A gay club in Milan hosting LGBTQ+ dance nights, themed parties, and community events at its venue in the eastern part of the city.

A vibrant Porta Venezia social hub known for cocktails and aperitivo in an unpretentious setting.

LGBTQ friendly cocktail bar.

LGBT-friendly cafe-bar in the north of Milan in the NoLo neighbourhood. Aperitivos, drinks, cocktails, DJs and exhibitions.

LGBT-friendly cocktail bar with street terrace in the Porta Venezia quarter.

Modern cruising club, imaginatively done up and with an open atmosphere. Some nights with (un)dresscodes – check the Bangalov website for the weekly program. Best on Friday and Saturday night. Mixed ages.

Fetish and naked cruising club with bar on the ground floor and cruising labyrinth in the basement. (The stairs to the basement are a bit hidden on the left side of the bar.) Check the Depot website for their theme nights and (un)dresscodes.

Cruising club in northeast Milan, in the same building as Fenix Sauna.

Gay cruising club close to the central railway station. With bar on the ground floor, cruising labyrinth in the basement and dresscode area on the upper floor. Mixed ages. Note: This club requires that you always bring your ID, in addition to the membership card. Admission: 10 €

Gay sauna on three floors, near the central railway station. (Entrance at the end of the courtyard.) Clientele mainly 40+ years. Admission: ≈ 22-24 €

Gay sauna in the northeast of Milan, in the same building as the gay cruising club Hot Dog . With wet area (a bit dated) and a bar on the ground floor and a cruising labyrinth with cabins on the upper floor. Rather mature clientele and bears. Admission: ≈ 20-25 €

Bears-friendly gay sauna in the very north of Milan.

Underwear, beachwear, sportswear and T-shirts for men.

Independent Milan LGBTQ+ bookstore focused on queer literature, feminism, gender studies, and community cultural programming.

Milan Porta Venezia LGBTQ+ neighborhood bar.

An upscale gay sauna in Milan featuring traditional steam rooms; massage services; and a relaxing social lounge.

The annual Pride march in Milan, one of Italy's largest LGBTQ+ events, typically held in late June with a parade through the city center and cultural programming across the week.

A long-running queer film festival in Milan (Filmfestival MIX), one of Italy's oldest LGBTQ+ cultural events. Screens international gay, lesbian, and queer cinema with features, shorts, and panel discussions.

Milan's LGBTQ+ neighborhood centered around the Bastioni di Porta Venezia and Via Lecco, forming the heart of the city's queer scene. A cluster of gay bars, saunas, cafés, and community spaces concentrated in this walkable inner-city area.

Gay bar close to the central station, visited, among others, by hustlers. Friday and Saturday night with gogo shows. Admission: 5-10 €, incl. 1 drink

A gay bar in Milan's Porta Venezia LGBTQ+ district on Via Lecco, with a cozy atmosphere and a mixed crowd of locals and visitors.

A gay bar and nightclub in Milan hosting themed nights, drag shows, and LGBTQ+ events.

A gay bar on Via Lecco in Milan's Porta Venezia district, steps from several other queer venues. Casual, welcoming atmosphere with a mix of regulars and visitors to the neighborhood.