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Gay Barcelona - Gay and Lesbian Guide
Barcelona is a vibrant and welcoming city, famous for its dynamic and inclusive Queer scene. With its iconic Gayxample district, lively beaches, and festive events like Pride Barcelona and Circuit Festival, it offers a cosmopolitan, festive, and warm atmosphere. A true paradise for travelers in search of freedom, diversity, and unforgettable encounters.
Barcelona Gay Guide
Gayxample, Barcelona’s Gay District
Barcelona’s iconic gay district is commonly referred to as Gaixample, a merge of the Catalan words “gai” (gay) and “Eixample” (the entitle of the city’s central district). However, the English-influenced spelling Gayxample is also widely used, especially in tourist and international contexts.
Gayxample was born in the s with the rise of numerous LGBTQ+ bars, clubs, and businesses. A symbol of tolerance and diversity, it attracts both locals and tourists with its cosmopolitan and festive atmosphere. Today, it is recognized as one of the best gay neighborhoods in Europe, reflecting Barcelona’s inclusive and modern spirit.
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Upcoming Events in Barcelona
About Barcelona and its gay life
For gay travellers Barcelona has been one of the favourite destinations in Europe for the last decades. The city has this perfect combination of a warm Mediterranean climate, beaches within and close to the city, mountains in the hinterland and the tradition, nightlife, sights and infrastructure of an European metropolis.
Among the things that make Barcelona unique are the many fine examples of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture (Modernisme Català). Barcelona is also a superb place to adore the modern layout that had bloomed after the cease of the Franco dictatorship in Spain.
As you can see on our gay maps, the center of Barcelona's gay scene is in the Eixample district (sometimes called the Gayxample neighborhood, or Gaixample in Catalan) with most of the gay bars, hotels and shops in Barcelona.
Annual highlights and lgbtq+ events in Barcelona are Barcelona Homosexual Pride in July and the Circuit Festival party weeks in August.
For a afternoon at the beach you can depart by car o
Pride BCN, also known as Gay Pride Barcelona, is the event organised every year in Barcelona to celebrate the International LGBTI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, transsexual, bisexual, intersexual, lgbtq+ and other identities and orientations) Pride Day and most commonly referred to as Gay Pride Day.
Info Gay Pride Barcelona
During the second half of the month of June, several festive and protest events are organised in the city, although it is always the weekend closest to 30th June, the official time of the celebration, when the most important events take place, including the large demonstration that runs through the streets of Barcelona.
Pride Barcelona dates
From June 28 to July 19,
Most significant activities: To be confirmed
Times: Vary depending on the activity
Locations: Vary depending on the event
€Price: Free activities
Featured activities from the Gay Pride BCN Programme
Conferences, demonstrations, trade shows, parades, sports activities, family events and many other activities and events are organised during Gay Pride BC
Gay Clubs, Parties and Events in Barcelona
Gay clubs in Barcelona usually don't get busy within the first hours of their regular opening hours, then they are often crowded and packed till closing.
Note for budget travellers: Entrance fees often include 1 drink of your choice. To save wealth you could use the voucher for the more expensive drink you schedule to have during the late hours.
Upcoming Irregular Parties
Regular Parties and Clubs &#;
POPair
Friday, 1 August , –
Popular monthly gay party. Mixed ages, bears- and fur-friendly. Pop hits, Disco Divas and House.
Tickets: €, incl. 1 drink
@ Safari C. de Tarragona
Barcelona
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Circuit Festival – Water Park Day
Tuesday, 12 August , –
Thousands of men in their swimming trunks, dancing and splashing. Go very early if you want to earn in and get a locker without queueing too long. Shuttle busses available.
Tickets: € (+ transport)
@ l'Illa Fantasia Vilassar de Dalt, Finca Mas Brassó
Barcelona
Regular Parties and Clubs
Arena Xperience
Daily –
Gay Barcelona Travel Manual
Upcoming Events in Barcelona
About Barcelona and its gay life
For gay travellers Barcelona has been one of the favourite destinations in Europe for the last decades. The city has this perfect combination of a warm Mediterranean climate, beaches within and close to the city, mountains in the hinterland and the tradition, nightlife, sights and infrastructure of an European metropolis.
Among the things that make Barcelona unique are the many fine examples of Catalan Art Nouveau architecture (Modernisme Català). Barcelona is also a superb place to adore the modern layout that had bloomed after the cease of the Franco dictatorship in Spain.
As you can see on our gay maps, the center of Barcelona's gay scene is in the Eixample district (sometimes called the Gayxample neighborhood, or Gaixample in Catalan) with most of the gay bars, hotels and shops in Barcelona.
Annual highlights and lgbtq+ events in Barcelona are Barcelona Homosexual Pride in July and the Circuit Festival party weeks in August.
For a afternoon at the beach you can depart by car o
Pride BCN, also known as Gay Pride Barcelona, is the event organised every year in Barcelona to celebrate the International LGBTI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, transsexual, bisexual, intersexual, lgbtq+ and other identities and orientations) Pride Day and most commonly referred to as Gay Pride Day.
Info Gay Pride Barcelona
During the second half of the month of June, several festive and protest events are organised in the city, although it is always the weekend closest to 30th June, the official time of the celebration, when the most important events take place, including the large demonstration that runs through the streets of Barcelona.
Pride Barcelona dates
From June 28 to July 19,
Most significant activities: To be confirmed
Times: Vary depending on the activity
Locations: Vary depending on the event
€Price: Free activities
Featured activities from the Gay Pride BCN Programme
Conferences, demonstrations, trade shows, parades, sports activities, family events and many other activities and events are organised during Gay Pride BC
Gay Clubs, Parties and Events in Barcelona
Gay clubs in Barcelona usually don't get busy within the first hours of their regular opening hours, then they are often crowded and packed till closing.
Note for budget travellers: Entrance fees often include 1 drink of your choice. To save wealth you could use the voucher for the more expensive drink you schedule to have during the late hours.
Upcoming Irregular Parties
Regular Parties and Clubs &#;
POPair
Friday, 1 August , –
Popular monthly gay party. Mixed ages, bears- and fur-friendly. Pop hits, Disco Divas and House.
Tickets: €, incl. 1 drink
@ Safari C. de Tarragona
Barcelona
↑
Circuit Festival – Water Park Day
Tuesday, 12 August , –
Thousands of men in their swimming trunks, dancing and splashing. Go very early if you want to earn in and get a locker without queueing too long. Shuttle busses available.
Tickets: € (+ transport)
@ l'Illa Fantasia Vilassar de Dalt, Finca Mas Brassó
Barcelona
Regular Parties and Clubs
Arena Xperience
Daily –