Gay Pride Calendar Germany 2025: A complete CSD list of 180+ Pride Events

Our CSD Gay Pride Calendar Germany 2025 – A complete list of all Gay Pride Events in Germany. It’s time to get equipped with rainbow flags and stand up for equality! It is time to plan your Pride Week 2025 with our Pride Calendar Germany! We checked the annual CSD agenda in the German cities and assembled as many CSDs as possible in one complete list, sorted by states and cities. You will find all the dates, including some inspiring and colorful Videos full of rainbow and LGBTQ+ pride flags and proud people of the LGBTQ+ community, in this Gay Pride overview for 2025. In addition to the well-known Gay Pride Parades in Germany like the CSD in Berlin, the CSD in Hamburg, and the CSD in Cologne, we also included the less popular LGBT demonstrations like the CSD in Wendland, the Christopher Street Day festival in Greifswald, or Aurich in Lower Saxony.

Our Pride Calendar 2025 for Germany

Gay Travelers! Check your weekend holiday schedule and get ready for a Pride Trip to join the gay, lesbian, transgender, and queer people under the Rainbow and make Germany an even more gay-friendly country in Europe and the world. Did you know that Germany legalized same-sex marriage in autumn 2017? Well, those of you who’ve already seen all of them or want to know how the international LGBT community is celebrating their gay pride demonstrations should take a look at our European neighbors. 2018 Stockholm hosted the EuroPride celebrations, receiving the baton from EuroPride Amsterdam in 2016. After World Pride 2017 in Madrid, the World Pride festival in New York in 2019, and World Pride in Copenhagen – Malmö in 2021, the following dates are already fixed with World Pride in Sydney in 2023, Washington in 2025, and Amsterdam in 2026. The EuroPride happened in Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2024, followed by EuroPride in Lisbon in 2025. Happy Pride for everyone with our Pride Calendar Germany 2025 from a proud couple of men.

Some might know it already, but Pride is called a CSD or Christopher Street Day in Germany. This originated from the first significant uprising of members of the LGBT community at the Stonewall Inn in New York on Christopher Street on June 28, 1969. Since then, almost 50 years have passed, but gay, lesbian, and queer people still suffer from Homophobia worldwide. To support equality, to stand up for respect, to continue the heritage of LGBTQ+ activists and acceptance, and to show pride and love, demonstrations and pride parades are annually organized in Germany, too. We assembled all Gay Pride Parades in our Pride Calendar for Germany, one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world. We would like to wish Happy Pride 2025 to LGBTQ+ travelers, gay couples, and queer folks with our Pride Calendar Germany!

CSD Pride in Baden-Württemberg

The South-West German state Baden-Württemberg is one of the largest states in Germany, with borders to France, Switzerland, and several other German states. Alongside the capital’s pride celebration in Stuttgart, various LGBTQ+ festivals occur across the region. Cities such as Karlsruhe, Freiburg im Breisgau, Schwäbisch-Hall, Rhein Neckar, and Tübingen all host their CSD and Gay Pride events, adding to the vibrant queer culture in Baden-Württemberg.

CSD Pride in Bavaria (Bayern)

Although Bavaria is often considered one of the more conservative German states, a vibrant series of CSD parades and pride festivals occurs across the region. Bavaria is the largest state in southeastern Germany, sharing borders with Czechia, Austria, and several other German states. Cities such as Aschaffenburg, Augsburg, Würzburg, Regensburg, Munich, Nuremberg, and Niederbayern Landshut each host their Christopher Street Day events, contributing to a diverse and active LGBTQ+ scene throughout the state.

CSD Pride in Berlin & Brandenburg

Berlin, the capital of Germany, is located within the surrounding state of Brandenburg. While Berlin, the capital of Germany, is located in the heart of the German state of Brandenburg. You might have attended is well known, there are several other CSD parades and LGBTQ+ events taking place throughout the region. The state capital Potsdam hosts its Pride celebration, as do cities like Cottbus, Brandenburg, and Falkensee. Wendland also features a small but meaningful demonstration that draws local support. Berlin Pride remains a major highlight, especially after years of internal political disagreements that once led to separated parades across different parts of the city. Now reunited, the event proudly showcases why Germany continues to be well-regarded in international LGBTQ+ travel rankings, also in this year’s Spartacus Gay Travel Index.

CSD Pride in Bremen & Hamburg

Our next stop: the two northern German federal city-states, Hamburg and Bremen. We love Hamburg and its culturally rich history. The LGBTQ+ community in Hamburg hosts an extended celebration of CSD and Pride, culminating in a vibrant parade through the city. Hamburg Pride is well-established and known for its powerful mottos. Not far from Hamburg, the city of Bremen celebrates its rainbow community with its colorful event. CSD events in Germany consistently carry strong political messages, calling for equal rights and social change. So don’t be surprised by posters and passionate chants – freedom of speech remains one of the fundamental rights in the Federal Republic of Germany.

CSD Pride in Hesse (Hessen)

In the German state of Hesse, the LGBTQ+ community organizes several CSD events annually across various cities. Celebrations take place in places like Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Marburg, Hanau, and Kassel. The largest Pride event in the region is held in Frankfurt am Main, often referred to as Germany’s “financial capital.” Hesse is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, dense forests, and the scenic Central German Uplands. We once had a wonderful time staying at the Slumber Wine Barrels in the Nature Park Vogelsberg, a unique and peaceful retreat in the region.

