150+ Top Gay Events in September

From Oktoberfest in Munich to the bears of Sitges… September has something for everyone.

157 Gay Events in SEPTEMBER

September is the season for Bears – right before Hibernation as Sitges gears up for 5,000+ visitors and San Francisco hosts Folsom Street Fair.

September hosts one of our favourite events, the gay Oktoberfest in Munich. A whole tent of 5,000+ attendees all drinking great beer and enjoying some great food.

Bears will be busy in Sitges at the annual Bear Week celebrations, one of the biggest gay festivals in Europe.

Meanwhile, across the pond, San Francisco plays host to the annual Folsom Street Fair, along with an epic lineup of Circuit parties and events.

And remember, it’s never too early to start planning for a Halloween or New Year escape!

Our Editor’s Top Choices

September hosts one of our favourite events, the gay Oktoberfest in Munich. A whole tent of 5,000+ attendees all drinking great beer and enjoying some great food.

Bears will be busy in Sitges at the annual Bear Week celebrations, one of the biggest gay festivals in Europe.

Meanwhile, across the pond, San Francisco plays host to the annual Folsom Street Fair, along with an epic lineup of Circuit parties and events.

And remember, it’s never too early to start planning for a Halloween or New Year escape!

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Southern Decadence

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Southern Decadence New Orleans is a top gay Labor Day Weekend destination, one of our world's major annual gay events with circuit parties & gay fetish events

Bears Week Sitges

From: Sep. 05.2025 - To: Sep. 14.2025

Monday, Nov 3rd, 2014

Every September, Bears Week Sitges brings thousands of bears and their admirers from around the world to this stunning seaside resort in the Mediterranean.

Folsom Street Fair

From: Sep. 21.2025 - To: Sep. 28.2025

Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2014

Folsom Street Fair is the biggest leather rubber and fetish fair in the USA attracting 400,000 fetish lovers from around the world for this outrageous event

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Top Gay September Events

As we say goodbye to Summer, celebrate with some amazing end of season parties and labor day events.

Southern Decadence

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Southern Decadence New Orleans is a top gay Labor Day Weekend destination, one of our world's major annual gay events with circuit parties & gay fetish events

Splash Days Austin

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Friday, Jul 27th, 2018

Splash Days Austin Texas 2022 is a fun party weekend with a trip on the lake at the gay section of Hippie Hollow on the Labor day.

Sun Festival Rehoboth Labor Day Weekend

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Wednesday, Jan 27th, 2021

Sundance Rehoboth Labor Day Weekend, Highlights include the Auction Night and Cocktail Party and Drag Voleyball on the beach!

Dragon Con Atlanta

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Friday, Mar 26th, 2021

Dragon Con Atlanta is the city's perfect excuse to dress as their favorite superheroes and animated princesses during the Labor Day Weekend attracting over 80,000 visitors

Labor Day Weekend Gay Saugatuck

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Monday, May 17th, 2021

Labor Day Weekend is one of the most popular end of Summer events in the USA and the beach towns of Saugatuck an Douglas. The entire town sells out well in advance, so book your trip early!

The Bourbon Pub New Orleans Southern Decadence Official Party

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Monday, Jul 5th, 2021

Celebrate Southern Decadence weekend at the official home of the best parties in gay New Orleans The Bourbon Pub.

Wilton Manors Labor Day Weekend

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Tuesday, Jul 20th, 2021

Wilton Manors Labor Day Weekend at the Eagle is the end of Summer party not to be missed with guest DJs and hot guys.

Las Vegas Labor Day Weekend

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Monday, Aug 9th, 2021

The Garden, one of the hottest gay venues in Las Vegas presents a classic Labor line up to celebrate the end of Summer

Palm Springs Labor Day Weekend

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2021

While Labor Day is typically a time for saying goodbye to Summer, it marks the kick start of the high season for Palm Springs as the city becomes a hotspot for those seeking never ending Summer weather

Hard Labor Fort Lauderdale

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Saturday, Jul 15th, 2023

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with the hottest, horniest guys in Wilton Manors at The Eagle.

Oz Southern Decadence

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Friday, Jul 28th, 2023

Celebrate Southern Decadence in the heart of New Orleans at OZ, home to the most famous parties in NOLA

Puerto Vallarta Paraiso Labor Day Weekend

Puerto Vallarta Labor Day Weekend

From: Aug. 29.2025 - To: Aug. 31.2025

Friday, Jul 9th, 2021

Say goodbye to Summer in style during the Labor Day Weekend, outside the USA, in Puerto Vallarta.

