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Gay Toronto Events
A list of upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Toronto. Brought to you by thegayagenda.fyi.
Today
Friday, August 22, 2025
Joyland Screening
A special screening of Joyland by Saim Sadiq, a film about love, identity, and the weight of patriarchy. The film has won the Jury Prize at Cannes and the Indie Spirit Award. This screening will be fo...
Innis Town Hall
Friday August 22, 2025
06:30 PM (2 hours long)
Trivia Thursdays
Test your knowledge at The Well every Thursday night! Hosted by the trivia queen herself, Pam. Expect laughs, friendly competition, and prizes for the trivia champs!
The Well, 487 Church St. Toronto, ON
Friday August 22, 2025
07:00 PM (2 hours long)
Hot Docs: Mouth Congress
Celebrate groundbreaking documentary filmmaking with Mouth Congress, a one-of-a-kind event. This film, directed by Paul Bellini and Scott Thompson, explores the queer punk band Mouth Congress, formed ...
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
Friday August 22, 2025
08:00 PM (2 hours long)
D.F.M.O. (DANCE FLOOR MAKEOUT)
Join us for D.F.M.O. (Dance Floor Makeout), an electrifying dance party where the beats will keep you moving all night long. Experience an unforgettable night filled with music, dancing, and a vibrant...
Friday August 22, 2025
09:00 PM (2 hours long)
Vajayjay's Flick Fest
Vajayjay's Flick Fest is a monthly event that combines drag performances with movie screenings. Hosted by Vajayjay Abrams and featuring guest queens, the event includes drag shows inspired by the film...
The Lodge
Friday August 22, 2025
09:00 PM (4 hours long)
House of Lambda Presents: Puss & Boots!
House of Lambda invites you to an exclusive Country-Themed Sapphic Strip Club experience created for and by queer people. This event is for women, non-binary, two-spirited, and trans individuals only....
The House of Lancaster
Friday August 22, 2025
09:30 PM (4.5 hours long)
Lemonade - Queer Dance Party
Lemonade is a fun and friendly queer dance party held at Boutique Bar on Church Street. Come as you are!
Boutique
Friday August 22, 2025
10:00 PM (4 hours long)
Gay Rights Volume 6
Gay Rights Volume 6 is a queer nightlife event featuring multiple rooms and a long lineup of DJs including @djphillippe, @litneyworldwide, @madame.myles, @ard1nlove5tar, @ffrancisokezie, @bootycornfed...
Crews and Tangos
Friday August 22, 2025
10:00 PM (4 hours long)
Boyfriend Reveal 04
Boyfriend Reveal returns for an all-night scorcher with an all-star lineup featuring DJ CISWOMAN, Baby Mmune (TTYL), Khary (Power Play, Best Out Of Town), and Myst Milano (Hyperclub, 80HD). This is a ...
Blk Space Studios
Friday August 22, 2025
10:00 PM (7 hours long)
Shirley Disco Night
Shirley Disco Night returns featuring The Patchouli Brothers all night long. The Patchouli Brothers are known for their affinity for the esoteric side of disco, house, and other soulful dance music, a...
Standard Time
Friday August 22, 2025
10:00 PM (4.5 hours long)
Tomorrow
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Lezbeach and Sapphics Raise the Bar Beach Day
20 sapphics get free ferry tickets to Hanlan's Point Beach. Meet at Jack Layton Ferry Terminal for a 10:15am departure. Ferry tickets are $9.11. Stay tuned for discounts at a post-lez beach after part...
Hanlan's Point Beach, Jack Layton Ferry Terminal
Saturday August 23, 2025
10:15 AM (2 hours long)
TBOY BEACH DAY!!!
A beach day for "TBOYS (of all types) and friends," organized by volunteer community members, Strap's Arm Wrestling, Metamorphosis Party, Transmasc Toronto, and Mewhentheo. The event aims to be a chil...
Hanlan's Point Beach
Saturday August 23, 2025
12:00 PM (8.5 hours long)
Ailey | Hot Docs
Alvin Ailey was a trailblazing artist who found salvation through dance. Ailey traces the full contours of this brilliant and enigmatic man whose search for the truth in movement resulted in enduring ...
