Utrecht gay nightlife
Utrecht is one of the major university cities of The Netherlands. The nightlife scene is therefore dominated by typical student -type bars and cafe's.
The Utrecht gay scene is quite part y focussed and rather alternative. There are two gay bars, both at the Oudegracht in the city center.
Clubs and parties
Several clubs have weekly or monthly gay parties which attract a young crowd. the party scene includes parties like Club RiTS and Cruise Control. Check out the Nighttours agenda for exact dates.
PANN is something of an Utrecht institute. As a voluntary foundation, PANN organises regular parties which vary in size and location, but are always sold out very quickly. Check dates for PANN at Nighttours.
Drink
Gay (friendly) bars, pubs and cafes · add new bars
Here are some bars and cafes, please let us know when you know more places.
BodytalkOudegracht 64 Bar-dancing with a party-like atmosphere.
You get a list for drinks, pay at the end of the night.
mon-thu 17:00–02:00, fri 16:00–05:00, fri 17:00–05:00, sat 16:00–05:00, sun 18:00–03:00
Cafe Kalff Oudegracht 47 Cafe Kalff is located in a well known spot at the Oudegracht and aimed
"for the gay community and all of its friends".
mon-wed 15:00–01:00, thu-fri 15:00–02:00, sat 14:00–02:00, sun 14:00–01:00
U-BarOudegracht 64 New gay bar at the Oudegracht.
thu-fri 21:00–02:00, sat 21:00–04:00, sun 15:00–23:00
Dance
Here are some clubs and parties, please let us know when you know more places.
Club RiTS - EkkoBemuurde Weerd 3 Le club le plus queer! Alternative cafe and Disco for a young crowd. Other music styles, voluntary staff and lower prices!
enSuite - LuXOudegracht a/d Werf 97 Every Saturday, enSuite!
-de beste oude en nieuwe club-hits & top 40 mashups
-champagne & cocktail bar
-mixed gay audience (lesbian & gay, straight) (18+)
-toegang gratis tot 24:00 uur!
Every Saturday enSuite!
-energetic club & dance
-gay & straight friendly audience
-champagne & cocktail bar
-free entrance before midnight
sat 23:00–05:00
PANN - Tivoli de HellingDe Helling 7 Chosen best gay party in the Netherlands. Diverse music, young mixed crowd, open atmosphere.
Rauw - TivoliOudegracht 245 Rauw new style hits Tivoli. Ex-RoXy DJ Joost van Bellen presents a line up of national and international DJ's with the latest in electronic dance music.
Cruise
Gay cruise bars, cruise clubs, cruising areas and gay saunas · add more cruising places
We don't list any cruise places yet. If you know some please add cruise places
Other
Other places like beaches, events etc. add more
De Parade - MoreelseparkDe Parade is a travelling circus full of performances, theatre, dance and art. You can spend a whole evening eating, drinking, strolling between the different tents and watching some (short) shows.
Kitty - AcuVoorstraat 71 Alternative queer nights for gays, straights, bi's & transgenders: grunge, new wave, metal, elector, 80ies, damesgitaren, ambient, dark wave, club hardcore, 90ies, rock noise, britpop etc.
MidZomer Gracht SpektakelJacobskerkhof Artists perform on an outdoor stage at the Oudegracht in front of bar Bodytalk as opening of the MidZomerGracht Festival, the gay & lesbian cultural festival.