Athens

Athens’ queer scene thrives in Gazi, a neighborhood filled with bars, drag shows, and open-air events. Athens Pride has become one of Europe’s fastest-growing LGBTQ+ celebrations, combining Greece’s ancient heritage with a modern, outspoken queer identity.

Polychromos Planitis is a shop in Athens. Located at 27, Kolokotroni str, Athina 105 62, Greece.

Polychromos Planitis

Shamone is a nightclub in Athens. Located at Elasidon 30, Athina 118 54, Greece.

Shamone

Buzzy all-day gay hangout for pasta, pizza & comfort food, plus art & photography exhibitions.

Rooster

Beaver is a bar in Athens. Located at Megalou Vasileiou 46Α, Athina 118 54, Greece.

Beaver

Sodade2 is a bar in Athens. Located at Triptolemou 10, Athina 118 54, Greece.

Sodade2

BEqueer is a nightclub in Athens. Located at Keleou 10, Athina 104 35, Greece.

BEqueer

Alexander Sauna is a bar in Athens. Located at Meg. Alexandrou 134, Athina 104 35, Greece.

Alexander Sauna

S-Cape is a nightclub in Athens. Located at Iakchou 32, Athina 118 54, Greece.

S-Cape

Noiz is a bar in Athens. Located at Konstantinoupoleos Ave. 78, Athina 104 35, Greece.

Noiz

Alexander Apartments is a bar in Athens. Located at Meg. Alexandrou 134, Athina 104 35, Greece.

Alexander Apartments

Koukles is a nightclub in Athens. Located at Zan Moreas 32, Athina 117 41, Greece.

Koukles

Big Bar is a bar in Athens. Located at Falaisias 12, Athina 118 55, Greece.

Big Bar

Cantina Social is a bar in Athens. Located at Leokoriou 8, Athina 105 54, Greece.

Cantina Social

Ira Baths is a sauna and bathhouse in Athens. Located at Zinonos 04, Athina 104 31, Greece.

Ira Baths

FLEX Sauna is a sauna and bathhouse in Athens. Located at Polykleitou 6, Athina 105 51, Greece.

FLEX Sauna

Mega Sex Shop is a shop in Athens. Located at Iera Odos 38, Athina 104 35, Greece.

Mega Sex Shop

The Queer Archive is a venue in Athens. Located at Papadiamantopoulou 83, Athina 115 27, Greece.

The Queer Archive

Vibrations The Erotic Store is a shop in Athens. Located at Iera Odos 21, Athina 118 54, Greece.

Vibrations The Erotic Store

ES Collection is a shop in Athens. Located at 105 54, Themidos 1, Athina 105 54, Greece.

ES Collection

An event celebrating the 10th anniversary of Purple Night in collaboration with SMUT Athens. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 23:59 to 08:00, at SMUT Athens, Βατσαξή 4, Athens, Greece. Tickets can be purchased online through the provided link. The event is organized by Purple Night and The Dreamer, with additional details available on their Facebook pages.

Purple Night

Purple Night 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY x SMUT

Join the celebration of LGBTQ+ pride with vibrant events, performances, and community activities in Athens.

Syntagma Square

Athens Pride Festival 2025

Open house event for DJs, performers, and singers celebrating Athens Pride 2026.

Athens Pride

Athens Pride 2026

Athens Pride 2026 is a week-long series of cultural events, concerts, and parties culminating in a colorful parade on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The event celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in Greece, featuring a parade through downtown Athens, a post-parade concert with performances by stars and drag queens, and various parties in the Gazi district. The pride week includes dynamic activities, cultural happenings, and a vibrant atmosphere, emphasizing solidarity and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community.

Gazi, Athens

Annual Pride event celebrating LGBTQ+ community with festivities at Syntagma Square.

The main parade celebrating LGBTQ+ pride and rights in Athens.

Athens Pride 2026 Parade

The event celebrates the 20th anniversary of Athens Pride, a fully volunteer-organized festival supporting the LGBTQI+ community. It emphasizes community involvement, activism, and social awareness, with ongoing activities throughout the year. The event aims to foster a sense of belonging and promote equality.

20 Χρόνια Athens Pride

The event is part of the XLsior Pride Festival in Athens, scheduled for June 14, 2026, from 23:00 to 06:00. It features world-class DJs, sexy dancers, and an energetic party atmosphere celebrating LGBTQ+ pride in Athens.

BLAST Athens Club

XLsior Pride Athens - The Pride Edition

Athenian Centaurs RFC (Athens) is an inclusive queer rugby club founded in 2020. It has been recognized as “Greece’s first inclusive Rugby club” and welcomes players of all gender identities and sexual orientations . The club is affiliated with International Gay Rugby (IGR), an organization promoting LGBT+ inclusion in rugby .

Athens

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Purple Night 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY x SMUT

Athens Pride Festival 2025

Athens Pride 2026

Athens Pride 2026

Athens Pride 2026

Athens Pride 2026 Parade

20 Χρόνια Athens Pride

XLsior Pride Athens - The Pride Edition

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Athenian Centaurs RFC

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