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
Saturday August 23, 2025
01:00 PM (2 hours long)
BONDAGE WORKSHOP
A workshop produced by Load Count Studios.
Saturday August 23, 2025
02:00 PM (1.5 hours long)
Queer Skate Jam
Join the Queer Skate Jam on August 23rd from 3-7 pm at Dufferin Grove Park for an afternoon of skating, meeting new people, and enjoying free drinks and snacks. Participate in mini competitions for pr...
Dufferin Grove Park
Saturday August 23, 2025
03:00 PM (4 hours long)
Super Jam
Free lessons, gear swap, mini contests, free drinks & snacks.
Dufferin Grove Park
Saturday August 23, 2025
03:00 PM (4 hours long)
SMUT SOCIAL
Part of Creator Con Canada, produced by Load Count Studios.
Saturday August 23, 2025
03:00 PM (4 hours long)
Stock Yard
Stock Yard is an event for everyone, welcoming all men, with the tagline "No man excluded. No man left behind." It is hosted by @eagletoronto.
Black Eagle Toronto
Saturday August 23, 2025
09:00 PM (5 hours long)
SHANGO featuring LADYMONIX
SHANGO is Toronto's favorite underground party for the freaks, geeks, queers, dancers and heads. This event features Detroit-based DJ and producer LADYMONIX, known for her deep, sassy, moody house gro...
Cafeteria
Saturday August 23, 2025
09:00 PM (5 hours long)
SEXY AF Saturdays
Get ready to heat up your Saturday nights! Join us for the best drag shows, dancers, and non-stop fun! We've got rotating DJs keeping the vibes hot all night long, plus our iconic shower dancers on th...
487 Church St., Toronto, ON
Saturday August 23, 2025
09:30 PM (4.5 hours long)
Pep Rally
A party event featuring Uffie (Hybrid), Only Fire, Rye Rye, Redliners, HVN, Emryslazuri, with hosts Chippy Nonstop, Carmen Madonia, Baby Cupid, Hannides, and Yovska. This is a 19+ event. Tickets start...
TBA
Saturday August 23, 2025
10:00 PM (7 hours long)
REWIND – 80s/90s/00s
Join us for a nostalgic night as we throw it back to the 80s, 90s, and 00s with DJ Sumation! This is an LGBTQ+ event, and cishet folks are welcome as guests. Tickets are $5 in advance online, $10 onli...
The Lair
Saturday August 23, 2025
10:00 PM (5 hours long)
The Well - Saturday Dancers
Heat up your weekend with the hottest dancers on Church Street only at The Well!
487 Church St. Toronto, ON
Saturday August 23, 2025
Unspecified Time
QFC #27
Learn To Fish program workshop.
Tommy Thompson Park
Saturday August 23, 2025
Unspecified Time
Sunday, August 24, 2025
in 2 days
Glad Day Drag Brunch
Join us for Canada's longest-running Drag Brunch in Toronto, hosted by Selena Vyle at Ground Control. Enjoy a unique vibe, delicious brunch, and a different guest performer each week. This event is gr...
Ground Control
Sunday August 24, 2025
11:00 AM (2 hours long)
A Lazy Sunday Drag Brunch
This event is a Drag Brunch hosted at Lazy Daisy's Café. It promises a lively experience with performances by drag queens, including Messy Margaret and special guest Ivory Towers. The brunch fare will...
Lazy Daisy's Cafe
Sunday August 24, 2025
12:00 PM (3 hours long)
Drag Brunch at Belfast Love
Join BOA, Lena Di, and Paris Matic for another high-energy drag brunch at Belfast Love on King St W. This event lasts 3 hours and is suitable for attendees under 16 with a parent or legal guardian. Pa...
Belfast Love Public House
Sunday August 24, 2025
12:00 PM (3 hours long)
EAGLE BBQ
A casual BBQ event on the Eagle patio.
Black Eagle Toronto
Sunday August 24, 2025
04:00 PM (4 hours long)
Karaoke Sundays
Get ready to sing your heart out TONIGHT @ 9 at our Sunday Karaoke Night! If you want to pregame, you’re in luck! We have $5 Bar Rail Mixed Drinks & Molson Products going from 2PM-7PM! ...And of cours...