Gay CSD Salzburg Pride

From: Aug. 29.2025 - To: Sep. 07.2025

Monday, Apr 11th, 2022

Salzburg is awash with rainbows in September as the annual Salzburg Pride festivities take over the city for a weekend of parties and parades.

Benidorm Gay Pride

From: Sep. 01.2025 - To: Sep. 07.2025

Sunday, Jul 10th, 2016

With a week-long series of flamboyant events leading up to the Playa Levante big parade

Bears Week Sitges

From: Sep. 05.2025 - To: Sep. 14.2025

Monday, Nov 3rd, 2014

Every September, Bears Week Sitges brings thousands of bears and their admirers from around the world to this stunning seaside resort in the Mediterranean.

Malta Gay Pride

From: Sep. 05.2025 - To: Sep. 15.2025

Friday, Mar 31st, 2017

Malta Pride is one of the last Summer pride events in Europe.

Provincetown Swim for Life Weekend

From: Sep. 05.2025 - To: Sep. 07.2025

Sunday, Apr 18th, 2021

The Provincetown Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla essence embodies Provincetown as a place of healing and compassion.

Wet Oso Weekend South Padre Island

From: Sep. 05.2025 - To: Sep. 07.2025

Thursday, Jul 27th, 2023

Set sail off the Island of South Padre, Texas, for the great gay bear beach vacation in September

Gay Days Anaheim

From: Sep. 12.2025 - To: Sep. 14.2025

Thursday, Sep 1st, 2016

Begun in 1998, Gay Days Anaheim brings around 35,000 GLBT revelers to Southern California's noted Disneyland resort and theme park, which has been delighting revelers of all ages since it launched back in 1955.

Dollywood Harvest Festival and LumiNights

From: Sep. 12.2025 - To: Oct. 27.2025

Wednesday, Apr 28th, 2021

The annual Dollywood Harvest Festival is a must-see experience during the fall season. Days full of play extend to nights all aglow at Harvest Festival featuring Great Pumpkin LumiNights.

Streetheart Festival Amsterdam

From: Sep. 13.2025 - To: Sep. 13.2025

Thursday, Aug 18th, 2022

Each year on the second Saturday in September, Club Church takes their beat to the street in a unique Queer Street Party

Nit de Foc - Night of Fire Sitges

From: Sep. 13.2025 - To: Sep. 13.2025

Tuesday, Sep 10th, 2024

Experience the electrifying Nit de Foc in Sitges, Spain with drummers, fireworks, and fiery parades through narrow, white-washed lanes

Pride in Oaklawn & Cedar Springs Dallas

From: Sep. 14.2025 - To: Sep. 21.2025

Thursday, Sep 8th, 2022

Pride in Dallas hosts a week-long celebration of love with various events throughout Cedar Springs and Oaklawn

Rehoboth Beach Bear Weekend

From: Sep. 17.2025 - To: Sep. 21.2025

Tuesday, Oct 9th, 2018

With a full roster of events and entertainment, this annual weekend is becoming famous for its huge attendance and cool activities

Fiestas Patrias Santiago

From: Sep. 17.2025 - To: Sep. 20.2025

Saturday, Feb 19th, 2022

Fiestas Patrias Santiago is the most wildly celebrated annual event in the country. The festival is held close to the spring equinox

The Urban Bear Weekend New York

From: Sep. 18.2025 - To: Sep. 21.2025

Friday, May 11th, 2018

The Urban Bear weekend has great parties and events including the big opening night party, the Monster Underbear Party, The Grizzly Guzzler Beer Blast (daily) + more

Munich Gay Oktoberfest

From: Sep. 20.2025 - To: Oct. 05.2025

Monday, Nov 3rd, 2014

Munich Gay Oktoberfest, also know as Rosa Wiesn Oktoberfest is actually a combination of different events taking place during a larger Oktoberfest in Munich.

San Francisco Leather Walk

From: Sep. 20.2025 - To: Sep. 20.2025

Tuesday, Jul 10th, 2018

San Francisco's Leather Walk is one of the most diverse marches in the city and mixes a party atmosphere with an important charity raising event

Leather Pride Festival Eagle Plaza San Francisco

From: Sep. 20.2025 - To: Sep. 20.2025

Monday, Jul 26th, 2021

Celebrate the start of the Folsom, San Francisco’s Leather Week and enjoy a Leather Pride party at the end of the official San Francisco Leather Walk.

