Weekend in Essen
The best tips for queer people and friends. Discover trendy bars, vibrant parties, and queer events for an unforgettable weekend full of diversity and good vibes.
Events for Saturday in Essen.
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
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
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 August 22, 2026 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
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 September 12, 2026, from 6:00 pm to midnight
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