487 Church St. Toronto, ON
Sunday August 24, 2025
09:00 PM (2 hours long)
STUDIO 457 : RETRO DANCE PARTY
A retro dance party featuring resident DJ Alain Plamondon.
Sunday August 24, 2025
09:00 PM (2 hours long)
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
in 4 days
Meal Trans
An affirming drop-in program for lower-income, street-active, homeless and sex-working 2 Spirit, trans, non-binary, gender-diverse, and questioning folks. Come, share a hot meal, connect with your com...
THE 519
Tuesday August 26, 2025
05:00 PM (3 hours long)
Pals 4 Palestine
An east-end drag and variety show for a great cause, supporting the #sondoschallenge (@helpsondos). The event features performances by various artists including @kingwilltopower, @kannaworm, @ace.mons...
C.C's Bar and Grill
Tuesday August 26, 2025
08:00 PM (3.5 hours long)
GAYSTATION * Just Dance Night
A video games night hosted by Brendan McGovern.
Tuesday August 26, 2025
08:00 PM (2 hours long)
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
in 5 days
MESSY MARGARET BINGO
Join us for Messy Margaret Bingo hosted by Messy Margaret! Get ready for the messiest Bingo you've ever played, the BEST wings in the village with mouthwatering sauces and dry rubs for $1 per wing, $5...
The Well Church Street, 487 Church St. Toronto, ON
Wednesday August 27, 2025
07:00 PM (3 hours long)
CINEMA FROMAGE
A double feature movie night featuring cult classics.
Wednesday August 27, 2025
08:30 PM (2 hours long)
Open Stage Wednesdays
Come show off your talents in this JAM PACKED show where contestants compete in an epic battle for a chance to win a hosting spot with Sofonda - featuring iconic lip sync songs!
The Well Church Street, 487 Church St. Toronto, ON
Wednesday August 27, 2025
10:00 PM (2 hours long)
Thursday, August 28, 2025
in 6 days
BAD DOG
A night of puppy play hosted by t.k.k.
Thursday August 28, 2025
09:00 PM (2 hours long)
Jinn&Juice 004
Jinn & Juice is a queer, SWANA-led party celebrating music from the SWANA region and the wider Global South. They spotlight DJs who blend Arabic rhythms, African percussion, South Asian bass, and glob...
DROM Taberna
Thursday August 28, 2025
10:30 PM (3.5 hours long)
Friday, August 29, 2025
in 7 days
Big Trans Picnic
The 519's Trans Youth Mentorship Program invites 2-Spirit, Trans and Non-Binary youth in Toronto for an exciting and fun time at Christie Pits Park for a big trans picnic! Join us for a good time frol...
Christie Pits Park
Friday August 29, 2025
06:00 PM (2 hours long)
The Heterosexuals
A deep-dive into the shocking world of Heterosexuality! THEY WALK AMONG US! But where did they come from? And what do they think they’re wearing? Find out in this explosive solo show based on undercov...
The 519 [519 Church Street]
Friday August 29, 2025
07:30 PM (2 hours long)
STACHE
An event featuring Sandy Watts and Discography.
Black Eagle Toronto
Friday August 29, 2025
09:00 PM (2 hours long)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Toronto Shadowcast
Join Hot Docs for a special screening of the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" featuring Toronto's own shadow cast, Excited Mental State. They will perform a satirical and comedic version o...
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
Friday August 29, 2025
09:30 PM (1.5 hours long)
Frat House X
Join us for Frat House X, a naughty fraternity-inspired party featuring beer pong and live hazing shows. This nudity-positive and sex-positive event welcomes all guys into guys, including both cis and...
The Lair
Friday August 29, 2025
10:00 PM (5 hours long)
C*NT! An End of Summer Dance Party
Get ready for Toronto's ultimate end-of-summer dance party, "C*NT! An End of Summer Dance Party." Hosted by Vajayjay Abrams & Kingchella, this event promises a night of intense energy with performance...
Three Dollar Bill
Friday August 29, 2025
11:00 PM (3 hours long)
Saturday, August 30, 2025
in 8 days
Lez Beach
Lez Beach is a grassroots gathering for lesbians, dykes, sapphics, and queer femmes to take over Hanlan's Point Beach in Toronto. This event aims to create a safe and inclusive space for queer women, ...