CSD Pride in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

From the Baltic Sea in the north to Poland in the east and several German states to the west and south, the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is home to several CSD celebrations. Cities like Greifswald, Schwerin, and Rostock host vibrant Pride events that energize the region with LGBTQ+ visibility and community spirit. The towns of Neubrandenburg and Neustrelitz also take turns organizing CSD celebrations, adding even more color to the region’s Pride map. A great way to enjoy these events is by combining a Gay Pride trip with a relaxing beach holiday along the Baltic Sea, known in German as the Ostsee.

CSD Pride in Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen)

One of the neighboring states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is Lower Saxony, one of the largest German states by land area. It hosts several CSD parades during the warmer months, bringing Pride celebrations to cities across the region. Events take place in Osnabrück, the capital city, Bremen, Oldenburg, and Cloppenburg in the Oldenburg Münsterland. In Braunschweig, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates a vibrant summer festival called “Sommerloch,” which includes a colorful Gay Pride Parade as part of the festivities.

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CSD Pride in North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen)

The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia is known for its densely populated Ruhrgebiet (Ruhr Area). A rich mix of cultural events and festivals fills the region with a multicultural atmosphere, including many Gay Pride and CSD celebrations. LGBTQ+ communities gather in cities like Paderborn, Düsseldorf, Hamm, Recklinghausen, Wuppertal, and Bielefeld to celebrate diversity and equality. Cologne hosts one of the most prominent Pride celebrations in the region. Other notable CSD events occur in Mönchengladbach, Aachen, Siegen, Duisburg, Bonn, and Essen, with Münster also featuring on the pride map. These events make Nordrhein-Westfalen a vibrant hub of queer celebration and visibility.

CSD Pride in Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz)

The German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is relatively small, with Mainz as its capital city. Mainz also hosts a well-known gay pride festival called “Sommerschwüle.” The LGBTQ+ community and its allies come together to stand up for equality and respect and against homophobia. Another major CSD event takes place in Trier, often recognized as one of the oldest cities in Germany. The CSD in Mannheim, Ludwigshafen, and Heidelberg is also included here, as Ludwigshafen lies on the border between Rhineland-Palatinate and Baden-Württemberg, with the cities celebrating Pride jointly. Koblenz also joins in, giving lesbian, gay, and queer people the opportunity to demonstrate for their rights and celebrate visibility.

CSD Pride in Saarland

Small, but oh my…! Saarland, the smallest German state aside from the federal city-states, is located on the western border of Germany and France. It holds a unique place in modern German history. The capital city, Saarbrücken, hosts an annual CSD celebration with a vibrant Gay Pride Parade. It’s yet another great reason to visit this culturally rich region and show support for the local LGBTQ+ community.

CSD Saarbrücken SaarLorLux Pride: 8th June 2025

CSD Pride in Saxony (Sachsen)

The Eastern German state of Saxony is home to our Karl and is well known for its rich cultural heritage, much of which dates back to the reign of Friedrich August I of Saxony, also known as “Saxonian King August the Strong.” Today, several CSD parades take place across the region, including events in Dresden – Karl’s hometown – where the colorful Pride parade winds through the city’s historic old town. Other cities like Pirna, located by the river Elbe, and Chemnitz and Leipzig, also host vibrant celebrations, contributing to a diverse and inclusive CSD scene in Saxony.

CSD Limbach Oberfrohna Pride: 24th May 2025

CSD Dresden Pride: 31st May 2025

CSD Stollberg Pride: 7th June 2025

CSD Riesa Pride: 7th June 2025

CSD Frankenberg Pride: 28th June 2025

CSD Leipzig Pride: 28th June 2025

CSD Pirna Pride: 12th July 2025

CSD Chemnitz Pride: 26th July 2025

CSD Bautzen Pride: 10th August 2025

CSD Plauen Pride: 16th August 2025

CSD Zwickau – Westsachsen Pride: 30th August 2025

CSD Zittau Pride: 6th September 2025

CSD Freiberg Pride: 6th September 2025

CSD Döbeln Pride: 20th September 2025

CSD Görlitz Pride: 27th September 2025

CSD Pride in Saxony-Anhalt (Sachsen-Anhalt)

In the western part of the former German Democratic Republic, gay travelers will find the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, surrounded by several other German states. The capital city, Magdeburg, is one of the CSD-hosting cities in the region. Halle (Saale), located just around the corner from Leipzig, also celebrates Pride. Together, these two cities contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the Central German Metropolitan Region.

CSD Pride in Schleswig-Holstein

The northernmost German state, Schleswig-Holstein, borders Denmark, the North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and several other German states. Notable CSD-hosting cities in the region include Flensburg near the Danish border, Lübeck, Heide, and the capital city, Kiel. Each city holds its own LGBTQ+ demonstration and festivities, contributing to the colorful and diverse Pride celebrations across the state.

CSD Pride in Thuringia (Thüringen)

The German state of Thuringia is located in the heart of the country and is often called “the green heart of Germany.” It’s renowned for its natural beauty, dense forests, and the Thuringian Forest mountain range in the southern part of the state. The LGBTQ+ community is active here, organizing CSD events in cities such as Jena, Weimar – famous as the home of Goethe and Schiller – and the capital city, Erfurt. Gera also hosts a Pride celebration, adding to the region’s growing commitment to visibility, diversity, and equality.

CSD Weimar Pride: 22nd June 2024

CSD Altenburg Pride: 29th June 2024

CSD Jena Pride: 24th August 2024

CSD Erfurt/ Mitteldeutschland Pride: 7th September 2024

CSD Gera Pride: 13th July 2024