La Mercè Festival Barcelona

From: Sep. 20.2025 - To: Sep. 24.2025

Friday, Feb 11th, 2022

La Mercè Festival Barcelona The streets of Barcelona are transformed with events, parades, fire runs (Correfoc) and thousands of people

Folsom Street Fair

From: Sep. 21.2025 - To: Sep. 28.2025

Tuesday, Nov 4th, 2014

Folsom Street Fair is the biggest leather rubber and fetish fair in the USA attracting 400,000 fetish lovers from around the world for this outrageous event

The Urban Bear, New York Summer Tea Dance

The Urban Bear New York Street Fair

From: Sep. 21.2025 - To: Sep. 21.2025

Tuesday, Jul 13th, 2021

Get ready for the Number 1 Street Fair in New York as The Urban Bear presents the hottest Summer event in the city

Brussels Comic Strip Festival

From: Sep. 26.2025 - To: Sep. 28.2025

Wednesday, Oct 11th, 2017

Brussels Comic Strip Festival is a unique event with a fun cartoon parade, plenty of costume play and great exhibitions.

Lisbon Meets Fetish International Fetish Meeting

From: Sep. 26.2025 - To: Sep. 28.2025

Tuesday, Jan 8th, 2019

Lisbon Meets Fetish is the annual fetish meeting taking place every September in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon

Los Angeles Comic Con

From: Sep. 26.2025 - To: Sep. 28.2025

Monday, Mar 22nd, 2021

Every year more than 120,000 23,000 fans join LA Comic Con in a quest to serve up one of the most diverse and celebrated pop culture events in the US.

Mr S Leather San Francisco Folsom Block Party

From: Sep. 26.2025 - To: Sep. 27.2025

Saturday, Jun 19th, 2021

Every year Mr S Leather closes down the alley behind their store for an amazing beer garden and block party on the Friday and Saturday

Big Muscle Party at DNA Lounge Folsom Street Fair

From: Sep. 27.2025 - To: Sep. 27.2025

Saturday, Jun 19th, 2021

Folsom's Big Muscle Party takes place on Saturday afternoon during the Folsom Street Fair Weekend and brings together the biggest guys and muscle worshipers

Ram Austin Labor Day

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Tuesday, Jul 13th, 2021

Ram Austin Labor Day Gear Party - Come dance with some amazing beats during Labor Day Weekend! in Texas.

New York Sea Tea Dance Cruise

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Sunday, Aug 8th, 2021

Get ready for a night to remember as the Studio 54 Disco Cruise returns to New York for an evening of fun on the high seas.

Ram Party Pride Edition Oaklawn & Cedar Springs Dallas

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Thursday, Sep 8th, 2022

Daddy Ersin Presents, RAM Party - Pride Dallas Edition Main Event, a special celebration for the return of the September Dallas pride celebrations to Cedar Springs

Pride on the River & Diversity Boat Parade

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Thursday, Sep 16th, 2021

Pride on the River is Tampa's end of summer celebration of pride held along the Hillsborough River, culminating with an evening of entertainment

Leather and Lace Queenstown

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Tuesday, Aug 2nd, 2022

Get ready for one of Winter Pride's biggest and most anticipated annual events - The Leather & Lace Party

Manhattan Hamburg Gay Party

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Friday, May 27th, 2022

Manhattan is one of Hamburg's biggest gay parties every two months and during special events and holidays

Propaganda Closing Party Queenstown

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Tuesday, Aug 2nd, 2022

Celebrate the final night of the annual Winter Pride New Zealand in Queenstown by Propaganda

Waterweenie Los Angeles

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Tuesday, Aug 29th, 2023

Fred and Jason present Waterweenie, the premier Summer party to kick back in your speedo and beat the heat poolside!

Get ready for the return of Sunrise, the number one gay rooftop event in New York City

Rick Sena presents Sunrise, Labor Day Weekend

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Friday, Aug 20th, 2021

Get ready for the return of Alegria, the number one gay rooftop event in New York City.

