Gay party and event calendar for Essen!
Your datebook and party planner for going out and partying in the Essen gay scene. Find queer events, gay and lesbian parties and events.
Dates today, for this week or the party weekend.
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
Weekend non-stop
Pluto Full House: Discover the ultimate gay sauna in Essen with wellness on Sundays, hourly infusions and more on 1,600 sqm.
Weekend Sauna Non-Stop @ Pluto Sauna Essen: Open Friday from 12:00 pm to Monday 6:00 am
Pluto Gay Sauna in Essen
Every Friday at the Pluto Gay Sauna in Essen: Naked Fun! From 6 pm on the upper floor - naked only. Top offer: 50% discount on Kölsch
Naked Fun upstairs @ Pluto Sauna Essen: Every Friday from 6:00 pm to 1:00 am
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, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 pm
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.
Bingo night @ gentleM Bar Essen: Every Monday from 9:00 pm
Chillout at Pluto Sauna
Every Tuesday pure relaxation with Chillin in the Pluto Gay Sauna Essen. Sauna & Wellness total with Chill Out sounds.
Chillin Tuesday @ Pluto Sauna Essen: Every Tuesday from noon to 6:00 am
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.
Tease in May @ DIVINE Bar Essen: Thursday April 30, 2026 starting at 7:30 pm
Under-30 Pluto Gay Sauna
Every 1st Tuesday: youngSTARS! Meeting place for guys under 30 in PLUTO, the men's sauna Essen. Sauna and cruising on 1,600 sqm.
youngSTARS @ Pluto Sauna Essen: Jeden 1. Dienstag im Monat zwischen 18.00 und 24.00 Uhr
Twinks Sauna in Essen
youngSTARS Sauna XXL: The meeting place in Essen from all over NRW for gays under 30 years. The men's sauna Youngster Day.
youngSTARS XXL @ Pluto Sauna Essen: Saturday May 16, 2026, from 6:00 pm to midnight
Gay movie night in Essen
Gay cinema in Essen: once a month, the Queer Film Night shows gay/lesbian films before the official cinema or DVD release.
Queer Film Night @ Astra Theater Essen: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8:00 pm
CSD Essen Street Festival 2026
Pride Festival in Essen. Highlights are the street festival on Kennedyplatz and the parade through Essen city centre.
Ruhr CSD 2026: Street festival in Essen @ Kennedyplatz: on August 8, 2026, starting at 12:00 pm
CSD Pride March Essen
The highlight of the Essen Prideweekend is the colourful parade and demonstration on Saturday.
RuhrPRIDE Parade @ CSD Essen 2026: Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting at 12:00 pm
Early bird rate at Pluto Gay Sauna
Discover Early PLUTO: Monday to Friday, 12-13, only 18 EUR in the ultimate gay sauna Essen. 1,600 sqm of pure relaxation & adventure!
Night rate at Pluto Gay Sauna
Night PLUTO - Ultimate fun for night owls! Only 13 EUR for fun from 00.00-06.00 in the gay sauna in Essen.