Hanlan's Point Beach
Saturday August 30, 2025
11:00 AM (9 hours long)
Tit 4 Tat: All Trans Artist Market
Toronto's FIRST all trans vendors market, featuring DJs, an open cocktail bar, shopping, community, and a toy pop-up. Created by @carpentergoth.ic and @xxl0v3s1ckxx. Full list of vendors to be announc...
Three Dollar Bill
Saturday August 30, 2025
12:05 PM (6 hours long)
SOAKED at Lavelle Pride Party
SOAKED at Lavelle Pride Party 2025. Want Earlybird tickets? DM us for the link!!
Lavelle
Saturday August 30, 2025
03:00 PM (7 hours long)
Gay Young Professionals Speed Dating
Join us for an exclusive Gay Speed Dating event tailored for individuals in their 20s and 30s, hosted by Single and Eligible. This sophisticated gathering will take place in a chic lounge in the heart...
The Lodge
Saturday August 30, 2025
05:00 PM (2.5 hours long)
Lesbian Professionals Speed Dating (Ages 30s & early 40s)
A speed dating event for lesbian professionals in their 30s and early 40s.
The Lodge
Saturday August 30, 2025
05:00 PM (2 hours long)
Gay Young Professionals Speed Dating (Ages 20s & 30s)
Join us for an exclusive Gay Speed Dating event tailored for individuals in their 20s and 30s, hosted by Single and Eligible. Experience a sophisticated atmosphere in the heart of The Village, where y...
The Lodge
Saturday August 30, 2025
05:00 PM (2.5 hours long)
Sapphic Summer Send Off!
The party doesn’t have to end because the sun sets on the beach. lezbeach sapphics_raise_the_bar and ccsbar.toronto are teaming up to help keep the party going. Come cool off and have a drink with us ...
C.C’s Bar Toronto, 1564 Danforth Ave
Saturday August 30, 2025
08:00 PM (4 hours long)
Hard YAS
Treat yourself to Toronto's newest and hottest GAYest improv show, featuring a cast of Toronto's favorite queer comedians. The show is hosted by Bad Dog Theatre Company. There are also drop-in improv ...
The Assembly Theatre
Saturday August 30, 2025
08:00 PM (1.5 hours long)
NORTHERN BEAR BASH
An evening with bears and their admirers, featuring DJ Delicious.
Saturday August 30, 2025
09:00 PM (2 hours long)
Hide & Seek at Noir inside Rebel:Toronto Pride 2025!
Rooftop Pool Party.
Rebel:Toronto
Saturday August 30, 2025
Unspecified Time
Sunday, August 31, 2025
in 9 days
International Overdose Awareness Day 2025
Join us to mark International Overdose Awareness Day 2025 with a BBQ, art and music, a grief circle and more. We’ll also have education sessions on OD responses and psychosis supports.
Barbara Hall Park [519 Church St.]
Sunday August 31, 2025
12:00 PM (4 hours long)
EAGLE BBQ
A BBQ event on the Eagle patio.
Black Eagle Toronto
Sunday August 31, 2025
04:00 PM (4 hours long)
Labour Day Fam Jam
Sunday Service - Hospitality & Entertainment Industry Weekly Social
Wiggle Room
Sunday August 31, 2025
08:00 PM (2 hours long)
STUDIO 457 : LONG WEEKEND RETRO DANCE PARTY
A retro dance party featuring resident DJs Mark Falco & Alain Plamondon.
Sunday August 31, 2025
09:00 PM (2 hours long)
Sunday SerVice: LongWeekend FAMJAM
Join us for the Long Weekend FAMJAM at Wiggle Room, a weekly social event for the hospitality and entertainment industry. Enjoy music from Toronto's finest DJs including MANZONE & STRONG, ADDY, Mandiz...
Wiggle Room
Sunday August 31, 2025
10:00 PM (8.5 hours long)
YUMYUM – AUGUST LONG WEEKEND SPECIAL
YUMYUM is a queer dance party designed for attendees to move, explore, and connect. It's a sex-positive, but not a play party, space where consent is prioritized and self-expression is encouraged. The...