Addiction Sportsfetish Party Berlin

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Tuesday, Jul 12th, 2022

Addiction Berlin is the Men Only, Sports Lifestyle & Sports party held during special holiday weekends and events

Klozet Party Malta

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Monday, Jul 24th, 2023

Klozet hosts a series of gay parties in Malta during holidays and Malta Pride with international guest DJs and sexy gogos.

River Raid Weekend Guerneville/Russian River

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Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2021

River Raid is the perfect way to get away and enjoy a weekend by the pool before the end of Summer in the beautiful Russian River town of Guerneville

Love Loud Party Dallas

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Saturday, Aug 5th, 2023

Beardance and Purple Foundation combine their efforts to bring you a unique celebration during Dallas Pride

Horse Meat Disco Seattle

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Tuesday, Aug 17th, 2021

Seattle, get ready for the ultimate club night, UK style as London's Horse Meat Disco brings all the boys to the CUFF

Thot Tea Summer Season Garden Party Detroit

Thot Tea Party Detroit

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Saturday, Jun 12th, 2021

Thots and Prayers presents Thot Tea the sexiest afternoon event in Detroit, with international guest circuit DJS and fun vibes.

Puppy Italia Milan

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Thursday, Aug 19th, 2021

The Italian Puppy presents, "Puppy Italia" in Milan, an October event for puppies, masters and friends

Trough X Sydney Presents

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Saturday, Nov 20th, 2021

Trough X Sydney Presents 2024 - A unique venue hosting special kink and fetish parties with themed nights during holidays and major events.

Kaiser Wiesn Vienna

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Thursday, Sep 1st, 2016

Dust off your lederhosen and head to Vienna for the Rosa Kaiser Wiesn which returns to Austria once more in September. The traditional gay night of the festival, (which runs from the end of September of October)

Grind Frankfurt Open Air

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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021

Join the hottest guys in Frankfurt and beyond at the hottest Summer party, Grind Open Air.

Bears Ahoy!, The Annual Urban Bears Sunset Party Cruise on the Hudson

Bears Ahoy! Cruise on the Hudson Pride Edition

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Tuesday, Aug 31st, 2021

Join The Urban Bears of New York for 3 decks of Furry Frisky Fun aboard The Circle Line, NYC's biggest party cruise ship.

Boatmince London

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Monday, Mar 1st, 2021

Boatmince London is the annual "on the water" party organised by BeefMince, one of the UK's biggest bear and admirers party taking place at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern.

Galveston Gay Pride Beach Weekend

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Wednesday, Mar 10th, 2021

The main event, Pride Galveston Beach Bash & Block Party Weekend is typically held during Labor Day Weekend.

Gary Santis Annual Black Fetish Party Fort Lauderdale

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Tuesday, Aug 24th, 2021

Enjoy one of the largest gay fetish events in South Florida at the annual Black Fort Lauderdale Fetish Event presented by Gary Santis Events

Alegria Miami Labor Day Weekend

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Thursday, Aug 3rd, 2023

Ric Sena brings his legendary Alegria party to Miami for a special edition during Memorial and Labor Day weekends.

Wild Weekend Las Vegas Labor Day

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Tuesday, Aug 6th, 2024

Las Vegas is calling, and it's time to answer with one WILD Weekend of unforgettable events, incredible vibes, and non-stop parties.

Gay Labor Day Weekend Los Angeles

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Saturday, Jul 10th, 2021

Paul Nichols and Justin David present an amazing end of Summer party for the Labor Day Weekend in Gay Los Angeles!

Masterbeat Hard Labor Truck Stop Labor Day Weekend Los Angeles

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Thursday, Jul 15th, 2021

Celebrate Labor Day in Los Angeles with one of the most iconic events of the season as Masterbeat brings the Truck Stop back to the city!

Labor Day LA Circuit Festival Weekend

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Friday, Mar 3rd, 2023

The star of the Circuit returns to LA as Masterbeat presents a weekend of parties and events.

SpLAash Labor Day Edition

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Friday, Aug 11th, 2023

Are you ready for SpLAash: The Ultimate End of LA Summer Vibe?

DNVRMX Labor Day Weekend Austin

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Wednesday, Jul 31st, 2024

DNVRMX, one of the leading circuit party promoters, is bringing its Denver MAX vibes to Austin for a Labor Day Weekend Circuit Event.

Benidorm Pride Pool Party

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Saturday, Jul 28th, 2018

Benidorm Pride Pool Party is one of the big highlights of the pride is the annual pool party attracting guys from all over Spain & beyond.

