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Gay parties in San Francisco
Queer club nights, DJ events, Prides and festivals in San Francisco, United States — dates, lineups and ticket links, updated daily.
Fri 25 Sep
Where to go in San Francisco
Permanent LGBTQIA+ bars and clubs — open whether or not there's an event on.
440 Castro
Castro Street bar known for its bear and leather crowd, cheap drinks and a cruisy, friendly atmosphere.
Aunt Charlie's Lounge
Tiny Tenderloin dive with the Hot Boxxx Girls drag show and Thursday's Tubesteak Connection; the last old-school gay bar in the neighbourhood and a cult favourite.
Beaux
Castro dance bar on 18th Street with DJs, go-go dancers and a young crowd; the Castro's main dancefloor most nights.
Hi Tops San Francisco
The Castro's gay sports bar on Market Street: screens, wings and a loud, friendly crowd on game nights.
The big ones: San Francisco's annual parties
Festivals, Prides and weekenders worth planning a trip around.
Who throws the parties in San Francisco
The crews behind the nights — busiest first.
San Francisco gay nightlife — quick answers
- What gay parties are on in San Francisco this week?
- 6 LGBTQIA+ parties are listed in San Francisco for the next 30 days, starting with San Francisco Folsom 2026 (Fri 25 Sep), SF⛓️ FLSM (Fri 25 Sep) and PRIME - The San Francisco MEAT 2026 - Limited Tix at the Door! (Fri 25 Sep). Every listing links to the organiser's ticket page.
- Who organises gay club nights in San Francisco?
- The most active organisers right now are Hump Events, TrophyDad, Bearracuda, BRÜT Party and ROAR Events. Each has its own page on Glitter with upcoming dates.
- Where are the gay bars and clubs in San Francisco?
- Permanent queer venues listed for San Francisco include 440 Castro, Aunt Charlie's Lounge, Beaux, Hi Tops San Francisco, Hole In the Wall Saloon and Lookout and 10 more — open whether or not a party is on.
