Gay events
Gay Parties & Events
Our comprehensive male lover events calendar features a packed round-up of the biggest and best upcoming LGBTQ+ events and festivals. From colorful parades to lively parties, we list events in Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond!
Explore our detailed listings of top LGBTQ+ events in major cities such as London, New York, and Sao Paulo, each renowned for their spectacular celebrations and inclusive atmospheres. But that's not all – we also shine a spotlight on emerging events in smaller destinations, allowing you to discover and support up-and-coming pride festivals and local LGBTQ+ communities.
Whether you're looking for extravagant gay parties or intimate community gatherings, our calendar ensures you stay connected with the vibrant and diverse Queer culture and celebrations worldwide. Combine us at Travel Gay and never miss out on the best gay events and parties around the globe.
Check out our specific gay pride calendar for LGBTQ+ prides globally.
LGBTQ+ Chicago events through the year
In Chicago, Pride doesn&#;t end in June. You&#;ll find a full calendar of gay, lesbian, transgender, and queer events in every corner of the city throughout the year. Our city is place to some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ celebrations in the country, from the iconic Pride Fest and Parade in June to one of the country&#;s largest LGBTQ+ production festivals in the drop. Check out some of Chicago&#;s top inclusive events throughout the year.
Spring Queer events in Chicago
International Mr. Leather: This international conference and competition, held annually in Chicago each May since , includes speakers, socials, themed dance parties, and a leather market.
Summer LGBTQ+ events in Chicago
Andersonville Midsommarfest: This diverse neighborhood hosts one of Chicago&#;s most beloved street festivals each June. Midsommarfest celebrates the area&#;s Swedish roots and LGBTQ+ community with food, entertainment, artisan vendors, and more.
Chicago Pride Fest: In the historic Northalsted neighborhood, Chicago&#;s Pride Fest in June is a massive two-day
Note: Traveling as an Gay person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our life as we navigate a world with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the world. We encourage our traveling community to grasp the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they elect to visit for Pride and beyond. Don't be scared of the society, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be alert, and look out for each other!
The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past few decades and much of the progress in visibility is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that have taken place in cities around the world.
The global landscape for Gay rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Same-sex attracted Pride, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Same-sex attracted Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that allow discrimin
LGBTQ+ Festivals & Events
Attending an LGBTQ+ festival or event is a great way to celebrate as a community even outside of pride season. Whether it's music, art, food, sports or dance as the theme, our voice and presence as an Homosexual community is stronger when we come together.
What Benign of LGBTQ+ Events Will I Find Here?
We compiled a global calendar of festivals and events around the world that contain an LGBTQ+ theme but are not specifically identity festival events. Since pride events are so common and numerous, we've created a completely separate calendar including hundreds of events around the world&#x;click here to view our Gay Lgbtq+ fest Calendar. The events on this list include a variety of festivals, gatherings or events with unlike themes ranging from melody, art, food, sports, gyrate , advocacy, comedy and more. While each event may be different, the frequent thread that binds all these together events is the celebration within the LGBTQ+ community.
How to Employ This List
We have published this calendar to advise the LGBTQ+ community of important festivals and events global