White Party Benidorm

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Tuesday, Aug 9th, 2022

Benidorm Pride Festival presents The White Party, the biggest party of the beach resort's pride celebrations

The Diversity Ball

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Tuesday, Mar 28th, 2017

The Diversity Ball takes place annually in Vienna and is the only one of its kind in the world. The aim is to create a world-wide culture of diversity,

Spartacus Fire Island

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Sunday, Aug 5th, 2018

Spartacus Fire Island, the Annual Spartacus Gods of the Arena and Annual Mr Nude Belvedere contest on the first week of September.

Reno Gay Pride

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Friday, Jun 11th, 2021

Reno Gay Pride is one of the largest pride events in Northern Nevada and has been held each July for over 50 years.

Männer im Garten Gay Summer Garden Party

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Friday, Jul 16th, 2021

Männer im Garten, (Men in the Garden) is one of the most popular Summer parties in Vienna, proudced by OMG Vienna and Vanguardist.

Kluster Benidorm

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Tuesday, Jul 19th, 2022

Kluster, Madrid's signature gay party, comes to the beach resort of Benidorm for a unique pride celebration.

Bushwig New York

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Wednesday, Jun 2nd, 2021

Bushwig is one of the biggest gay drag festivals to take place on the East Coast of the US and is held each year

Oakland Pride San Francisco.

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Wednesday, Jun 16th, 2021

Dedicated to celebrating the diversity of the city's LGBTQ+ community, Oakland Pride is Northern California’s second largest Pride celebration

Broken Heel Festival

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Thursday, Apr 15th, 2021

Broken Heel Festival brings you headline performances from Australia's best Showgirls, Bio Queens, Drag Queens, Drag Kings and DJ's

Louisville Pride Festival, End of Summer Edition

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Wednesday, Apr 21st, 2021

The Louisville Pride Festival is the second large gay event to take place in the Kentucky capital is the perfect weekend to say goodbye to Summer

Sundia Special Edition

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Wednesday, Aug 18th, 2021

All roads lead to Madrid this September for an end of season party like no other as the We Party says goodbye to Summer.

Proud and Loud Malta - Pride After Party

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Friday, Apr 15th, 2022

Proud & Loud is Malta's biggest gay Party on the Island, hosting special pop-up parties during holidays and special events

The White Party Toronto

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Saturday, Jul 30th, 2022

PRISM, Toronto's leading circuit party promoter, presents the annual White Party with special guests and the signature "Turn Party" production that delivers an over-the-top experience every time

Brut Phoenix

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Friday, Feb 23rd, 2024

Brut, one of the hottest men-only circuit events, comes to Phoenix for an epic takeover of Walter Studios.

Vita Pool Party Tokyo

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Thursday, May 31st, 2018

Each year Vita pool parties attract hundreds of guys from around Asia and beyond. Their September pool party is one of the most anticipated in Asia.

Fetish Boat - Folsom Europe

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Friday, Jul 20th, 2018

Take in some of the best views of Berlin, meet new fetish friends, enjoy the bar on board and listen to some great music

Boise Pridefest

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Thursday, Apr 29th, 2021

Boise Pridefest is Idaho's Largest LGBTQ+ event, taking place in the capital city. Known as the City of Trees, Boise beams with Pride.

Slick Melbourne Rubber Week

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Friday, May 21st, 2021

Get ready for Slick Melbourne Rubber Week, an annual event celebrating all things rubber

Spectrum Tea Dance Dallas Pride

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Sunday, May 1st, 2022

Enjoy the ultimate Sunday Funday Party at the closing of Dallas Pride during the Spectrum Tea Dance

El Mozo Mexico City Presents

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Friday, May 6th, 2022

Celebrate Mexican Independence with EL Mozo, one of Latin America's hottest circuit parties.

Discotits - Malta Pride Pool Party

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Tuesday, Jun 28th, 2022

Lollipop, one of Malta's most popular bi-monthly gay circuit parties, produces the annual Malta Pride Pool Party

Lollipop Malta Pride Special Edition

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Friday, May 5th, 2023

Lollipop is one of Malta's signature gay parties, hosting various editions throughout the year. Their Pride Edition is extra special!

