Seoul

Seoul’s queer life thrives in Itaewon’s Homo Hill, where bars and clubs provide refuge and celebration amid conservative surroundings. The city’s Pride parade continues to grow each year, representing a younger generation pushing for visibility and equality.

After Glow Bar is a bar in Seoul. Located at 407-12 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

After Glow Bar

whynot? is a bar in Seoul. Located at 137-4 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

whynot?

Q Bar is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Itaewon-dong, 124-7 2층.

Q Bar

JR Bar is a bar in Seoul. Located at 127 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

JR Bar

QUEEN is a bar in Seoul. Located at 7 Usadan-ro 12-gil, 이태원1동 Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

QUEEN

PROST Pub & Grill is a bar in Seoul. Located at 26 Itaewon-ro 27ga-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

PROST Pub & Grill

Rabbithole Arcade Pub is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Sinheung-ro, 37 지하 1층.

Rabbithole Arcade Pub

Southside Parlor is a bar in Seoul. Located at 218 Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

Southside Parlor

Night Sounds is a bar in Seoul. Located at 74-33 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

Night Sounds

UniQorn Craft Beer & Wine is a bar in Seoul. Located at 48-16 Supyo-ro, Euljiro 3(sam)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.

UniQorn Craft Beer & Wine

MICHIN is a bar in Seoul. Located at 7 Usadan-ro 12-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

MICHIN

SHIBA is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, Usadan-ro, 37 2층.

SHIBA

Bar Friends is a bar in Seoul. Located at 7 Supyo-ro 28-gil, Nagwon-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

Bar Friends

A/V Take C is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Nagwon-dong, 236 1번지 낙원빌딩 301호.

A/V Take C

Bar GNOME is a bar in Seoul. Located at 50-2 Supyo-ro 22-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

Bar GNOME

DZBZ is a bar in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Donui-dong, 37 6층.

DZBZ

Tool is a bar in Seoul. Located at 1 Jong-ro, B1F, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

Tool

Club ACE is a bar in Seoul. Located at 105 Eulji-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.

Club ACE

H2O Guesthouse is a hotel in Seoul. Located at 153-7 Eulji-ro, Sallim-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea.

H2O Guesthouse

He’s (Hyundae Sauna) is a sauna and bathhouse in Seoul. Located at 131-36 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea.

He’s (Hyundae Sauna)

Mun Hwa is a sauna and bathhouse in Seoul. Located at Seoul, South Korea.

Mun Hwa

CUBA (Black) is a venue in Seoul. Located at 6 Bongeunsa-ro 1-gil, Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea.

CUBA (Black)

Equus is a venue in Seoul. Located at South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan District, 이태원제1동 137-62.

Equus

Sapphic Night is a night intentionally centered on wlw relationships and sapphic community. If someone catches your eye, make this the night you strike up a conversation in an inclusive space! The evening kicks off with a few games (and free shots 👀) followed by mingling and dancing for the rest of the night.

RABBITHOLE ARCADE PUB

Sapphic Night

A social night for women in the sapphic community with games, mingling, and dancing at Rabbithole Arcade Pub.

사전설명회 참석 후 전문적인 촬영 장비를 사용하여 서울퀴어문화축제 현장 곳곳을 사진 혹은 영상으로 기록할 분들을 모집합니다.

온라인 구글미트(Google Meet)

2026 제27회 서울퀴어문화축제(SQCF) 공식촬영자(사진 및 영상) 모집 사전설명회

서울퀴어문화축제조직위원회

A meeting to recruit photographers and videographers to professionally record the Seoul Queer Culture Festival.

Recruiting experienced volunteers for the 27th Seoul Queer Parade (SQP).

Seoul Queer Parade (SQP) 27th Edition

The 27th Seoul Queer Cultural Festival (SQCF) is calling for official photographers (photos and videos). Pre-registration deadline is May 9, 2026, at 20:00.

Seoul Queer Cultural Festival (SQCF) 2026

서울퀴어퍼레이드(Seoul Queer Parade, SQP)는 성소수자 가시화, 인권증진, 문화향유, 자긍심 고취를 위해 매년 도심에서 개최되는 공개·문화행사입니다. 전 세계적으로 수많은 도시에서 열리는 프라이드 퍼레이드(Pride Parade, 자긍심 행진)와 나란히 펼쳐지고 있습니다. 서울퀴어퍼레이드는 경력자원활동가를 비롯한 수많은 이들의 참여로 완성되는 특별한 축제입니다. 특히 집행위와 자원활동가만으로는 채울 수 없는 자리를, 경력자원활동가 여러분의 경험이 함께 채워왔습니다. 지금까지 함께해 주신 모든 분들께 진심으로 감사드립니다. 올해도 이 막중하고 소중한 역할을 함께 나눠 주실 동료들을 기다립니다. 2026 제27회 서울퀴어퍼레이드에서 자원활동가로서 참여한 경험으로 행사 운영에 적극적으로 함께할 분들을 모집합니다. 함께하는 무지갯빛 가치를 축제의 현장에 펼쳐낼 소중한 분들의 참여를 기대합니다.

