Germany’s capital city of Berlin has been popular for a long time for its tolerant approach to people of different sexual orientation. On this page you can find out everything you need to know about the gay scene and compelling events in the city. Here, you will find Berlin gay guides for some of the most popular gay events out there, along with all sorts of information that would be helpful for any complete rookie.

 

Christopher Street Day (CSD)

CSD, short for Christopher Street Day, is one of the biggest celebrations of the gay community in Berlin. As observed in June, this joyful event is in honor of the Stonewall Riots and the fight for the rights of gay, lesbians, bisexuals, transgenders and other members of the LGBTQ+ community. The biggest spectacle of CSD is called Pride Parade where thousands of people dressed in colourful costumes go through the city.

 

Tips for attending CSD:

Get there early in the morning to be on the right vantage point along the parade.

Get involved in the celebration and wear whatever fun outfit you would like or paint your face with your prides colors.

Drink enough water and remem-ber sunscreen since the event may last several hours and during the summer in Berlin it is quite warm.

Make sure not to leave the camera at home so you can record the fun times as well as awesome floating equipment on social media, particularly Instagram.

SchwuZ

SchwuZ is a legendary gay club in Berlin for any event for the gay community and people who like them. SchwuZ is situated in Neukölln with the performances that are inclduing drag shows performances, live music, DJ sets and theme parties. It remains mandatory for anyone who would wish to witness the spectacular nightlife in Berlin.

 

Tips for visiting SchwuZ:

Visit the club’s website or the official social media accounts to find out when there’ll be an event and the appropriate dressing code for the event.

Get there on time in order to avoid long waiting time and secure entrance because SchwuZ can be really crowded on some nights.

It is advisable to have cash on you because some of the smaller bars inside the club major at card transactions.

They observed proper physical space as being Walton and honour the physical space as being Walton’s where everyone feels welcome.

Pansy’s House of Cult

When it comes funk drag performances, queerness and queer party culture, the House of Cult is Pansy’s domain. This is an event series and is performed in various venues around Berlin with a variety of performance art being presented by the performers. Pansy’s House of Cult is more like a swinging underground club, which exposes curious PVC-clad denizens to more unhinged aspects of queer life in Berlin.

 

Tips for attending Pansy’s House of Cult:

For more information on events and new location, do check out Pansy’s House of Cult on Social Media.

Engage in diverse self-identity and there is no need to put on dull clothes or wear normal outfits.

Meet the performers and also participate in the social life of queer people in Berlin.

Expect a nightlife venue unlike the typical ones common with queer people.

Queer Berlin Walking Tour

For anyone who wants to learn more about the history of homosexuals in Berlin, there is a queer walking tour available. These tours are guided and the guides explain interesting areas historical and cultural points of interest, and provide information regarding the fight and triumphs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community in Berlin.

 

Tips for joining a queer walking tour in Berlin:

Search for various tour companies, or consult some recommended tour company relating to the kind of tour you are interested in.

Be sure to wear sport shoes since the tour normally involves some kind of physical movement which may entail a lot of walking.

Always, but particularly during the warmer months remember to carry along a bottle of water.

Answer questions and interact with the guide and other members of the course.

Conclusion

Berlin’s gay events are numerous and can suit any person who wants to focus on his gay experience in Berlin. This could be by getting a taste of Christopher Street Day parade, dancing to the wee hours at SchwuZ, checking out the queer house party vibes at Pansy’s House of Cult, or just getting a historical tour on queer Berlin. Learn a diverse culture, respect all people, and, above all, embrace all the unique moments you are going to have here in this opened city.