Many people are unaware of the journey of the music they dance to every weekend and those who fought to make it visible.
If you’re reading this, we hope you’ve heard of Frankie Knuckles and the origins of house music in Chicago. Electronic music took its first big steps thanks to the LGTBIQ+ community, who at the time found the underground clubs to be the only safe space where to be themselves. In venues like The Warehouse, house music became a rebellion and a form of expression for queer people and the black community. And following suit, the city of Detroit would begin to shape the techno scene with names like Juan Atkins at the forefront. With time, both genres climbed the charts, reaching other American cities and Europe, mainly the UK, and over the years the scene began to attract all kinds of audiences.
Today, the scene is on a totally different level and people vibe to electronic music almost everywhere. But now that you know the roots, you are aware that every time Pride takes place, electronic music is also celebrated in some way. Let’s celebrate this year by dancing freely at the best Pride Spain 2023 events in some of the biggest cities of the country. Are you joining us?
PRIDE SPAIN 2023
MADRID
Madrid is once again the epicentre of Pride Spain 2023. For almost a whole week, the clubbing and outdoor parties in the city attract people from all over the country and all over the globe to fill the streets with colour and lots of music. Of course, putting the icing on the cake with the famous parade from Atocha to Plaza de Colón. One of the greatest Pride celebrations in Europe is about to kick off and we want you to get your heart pumping from all the dancing!
One of our recommendations is of course the iconic Cuenca Club. The capital’s LGTBIQ+ nightlife hotspot will open their doors from Thursday to Saturday to offer you nights of creativity and freedom with the best of Drag Race such as Estrella Xtravaganza and Hornella Góngora.
If you prefer an all-girl atmosphere, Lady’s Lab is the place to be with its Lesbian Pride edition. Also, don’t forget to check out the programmes of the Plaza de Callao, and collectives such as Fernweh or Mondo Disko.
Xceed’s Pride Picks_
○ Cuenca Club | Estrella Xtravaganza, Hornella Góngora, Clover Bish & more | Tickets
○ Nazca Events Club | Lady’s Lab – LESBIAN PRIDE Edition | Tickets
VALENCIA
In Valencia this weekend clubbers will be lucky enough to enjoy the finest techno selected by nationals Hector Oaks and rising master Not A Headliner and Favsto. The night’s dynamic touch in Spook will be delivered by Gazzi.
In Picca the Pride continues with the show of Veneditta from Drag Race.She will brighten up their already legendary silent disco. In Xátiva the scene is getting hotter and hotter since the opening of Algorithm. This weekend, presenting Sublab with the freshest tech house beats led by Irregular Live, resident of Metro Dance Club.
Following the house vibes, theBasement crew will be celebrating the third edition of their Elenco House concept to keep you dancing until dawn. If you’re more into urban, Roto will be your perfect post Big Sound festival afterparty.
Xceed’s Pride Picks_
○ Spook | WAX (Hector Oaks + Not A Headliner) + MEL Gang (Gazzi + Ylia) | Tickets
○ Picca | VENEDITTA (DragRace) at PICCA | Tickets
○ Goldens | Roto Postparty Big Sound LIMA BEATZ + DIRTI LARITA | Tickets
○ ALGOR!THM Club | ALGOR!THM presents SUBLAB: Irregular Live, The Cap Boy, Saporta & more | Tickets
○ Palau Alameda | ELENCO HOUSE Vol.III by theBasement | Tickets
MALLORCA
In the Balearic Islands, not only Ibiza is home to top-quality electronic music. This weekend, Mallorca welcomes the charming Belgian Amelie Lens, who has made room in her busy schedule to turn the dancefloor upside down at Danzû. She will be joined by Exhale/Lenske pupil Ahl Iver and national artists such as Manu Sánchez.
From techno we move on to house with the arrival of Steve Lawler at Selva Club. Happiness will fill every corner of the venue with his unique groove that has made it to labels such as Defected.
Another of the weekend’s highlights will be the duo Shermanology at Undersociety. A juicy set that is sure to feature some huge tracks such as their ‘It’s A Killa’ with Fisher.
Xceed’s Pride Picks_
○ Son Amar | Danzû: Amelie Lens, Ahl Iver, Manu Sánchez & more | Tickets
○ Selva Club | Steve Lawler, Kid Moss, Niko Freij | Tickets
○ Social Club | Undersociety pres. Shermanology | Tickets
○ R33| R33 MALLORCA presents TRONIC CHRISTIAN SMITH + DRUNKENKONG | Tickets
BARCELONA
In Barcelona, the quality and quantity of events will not fail to match your expectations. But we will have to wait a couple of weeks, as Pride in Barcelona will take place between 14 and 15 July. This year will stand out with events such as the Village Pride in Plaça Universitat and artists such as Loreen and Paulina Rubio.
But if you’re one of those who will be strolling all over the city on this important date, join the Eurotruck with the best Eurovision hits. A colourful and fun experience that will make you experience Pride in a different way!
However. since we know that your dark side begs for clubbing, here are our top recommendations for you to have a great Pride. Input will be one of the big guilty parties, as they’ve signed diva Stella Bossi to make you sweat it out with her hard techno. At Pacha the creative Mau P – the mastermind behind the viral ‘Drugs From Amsterdam’– will make his grand entrance on Sunday at Sight. He’ll be joined by names like Alexnow and Vidaloca.
Are you more mainstream? Don’t worry, Barcelona has something for everyone and you’ll be able to catch other big names such as W&W and Alok. Yes, all this in the same weekend. This is what Barcelona is like!
Xceed’s Pride Picks_
○ Pacha Barcelona | SIGHT pres. Mau P + Vidaloca + Alex Now | Tickets
○ Eurotruck Eurovision | Pride Parade | Tickets ○ INPUT Dance Club | INPUT pres. Stella Bossi | Tickets
○ Opium Barcelona | WEDJS pres. Alok | Tickets
○ Sutton | Sutton pres. W&W | Tickets
Express yourself, love freely and, above all, dance like nobody is watching! Pride Spain 2023 is here and we’re more than ready for it. Are you?
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