19 gay venues · 16 gay-friendly venues · 357 upcoming events
Phoenix has a thriving and growing LGBTQ+ community with a welcoming desert-city vibe. Centered around the Melrose District on 7th Avenue, the Valley of the Sun offers a warm queer scene with strong community organizations, Pride events, and year-round sunshine.
Signature Annual Events

Sat, Nov 14
7 PM - 9 PM
Kobalt, Phoenix
Follies Saturday drag revue at Kobalt, Phoenix: 7–9pm, 21+.
Weekly
Sat, Nov 14
7 PM - 8:10 PM
Diva Royale Phoenix
Diva Royale drag show at 4136 N 7th Ave, Phoenix: Fridays and Saturdays 7pm, 18+.
Weekly
Sat, Nov 14
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Anvil, Phoenix
Saturday Dancers at Anvil Phoenix — Wild Men of the West go-go dancers every Saturday evening from 7:30pm at the city's leather and Levi bar.
Weekly
Sat, Nov 14
9 PM - 11 PM
Kobalt, Phoenix
Karaoke at Kobalt Phoenix — sing three nights a week, Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9pm, at the Park Central drag and karaoke bar.
Weekly
Sat, Nov 14
10 PM - 12 AM
Cruisin' 7th, Phoenix
CC's Dollhouse at Cruisin' 7th Phoenix — Citabra Capri hosts this drag show in the Show Bar every second Saturday of the month with a 10pm showtime.
Monthly
Sun, Nov 15
12 PM - 3 PM
Thunderbird Lounge, Phoenix
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