Seoul Queer Culture Festival (Seoul Pride)

Seoul Queer Culture Festival 2025

A jam-packed program including film festivals, themed parties and of course the much loved pride parade in Seoul! The Seoul Queer Culture Festival is a multi-week event of culture, Pride parties, and political activism.

Seoul Pride Festival - June 1 - June 22

There will be weeks of amazing cultural programs, Pride events and socials, plus the annual Korea Queer Film Festival will take place during the festival. The film festival aims to help increase the diversity in Korean films and the human rights of LGBTQ+ people in Asia.

Seoul Pride Parade - Saturday, June 14

The parade is currently searching for a new route and location that accommodate the increase number of attendees and is awaiting to be confirmed.

The highlight of Seoul Pride is the Seoul Queer Parade (SQP), where tens of thousands of Pride-goers walk through central Seoul in Korea’s biggest pride parade.

After the parade, Seoul's gay nightlife will be filled with themed Pride parties across the city, each offering a unique blend of pulsating music, captivating drag performances, and packed dance floors. So check out our list of the top Seoul gay bars on the city page!

Seoul Queer Culture Festival looks forward to welcoming you and your friends at some of the biggest LGBTQ+ events of the year for Pride Weekend Seoul!

Popular Seoul Gay Bars

SOHO: Homo Hill’s crown jewel. Open Friday and Saturday only — like a rare Pokémon. Dance floor hits critical mass around 2 AM with expats, locals, and top 40s bangers blasting on every screen.

Why Not: Seoul’s sassiest throwback. Right next to SOHO, she’s vintage glam with a K-pop soul. Expect poppin' house, techno, and perfectly synchronized dance breaks from regulars who know every BTS move.

QUEEN: Royal vibes only. Weekend energy is electric with a flirty mix of locals and globe-trotters. If you’re hot, humble, or just hydrated — you’ll fit right in.

Glam Lounge: The Met Gala of gay bars. Sleek design, designer cocktails, and a playlist dripping in house and techno. For those who like their nights stylish and their crowd effortlessly cool.

Shortbus: Cocktails with a passport. Loved by tourists and Seoulites alike, this bar serves drinks that slay and an atmosphere that says, “stay for one, leave at closing.”

A\V Take-C: Jongno’s best-kept secret with cocktails that convert even the pickiest palate. Bear-friendly but all-inclusive. Think of it as your queer neighborhood living room — with a liquor license.