Stockholm has hosted the biggest Pride festival in the Nordic region since 1998, securing its place as one of the world’s most gay-friendly cities. Every year, at the end of July, this massive event draws huge crowds.
The Stockholm Pride Parade – the biggest highlight of the event – has around 50,000 people marching and at least half a million cheering from the sidelines. And the party doesn’t stop after Pride! The city is packed with gay clubs and LGBTQ+ hotspots all year round.
Find the right gay-friendly place for you in Stockholm
Stockholm’s gay scene is vibrant and diverse, offering something for every mood and occasion. The city is full of great nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and cafés. Whether you’re in the mood to dance all night to iconic hits or just want a laid-back coffee with friends, there’s a place for you.
With so many amazing options, finding the right spot can be tricky. That’s why we’ve put together a guide to Stockholm’s best gay clubs and LGBTQI+ hotspots. Keep it handy next time you’re looking for the best places to party, socialize, and connect with the LGBTQ+ community.
Club Backdoor
Expect a wild mix of people—one night you might bump into Lil Nas X, Drag Race stars, or Stockholm’s fiercest club kids, all partying alongside a diverse crowd. The music is just as eclectic, with everything from schlager and ’90s anthems to R&B and techno. And the entrance? Let’s just say it’s one of the most fabulous nightclub entrances you’ll ever see.
The Blue Oyster
If you remember the iconic Blue Oyster Bar from the movie Police Academy, you probably have that iconic theme song stuck in your head already. The Blue Oyster in Södermalm isn’t a replica of its 1980s cinematic counterpart, but it’s one of Stockholm’s top gay places. Expect drag bingo, karaoke, tasty cocktails, fierce queens, and, of course, queer DJs keeping the vibe just right. You’ll find the bar at Hornhuset in Hornstull.
Chokladkoppen

Secret Garden
Mälarpaviljongen

It’s got it all—a restaurant, bar, nightclub, garden shop, and café—but most importantly, it’s a place to just be. The crowd is a mix of everyone: old ladies with their dogs, ridiculously handsome guys who look like they stepped out of a Google search for “hunky Swedish guys”, twinks, twunks, drag queens, and everyone in between.
Bakfickan

Kerstin och Britt

The Hills
Have fun at Stockholm’s best gay places
And there you have it—your guide to gay places in Stockholm! Whether you’re a bike dyke, comedy queen, twunk, leather daddy, femme, trans, non-binary, or anywhere under the rainbow umbrella, there’s a spot in this city for you. Discover a new LGBTQ+ friendly favorite or return to a beloved classic. Whatever you do—have a blast!