mykonos Old Town. Check out the Eternal Suites just a short walk to the centre of town. The suites offer guests a “Superb” rated stay.

The Akkadian Hotel

• The Akkadian Hotel in Mykonos is a luxury boutique hotel known for its stylish design and excellent service. It features modern amenities, comfortable rooms, a pool, and a restaurant that offers a variety of local and international dishes.

More on Gay Mykonos

• If you are heading to the island, check out our insider guide on where to stay and play in gay Mykonos.