Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Perth
Australia legalized same-sex marriage in 2017, and Western Australia decriminalized homosexuality in 1990. Perth, the isolated, sunny capital of the west, keeps a compact but spirited gay scene concentrated in one lively district.
That district is Northbridge, the cultural and nightlife quarter just north of the railway line, where most of the city's queer venues sit within an easy walk. Connections Nightclub, an icon that has thrown Pride parties since the 1970s, and The Court, one of the largest LGBTQ+ venues in the country, anchor a scene that comes alive at the weekend and during festival season.
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Perth pairs long beaches, riverside parks, and a laid-back pace with a queer community that feels tight-knit given the city's remoteness.
PrideFEST runs each November, a month-long program that closes with one of Australia's biggest Pride parades through the streets of Northbridge.
Perth's annual LGBTQ+ pride festival held in spring, featuring a parade, concerts, and community events celebrating Western Australia's queer community.
Long-running gay nightclub in Northbridge, Perth's entertainment district, known for its drag shows, multiple dance floors, and decades as a pillar of the local LGBTQ+ scene.
Maylands is a Perth-area neighborhood with growing queer-friendly venues and community activity.
Beloved gay pub and entertainment venue on Beaufort Street in Perth, with multiple bars, dance floors, drag shows, and a long history as a hub of the local LGBTQ+ scene.
Gay men's sauna and bathhouse in Perth's city center on William Street, offering steam rooms, spa facilities, and private rooms.
Fremantle's first dedicated LGBTQIA+ small bar, on Essex Street, welcoming the queer community and allies.