Gay scene in portland

The official tourist guide the LGTBQ+ scene in Portland. Find queer-friendly dance parties, gay clubs, and LQTBQ+-owned busineses.

Communities here have been embracing gender and sexuality for centuries, and the city continues to be a hub for the whole queer community. Huge pride parades have been hosted here since the beginning of the gay rights movement, and in more recent years there has been an increase in everyday celebration as well. You'll find a full calendar of performances, parties, festivals, and other events across the city that are focussed pride, plus a great selection of nightlife destinations.

Portland has a bustling gay community. Enjoy avant-garde culture, iconic coffee shops, boutiques, farm-to-table restaurants and microbreweries. Time for a Drink! Check out our roundup of the best gay bars in Portland. Take a look at these popular gay dance parties and nightclubs in Portland.

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The official tourist guide the LGTBQ+ scene in Portland. Find queer-friendly dance parties, gay clubs, and LQTBQ+-owned busineses.

Portland was also the first major city to elect an openly gay mayor Sam Adams in Note: This section was produced in collaboration with ProudQueer. According to the First Nations Two-Spirit Collective, native people have celebrated gender and sexual minorities for millennia.

Portland has a multitude of gay venues for you to explore, all offering something a little bit different. The city has a prominent feminist and lesbian scene, which is focussed on the Hawthorne District with its trendy bars and coffee shops. As you explore the city you can catch a drag show, grab a craft cocktail, or simply dance the night away in one of the many clubs.