Gay events in Hamburg
From trendy LGBT parties and colorful festivals to exclusive highlights. The best events on the scene stand for diversity, community, and special experiences.
Queer events at a glance!
Hamburg International Queer Film Festival
Hamburg's largest queer film festival will be showing a diverse range of LGBTQ+ cinema at five venues at the end of October, with films, talks, and parties.
37th International Queer Film Festival Hamburg: from October 13 to 18, 2026
Queer Harbor Birthday Hamburg
Harbour Beatz: Electronic open air directly on the Elbe for the Harbour Birthday - dancing in the open air on the Strand Pauli parking lot.
Harbour Pride - HafenGAYburtstag: May 6 to 9, 2027
Open Air for the Harbor Birthday
Harbour Beatz Open Air for the port anniversary: dancing on the Elbe at Strand Pauli. Chill vibes at noon, stormy beats in the evening.
Queer Oktoberfest 2026
Hamburg puts on the lederhosen to Gaywien. The Gay Oktoberfest at Hamburg's Hofbräuhaus every October.
The queer masked ball open air festival in Hamburg Pride Week. The big outdoor party with electronic dance music and colorful birds.
Queer Christmas market Hamburg
Queer Christmas Hamburg: The largest gay and lesbian Christmas market in Northern Germany.
Queer Swimming Tournament
Queer Cup: International queer swimming competition in Hamburg, organized by Startschuss Queer Sport Hamburg e.V.
9th Hamburg Queer Cup @ Inselpark Wilhelmsburg: Saturday, July 18, 2026
