Folsom Berlin is the European edition of San Francisco’s famous Folsom Street Fair. Every September, thousands of leather and fetish guys head to Berlin for a weekend of parties, events, and a huge outdoor festival.
The highlight is the street fair itself. On Saturday afternoon, Welserstraße and Fuggerstraße in Schöneberg fill with crowds dressed in leather, rubber, uniforms, and plenty of creative fetish outfits. It is a friendly street party, open to everyone, but focused on style, spectacle, and community. Despite the gear, this is a public event, so there is no outdoor action.
The real action happens at night. The biggest parties are Pig and Perverts, which attract massive international crowds. Alongside them are smaller events dedicated to specific fetishes, from rubber to sports gear. Many of Berlin’s gay bars and clubs also host their own nights during the weekend, ensuring there is always something happening.
What makes Folsom Berlin special is the atmosphere. It combines Berlin’s open-minded energy with an international fetish crowd, creating a festival that is both social and playful. For LGBTQ+ travelers interested in the scene, it is the ultimate weekend to mix daytime spectacle with long nights of parties.
Folsom Berlin
“Berlin edition of infamous San Francisco Folsom street gay fetish party.”
