Gay Guide to 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.