Nineteen Toronto
Sunday August 31, 2025
10:00 PM (9 hours long)
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
in 11 days
Truth and Reconciliation Circle
A circle led by 2-Spirited Indigenous leaders and elders for listening, learning, and standing in solidarity with First Nations communities. Food will be provided.
Evergreen Brickworks
Tuesday September 2, 2025
03:00 PM (2 hours long)
Generations for Climate Justice
A free program that connects all 2SLGBTQ+ youth (ages 10 to 18) and participants from our Older Adults Programs (ages 50+) to build impactful intergenerational relationships and foster collaboration o...
Online
Tuesday September 2, 2025
05:00 PM (1.5 hours long)
Thursday, September 4, 2025
in 13 days
Kings Cup Smash
Join us for the Kings Cup Smash, a vibrant queer Smash Bros. tournament and party at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. This event promises a night filled with chaotic fun, connection, and community for qu...
Tallulahs
Thursday September 4, 2025
07:00 PM (2 hours long)
Saturday, September 6, 2025
in 15 days
9th Annual Back to School Bash
Inviting 2SLGBTQ+ kids and youth aged 6 to 20 and 2SLGBTQ+ families! Join us with your families for some fun under the sun before you head back to school for a new year! Enjoy free food, music, limite...
Barbara Hall Park [519 Church St.]
Saturday September 6, 2025
01:00 PM (3 hours long)
Friday, September 12, 2025
in 21 days
Jocks & Socks
Join us for the Jocks & Socks party, a vibrant event where jockstraps are mandatory and confidence is key! Dance the night away to a sexy mix of house music, hits, and remixes while enjoying live perf...
The Lair
Friday September 12, 2025
10:00 PM (5 hours long)
Saturday, September 13, 2025
in 22 days
Softness is Healing 2SLGBTQ+ Burlesque Retreat with Dainty Smith
A two day burlesque retreat exploring burlesque basics through slowness, intentionality and restorative body-work, showing us that there is strength in our softness and our sensuality. QTBIPOC will be...
THE 519
Saturday September 13, 2025
10:00 AM (3 hours long)
Friday, September 19, 2025
in 28 days
Thirst Trap
Thirst Trap is a dark and sexy dance party for guys into guys, where anything can happen. This event allows play anywhere and features live X mainstage shows by hot local performers. It takes place ev...
The Lair
Friday September 19, 2025
10:00 PM (5 hours long)
Saturday, September 20, 2025
in 29 days
Button Making Workshop
Participants will learn about queer culture’s history with buttons and their political, artistic, and community properties. This event will feature buttons from The ArQuives collections and participan...
The ArQuives, 34 Isabella Street, Toronto
Saturday September 20, 2025
01:00 PM (3 hours long)
Lesbian Professionals Speed Dating
Join us for a unique opportunity to meet real lesbians in real life at our Lesbian Speed Dating event designed for single professionals in their late 30s, 40s, and early 50s. This event offers a chanc...
The Lodge
Saturday September 20, 2025
05:00 PM (2.5 hours long)
BIG GAY FOAM PARTY
Join us for the biggest, wettest, wildest event of the year! Step into a giant foam-filled playground designed for gay adults, where bubbles, beats, and bodies collide in a slippery, sudsy celebration...
The Lair
Saturday September 20, 2025
10:00 PM (5 hours long)
WEST END GAYS HOUSE & DISCO DANCE PARTY
Montreal’s music savants HOMOPOP are finally making their way to Ottawa for the inaugural 613 edition of WEST END GAYS, a mighty real and proudly queer house and disco soirée inspired by the gay liber...
56.berlin
Saturday September 20, 2025
Unspecified Time
Sunday, September 21, 2025
in 30 days
ARQUIVES Village Tours
Tours cover 2SLGBTQIA+ focusing on the Church-Wellesley Village in Toronto. We begin at The ArQuives and end at Barbara Hall Park. Pay what you can. Registration is required.
The ArQuives to Barbara Hall Park, Toronto
Sunday September 21, 2025
10:00 AM (2 hours long)
Friday, September 26, 2025
in 35 days
Frat House X
Join us for Frat House X, a naughty fraternity-inspired party featuring beer pong and live hazing shows. This nudity-positive and sex-positive event welcomes all guys into guys, including both cis and...
