Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Stockholm
Stockholm's gay scene spreads across Södermalm, especially the SoFo and Hornstull areas, with additional venues in Gamla Stan. Side Track is the long-running local favorite, with drag and karaoke at The Blue Oyster and Sunday parties aboard the boat Patricia. The city's largest club nights run at Club Backdoor. Stockholm Pride fills the city in late July and early August, one of Europe's largest, drawing hundreds of thousands. Sweden was early to LGBTQ+ equality, and the capital pairs an island-spanning, design-driven setting with a steady scene.
Gay bar on Södermalm, with small affordable restaurant (kitchen till 23:00). Bears-friendly.
New cultural and social hub for the queer community in Stockholm, opened in 2025. By day, it functions as a restaurant, café, workspace and community space. By night, it transforms into a space for celebrations, dance parties, performances, exhibitions, talks and community nights.
Cozy, LGBTQ-friendly café-bar, opened in 2025. Wines, cocktails, live music, DJs and more.
Restaurant that turns into a karaoke bar and club at night. LGBTQ-friendly, with mixed clientele. Located in the south of Stockholm.
Big club for LGBTQs and friends, located in the south of Stockholm. Admission: ≈ 300-350 SEK
Cosy and popular gay-friendly cafe on one of the most liked squares in the Old Town of Stockholm (Gamla Stan).
Charming open-air cafe, beer garden and lounge bar at the waterfront on Kungsholmen. Well located for a walk along the Norr Målarstrand promenade. LGBT-friendly and family-friendly. Relaxed atmosphere.
Fetish club and cruise bar with strict dresscode. Men only. Private club – membership required for entry.
Shop for underwear, beachwear and accessories (incl. ES Collection/Addicted and Andrew Christian), as well as a small massage studio.
A well-known adult cinema and sex shop serving the local LGBTQ+ community.
Swedish Federation for LGBTQ Rights (RFSL), a leading advocacy and community organization supporting equality, health, and inclusion.
Stockholm's annual LGBTQ+ pride week, one of Northern Europe's largest and most celebrated, featuring a parade, concerts, and events spread across the city each summer.
Intimate gay bar in Stockholm's Gamla Stan old town with a cozy interior and a welcoming atmosphere in one of the city's most historic neighborhoods.
Iconic gay club and bar aboard a boat moored on Stockholm's waterfront, known for lively parties, drag shows, and a diverse LGBTQ+ crowd in a unique floating venue.
Stockholm-based annual queer film festival showcasing international LGBTQ+ cinema and documentaries to Swedish and Nordic audiences.