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Gay Bordeaux: the LGBTQ+ scene, events and nightlife
The gay and queer scene of the Port of the Moon.
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Gay and queer parties, clubs and nightlife in Bordeaux
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Gay bars in Bordeaux
The iconic queer bars
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Drag shows in Bordeaux: drag queen cabarets and bars
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LGBTQ+ saunas and relaxation spots
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In Bordeaux, the gay venues are all within walking distance of each other: Philippe Bar Queer and the Traxx in Saint-Pierre, the Buster near La Victoire, and the Crunch Sauna in the Mériadeck area. Parties are organised by collectives, such as Vendredix with VendrediXXL at the Bien Public, on the right bank. The Girofard, the city’s LGBTI+ centre, is on Rue du Loup.
This events guide brings together LGBT+ parties, bars, drag shows, saunas and cruising bars in Bordeaux and the wider metropolitan area, with details for each event – including venue, times, price and ticketing – updated continuously. Download the Agenda LGBT app for the map, your favourites and the search function by atmosphere.
Bordeaux's LGBTQ+ neighbourhoods
Where queer life is concentrated across the city.
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Saint-Pierre
In the old town: Philippe Bar Queer, on Rue Bouquière, open every day, and the Traxx, a cruising bar on Rue Arnaud-Miqueu. The Girofard, Bordeaux’s LGBTI+ centre, is just a stone’s throw away on Rue du Loup.
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Victoire & Mériadeck
The Buster, a gay bar on Rue de Cursol, open from Wednesday to Sunday, and the Crunch Sauna, on Cours Anatole-France, open every day.
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Right bank
At Quai Deschamps, Le Bien Public hosts VendrediXXL, the big-format party of the Vendredix collective.
Organisers in Bordeaux
The collectives and organisers behind Bordeaux's queer nightlife. Follow them so you never miss their next parties.
Good to know for going out in Bordeaux
A few practical tips before diving into the local queer scene.
Overnight transport
There is no metro in Bordeaux, but there is a TBM tram service, with the last departures at 1 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at midnight on other evenings. The eight TBNight bus routes take over until 5 am, from Thursday to Saturday and on the eve of public holidays. You can walk through the city centre.
Safety
In the event of an assault or discrimination: Le Girofard, the LGBTI+ centre in Bordeaux, 21 rue du Loup (05 64 72 14 94), open Tuesday to Friday, and the national SOS Homophobia helpline (01 48 06 42 41). In an emergency: 17 or 112.
When to visit
The Bordeaux Pride Parade, organised by Le Girofard, celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday 30 May 2026 with a gathering at the Quinconces. For the rest of the year, parties are mainly held on Fridays and Saturdays.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bordeaux LGBT-friendly?+
Bordeaux has an LGBTI+ centre, the Girofard, which was set up in 2007 by nine organisations and is located on Rue du Loup, and a Pride march which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026. Its bars, sauna and parties are listed in this guide.
Where can LGBT people go out in Bordeaux?+
In the city centre: in Saint-Pierre and near La Victoire. See Gay bars in Bordeaux. Parties organised by collectives can be found on the Gay and queer parties, clubs and nightlife in Bordeaux page. Drag shows, saunas and cruising each have their own section above.
When does Pride take place in Bordeaux?+
The Bordeaux Pride Parade is organised by Le Girofard. In 2026, to mark its 30th anniversary, it took place on Saturday 30 May: participants gathered at 1 pm at the Quinconces, set off at 2 pm, and arrived on the right bank in the late afternoon.
How do you get around Bordeaux at night?+
The last trams run at 1 am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at midnight on other evenings. After that, the eight TBNight bus routes run until 5 am, from Thursday to Saturday and on the eve of public holidays. You can walk between most of the bars in the city centre.
What are the main LGBT+ organisations in Bordeaux?+
Le Girofard, the LGBTI+ centre in Bordeaux (21 rue du Loup), brings together a number of organisations, including SOS Homophobie, Le Refuge Gironde, Enipse, Contact Aquitaine and L’Autre Cercle. Wake Up! is the organisation for LGBT+ young people and students.
LGBTQ+ history of Bordeaux
The Bordeaux Pride Parade celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026: the first one took place in 1996. In 2007, nine organisations came together to set up a centre dedicated to the community: the Girofard was founded on 15 March 2007. Based on Rue du Loup, it now organises the Pride March and runs drop-in sessions from Tuesday to Friday.
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