New York City Gay Dance Clubs

A popular gay nightclub in Greenwich Village, just across the road from The Stonewall Inn - ideal for bar-hopping.

Old-fashioned, but the drinks are reasonably priced - at least by New York standards. In the evening, a pianist plays show tunes, inspiring enthusiastic sing-alongs. Later in the night, the basement opens. You can pop downstairs and have a boogie with a mixed crowd, go-go dancers and lip-syncing drag queens including the legendary drag DJ Lady Bunny.

Head there on Saturday for the popular Manster all-night dance party.

Neighbourhood gay bar in Astoria. ICON Club features DJ's, hot go-go dancers, drag shows and weekly themed parties.

Expect an energetic atmosphere, good music and friendly crowd.

Hot Rabbit hosts some of the biggest and best LGBT+ nights in New York. They have been going since 2011 and are probably the biggest force in NYC's queer nighttime economy. Pop down the rabbit hole and check out some of their events: all are geared towards the full spectrum of the LGBT+ scene.

Brooklyn's ever popular LGBT venue, House of YES plays host to eclectic events, dance parties, circus, theatre, and cabaret shows.

Everyone is welcome here. Locals have hailed House of YES as "the best venue ever" for its friendly staff and stunning performances. Opening times vary per event.

PAT is a lively New York house and disco, gay dance party that takes place monthly at Union Pool in Brooklyn and welcomes an exciting crowd.

Brought to you by DJ JD Samson, PAT is a friendly, good time that welcomes a creative crowd of queers and straights alike.

Misster is a weekly, inclusive gay dance party, each Wednesday at The Woods. The resident DJ Amber Valentine and weekly guests will guarantee a good time all night.

From dance, house to hip-hop, this eclectic mix of music will have you cruising and boozing 'til the early hours of Thursday morning.

Papi Juice is an art collective and nightclub in Brooklyn that aims to celebrate queer and trans people of color.

Founded in 2013, Papi Juice has curated numerous events that bring together art, music, and nightlife. From queer panels and workshops to DJ sets and all-night parties, the collective's events have been featured in queer exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, as well as publications like Huffington Post and The Atlantic.

Follow Papi Juice's socials to get updates on upcoming events and parties.