It’s hard to believe, but in just a few hours it will be 2016. Crazy, right? All across the planet people are preparing to ring in the New Year.
Scroll down for 11 sexy New Year’s bashes happening around the world, and find a celebration near you on GayCities New Year’s Eve events page…
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10. WE New Year’s Fiesta in Madrid
Now in its fifth year, the WE Party is set to host yet another massive New Year’s Eve fiesta at La Riviera, one of the largest discotecas in Madrid. The night will showcase WE Party’s glittering show boys plus mind-blowing music sets by international DJs and flashy laser light demonstrations.
9. EV? 2016: New Year’s Eve with Carry Nation in New Orleans
Club kids, freaks, misfits, gender-benders and queers will gather for EV? in New Orleans, a popping New Year’s Eve party hosted by club promoters Force Majeure and Liquid Nailz. This glitzy underground party will feature two floors of dancing, six DJs, tons of live performances and a “very special surprise” at midnight.
8. Big Freedia’s New Year’s Eve in Austin
The self-proclaimed “Queen of Bounce” will be taking her azz-shaking, booty-bouncing, rapid-fire act to Austin. She’ll be bouncing in the new year with her shake team along with fellow musical acts BoomBaptis, Sharkweek and the Minor Mishap Marching Band.
7. New Year at Le Demence in Brussels
The hottest club in Belgium–and arguably all of Europe–will host what is sure to be an epic New Year’s blowout. The sold-out party will include two dance floors, over a dozen international DJs, go-go boys, live performances, and tons and tons (and tons!) of sweet eye candy.
6. The 10th Annual Bearracuda San Francisco New Year’s Eve
Bearracuda returns for its 10th annual New Year’s Eve Party at Beatbox in San Francisco. Hundreds of furry fellas are expected to turn out for the midnight countdown. Beats will be provided by DJs Paul Goodyear and Steve Sherwood. Grrrr.
5. Gibus New Year’s Eve 2016 XXL in Paris
Club kids in Paris will kick off 2016 with 15 hours of house and progressive music spun by a roster of French DJs at Gibus Gay Club. The event will be immediately followed by another 15-hour afterparty, which will be immediately followed by another 15-hour afterparty. Sounds exhaustingly amazing, if you ask us.
4. O’Halley Brothers New Years Eve in Palm Springs
Mayte Garcia from Hollywood Exes and the O’Halley Brothers will ring in the new year at one of Palm Springs‘ hottest new clubs, WTF. The evening is set to include plenty of shirtless go-go-boys and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
3. Deviate New Year’s Celebration in Amsterdam
DJ Martin Rivera and friends will present “Deviate,” an extravagant NYE celebration happening at The Warehouse in Amsterdram that promises free food, open bar and a midnight smooch (if you’re lucky!).
2. New Year’s Eve 2016 at Posh Bar in NYC
The famed Posh Bar in New York City will host 20 hours of non-stop partying beginning at 2 p.m. on December 31. The dance extravaganza, complete with a champagne toast, horns, hats and hors d’oeuvres, is being presented by Holly Dae and Morgan Royel along with DJs Panos Mitos and JROC.
1. Revolver Party Second Anniversary Bash in Berlin
The sexiest boys of Berlin’s underground club scene will take over the infamous Kit Kat Club on New Year’s Day. The Revolver Party will include 10 different DJs, eight live acts, a laser show, a pool party and other fabulous surprises.
Glücklich
No thanks. Big fancy dinner at Mr. Glücklich’s and my host’s and depending on how shit-faced we are at midnight, maybe a stumble around the neighborhood. The big street party here is, like, an hour’s walk away so not a good option.