New York City Gay Dance Clubs

Lively gay bar & nightclub in Jackson Heights. Hombres Lounge offers a Manhattan vibe in Queens with regular happy hours, karaoke nights and themed dance parties.

Hombres Lounge works with local LGBT+ and Latin organisations to promote awareness and equality.

Evolution is a gay Latin dance club in Jackson Heights and one of the biggest gay venues in Queens. The club has multiple dance floors, bars as well as VIP areas.

Weekly themed nights include drag shows, karaoke and dance battles – check Evolution’s Facebook page for agenda.

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.

Gay lounge bar & nightclub in Brooklyn. Xstasy features drag shows, male go-go dancers, karaoke nights, live DJ’s playing Latin, house and top 40’s music.

Open every night 5pm-4am.

Gay nightclub in Brooklyn that’s been around for over 15 years. Langston Nightclub hosts regular themed nights that are popular with men of color.

The venue features state-of-the-art light & sound system, hookah smoking areas. Open on Friday and Saturday nights – check their Facebook page for event details.

Brooklyn’s LGBT-favourite 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.