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Updated January 17, 2026

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MANFEST is three days of gay and bisexual dance parties, tea dance and pool party in the fabulous city of Fort Lauderdale!

Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, United States

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MANFEST Fort Lauderdale Details

From the creators of iconic gay and bisexual dance soirées, Daddy Ersin & Eagle Wilton Manors, comes MANFEST - where the beats are sick, the dance floors pulsate, and Fort Lauderdale turns up the heat!

Brace yourself, dear residents of Fort Lauderdale, and Wilton Manors - this isn't just another festival, it's the blend of men and fun you've been waiting for. Three electrifying days at Fort Lauderdale's premium venues, offering an international DJ lineup that'll make your heart (and feet) skip a beat.

Because They have got everything from bearded boys to leathermen, from muscle boys to pups, and from bears to daddies! If you're a fan of testosterone-packed parties, men in gear, and gyrating stud dancers, then darling, this is your playground!

Grab a Weekend Pass! Why? Because it's your golden ticket to a whirlwind of vibes: from the RAM Gear Dance Party, the sassy DIRTea Tea Dance, the legendary Dark Circuit X Parties, to the iconic Plunge Pool Party. Plus, speedy entries mean less waiting, more dancing!

Popular Fort Lauderdale Gay Bars

Looking for a little bit more fun while in town? Try these out for good measure - 321 Slammer is a one-of-a-kind private sex club for gay men in the area (not a bathhouse). Located at 321 W. Sunrise Boulevard, the club features both public and private play areas for members' enjoyment, including a BYOB (bring your own bottle) bar, free pool table, indoor fireplace, outdoor patio, and comfortable lounge areas. Think frisky fun with some sleaze. Hunters Nightclub in Wilton Manors is a renowned gay bar and club that continues its legacy on "the drive" in the Shoppes of Wilton Manors. The venue features a large dance floor with the largest video screen on the drive, a video bar with 8 screens to enjoy your favorite videos, and an upstairs lounge that overlooks the dance floor. Eagle Wilton Manors is a classic gay and bisexual fetish, leather venue that is real popular with the locals! Whether you're swooning over the pulsating beats during the late-night dance parties on weekends or quenching your thirst with their delectable drink specials, the energy at Eagle is always fun and upbeat, plus they have a small dark room area! Ramrod is the go-to heavy-duty cruisy bar, boasting a cool and friendly vibe without any pretentiousness. This man's bar is adorned with dark, gritty décor that defines its levi, leather, and uniform theme, but don't be surprised to find a diverse mix of musclebears, hunks, butch twinks, and boys seeking daddies on any given night.

Bisexual & Gay Saunas in Town

The Club Fort Lauderdale is the local manifestation of "The Club" franchise bathhouse chain, and so shares many similarities with the similarly-named gay clubs in the South. It offers a range of amenities for its guests, including a large outdoor heated pool, a hot tub, a dry sauna, a steam room, private rooms, and a video lounge. The facility also features a fully equipped gym, a tanning booth, and a cafe that serves light refreshments. Wilton Social Club is another gay bathhouse that is close to Oakland Park and Wilton Manors. Facilities include a changing rooms, lockers, gym, yoga room, meditation room, steam room, showers, cardio room and men. There is also a large theater room to have some frisky fun with mates. Clubhouse II offers variety of single-mat and double-mat rooms, with the double-mat rooms referred to as "VIP Rooms" (they also contain televisions.) The Clubhouse offers an array of leather nights, bear nights and other non-clothing themed events, usually with gay men 30s and up.

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  • 21+
  • Bears
  • Bisexual
  • Gay

Music

  • Dance
  • Pop
  • Techno
  • Top 40

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