LGBTQ+ guide to Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city located in the U.S. state of Florida, 30 miles (48 km) north of Miami along the Atlantic Ocean. It is the seat of government of and most populous city in Broward County with a population of 182,760 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in Florida. After Miami and Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale is the third-most populous city in the Miami Metro Area, which had a population of 6,166,488 in 2019.

Top LGBTQ+ venues in Fort Lauderdale

The Grand Spa — sauna
The Agustin Guesthouse - Single Room Poolview — bnb
Lips — restaurant
The Clubhouse II — sauna
Casa Citron Unit 1 — bnb
Humpy's — restaurant
321 Slammer — sauna
Sidelines Sportsbar — bar
Club Fort Lauderdale — club
The Club — sauna

Upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Fort Lauderdale

Death by Aids - Eternity Through Art Exhibition Opening — 2026-11-20
Olivia XOXO Caribbean Cruise — 2027-02-13
OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival - Spring Edition — 2027-04-23
An Evening with Bobby Blair — 2026-10-12
Florida Leather Week - Fort Luaderdale 2026 — 2026-11-07
Megawoof Fort Lauderdale — 2027-03-26
Pride Fort Lauderdale 2027 — 2027-01-16
Pig Week Fort Lauderdale 2026 — 2026-11-27
Big Gay Cruise — Bahamas 2028 — 2028-02-06
Lauderdale Tropical Bear Week — 2027-03-23

Plan your trip

Check the country safety guide before you go, and browse queer-friendly hotels and queer villages for a place to stay.