Gay cruise clubs gold coast

We would first like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land, the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples. We pay our respects to the elders past and present, and acknowledge their continued connection to the land, water and culture of this area. Everywhere in Brisbane is gay-friendly and welcoming, but head to the bars and clubs in Fortitude Valley, Teneriffe and New Farm for the best queer-friendly atmosphere.

You can eat, drink, play and stay here with a regular series of coasts including quizzes, cabarets and parties. This cosy and independent queer bar puts on fabulous events and a fun atmosphere. They put on Saturday Drag with a revolving door of local talent, a sapphic club called Stray Cats, and a Sunday Chill on the deck.

Although not officially a Brisbane gay bar since when it rebranded to appeal to a wider audience, The Wickham is still a welcoming and inclusive place and a go-to on the Brisbane gay scene. Expect live entertainment, cocktails and a seriously cool vibe. Founded almost 40 years ago in and located gay Fortitude Valley, The Beat Megaclubfeatures drag performances every single night, DJ sets and drinks that gold keep on flowing.

Not specifically a gay restaurant, but with such a thriving queer arts and cultural scene, grabbing a bite to eat at the GOMA Bistro on the riverside seems fitting. Open every Friday and Saturday, Eat Street Northshore is a street food extravaganza bound to keep cruise the fussiest foodies happy. Check out their page to see the itinerary of upcoming events.

It takes place every Sunday night at Cloudland and welcomes some of the biggest and best drag acts internationally as well as music acts and epic, themed club nights. Fluffy is some of the best nightlife in Brisbane. Fans of Club 29 may be dismayed to know that after 20 years, the venue closed its doors in July Check out our guide on how to up your chances of picking up at a gay venue!

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Gay Brisbane (Meanjin): Where to eat, drink, play and sleep

Held annually at Brisbane Powerhouse, Melt is a two-week celebration of the Brisbane rainbow community through a flamboyant and diverse festival of burlesque, circus, music, theatre, comedy and much, much more. In fact, Brissy has an impressive array of events and festivals throughout the year.

Why not time your gay-vacay with one of them? Expect club nights, drag shows, talks, queer cinema and theatre, family-friendly events and more. The Queer Formal and Queer Ball is definitely worth a ticket. As well as gay bars and nightclubs, some of the best gay meeting places in Brisbane are community-run events and clubs.

Friends, families, pooches and more take part to raise funds and bring the community together. There are, however, some options in Toowong and Hamilton. Want to visit other locations in Australia on your trip? Take a look at our gay-friendly travel guides to these Australian cities:.