Gay Guide
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Melville Pride
An annual LGBTQ+ Pride event in Melville, one of Johannesburg's most bohemian and queer-friendly neighbourhoods.
Soweto Pride
An annual LGBTQ+ Pride event in Soweto, one of Johannesburg's historically significant townships. Soweto Pride celebrates queer identity in the Black African community and reflects ongoing work to make LGBTQ+ inclusion a reality across South African society.
Steamers Joburg
Men-focused gay sauna in Johannesburg with facilities for social and wellness use.
GALA Queer Archive is a Johannesburg-based organization that preserves and shares LGBTQIA+ histories, collections, and community knowledge across South Africa.
Therapy Nightclub Johannesburg
A gay nightclub in Johannesburg, Therapy is one of the city's popular LGBTQ+ venues known for its energetic club nights and diverse crowd.
Out In Africa Johannesburg
The Johannesburg arm of Out In Africa, South Africa's national LGBTQ+ film festival. The festival presents queer cinema from Africa and around the world, with events in Johannesburg and other South African cities.
Africa's oldest and largest LGBTQ+ Pride event, Johannesburg Pride has been held annually since 1990. The parade and festival celebrate South Africa's constitutionally protected LGBTQ+ rights and draw tens of thousands of participants.