Tenerife Gay Bars & Dance Clubs

Butterfly Club closed in November 2017, so the entire team moved to a new place called “Babylon”.

Located at CC Veronicas 2 (to the lefthand side of Papagayo Beach Club), Babylon offers the same great entertainment and fun atmosphere. Open every night of the week. Drag show on the weekends.

Dinner and drag served up in equal measure. A night out that is likely to be one of the highlights of your holiday in Tenerife. The cast of the Musical Hall Tavern have been entertaining guests across the Canaries for over 20 years.

A delicious 3-course dinner comes with hilarious comedy, live singing and dancing by high-energy female impersonators. Drink upgrade (beer, wine, Sangria, local branded spirits & soft drinks) available all evening.

MHT operates every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Transport is available from Golf del Sur, Playa Paraiso and Los Gigantes. Prices from 35€. Book online.

Gay-friendly Brazilian bar in San Telmo – a short distance from the gay scene in Playa de las Américas. The bar has a chill-out area as well as a terrace that overlooks the ocean.

Agua de Coco offers a friendly service by good-looking gay staff, serves delicious cocktails and plays good Brazilian music that keeps the party going until after midnight.

Gay  bar in the heart of the Puerta de la Cruz gay village. Enjoy your drink while watching the cabaret shows take to the stage on the weekends.

Anderson has a friendly atmosphere. There’s a cruising area in the back. The bar opens early and gets busy around 10pm. Closed on Mondays.

Gay disco bar in the centre of the Puerto de la Cruz village area known as Avenida Generalisimo – just look for the rainbow flags in front.

Despanto gets busy very late at night. There is an excellent cabaret show, and DJ’s play a good mix of music. Closed on Mondays.

Gay-owned cafe & wine bar Con Pasión offers a spot where you can sit, relax and enjoy good coffee and beautiful wine which can be combined with luxury lunches and delightful finger foods.

Con Pasión serves wine ‘with passion’ where ambiance is just as important as their product. Closed on Wednesday.

Weekend gay club in the heart of Tenerife’s capital Santa Cruz. Galeón Lounge hosts themed partiess with shows, go-go dancers, etc.

DJ’s play house/trance/dance music until the early hours. Open Thursday through Saturday.

On November 27, 2017 – the dance floor of Butterfly Club collapsed. Thee venue is now CLOSED for renovation – see Babylon Disco Pub.

Gay disco bar (since 2014) located at the Salytien centre in Playa de las Americas. Butterfly has cruising area and private cabins in the back. Excellent cabaret shows are featured on Saturday nights.

Enter by going down the stairs from the beachfront promenade. After the club, the nearby gay-cruisy beach is worth checking out.

CLOSED (December 2017)

A new addition to LGBT nightlife in Tenerife. Chokola Club, owned by a lesbian couple, features a bar, dance floor with DJ, karaoke, and dark room.

The large underground room has a pool table, ping pong table, two dart machines, punching bag, pole dance bar and many board games.

Located in San Eugenio area. Open from 10pm Thursday to Sunday, with regular special weekly events.