서울 도심 일대

2026 제27회 서울퀴어퍼레이드(SQP) 경력자원활동가 모집

A call for performance groups to participate in stage shows that celebrate LGBTQ+ visibility and culture during the Seoul Queer Parade.

Kick off the beginning of May with the electrifying GOLDEN WEEK PARTY! A special night celebrating the golden holiday season. Join us for a dazzling and high-energy night with 5 DJs and 3 Gogo Dancers. Featuring a powerful Circuit Set by Mexican producer & DJ Abraham Neri — bringing intense beats and unstoppable energy. Get ready for a night filled with heat, rhythm, and the excitement of a spring evening. As the warm season begins, you’re invited to the most special party at GYM.

GYM CLUB Seoul

GOLDEN WEEK PARTY - May 1

GYM Club Seoul

A lively party with multiple DJs and performers celebrating the start of spring.

Event featuring GOGO SNOKER and GOGO SYO with DJ Grant Sun J GChori. An energetic celebration with performances and music.

Friday Gym

GOLDEN WEEK Two Nights . One Desire

GOLDEN WEEK PARTY - May 2

A lively party celebrating Golden Week with multiple DJs and go-go dancers at GYM Club Seoul.

A two-night event featuring performances by Gogo Ethan and Snoker, held at GOGO ETHAN GYM.

GOGO ETHAN GYM

GOGO ETHAN GYM SNOKER

A classical concert featuring Lahav Shani and the Münchner Philharmoniker.

KQFF Main Venue

Lahav Shani & Münchner Philharmoniker Concert

A classical concert featuring conductor Lahav Shani, pianist Seongjin Choi, and the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, held at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall on May 6, 2026, at 19:30. The program includes Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2, and Brahms' Symphony No. 4.

라하브 샤니 & 뮌헨 필하모닉

Herbie Hancock is performing in Seoul on May 22, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00 at Seoul, KG, Korea, South. The event is a live music performance featuring the renowned jazz and contemporary post-bop artist, offering an unforgettable experience for fans of jazz and instrumental music.

Seoul City Center

Herbie Hancock Performance

An event featuring FKJ, a French multi-instrumentalist known for his filter house and indie soul music, performing in Seoul on Saturday, 23 May 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00 at Seoul, Korea. The event offers live music and entertainment, with tickets available for booking.

FKJ in 서울특별시

A live music concert featuring Jon Batiste, taking place on Saturday, 23 May 2026, starting at 8:00 PM local time in Seoul, South Korea. The event offers an opportunity to experience the acclaimed musician's performance in an energetic live atmosphere.

Jon Batiste in 서울특별시

A night of games, mingling, and dancing focused on celebrating lesbian and sapphic women in an inclusive social space.

A marketplace focused on small businesses, sole proprietors, content creators, and civil society organizations that produce their own LGBTQ+ friendly products, services, and content. This is a call for sellers to participate in the 2026 event.

레인보우 굿즈전 2026 (Rainbow Merch Festa 2026)

A community event featuring rainbow-themed merchandise and products.

서울퀴어문화축제(Seoul Queer Culture Festival, SQCF)는 “성적지향과 성별정체성을 비롯한 다양한 정체성을 가진 모든 사람들이 평등하게 어우러져 즐기는 장을 만드는 것”을 비전으로 삼아 매해 여름 서울에서 개최되는 복합·공개·문화행사입니다.

2026 제27회 서울퀴어문화축제

A community festival celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and diversity in Seoul.

Attend the 41st Seoul International Travel Fair 2026 at COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul. This international tourism exhibition showcases the latest trends, travel products, and cultural tourism information, bringing together tourism boards, airlines, travel agencies, hotels, and regional tourism authorities from Korea and abroad. The event features experiential programs, promotional booths, and opportunities to explore travel packages. Tickets are priced at USD 30, and the event runs from June 4 to June 7, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM on June 4.

