Tourist guide to Utrecht gay nightlife

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.

 
Bodytalk
Oudegracht 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-Bar
Oudegracht 64
New gay bar at the Oudegracht.
thu-fri 21:00–02:00, sat 21:00–04:00, sun 15:00–23:00

Dance

Gay (friendly) clubs and parties · add new clubs and parties

Here are some clubs and parties, please let us know when you know more places.

 
Club RiTS - Ekko
Bemuurde Weerd 3
Le club le plus queer! Alternative cafe and Disco for a young crowd. Other music styles, voluntary staff and lower prices!
 
Cruise Control - Acu
Voorstraat 71
The Queerparty électronique with sexy supernova beats.
 
enSuite - LuX
Oudegracht 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
 
Giga PANN - various locationsMassive PANN party, during the Midzomergracht Festival. Attracts young gay guys and girls from all over the county.
 
PANN - Tivoli de Helling
De Helling 7
Chosen best gay party in the Netherlands. Diverse music, young mixed crowd, open atmosphere.
 
PANN Classic - Ekko
Bemuurde Weerd 3
Retro PANN party with 80ies and 90ies hits.
 
Rauw - Tivoli
Oudegracht 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.
 
Utrecht Calling - Bodytalk
Oudegracht 64
Free Eurovision party, with eurovision songs all over!
 
Winter PANN - Winkel van Sinkel
Oudegracht 158
Winter edition of PANN with winter decoration and special acts.

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

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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.
 
Eurovision Artists Summer Day - Jacobi Theater
St.-Jacobsstraat 12
Annual closing of the Eurovision season with performances by several Eurovision artists.
 
Kitty - Acu
Voorstraat 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 Spektakel
Jacobskerkhof
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.
 
MidZomerGracht Festival - various locationsGay and lesbian summer festival in the city of Utrecht. See the full programm on their site.

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