Edinburgh Gay Dance Clubs

LGBT-popular party night at CC Blooms every Sunday from 6 pm to 11 pm. The party is hosted by a drag DJ and is a mixture of comedy, entertainment, music and dancing.

The music ranges from disco, 80's, 90's and some high-energy stuff thrown in. Fun avant-garde vibe, with promotions on drinks.

The Bongo Club is one of Edinburgh's longest-running independent clubs and a cornerstone of the city's underground music scene.

While not a dedicated gay venue, the Bongo has a long-standing reputation as one of Edinburgh's most LGBTQ+-friendly nightlife spaces, hosting a steady rotation of queer-leaning club nights, alternative parties and inclusive events that draw a mixed, open-minded crowd.

Tucked just off the Royal Mile in the Old Town, the venue runs an eclectic programme that spans techno, house, drum & bass, jungle, disco and live music. Long-running monthly residencies include Messenger, Pulse, Chromatic, NSA (No Strings Attached) and Mumbo Jumbo, alongside countless one-off parties and Fringe Festival events every August.

The Bongo's no-pretension door policy, accessible pricing and genuinely diverse crowd make it a popular alternative to the Pink Triangle for those looking for something a bit more underground.

Sneaky Pete's is a small but mighty 100-capacity venue on Edinburgh's Cowgate, just a few doors from the Bongo Club and a short walk from the Pink Triangle.

While not a dedicated gay venue, Sneaky Pete's has a long-standing reputation as one of Edinburgh's most welcoming, open-minded nightlife spots, regularly hosting queer-friendly club nights and championing LGBTQ+ artists across its live music programme.

Open and busy every night of the week, the venue runs an eclectic mix of live gigs, DJ sets and club nights spanning indie, electronic, alt-pop, post-punk and underground dance. It's the kind of place where you can catch a rising queer artist on a Tuesday and dance until close on a Friday, all in a refreshingly unpretentious basement room.

The intimate scale, friendly door and genuinely diverse crowd make Sneaky Pete's a popular alternative to the Pink Triangle for those who want their nightlife with a side of substance.