Navigayt Boat Party Malta

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Monday, Jul 24th, 2023

Set sail on the last day of Malta Pride (Europride) with Nagigayt, the ultimate end of Summer Boat Party

Recon Official Folsom Europe Closing Party

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Sunday, Apr 7th, 2024

Recon, the leading gay fetish dating and lifestyle brand, presents the grand finale event during the Folsom Europe celebrations

Todos Somos Jubileo Circuit Edition

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Thursday, Feb 17th, 2022

Jubileo produces some of Mexico's hottest gay circuit events in Puerto Vallarta and brings its anniverary party to the Mexican capital for a night to remember.

Brisbane Pride Festival

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Sunday, Feb 14th, 2021

Brisbane Pride Festival is Queensland’s largest and Australia’s third largest LGBTIQA+ event, attracting more than 10,000 festival-goers over a four week period each year

Charleston Pride Festival

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Thursday, May 6th, 2021

Charleston Pride Festival will take place in Riverfront Park this year with a different program in keeping with current regulations

Russian River Pride Guerneville

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Saturday, May 29th, 2021

Discover a unique and charming Pride escape in Russian River and enjoy a warm welcome during a weekend of fun events, parties and parades.

Sexy ICON San Francisco

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Tuesday, Jun 29th, 2021

Sexy Icon San Francisco, Leather & Lace edition, the most tantalizing night of the year at the infamous Club Six, the heart of nocturnal thrills.

DNVRMX presents Magnum

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Friday, Jul 23rd, 2021

Get ready for an epic party in Houston and celebrate all night long with guest DJs, hot dancers and amazing party themes.

Pink Dot Hong Kong

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Monday, Sep 11th, 2017

Pink Dot Hong Kong is one of Asia’s premier LGBT festival celebrating acceptance, inclusion and awareness through an exciting program of arts,

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati USA

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Sunday, May 16th, 2021

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is traditionally the nation’s largest Oktoberfest and the second largest in the world to the original Oktoberfest in Munich.

Blue Ridge Pride Festival Asheville North Carolina

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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021

Asheville's Blue Ridge Pride Festival celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community each year in September.

Brüt NYC Gay Boat Party

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Wednesday, Aug 25th, 2021

Ah Hoy Matey! Fancy sailing aboard a boat full of hot Brüt men this September? Join the Brüt boat and sail the high seas!

Padam Tea Dance Antwerp

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Saturday, Jul 16th, 2022

Padam Tea Dance is an open-minded popup party held every few months somewhere in Antwerp, bringing a timeless mix of all kinds of music. Don't expect anything as everything is possible!

Folsom San Francisco BRUT

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Wednesday, Aug 15th, 2018

The BRUT Party is one of the most legendary fetish events to take place across the United States

Rotterdam Gay Pride

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Friday, Dec 4th, 2020

Rotterdam Gay Pride Each year the pride has a special theme. All of the major shows and the parade itself revolves around this theme

Bearracuda Horse Meat Disco at Folsom SF Weekend

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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021

Join the hottest San Francisco Bears at the Folsom Street Fair Bear Pre party on the Friday of the Folsom Weekend!

PRIME The San Francisco MEAT Folsom Friday Edition

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Saturday, Jun 19th, 2021

Trophy Dad produces some of the hottest fetish parties in San Francisco and their PRIME event is one of the most popular parties

Magnitude

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Wednesday, Aug 15th, 2018

Magnitude will bring the biggest names from the top circuit parties to the city! Guest DJs are on deck with meaty, sexy beats to keep the crowd moving.

Superball Amsterdam

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Thursday, Jan 24th, 2019

Amsterdam Superball is the biggest drag ball in Europe attracting some of the biggest drag acts. The event takes place in the Paradiso Club

Life is Beautiful

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Monday, Mar 15th, 2021

An annual open air music, culinary, art, & learning festival held in Downtown Las Vegas. It is one of the biggest festivals to take place in the USA

Plaza District Festival & Plaza Walls Mural Expo

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Friday, Apr 30th, 2021

Plaza District Festival highlights a wide array of Oklahoma's own performing artists, visual artists and musicians

Matinee PERVERT XXL San Francisco Leather Weekend Edition

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Sunday, May 9th, 2021

Matinee PERVERT XXL San Francisco Leather Weekend Edition Direct from Barcelona, PERVERT is one of the most anticipated fetish nights of the year

RATED X- Folsom weekend massive Sunday night party

RATED X- Folsom weekend massive event

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Saturday, Aug 21st, 2021

Sunday Funday just got a little more hardcore at the Folsom Leather Weekend in San Francisco with the Rated X Party

La Leche London

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Monday, Jul 18th, 2022

Spain's world-famous "La Leche returns to London and takes over over Here at Outernet in London.

