“Doll Invasion, Juneteenth programming and Papi Juice parties are creating history in real time” CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PRODUCER AND CASTING DIRECTOR MISSLEIDY RODRIGUEZ/ JIMI URQUIAGA PHOTOGRAPHERS CARMEN DECRISTO AND NABIL MERABET… The post Exuberant photos documenting a Fire Island on the cusp of change appeared first on GAY TIMES ..read more

If you’re looking for a luxurious and LGBTQ+ inclusive hotel in the big city, The New York EDITION meets all your desires (and then some!) WORDS BY GAY TIMES Fall… The post The New York EDITION – still one of the most stylish and sophisticated luxury properties in Manhattan appeared first on GAY TIMES ..read more

WORDS BY MALIK HADDINGTON-AHMED PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIGGA ELLA AND SUNNA BEN SPECIAL THANKS TO GUNNLAUGUR BRAGI BJÖRNSSON, BUSINESS ICELAND AND VISIT ICELAND In 2024, Iceland secured the #2 spot on ILGA… The post Iceland: Celebrating “the world’s biggest small Pride” in the LGBTQ+ haven you didn’t know about appeared first on GAY TIMES ..read more

There’s never been a better time to visit Reykjavik as it’s popularity continues to soar with travellers across the world. Words by Lewis Corner Reykjavik’s popularity as a must-visit destination… The post The Reykjavik EDITION embraces the magic of Iceland for an unforgettable getaway appeared first on GAY TIMES ..read more

Bri aka @queertalkdc delves into the queer histories of the US capital, highlighting the stories behind key locations for the LGBTQIA+ community in the run up to WorldPride, taking place… The post Uncovering Washington, DC’s stories of pride, power and protest ahead of WorldPride appeared first on GAY TIMES ..read more

W Hotels, renowned for championing LGBTQ+ equality and long term partner of GAY TIMES, is elevating its commitment to inclusivity with the launch of W PRESENTS, a global live music series. This initiative underscores W Hotels’ dedication to the music industry, blending local and international talent in a platform curated by LP Giobbi. Beyond performances, W will collaborate with FEMME HOUSE to emphasise education and equity in music, offering workshops for women, gender-expansive, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ creatives. With a diverse lineup and stops around the world, W PRESENTS promises to celebrati ..read more

From sweaty techno parties to late-night drag showcases, Kat Joplin explores how the city’s growing LGBTQIA+ district is creating space for trans and non-binary communities. WORDS BY KAT JOPLIN HEADER DESIGN BY ANISA CLEAVER The Shibuya club is small but packed with life. Rotating beams of coloured lights overhead, shivering curtains of blue and green hair on the dance floor. Stick-and-poke and abstract tattoos, heavy eyeliner, lipstick in shades of pink and turquoise. Loud conversations shouted over the techno: Japanese, Portuguese, English, and more. Barely visible in the flashing lights ..read more

An intimate look inside the New Orleans-based performance art and party collective. Words by LEO HERRERA Photography by DANIELLE POWELL NEW ORLEANS, 2018. “I wanna get fucked up somewhere crazy,” my out-of-towner friend pleaded through a mouthful of gas station fried chicken, holding a daiquiri the shape of a rooster.  Careful what you wish for, I thought, as I flagged the taxi.  We sped away from the tourists of Frenchmen, down a dark street with a dirt sidewalk, to a dilapidated warehouse. It was missing half its roof and its walls were shaking with music and cheers. We paid a ch ..read more

After eight years and many international tours, Sasha Velour’s NYC show is “where you come to see the good drag.” Words by Mikelle StreetPhotography by Alexey Kim   The audience at Le Poisson Rouge was completely silent for four and a half minutes. They watched with rapt attention, practically frozen, with just a few phones held up. At the center of the stage before them was Julie J, her body caked in black paint, slowly and almost painstakingly rising to her feet, then lowering again as the haunting falsetto of Moses Sumney’s “Doomed” seeped through the sound system.  “I’m looking ..read more

From the Burlesque Hall of Fame to breathtaking nature, these are just some of the places where LGBTQIA+ tourists can thrive. WORDS BY FRAN TIRADO PHOTOGRAPHY BY NEAL SANTOS Despite the anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation currently tracking across the United States, every single city is home to queer people who thrive, and Las Vegas, Nevada is one of them. With a bustling LGBTQIA+ epicenter and a rich queer underground, it’s a diamond in the desert. That’s why Vegas was a natural stop on our road trip, where we’re showing you first hand how you can experience queer culture, and all the hidden gems of ..read more