This article will reveal the Top Gay Pride events in Spain this year. Why? Let’s see.
Spain is home to some of the biggest and liveliest gay Pride in the world, with Madrid Pride even claiming the title of Europe’s most prominent gay Pride each year.
After-party at one of Sitges gay pride events
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A brief intro to the Top Pride Gay Events in Spain
Regarding LGBTQ-friendly countries in Europe, and if not the world, Spain is at the top. However, it’s not just Madrid Pride that steals the show. Different prides occur across the country from May to September, including Sitges Pride, Barcelona Pride, and even Maspalomas Pride on the island of Gran Canaria.
Spain voted in favor of same-sex marriage in 2005, and the country continues to go from strength to strength in its openness and acceptance of the LGBTQ community. So what are you waiting for? Allow yourself to experience your Pride in Spain and attend one of these gay Pride events this year.
May 2023
Maspalomas Gay Pride
Maspalomas Gay Pride is one of Europe’s most significant and most celebrated gay events, with tens of thousands of locals and tourists flocking to the Spanish island of Gran Canaria each Spring. It is a trendy gay hotspot any time of the year, thanks to its dreamy beaches, the year-round temperate climate, and, the Yumbo Center – an LGBTQ enclave of bars, restaurants, and clubs. However, during Maspalomas Pride, held in May every year, things reach an all-time high, with thousands of pride fans flocking to this island paradise to celebrate their Pride under the sun.
Torremolinos Gay Pride
Torremolinos Pride may be one of the youngest pride events in Spain, but it is quickly establishing itself on the annual gay calendar as a fun Spanish event not to be missed. Torremolinos Gay Pride is an eight-day celebration of gay life on the Spanish Costa del Sol. The town swells with visitors from Spain and beyond. Last year, more than 50,000 people attended the event.
June 2023
Ibiza Gay Pride
Ibiza Gay Pride is one of the most significant LGBTQ events celebrated in Spain’s Balearic islands. Spain is one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in Europe, so it makes sense that there are many Prides across the country. Ibiza Pride first took place during the 1990s. Since then, it has continued attracting thousands of pride partygoers from around the globe to participate in the annual jubilant festivities.
Usually held in June, over 3-4 days, Ibiza Gay Pride comprises various events and activities catered to different people. Enjoy everything from art, exhibitions, and sports activities to the impressive Pride Parade and post-pride parties at iconic Ibiza clubs, including Amnesia, Bora Bora, and Privilege.
Sitges Gay Pride
Sitges Gay Pride is one of the most significant pride events in Spain and, in fact, Europe. It started in 2009, and since then, it has provided an incredible celebration by the sea. Regular staples in Sitges Pride include the Pride Village, which transpires by the beachfront, and the fabulous Pride Parade, which usually takes place in the late afternoon and fills the city streets with loads of Pride and revelry. As usual, you can look forward to an open-air stage, celebrity guests, international DJs, and more.
Madrid Gay Pride
The Madrid Gay Pride (known as Orgullo Madrid) features by far the most famous gay parade in Europe and one of the biggest in the world. Each year, Gay Pride Madrid attracts millions of people, filling the streets to party and celebrate LGBTQ life. But can you be surprised? Around a quarter of those attending Madrid Gay Pride are from abroad.
Nomadic Boys kissing at Barcelona Pride
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July 2023
Barcelona Gay Pride
Gay Pride Barcelona (Barcelona orgullo in Spanish) draws thousands of LGTBQ revelers worldwide to the gorgeous Catalonian capital each year. And for good reason. Barcelona Pride always puts on a complete and fab program of events: music, workshops, dance, sports, live shows, and exhibitions! And, of course, the miles of golden beaches and great gay nightlife are just an added incentive.
September 2023
Benidorm Pride
Benidorm Pride rightly names itself the ‘European Summer Closing Pride’ event! While Benidorm Pride only began as a small gathering in 2011, it has quickly become an enormous success, with guys and gals flocking from Europe to this generous Spanish town, keen to discover one last Pride of the year.
Final words of the Top Gay Events in Spain
We don’t have much to say because we’d like to hear you out. So, which were your favorite Gay Prides so far?
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