Electroluxx Folsom

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Tuesday, Aug 23rd, 2022

Celebrate Folsom Weekend in San Francisco at the unique Electroluxx Folsom party on the Saturday night of the Folsom Fair weekend

Furball Folsom Edition San Francisco

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Friday, Jul 5th, 2024

Folsom and the San Francisco Eagle join forces to bring you a unique event during the Folsom Weekend

Real Bad San Francisco

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Friday, May 4th, 2018

REAL BAD is the official dance party immediately following the Folsom Street Fair, and is one of the largest fetish parties

Deviants Folsom Closing Party

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Wednesday, Aug 15th, 2018

Deviants, the Official Closing Party of Folsom Street Fair, has exploded in popularity. Year after year the party gets bigger and bigger.

Folsom AFTERSHOCK

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Sunday, Jun 13th, 2021

Folsom Aftershock is the definitive gay after party taking place during the Folsom Leather and Fetish weekend in San Francisco.

Tower Grove Pride St Louis

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Wednesday, Jun 30th, 2021

A colorful pride event, the festival features over 150+ vendors and food trucks. 2 stages of performers and musicians

Hot Tea San Francisco Leather Edition T Dance

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Wednesday, Jul 14th, 2021

Experience the ultimate San Francisco T Dance during the legendary Folsom Leather Street Festival

The Journey San Francisco Pride Afterparty

Sanctum Folsom San Francisco Main Event

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Friday, Apr 15th, 2022

Sanctum Folsom San Francisco Main Event, from the producers of Aftershock and Nocturnal Extreme, a Massive event immediately following Folsom Street Fair.

Folsom Nocturnal Extreme After Hours

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Friday, Aug 20th, 2021

Get ready for the ultimate Folsom After hours event to end all events as Nocturnal celebrates the final night of the Folsom Street Fair weekend

Curaçao Pride

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Tuesday, Aug 2nd, 2016

If you always dreamed of partying on the Caribbean Island of Curacao, sipping your cocktail under waving palm trees, enjoying the best DJ's and dancing with the most beautiful boys and girls... this is your chance!

GayWiesn Berlin Oktoberfest

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Tuesday, Sep 7th, 2021

GayWiesn is Berlin's Gay Oktoberfest celebration, taking place each year at the end of September.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Providence

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Saturday, May 29th, 2021

Take a trip around the world at this year’s Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Pumpkins Around the World, an enchanting multicultural experience to delight all ages!

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Upcoming Events in OCTOBER

Southern Decadence

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Monday, Nov 24th, 2014

Southern Decadence New Orleans is a top gay Labor Day Weekend destination, one of our world's major annual gay events with circuit parties & gay fetish events

Splash Days Austin

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Friday, Jul 27th, 2018

Splash Days Austin Texas 2022 is a fun party weekend with a trip on the lake at the gay section of Hippie Hollow on the Labor day.

Sun Festival Rehoboth Labor Day Weekend

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Wednesday, Jan 27th, 2021

Sundance Rehoboth Labor Day Weekend, Highlights include the Auction Night and Cocktail Party and Drag Voleyball on the beach!

Dragon Con Atlanta

From: Aug. 28.2025 - To: Sep. 01.2025

Friday, Mar 26th, 2021

Dragon Con Atlanta is the city's perfect excuse to dress as their favorite superheroes and animated princesses during the Labor Day Weekend attracting over 80,000 visitors

The Top Gay New Year Events and EscapesMonday, Sep 16th, 2024 - 8:30 pm
From the White Parties in Bangkok & Puerto Vallarta to fireworks displays in Rio and Sydney, here’s our top choices for a Gay New Year escape.
The Top Gay Ski WeeksSunday, Sep 1st, 2024 - 8:21 pm
From the Apres Ski parties in Aspen to the slopes of Queenstown in September, here are the top gay ski weeks to attend in 2025.
The Top Gay Halloween EventsSaturday, Aug 24th, 2024 - 8:01 pm
Get ready for a season of scary boys, sexy costumes and parties to remember, from Austin to New Orleans and beyond with our guide to the best gay Halloween parties.

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