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.
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.
Hole In the Wall Saloon
SoMa dive on 8th Street with a rock jukebox, cheap beer and a cruisy, leather-friendly crowd.
Lookout
Castro bar with a wraparound balcony over Market and 16th; brunch, DJs and a mixed, sociable crowd.
Mary’s on Haight
1437 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
Midnight Sun
Castro video bar on 18th Street with music videos, drag shows and a mixed crowd; open since 1971.
Moby Dick
Castro neighbourhood bar on 18th Street with pool, pinball and a big fish tank; relaxed and unpretentious.
OASIS
Drag cabaret and nightclub in SoMa co-founded by D'Arcy Drollinger; nightly shows, parties and a big, playful room.
Powerhouse
SoMa's leather and cruise bar on Folsom Street with a patio and themed nights; dark, sweaty and central to the city's fetish scene.
The Café
Castro dance club on Market Street with two floors, a patio and DJs; pop and hip-hop for a young, mixed crowd.
The Cinch Saloon
Polk Street's western-themed gay bar with a patio, pool tables and a loyal, laid-back crowd; open since 1974.
The Mix
Castro bar on 18th Street with a covered patio, pool and cheap drinks; casual and popular with locals.
Twin Peaks Tavern
The Castro's landmark corner bar with floor-to-ceiling windows, the first gay bar in the US to let the street see in; a mixed-age crowd and a piece of history.
Wild Side West
Bernal Heights lesbian bar with a big garden, open since 1962; laid-back, dog-friendly and a neighbourhood institution.
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?
- 2 LGBTQIA+ parties are listed in San Francisco for the next 30 days, starting with QTS: San Francisco ft. Farius + Gabriel & Dresden (Sat 14 Nov) and PRIME - Naughty or Nice! (Sat 5 Dec). 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, ROAR Events and TrophyDad. 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.