Istanbul Gay Dance Clubs

    Istanbul Gay Dance Clubs

    Istanbul's nightlife attracts a rather mixed crowd, although a few gay dance clubs cater more to the LGBT community

    The gay nightlife in Istanbul is centred around Taksim Square and Beyoglu where you'll find a range of clubs frequented by gay locals and visitors alike.

    Istanbul Gay Clubs

    Tek Yön
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    Sıraselviler Caddesi 63/1, Taksim, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey

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    3.5
    Audience Rating

    Based on 67 votes

    2022 Audience Awards
    2022 Audience Awards

    4 Star Winner

    2023 Audience Awards
    2023 Audience Awards

    4 Star Winner

    2024 Audience Awards
    2024 Audience Awards

    4 Star Winner

    The biggest and most popular gay dance club in Istanbul. Tek Yön is open every night, attracting both a local crowd and visitors. Expect a crowded dance floor, especially on Saturdays.

    Drag shows feature on quieter weekdays and Sunday nights. There is an open-air garden for smoking and cruising. Tek Yön started out as a bear bar and hosts occasional BayBears Club events.

    Features:
    Bar
    Dancing
    Karaoke
    Music

    Mon:22:00 - 05:00

    Tue:22:00 - 05:00

    Wed:22:00 - 05:00

    Thu:22:00 - 05:00

    Fri:22:00 - 05:00

    Sat:22:00 - 05:00

    Sun:22:00 - 05:00

    Last updated on: 15-Jun-2025

    XLarge Club
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    AOS Sitesi, G-52 Sokak 12/1, Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey

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    3.7
    Audience Rating

    Based on 20 votes

    XLarge Club Istanbul is a lively weekend nightclub perfect for dancing the night away. Known for its excellent DJs and professional dancers, this club draws a diverse crowd, including gay men, women, and everyone in between. The shows and performances are top-notch, the staff, from waiters to security, are polite and professional.

    While parking can be a bit tricky, it's worth considering other transport options or a valet. Also be prepared to pay higher entry fees compared to other clubs in Istanbul.

    Nearest station: Atatürk Oto Sanayi

    Features:
    Bar
    Dancing
    Music

    Mon: Closed

    Tue: Closed

    Wed: Closed

    Thu: Closed

    Fri:23:00 - 05:00

    Sat:23:00 - 05:00

    Sun: Closed

    Last updated on: 19-Aug-2024

    Love Dance Point
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    Cumhuriyet Caddesi 349/1, Harbiye, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey

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    3.4
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    Based on 32 votes

    Love Dance Point is a popular weekend gay nightclub and an institution in the Istanbul gay scene for over a decade.

    The club features cool resident DJs, house drag queens and some of the hottest male go-go dancers in town. If you happened to drop by on a Friday night, you might catch a fun themed party.

    Features:
    Bar
    Dancing
    GoGo Show
    Music

    Mon: Closed

    Tue: Closed

    Wed: Closed

    Thu: Closed

    Fri:23:00 - 05:00

    Sat:23:00 - 05:00

    Last updated on: 19-Aug-2024

    SuperFabric Club
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    Harbiye Mahallesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi 42, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey

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    3.1
    Audience Rating

    Based on 26 votes

    LGBT-friendly nightclub SuperFabric hosts regular themed parties with DJs, stage performers and hot go-go dancers.

    The interiors of the club are modern and they have a great sound system, perfect for dancing the night away. The crowd is usually a mix, but it's super popular among LGBT folks, so you won't find it hart to fit in here. Check their website for upcoming events and opening hours.

    Features:
    Bar
    Dancing
    GoGo Show
    Music

    Mon: Closed

    Tue:23:00 - 05:00

    Wed:23:00 - 05:00

    Thu:23:00 - 05:00

    Fri:23:00 - 05:00

    Sat:23:00 - 05:00

    Sun: Closed

    Last updated on: 28-Apr-2025

    Stay Club
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    Şehit Muhtar Bey Caddesi, 34437, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Türkiye, Istanbul, Turkey

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    Istanbul's most friendly staff meet the most friendly crowd in a 2-storey space. Stay entertains its clients with local and global commercial music, as well as some EDM. The clientele is mostly masculine people or bears in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. More mature bears, non-binary groups, and others are often seen as well. 

    Nearest station: Taksim

    Features:
    Bar
    Dancing
    Music
    Salon

    Mon: Closed

    Tue: Closed

    Wed: Closed

    Thu: Closed

    Fri:23:00 - 05:00

    Sat:23:00 - 05:00

    Sun: Closed

    Last updated on: 10-Jul-2025

    Cheeky Club
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    Şehit Muhtar, Tarlabaşı Blv no 32, 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye, Istanbul, Turkey

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    3.4
    Audience Rating

    Based on 25 votes

    Istanbul’s after-hours gay dance club that has a small dark room. Cheeky doesn't get busy until very late (after 3am) on Friday and Saturday nights. Expect all types of crowd. 

    Mon: Closed

    Tue: Closed

    Wed:23:00 - 05:00

    Thu:23:00 - 05:00

    Fri:23:00 - 05:00

    Sat:23:00 - 05:00

    Sun:23:00 - 05:00

    Last updated on: 10-Jul-2025

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