Planning a trip to Pride 2025? Find out which cities around the world offer the most vibrant LGBTQ+ events, friendly atmospheres, and unforgettable experiences for queer travelers

Every year, millions of travelers set off on a journey not just for new horizons, but also for acceptance, freedom, and community. For LGBTQ+ people, it’s more than just a trip – it’s an opportunity to be yourself openly, find inspiration in history, feel united at Pride, dance until dawn in places where freedom reigns, and just breathe freely. In 2025, the planet will once again bloom in rainbow colors – from the colorful canals of Amsterdam to the beaches of Sydney, from the historic bars of New York to the eclectic Berlin.

In this guide, inspired by a selection from Lonely Planet, we’ll tell you about the 11 best destinations in the world for LGBTQ+ travelers, where each city is a piece of the global queer community’s history, where respect and inclusion have become part of the culture, and Pride is an integral part of the calendar.

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São Paulo, Brazil

- Pride 2025: June 1

São Paulo hosts the world’s largest Pride, with around 4 million people participating each year. It’s a vibrant, powerful event on the city’s central Avenida Paulista, and has long been a cultural icon.

LGBTQ+ District: The Jardins District is the heart of the city’s queer scene, with its many bars, galleries and clubs.

Taipei, Taiwan

- Pride 2025: Last Saturday in October.

Taipei’s Pride is the largest Pride in Asia. The city has long been a symbol of progress on the continent, with Taiwan being the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019.

LGBTQ+ District: Ximen Red House is a historic art cluster and queer life hub with bars, cafes and exhibitions.

Cape Town, South Africa

- Pride 2025: February 21 to March 2.

Cape Town is known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ scene, open beaches, and safe spaces for all. The city regularly hosts Pride events, parades, film festivals, and other cultural events.

LGBTQ+ Neighborhood: De Waterkant is a trendy neighborhood with hotels, clubs, and shops that cater to the LGBTQ+ community.

Mexico City, Mexico

- Pride 2025: June 29.

Mexico City hosts one of the largest Prides in Latin America, and the country is actively promoting inclusive laws. Queer culture here lives not only in clubs, but also in art, gastronomy, and urban spaces.

LGBTQ+ Neighborhood: Zona Rosa is a place where queer bars, gay cafes, bookstores, and art spaces are concentrated.

Barcelona, ​​Spain

- Pride 2025: June 20-29.

Spain was one of the first countries in Europe to legalize same-sex marriage (in 2005), and has been actively supporting LGBTQ+ rights ever since. Barcelona is a city with open beaches, including the nudist Playa de la Mar Bella, themed clubs, and colorful parties.

LGBTQ+ venues include the Candy Darling club, the lesbian bar Arena Classic, and numerous themed parties in the Eixample district.

New York, USA

- Pride 2025: June 28-29.

New York Pride is one of the largest in the world. Be sure to visit the place where it all began - the Stonewall Inn in the West Village, where the modern LGBTQ+ movement began in 1969.

LGBTQ+ District: Hell’s Kitchen is a queer hub with bars, cafes, lounges and nightlife. Popular spots include Industry and Flaming Saddles.

Berlin, Germany

- Pride 2025: July 26.

CSD Berlin is one of the most famous Pride events in Europe. Schöneberg is the oldest gay district on the continent, with a history dating back to the 1920s.

Where to go: Museums (such as the Schwules Museum), iconic clubs like Berghain and GMF, themed bookstores and art spaces.

Sydney, Australia

- Pride 2026: February 13 - March 1.

Sydney’s Gay Mardi Gras is one of the most famous events in the world. In addition to the nightlife, the city also attracts with cultural initiatives such as Queer Screen, Darlinghurst Bookstore and theatrical performances.

LGBTQ+ District: Darlinghurst is the center of the city’s queer life and the main location for Pride.

Toronto, Canada

- Pride 2025: June 26-29.

Toronto is an example of an open North American city with an active LGBTQ+ scene. Among the iconic locations are Woody’s Bar, Buddies in Bad Times theater space, numerous parades and fairs.

LGBTQ+ District: Church Street and Queen Street are cultural centers where “Queer as Folk” was filmed.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

- Pride 2025: July 26-August 3.

The uniqueness of Amsterdam Pride is the boat parade through the canals. The Netherlands was the first in the world to legalize same-sex marriage (2001) and maintains a reputation as the most progressive country in Europe regarding LGBTQ+ rights.

Must-sees: Reguliersdwarsstraat, EXIT Café, Pink Point – an information stand for queer travelers.

Palm Springs, USA

- Pride 2025: November 6-9.

The city in the California desert has long been a destination for the LGBTQ+ community, with a variety of themed resorts and bars. Even neighboring cities are joining in the Pride celebrations.

Where to go: Hunters, Chill Bar – iconic bars with history that still set the pace for the city’s nightlife.

These destinations are more than just places to hang out. They are examples of how cities can promote visibility, equality and safety for everyone. Choose the one that resonates with you and set off on an inspiring journey in 2025.

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