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Gay Brisbane and the Brisbane Gay and Lesbian Scene
(Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), Australia AU)



Brisbane and Queensland's gay and lesbian scene is improving and has become more gay-tolerant in recent years, featuring a fairly small but active gay scene. LGBT gay and lesbian friendly venues in Brisbane are to be found in clubs, cafés, and bars.

The gay scene in Brisbane is centred around the West End, Woolloongabba, Spring Hill, Fortitude Valley and New Farm areas of Brisbane and there are a variety of restaurants and cafés in the vicinity of Boundary Street and Hargrave Road at West End, and also in Brunswick Street.





Brisbane Gay Festivals and Events - Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), Australia
The highlight of the gay and lesbian year in Brisbane is the Brisbane Gay Pride Festival, which is held in June each year. The Brisbane Gay Pride Festival regularly attracts more than 25,000 people and also features a host of gay and lesbian fun, games, market stalls, live entertainment, parades, carnivals, amazing costumes, exhibitions and lots of partying. Brisbane's Gay Pride Festival celebration is a spectacular event and although nudity is forbidden, onlookers must be prepared for some rather unusual sights and plenty of bare flesh.

Other LGBT Gay and Lesbian Events in Brisbane include:

• Queer Film Festival - held each year in late March, this festival features an array of gay, lesbian, and bisexual films and videos
• Sleaze Ball - held in April, the Sleaze Ball is a Brisbane gay and lesbian fun event

Brisbane Gay Hotels - Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), Australia
Many hotels and accommodation in the Brisbane area are gay-friendly and happily accept gay men and lesbian couples in the hotel. Brisbane is generally open-minded and gay-tolerant and there are some Brisbane hotels that even feature LGBT parties and events. It is sensible to book hotel accommodation in advance when staying in Brisbane, as Brisbane is always a busy gay-friendly city, throughout the year, especially during the Brisbane Gay Pride Festival.

 
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