The 41st Seoul International Travel Fair 2026

서울퀴어퍼레이드

A community event celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with the 27th Seoul Queer Parade.

Annual LGBTQ+ pride parade celebrating diversity and inclusion in Seoul.

Seoul City Hall Plaza

Seoul Pride Parade

Seoul LGBTQ+ Community

A social night for women in the sapphic community to play games, mingle, and dance in an inclusive space.

The Toronto Pride Festival 2026 is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ community and culture, taking place in Toronto. The event features a series of parades, performances, workshops, and community gatherings designed to promote inclusivity, diversity, and pride. Attendees can enjoy live music, art exhibitions, and educational programs across various venues in the city. The festival aims to foster a sense of unity and visibility for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, culminating in a colorful parade through downtown Toronto. For more information and updates, please visit the official event website.

Toronto City Centre

Toronto Pride Festival 2026

Toronto Pride Committee

A drag show featuring HEXY, GLITTERIS, GYOZA, MOON, DIA, and LEAH from Tokyo. The event includes performances by popular drag artists.

Rabbithole Drag Show

2026 제27회 서울퀴어문화축제 슬로건은 🏳️‍🌈교집합: 다름을 연결로🏳️‍🌈입니다. 서울퀴어문화축제는 있는 그대로의 자신의 모습으로 온 이들이 서로의 얼굴을 마주하는 자리입니다. 다름이 때로 위태로운 긴장이 되는 세상일지라도, 우리는 기꺼이 이곳에 모여 연결의 가능성을 발견하고 연습합니다. 서툴러도, 조금 달라도, 혹은 그저 잠시 머물다 가더라도 괜찮습니다. 그 안에서 우리는 서로의 다름을 존중하며 조금 더 가까워질 것입니다. 우리 다시 만납시다. 다름을 연결로 삼아, 우리가 함께 머물 수 있는 가장 다채로운 교집합을 만들어 봅시다. 여러분을 2026 제27회 서울퀴어문화축제에 초대합니다.

A community festival celebrating LGBTQ+ identities and connection through sharing and respecting differences.

Stay updated on parade news and on-site guidance.

Seoul Queer Parade

A guide to help everyone enjoy and participate in the Seoul Queer Culture Festival 2026.

A week-long festival showcasing LGBTQ+ themed films from around the world.

CGV Yongsan

LGBTQ Film Festival Seoul

Seoul Film Society

서울퀴어퍼레이드 행사장, 행진, 무대, 그리고 한국퀴어영화제 상영관까지 함께하는 축제. 참여와 지원을 요청하는 캠페인.

서울퀴어문화축제

서울퀴어문화축제 2026

A social night for women in the sapphic community with games, mingling, and dancing at Rabbit Hole Arcade Pub.

2026 제27회 서울퀴어문화축제 개최 비용 일시후원 모집 시작 (7월 31일까지)

A summer music festival with 6 circuit parties over 3 days, supporting the Seoul Queer Culture Festival.

Paradise City Chroma/Cimer

Moonlight Circuit Festival 2025 Summer

FC Baby Duck is a soccer (futsal) team in Seoul formed by gay football fans to make the presence of LGBT people on the field visible. Founded in 2019 by just 3 members and now comprising about 9 members, the team participates in local futsal events such as the Queer Women’s Games .

FC Baby Duck (FC 아기오리)

FC NeorangNarang is a futsal (indoor soccer) team comprised of queer women, operating under the TikiTaka sports club in Seoul. The team participates in recreational league play and social futsal matches to expand daily life for lesbian and bisexual people through sports .

FC NeorangNarang (FC 너랑나랑)

TikiTaka is a queer women’s recreational sports group in Seoul. Its badminton section is composed of lesbian and bisexual women who play together, providing an inclusive space to be themselves through sports .

TikiTaka Badminton

TikiTaka’s basketball section is a sports club for queer women in Seoul, where lesbian and bisexual athletes can play and socialize openly. The goal is to build community among LGBTQ+ women through team sports like basketball .

Seoul

Upcoming Events

Sapphic Night

2026 제27회 서울퀴어문화축제(SQCF) 공식촬영자(사진 및 영상) 모집 사전설명회

Seoul Queer Parade (SQP) 27th Edition

Seoul Queer Cultural Festival (SQCF) 2026

2026 제27회 서울퀴어퍼레이드(SQP) 경력자원활동가 모집

GOLDEN WEEK PARTY - May 1

GOLDEN WEEK Two Nights . One Desire

GOLDEN WEEK PARTY - May 2

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