Gay Pride Chile 2026

Gay Pride in Chile centers on one major date: the Marcha del Orgullo in Santiago, the country's largest LGBTQ+ event and one of the largest Pride marches in South America. Organized by Movilh and Fundación Iguales, the 2026 edition drew more than 100,000 people on June 27, filling the Alameda from Plaza Baquedano to La Moneda Palace in a march that doubled as a celebration of 35 years of LGBTQ+ organizing in Chile. It's not just a Santiago affair either: sister marches take place the same day in Valparaíso, Concepción, and other cities across the country, turning the last Saturday of June into a nationwide Pride moment.

And Chile has plenty to be proud of. Same-sex marriage has been legal since 2022, making Chile one of the most progressive countries in Latin America for LGBTQ+ rights, and Santiago's queer scene reflects it, from the bars and clubs of Bellavista to a march that blends festival energy with the city's long tradition of taking to the streets, all set against the backdrop of the Andes.

If you're planning your trip around the Marcha del Orgullo, aim for the full weekend: the march itself runs Saturday afternoon, but Bellavista's gay nightlife peaks Friday through Sunday with Pride parties across the neighborhood. Book your stay early, as central Santiago fills up fast on Pride weekend. Staying with an LGBTQ+ host through misterb&b puts you close to the route and gives you a local read on the afterparties, the best viewing spots, and everything happening beyond the official program.