The Lair
Friday September 26, 2025
10:00 PM (5 hours long)
QFC Skillshare
The QFC Skillshare is back!!! We’re looking for session leaders & volunteers. BIPOC and trans applicants get prioritized consideration. Registration for regular ol' attendees will be posted in August....
the land
Friday September 26, 2025
Unspecified Time
HOMOPOP 6th Anniversary Dance Party
HOMOPOP dance party celebrating its 6th anniversary. Featuring drag superstar KIARA. The event promises 5 hours of maximalist pop mayhem with music from LGBTQ+ icons and allies. Categories include 'Da...
cabaretberlinmtl
Friday September 26, 2025
Unspecified Time
Saturday, September 27, 2025
in 36 days
Gay Professionals Speed Dating
Join us for an exclusive Gay Speed Dating event tailored for individuals in their late 20s, 30s, and early 40s. Hosted by Single and Eligible, this chic gathering will take place in the heart of The V...
The Lodge
Saturday September 27, 2025
05:00 PM (2.5 hours long)
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
in 40 days
Sunday Drop-In
A weekly drop-in event for community members to gather and connect.
THE 519
Wednesday October 1, 2025
01:00 PM (2 hours long)
Among Friends
Join us for 'Among Friends', an engaging event designed to foster connections and support within the community. This gathering will provide a welcoming space for individuals to share experiences and b...
THE 519
Wednesday October 1, 2025
07:00 PM (2 hours long)
Friday, October 3, 2025
in 42 days
Monday Drop-in for 2SLGBTQ+ Older Adults
A drop-in session for older adults in the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
THE 519
Friday October 3, 2025
02:00 PM (2 hours long)
Meal Trans
A community meal event for trans individuals.
THE 519
Friday October 3, 2025
05:00 PM (2 hours long)
Talkin' Justice: Legal Education Workshops
Join us for the 2025 Talkin' Justice workshops, which offer legal education and support for community members. These workshops cover various topics including tenant rights, employment law, and gender-...
THE 519
Friday October 3, 2025
06:00 PM (2 hours long)
S&M: Substance Use and Mental Health Support Group
A support group focused on substance use and mental health issues.
THE 519
Friday October 3, 2025
06:00 PM (2 hours long)
Sunday, October 5, 2025
in 44 days
TPOC Resource Day
Join us for the TPOC Resource Day, where you can receive dedicated referrals and resources tailored to the diverse needs of racialized 2 Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. This...
THE 519
Sunday October 5, 2025
01:00 PM (3.5 hours long)
Meal Trans
Meal Trans is an affirming drop-in program designed for lower-income, street-active, homeless, and sex-working 2 Spirit, trans, non-binary, genderqueer, and questioning individuals. Participants can e...
THE 519
Sunday October 5, 2025
05:00 PM (2 hours long)
Sunday, October 12, 2025
in 51 days
Glitterbox - Horse Meat Disco
Join us for Glitterbox - Horse Meat Disco, a vibrant dance event featuring the best in house music. This event is for ages 19 and over, and valid photo ID is required for entry. Enjoy a night filled w...
NOIR (inside REBEL)
Sunday October 12, 2025
10:00 PM (7 hours long)
Thursday, October 23, 2025
in 62 days
Monday Drop-in for 2SLGBTQ+ Older Adults
Join us for the Monday Drop-in program designed specifically for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults. This event offers a variety of educational, recreational, and social activities, providing a welcoming space for...
THE 519
Thursday October 23, 2025
02:00 PM (2 hours long)
Speakeasy: English Conversation Circle
Join us for the Speakeasy: English Conversation Circle, where you can practice your English in a fun and relaxed environment. This event takes place every Monday from 2 PM to 4 PM, starting May 5 unti...
THE 519
Thursday October 23, 2025
02:00 PM (2 hours long)
S&M: Substance Use and Mental Health Support Group
Join our weekly community peer support group designed for individuals with lived experiences of substance use and mental health conditions. Participants will engage in discussions about substance use ...
THE 519
Thursday October 23, 2025
06:00 PM (2 hours long)