The 12th edition of the Gay Games is coming to Valencia

The Gay Games are coming to Valencia from 27 June to 4 July 2026. Equality, diversity, and inclusion will arrive in Valencia through sport and culture with the Valencia Gay Games 2026.

This is an international sporting and cultural event held every four years, based on participation, inclusion, and personal best.

Sports in the XII Edition of the Gay Games

The 2026 edition will feature more than 30 sporting disciplines, including aquatic sports, athletics, badminton, basketball, and fencing, among others, as well as local sports such as colpbol or pilota valenciana.

Cultural Events of the Gay Games 2026

Music will play a leading role in the Valencia Gay Games with a festival of bands and another of choirs. Visual and performing arts, pyrotechnics, and video mapping will also have their place on the games' agenda, alongside major commemorative tributes and parties to celebrate diversity.

Find more information about the Gay Games 2026 on the official event website.

A grand opening ceremony

The countdown is almost over! On June 27, 2026, the Ciutat de València Stadium will open its doors to welcome the XII edition of the games with an opening gala that promises to be unforgettable.

The event will feature the exciting parade of international delegations, the lighting of the official flame, and stellar performances by Mónica Naranjo, Soraya Arnelas, Suri, Fruela, and Choriza May, among other artists. If you don't want to miss it, you can already get your tickets for the gala.