Experience the LGBTQ* party scene in Essen
Your community guide to going out and partying in Essen. Whether you're into twinks, drag queens, or fetish scenes, there's guaranteed to be the right location for everyone here.
Our tips for gay bars, gay clubs, lesbian parties, and queer events in Essen.
Queer Poetry at Divine Bar
Monthly Queer Poetry Gala at DIVINE Bar in Essen – creative writing, queer voices, and a cozy atmosphere.
Queer Poetry Gala Essen @ Divine Bar: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:00 pm, Start 7:00 pm
Karaoke at Divine Bar
Every Wednesday: karaoke, cool drinks, and a great atmosphere at Divine Bar. A queer hangout in downtown Essen.
Karaoke @ Divine Bar Essen: Every Wednesday starting at 7:30 pm
Karaoke at gentleM Bar
gentleM in Essen: Iconic LGBTQIA+ bar in the Ruhr region with karaoke every Thursday. Clear the stage for queer stars.
Karaoke night @ gentleM Bar: Every Thursday from 9:00 pm
Café-Bar-Cabaret in Essen
Queer culture in the heart of Essen: Small bar with a big drag show, travesty and diverse formats from well-known artists.
Divine Drag Show @ DIVINE Bar Essen: Saturday June 20, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Puppy Meet-up in Essen
Paws & Friends: Open meeting for puppies & friends of the scene – every 4th Saturday of the month at Café iks in Essen.
Paws & Friends @ Café iks: Every fourth Saturday of the month from 6:00 pm
Gay Techno Fetish Dance Event
FELIX in Essen: Gay Techno Fetish Clubbing. Entry only in fetish attire – from leather and rubber to sportswear. Dress code is mandatory.
FELIX - Kinky Clubbing @ 809 Club Essen: Saturday August 8, 2026 from 10:00 pm
Queer Bar in Essen
A queer hangout in Essen featuring drag shows, drag performances, karaoke, bingo, trivia nights, and LGBTQIA+ events in a unique atmosphere.
Queer Party in Essen
Queer & FLINTA* party in Essen: Church Raven starts with pop, ends with groove & techno – a safe space for diversity, dance, and ecstasy.
Szene Bar in Essen
gentleM in Essen: Queer feel-good bar with karaoke, bingo, and cocktails. Safe space for diversity, community, and the best atmosphere.
Bingo at the gentleM Bar
Bingo every Monday at the gentleM Bar Essen: Queer bingo night with community, drinks, and prizes at an LGBTQIA+ pub in the Ruhr region.
Crazy Queen Bingo night @ gentleM Bar Essen: Every Monday from 9:00 pm
